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by Rodman
Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:39 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Underwater transom lighting
Replies: 18
Views: 8891

Stripermann2 wrote:I've seen some mounted on trim trim tabs. Very cool looking. Would do this, before drilling into the hull myself. :wink:
Installing lights on the trim tabs would that cause a Resistance and performance drop ?
by Rodman
Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:38 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: INFO on a 1975 36F trojan yacht i just bought
Replies: 25
Views: 11129

Re: INFO on a 1975 36F trojan yacht i just bought

mxsx12 wrote:I would love to get some more info about this year and size Trojan it has less than 500 hours on each motor needs some work to the inside but other than that just want to know what people have experienced with these boats
I see your from Florida, what part? Do you have any photos of it?
by Rodman
Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:36 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Smoke in exhaust
Replies: 8
Views: 3849

Mine used to do that, after I fixed the timing issues and installed a new carburetor it no longer does that.
by Rodman
Thu Aug 26, 2010 6:22 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Water Pump Impeller Blues
Replies: 46
Views: 22232

It seemed one engine was running a little hotter than the other, up towards 180 and above. I bought a IR temp gun and found that the temperature on the sending unit is the same on both engines, right around 160 degrees. I'm assuming the sending unit or gauge on the hot engine is the problem and tha...
by Rodman
Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:27 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Water Pump Impeller Blues
Replies: 46
Views: 22232

update... I changed the T-stat and the impeller, noted that the housing was scored so changed it too. Started it up and it was just the same :( put the heat gun around the engine, (shoulda done this first) specifically the risers/ manifolds and one is 95 degrees and the other is 148 uh oh. I swappe...
by Rodman
Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:34 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1973 Trojan 31'
Replies: 29
Views: 11678

I got lucky on mine. As you all know I paid 1,500 but the guy had to get it out his yard cause he sold his house. But I can say I had put about 500.00 in it. BUT its nice boat now.
by Rodman
Thu Aug 12, 2010 1:53 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Been so busy
Replies: 18
Views: 6724

Stripermann2 wrote:Rodman, nice looking house. I just got back from four days in Cocoa Beach, visiting my brother. Do you ever get over that way?

I can come there next time your there. Its not too far away from me. Just let me know.


Rodman
by Rodman
Thu Aug 12, 2010 1:46 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Been so busy
Replies: 18
Views: 6724

Short Sale Home. Grass will be replaced next month when I get some time. I will be installing Flora tam St. Augustine. No I have not been out on the boat yet. To be honest I went by storage shop and its starting to get dirty on the sides I going to have some Boat guys come clean it.
by Rodman
Wed Aug 11, 2010 1:03 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Been so busy
Replies: 18
Views: 6724

Been so busy

Hey everyone I wanted to drop in say Hi! I have been so busy lately with my Lawn Care Business and Moving into our new home. I will post few photos of the new house. Its 5br 3 1/2 bath. 3300 sq ft. with out adding the garage. http://lh6.ggpht.com/_nqdXSVgdHCY/TGItclfl87I/AAAAAAAAAqI/FzpkKugDEUk/s640...
by Rodman
Mon Aug 02, 2010 6:23 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: White Marlin Open
Replies: 5
Views: 2955

Re: White Marlin Open

willietrojan wrote:Live video of the OC White Marlin Open

http://www.wmophotos.com/marlincam/
thanks im watching now
by Rodman
Mon Aug 02, 2010 6:01 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F26 Ladder for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 3709

k9th wrote:Too bad - you probably could have sold that if it were in decent shape.
Yea I would of bought it.
by Rodman
Mon Aug 02, 2010 5:10 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F26 Ladder for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 3709

Re: F26 flybridge

mccopps wrote:I am embarrassed to say that it was buried in the city dump in September 2009.

ah ok
by Rodman
Mon Aug 02, 2010 4:33 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F26 Ladder for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 3709

Re: F26 Ladder for sale

mccopps wrote:I am restoring a 1977 F26 and have removed the flybridge. The folding ladder is in good condition and posted on ebay.

I am happy to answer your questions and send photos.

Michael

what are you going to do with the fly bridge ?
by Rodman
Wed Jul 21, 2010 12:26 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F-26 Trailer bunk/roller locations
Replies: 33
Views: 18351

The ttrailer is about 22 feet from the winch to the end of the trailer. Mine came with an eye, I thought they all did. And I use a winch strap and a seperate safety chaun and tie down straps at the stern. The stern straps are just heavy duty tie downs with ratcheting tightener, one end hooked to th...
by Rodman
Tue Jul 13, 2010 4:14 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Another Sweet one on Ebay
Replies: 14
Views: 6635

Hi Michael, The 14x10 should be a good fit for your application. I recommend a full cup with it though. Without the cup, the prop would slip and not bite the water and the performance was lackluster. I was surprised but the cup made a HUGE difference in performance on my F-26. Mine is a Michigan Wh...