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by gordd
Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:50 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Top rail ideas ?
Replies: 6
Views: 6052

Re: Top rail ideas ?

I doubt your stanchions are the cause of your problems in the deck. The likely cause is from all the items up near the bow that go through the deck including the hatch. If the stanchions are loose then they should be rebedded, try Butyl-L and make sure you have good backing plates. Ty ready123 . De...
by gordd
Sun Jan 17, 2016 1:20 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Top rail ideas ?
Replies: 6
Views: 6052

Re: Top rail ideas ?

Ty P-Dogg for incite .. kind of found something on you tube . It doesn't have the trim piece instructional but its close . Some one else may find it interesting for their projects as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TOHwrkw4NQ
by gordd
Sat Jan 16, 2016 9:47 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Top rail ideas ?
Replies: 6
Views: 6052

Re: Top rail ideas ?

Why the rail change? I have to ask basically the same question Why change the rail mounting ? . side resized.jpg According to survey side deck ( not sure of proper term) have moisture in them so will have to replace core eventually . Front and top decks port side showed still bit of moisture after ...
by gordd
Sat Jan 16, 2016 1:33 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Top rail ideas ?
Replies: 6
Views: 6052

Top rail ideas ?

Hi everyone . I would like to change way stanchion rails are bolted down and not quite sure what good way of going about it . Idea that keeps going thru my head is putting wood under it(not sure proper term ( top rail or rubrail ) . What would be best way of adding that 5200 and rail screws or somet...
by gordd
Fri Jan 01, 2016 12:33 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: List For Santa
Replies: 16
Views: 8677

Re: List For Santa

My Wish for Santa is http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1984/Tr ... oWUrZVgmvG but well he failed so far lol
by gordd
Mon Dec 14, 2015 10:03 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Diesel refit ?
Replies: 12
Views: 6823

Re: Diesel refit ?

Ty prowlersfish went thru topic and yes looks like lot of work . Would be interesting to see cost difference between new used . wonder if Bob at beacon has some in stock and prices on them . I do like my 74 f25 but 318 is old so refit wouldn't be such a bad idea . Would have to compare prices betwee...
by gordd
Sun Dec 13, 2015 5:30 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Diesel refit ?
Replies: 12
Views: 6823

Re: Diesel refit ?

Mine is original galvanized tank so would have to be changed . Any ideas type of diesel engines that would be appropriate for application ?
by gordd
Fri Dec 11, 2015 10:10 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Diesel refit ?
Replies: 12
Views: 6823

Diesel refit ?

Was just thinking out loud and am sure there is some older posts on here , but figured maybe get some updated thoughts on subject .F25 or similar cruiser with 318 , has anyone done a switch over to diesels ? What engines/drives would work for something like that. am familiar with Big rig diesels but...
by gordd
Fri Dec 04, 2015 10:01 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Docking older boats
Replies: 11
Views: 7039

Re: Docking older boats

Thank you for help . Found out issue they had with it . There was cpl things in survey they were concerned about but had to get them fixed for insurance anyways . Just nobody from PortCredit bothered to get back to me . Am good to go on list for next season
by gordd
Thu Dec 03, 2015 3:45 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: NEW BOAT PURCHASE
Replies: 19
Views: 13428

Re: NEW BOAT PURCHASE

Great looking boat. Hope didn't cost arm and a leg
by gordd
Sun Nov 22, 2015 8:31 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Docking older boats
Replies: 11
Views: 7039

Docking older boats

Hi everyone have question for people in Toronto Ontario area re marinas. My boat is 1974 f25 cabin cruisers was curious if anyone in this area had or has issues finding slip for older boat . I tried cpl this summer like port credit marina and even though have survey and insurance find they seem like...
by gordd
Tue Jun 30, 2015 10:15 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Free Boat
Replies: 9
Views: 6074

Re: Free Boat

Wonder what would cost be to move it up here. Shame to let it go specially since floats . 2 previous owners gave up on my F25 and I got it to point where is in pretty decent shape . That's from someone who is not that mechanically inclined .
by gordd
Thu Jun 25, 2015 9:59 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Engine Circuit Breaker
Replies: 18
Views: 10076

Re: Engine Circuit Breaker

Sorry to hear The Dog house . Hope no repeats of it. People can be such idiots sometime
by gordd
Thu Jun 25, 2015 9:48 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Bow pulpits
Replies: 9
Views: 6075

Re: Bow pulpits

Thank you all I may attack it this weekend see how it comes out. windlass have though not sure yet as it doesn't support chain just rope . Will have to take a closer look at it before buying in . would have to be short chain set up if use that
by gordd
Wed Jun 24, 2015 2:04 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Bow pulpits
Replies: 9
Views: 6075

Re: Bow pulpits

Looks great Captainmaniac . yes wondered about backing plate underneath but definitely something along the lines you have yours done.