Trojan Boat Forum

Hi all. I received a boat, motor and trailer from a guy as payment for an engine job. Pretty sweet. The boat is an '88 Larson 15' open bow with an '87 Merc 70. Total weight boat, motor and gear is around 1600 pounds. The engine has no prop on it. Trying to figure out what a good size would be. Any i...

'71 F-26? On my 81, the shore power panel is located in the locker, port side in the cockpit. The main breaker and branch circuit breakers are there as well as a voltmeter indicating incoming power. Hope it helps.

Just a suggestion. Lubricate the impeller with dish soap. When you start the engine with the boat in the water and see the soap suds out of the exhaust, you'll know you've got it right !!

Thanks Walker. It was great to meet you and see your beautiful boat! The next day, I saw an F27 that was identical to mine. Not sure who that was or if they are on the forum. The boat is really coming along. I got the new upholstery in a few weeks back and still have some finishing touches to do on...

Nice to meet you. Your boat is looking good!!!

zedtwentyate wrote:Down on the wall for a few days. The wife and I are off this week so stop by if you want to see the progress on the Rosalee...or lack of progress.

If you're still there on the weekend, I'll look you up.

Thanks, will check the choke. Its a Q-jet with the spring loaded choke. I cleaned the spring up and lubed it at the beginning of the season. Will take a look tho, thanks! For the record, its not a spring loaded choke. That "spring" is a bi-metal coil that reacts to heat, similar to a ther...

If it is a carburated engine, the first thing I would check for is a choke plate that isn't open completely. With the engine fully warmed up and running, remove the spark arrestor and check that the choke plate is fully open, or in the vertical position. If it isn't, adjust the actuator to achieve t...

Hows the boat coming? Been able to get out and enjoy it?

Actually, I'd be more concerned with the 80psi+ than the 35.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going boating.

The exhaust riser leaks are more active with higher rpms, such as moving. That's why the mechanics missed the leak at dockside, then I'd come in w/ lots of bilge water after cruising. Great advice, and great point. In addition to risers, look for leaking hoses, exhaust hoses, engine freeze plugs, o...

Zed, how is the timing on the engine? Sounds to me like its not advancing. You might want to check that before you tear apart the carb. If you need help, let me know. Went through the same issues with my boat when I got it 4 years ago because it sat so long. Flywieghts in the distributor were seized...

Very nice

Scott, got the pennant today, thanks again!!