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by The Dog House
Thu Aug 05, 2021 8:58 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: inclinometer - correct way to measure running angle?
Replies: 21
Views: 12606

Re: inclinometer - correct way to measure running angle?

I had an inclinometer on my 1971 F26. In relatively smooth water the most efficient angle was 5 degrees bow up.
by The Dog House
Fri Nov 13, 2020 9:33 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Acceptable amount of steam from exhaust
Replies: 6
Views: 5155

Re: Acceptable amount of steam from exhaust

When I bought my 1971 Trojan F26 it had steam coming out of the exhaust. The person I bought it from said it was normal. I changed the impellers any way and it still steamed with the new impellers. I figured it was normal. I ran the boat with steam coming out of the exhaust like that for 7 years. At...
by The Dog House
Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:04 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Considering a 1986 F27 but...12MPH top speed?
Replies: 14
Views: 6411

Re: Considering a 1986 F27 but...12MPH top speed?

My 1971 Trojan F26 with a Chrysler 318 engine (225 hp) would cruise at 18 mph at 3000 rpm. The ad states the engine was replaced in 1996 with a 260 model (Mercruiser 5.7 L, 260 hp). With 260 hp the engine should be able to easily reach a cruising rpm of 3000 to 3200. The ad doesn't say how many hour...
by The Dog House
Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:58 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Oil Pressure Sensor location 318 , 1977 vintage
Replies: 3
Views: 3419

Re: Oil Pressure Sensor location 318 , 1977 vintage

It's next to the coil and distributer.
by The Dog House
Wed Dec 25, 2019 10:07 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Merry Christms
Replies: 7
Views: 5030

Re: Merry Christms

Merry Christmas!
by The Dog House
Sun Dec 15, 2019 6:02 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Rebedding Hatch
Replies: 4
Views: 4172

Re: Rebedding Hatch

The razor blades, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, and acetone got the job done. The glass is now clean and ready to be re-installed. Once I get the frame clean I'll re-install the glass using Dow Corning 795 adhesive sealant. Thanks for the help.
by The Dog House
Sun Dec 01, 2019 12:35 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Rebedding Hatch
Replies: 4
Views: 4172

Re: Rebedding Hatch

It's real glass. I got as much off as I could with the razor blade. I'll try some acetone and see if that will get the last of it. I want to make sure I get it all off. I don't want to do all of this work for nothing. Thanks for the help.
by The Dog House
Sun Dec 01, 2019 11:42 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Rebedding Hatch
Replies: 4
Views: 4172

Rebedding Hatch

I'm rebedding the hatch on my boat. I have the hatch out of the boat and the safety glass out of the frame. The previous owner used aquarium silicone sealant to try to seal the safety glass. :roll: I removed most of the silicone sealant but there is still a thin film left on the safety glass. How sh...
by The Dog House
Tue Nov 05, 2019 6:33 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Aaron Bocknek -- 1960 to 2016
Replies: 62
Views: 47578

Re: Aaron Bocknek -- 1960 to 2016

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure Aaron would be glad to know that Enterprise is in loving hands.
by The Dog House
Mon Sep 02, 2019 2:27 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Farewell To A Beautiful Lady
Replies: 11
Views: 9759

Re: Farewell To A Beautiful Lady

Glad to hear you're sticking around. It's difficult to let go, but at least you know she'll continue on with her new owner.
by The Dog House
Sat Aug 10, 2019 10:53 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: One Less Trojan
Replies: 10
Views: 8532

Re: One Less Trojan

Nooo! Really sorry to hear about this. There's not enough of us 26er's on here as it is and it's a shame to lose one with such knowledge as yourself. What happened btw??? If you could message me your email or post it here that'd be great just in case I need to run some questions by you in the futur...
by The Dog House
Sat Aug 10, 2019 10:48 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: One Less Trojan
Replies: 10
Views: 8532

Re: One Less Trojan

Sorry to hear about that. Due to the the age and book value of our boats its easy to be totaled even if the damage is not that bad . Have you thought about buying it Back ? During the thunderstorm a tree (not a branch but a whole tree) was washed into the river. The tree then became lodged under ou...
by The Dog House
Fri Aug 09, 2019 7:04 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: One Less Trojan
Replies: 10
Views: 8532

One Less Trojan

I regret to inform everyone that The Dog House is no more. A few weeks ago The Dog House was damaged in a severe thunderstorm while tied to the dock. The insurance company declared the boat a total loss. The boat had a good 48 year run, but I guess nothing lasts forever. :cry: I want to thank everyo...
by The Dog House
Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:13 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: water flow
Replies: 20
Views: 13311

Re: water flow

For a RH engine, looking at the water pump from the front (pulley) side, the hose inlets and outlets should be vertical on the left side of the pump. The inlets are on the bottom of the pump and the outlets are on the top of the pump.
by The Dog House
Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:52 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Oil Filter Gasket Leak
Replies: 9
Views: 6644

Re: Oil Filter Gasket Leak

The gasket kit was ordered and should be here by the end of the week. I'm assuming that I will not need to drain the oil to remove the oil filter adapter and replace the gaskets. Since the oil filter holds 1 quart I will be down a quart that I will need to add but I think that will be it. Thanks aga...