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- Tue Apr 26, 2016 7:43 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: 1976 F36 Tri-Cabin Keel Construction
- Replies: 10
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Re: 1976 F36 Tri-Cabin Keel Construction
Thanks for the link and info...this is VERY helpful ! My Keel opening has been glassed over. Now that I see how the hull was joined, can get it properly repaired. I hope to get it out of the water over the next couple weeks and find the leak. There has been mention of a Keel Drain. Is this standard ...
- Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:50 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: 1976 F36 Tri-Cabin Keel Construction
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4091
Re: 1976 F36 Tri-Cabin Keel Construction
Thank you all for your input ! I have only owned the boat for 6 months; it is under cover and in the water. Nothing has been done in the past few months; this water started coming through immediately after cleaning. When I commented on dirt/oil build up; it was about 1/8" thick, hard and tacky....
- Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:35 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: 1976 F36 Tri-Cabin Keel Construction
- Replies: 10
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Re: 1976 F36 Tri-Cabin Keel Construction
Mike, Don't know where you're located but a haul out is probably in order. You'll probably need a surveyor or competent fibreglass consultant to take a look at the bottom of your hull. The glass in my former 1974 tricabin hull was solid and wherever wood was used, the fibreglass surrounding it was ...
- Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:34 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: 1976 F36 Tri-Cabin Keel Construction
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4091
Re: 1976 F36 Tri-Cabin Keel Construction
If I read this right, you said the boat has been in the water for 6 years, and you have seen some water in the forward bilge for months prior to your cleaning, but not as much as after the cleaning... A few questions/thoughts: - did you just scrub / clean, or use a power washer or any chemical clea...
- Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:29 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: 1976 F36 Tri-Cabin Keel Construction
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4091
Re: 1976 F36 Tri-Cabin Keel Construction
Whew!!!! Glad to hear there is no wood !....It appeared to just be glass joined together at the keel, but someone told me today, they thought it would have a wood core. Still gonna bring her out and find out what is going on outside to allow it in! Thanks!prowlersfish wrote:The keel is hollow and made of glass .
- Mon Apr 25, 2016 7:09 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: 1976 F36 Tri-Cabin Keel Construction
- Replies: 10
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1976 F36 Tri-Cabin Keel Construction
F36 Tri-Cabin Keel Help I purchased a 1976 Tri-cabin last fall. It has been in the water for the past 6 years. Over the past several months there has been a small amount of water in the front bilge area. The generator had been removed by PO, due to blown engine. I had noticed oil/dirt residue in the...
- Thu Dec 31, 2015 2:30 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Project "Tri Fly"
- Replies: 196
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Re: Project "Tri Fly"
I just bought a 76 tri-cabin...It is awesome following your project getting to know exactly how my boat is built! You are doing a beautiful job. My boat is not perfect, but is in very good shape to be all original and 40 yrs old. I love the original interior, but plan on starting to do under-deck up...
- Fri Dec 04, 2015 5:44 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: 1976 F36 Tri Cab Water Heater swap
- Replies: 11
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Re: 1976 F36 Tri Cab Water Heater swap
Thanks Larry. I followed the 2 hoses from the T-stat. Looks like one is a by-pass back to the inlet; the other one exits the exhaust bellows. Looks like I may be able to just run a hose from the T-stat to Heater and from the heater to exhaust bellows and just extend the loop of circulated water. I w...
- Thu Dec 03, 2015 7:00 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Teak flooring question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3248
Re: Teak flooring question
The sealant between the teak strips is a one-part polyurethane sealant. This type sealant is typically used on masonry, but is used in this application. You can use Sika Flex, Tremco, Sonneborn NP1, etc.. Give at least 3-5 days to dry before applying any coating over the sealant. Good luck.
- Thu Dec 03, 2015 6:01 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: 1976 F36 Tri Cab Water Heater swap
- Replies: 11
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Re: 1976 F36 Tri Cab Water Heater swap
Rick, Thanks for the welcome ! I am glad to see the pride of Trojan owners on this site. That says a lot about the brand. I feel very comfortable with my decision to purchase this boat. I am looking forward to doing some traveling next year. You are correct with the location of the water heater. PO ...
- Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:17 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: 1976 F36 Tri Cab Water Heater swap
- Replies: 11
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1976 F36 Tri Cab Water Heater swap
Greetings Trojan folks. I just purchase my first large boat and am in the process of upgrading some systems so I can enjoy it next Spring. The boat has an 18gal electric water heater. I am considering swapping it out to an 11 gal w/heat exchanger to heat from engine as well. My concern is the follow...