Wanting to buy my first Trojan

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terryh321
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Wanting to buy my first Trojan

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Hello,
I have been wanting to buy a trojan for years. I love the way they look sitting on a trailer, anchored, or motoring across the water! I'm looking at a 1977 30' with twin 318s. It has a hard top but I'm not sure of the model. I'm having trouble finding any like it so I can compare prices, any suggestions?

Thanks,Terry
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Re: Wanting to buy my first Trojan

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terryh321 wrote:Hello,
I have been wanting to buy a trojan for years. I love the way they look sitting on a trailer, anchored, or motoring across the water! I'm looking at a 1977 30' with twin 318s. It has a hard top but I'm not sure of the model. I'm having trouble finding any like it so I can compare prices, any suggestions?

Thanks,Terry
What condition is it in? Were the engines and transmissions rebuilt recently? Can you post any pictures. With older boats, the condition they are in has a large effect on the price.
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Re: Wanting to buy my first Trojan

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There are a couple different models of the 77 Trojan 30 .they are called the F30 . you said something about a trailer , The F30 is a little large to keep on a trailer . Possible yes practical no IMO

here is one stlye
http://www.trojanboats.net/wforum/viewt ... f=4&t=6753
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Re: Wanting to buy my first Trojan

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The F30 is a great boat!!

There are a couple hardtops and 1 flybridge for sale in the Midwest here - freshwater boats.
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Re: Wanting to buy my first Trojan

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Oh,

Prices range from about $4k to $10k with most being in the $5k to $8k range.

I've seen lots of F30 hardtops on 3 axle trailers but on the flybridge model, you have to take the bridge off to tow.
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