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by oldboat1
Fri Apr 01, 2022 8:52 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Mattress Dimensions
Replies: 2
Views: 1866

Re: Mattress Dimensions

Try Tower Marine.
by oldboat1
Sat Feb 19, 2022 9:03 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Mercruiser 228 MIE replacement...
Replies: 3
Views: 2681

Re: Mercruiser 228 MIE replacement...

I have a 1980 version of your 305 in my F26 — about the same number of hours. I’ve been a little unhappy with top end speed, and have thought maybe the engine was just tired. At the end of last year’s NY boating season, I went back to tinkering with carb adjustments on the 4bbl Rochester. I thought ...
by oldboat1
Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:00 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Post Clever Boat Names
Replies: 8
Views: 7300

Re: Post Clever Boat Names

"Pajama Party"
by oldboat1
Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:51 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F32 Hollow Keel
Replies: 15
Views: 16425

Re: F32 Hollow Keel

The hollow keel in my F-26 is open -- accommodates a garden hose. The non-submersible pump is mounted at the head of the keel in the bow, and sits up three or four inches from the base of the keel. The pumps available through Harbor Freight or Amazon are threaded for hose fittings both in and out. T...
by oldboat1
Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:28 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Fresh Water Pump
Replies: 3
Views: 3819

Re: Fresh Water Pump

On-demand pump when the switch is on. Water tank filled?

My F-26 uses pull-switches mounted on the lav bulkhead (one for the shower pump and one for water supply.) They are prone to corrosion and need periodic cleaning.
by oldboat1
Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:40 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Engines Stalling
Replies: 8
Views: 6873

Re: Engines Stalling

Might try setting the air/fuel mix a bit richer on each carb.
by oldboat1
Tue Jul 27, 2021 6:34 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Onan mcck 6.5 not charging start battery.
Replies: 6
Views: 5910

Re: Onan mcck 6.5 not charging start battery.

battery switch set to both?
by oldboat1
Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:12 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: RE: Mold/Stain in Bow Question
Replies: 2
Views: 2813

Re: RE: Mold/Stain in Bow Question

agree on source. To clean, try Tilex (test in a hidden space) or soft scrub.
by oldboat1
Tue Nov 19, 2019 7:22 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Closet light switch
Replies: 3
Views: 4294

Re: Closet light switch

Might search Amazon for Mr. Beams MB530. It's a self contained battery powered light with a motion sensor. We have a Civil War era house with a number of dark spaces, and these lights have worked well. (Ghosts apparently don't actuate the sensors.) In reading your post, it struck me that I could use...
by oldboat1
Wed Jan 30, 2019 9:15 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Anyone had a Sideshift stern thruster installed?
Replies: 32
Views: 23906

Re: Anyone had a Sideshift stern thruster installed?

I should add that easier docking in a crosswind is potentially dangerous, as well as frustrating — so hope your project is successful. Last October, I took an unplanned swim while trying to dock and tie up. At 71 and boating alone, that’s not ideal. But boat and boater survived fine, and I made a co...
by oldboat1
Wed Jan 30, 2019 8:58 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Lewco FS1240ACD Battery Charger
Replies: 8
Views: 5901

Re: Lewco FS1240ACD Battery Charger

When I replaced the Sentry charger on my '80 F26, it was wired through a dedicated circuit breaker. I replaced it with a NOCO smart charger that plugs into a cabin outlet -- breaker for the Sentry is still in place, but switched off and taped over. I don't think I can easily remove either the Sentry...
by oldboat1
Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:37 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Anyone had a Sideshift stern thruster installed?
Replies: 32
Views: 23906

Re: Anyone had a Sideshift stern thruster installed?

Should give you a huge improvement!
by oldboat1
Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:39 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Anyone had a Sideshift stern thruster installed?
Replies: 32
Views: 23906

Re: Anyone had a Sideshift stern thruster installed?

IMG_20141010_165029_1024.jpg UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1a6.jpg UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_272.jpg UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_19e.jpg Just for grins, here's some rigging I've used for fishing (also came in handy for docking assistance when the wind wasn't favorable). There is quite a bit of room back there. Fo...
by oldboat1
Fri Jan 25, 2019 7:32 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Anyone had a Sideshift stern thruster installed?
Replies: 32
Views: 23906

Re: Anyone had a Sideshift stern thruster installed?

Haven't thought about (or through) this, but maybe an electric trolling motor would work for you. Bow mount version, maybe, that would retract/fold up on the swim platform when not in use?
by oldboat1
Fri Dec 07, 2018 12:16 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Proper winterizing
Replies: 4
Views: 4661

Re: Proper winterizing

I used a Boatsafe bilge heater for a number of years with good results. Upper Chesapeake with fairly cold winters. Boat was left in the slip (used bubblers). Chris Craft with full camper cover.