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by jpb219
Mon Jul 02, 2018 7:40 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Fuel starvation
Replies: 3
Views: 2591

Fuel starvation

Was up and running just fine. After about 15 minutes of no wake and 5 minutes cruising at 3500-3800 RPM both engines stalled at the same time. I was able to restart them both fairly quickly. Got to our destination, engines off for about 45 minutes, then both restarted and ran fine until about 5 minu...
by jpb219
Tue Jun 05, 2018 6:37 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Share a photo of your trojan
Replies: 71
Views: 176491

Re: Share a photo of your trojan

1987 8.6m Express
by jpb219
Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:09 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Fuel vents 1987 8.6m Express
Replies: 4
Views: 3619

Re: Fuel vents 1987 8.6m Express

How would I know if they are blocked? My mechanic suggested that blocked fuel vents might be causing the engines to stall after about 5 minutes on plane. If there is already a thread on this subject I apologize in advance.
by jpb219
Mon Jun 04, 2018 12:22 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Fuel vents 1987 8.6m Express
Replies: 4
Views: 3619

Fuel vents 1987 8.6m Express

Does anyone know where the fuel tank vents are on a 1987 8.6m Express?
by jpb219
Mon Oct 17, 2016 9:59 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Water to the head – 1987 8.6 Meter Express
Replies: 6
Views: 4066

Re: Water to the head – 1987 8.6 Meter Express

Mine is a hand pump head. There is also a pump switch above the sink. I'll post a picture soon. Should I open the seacock in front of the engine?
by jpb219
Sun Oct 16, 2016 8:51 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Water to the head – 1987 8.6 Meter Express
Replies: 6
Views: 4066

Water to the head – 1987 8.6 Meter Express

Hello to all. I'm new to this forum and to the world of Trojan boats. I recently purchased a 1987 8.6 Meter Express. This is my first boat of this size and type. So please forgive my lack of knowledge. How does water get to the head? Does it draw from the fresh water tank or from sea water? I read a...