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by Barry Boyle
Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:49 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: pictures
Replies: 1
Views: 1759

pictures

How do I add my picture to my profile[/img]
by Barry Boyle
Sun Jun 14, 2009 6:10 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: counter rotating props
Replies: 2
Views: 2184

counter rotating props

I have a 1978 f-26 ( i think ) It has two 4cyl GM engines volvo penta SX outdrives the props both rotate the same is there any advantage to changing them to counter rotation. I beleive according to the shop manual I can just change the shift cables. I have had some handling issues in the past nothin...
by Barry Boyle
Tue Jun 09, 2009 9:46 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Hollow keel
Replies: 10
Views: 4300

hollow keel

We stumbled upon the hollow keel our first year when we were getting ready to put the boat in for the season we came across a soft spot in the keel. Must have run aground or something, my brother was poking around and pushed right through the keel with a screwdriver much to our suprise about five ga...
by Barry Boyle
Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:48 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F26 Electrical Schematic copies
Replies: 22
Views: 11941

wiring diagram

yes I really could use those, always fun dealing with wiring without one please send to finestnes@aol.com
Thanks, Barry
by Barry Boyle
Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:28 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Poor handling problem
Replies: 6
Views: 3850

Thanks to all for the input I think the trim tabs have a lot to do with it I am still learning how to handle a boat this size I was keeping the tabs down because I thought it would keep the front down but I am learning that is not the way it is supposed work it seams to handle better when the back s...
by Barry Boyle
Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:47 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Poor handling problem
Replies: 6
Views: 3850

Poor handling problem

I have a 26' flybridge cruiser 1978 it was repowered in 1998 with 2 gm 4cyl. 3.0 liter and volvo penta outdrives the props both spin clockwise. the boat will all of a sudden take a hard dive to port once and a while> I tried bleeding the trim tabs a while back I don't think it made much difference. ...