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by captainmaniac
Tue Sep 05, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin water level gauge
Replies: 6
Views: 4551

Re: 89 mid cabin water level gauge

Years ago I replaced my sending unit with one from WEMA (now KUS)

https://kus-usa.com/product-category/li ... sel-water/
by captainmaniac
Mon Aug 07, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: An Engine Issue
Replies: 6
Views: 4400

Re: An Engine Issue

Check timing / advance. I had an issue a few years back where one of my distributors was not advancing properly so the engine just couldn't build up rpms no matter how far I pushed the throttle. Distributor rebuild fixed it.
by captainmaniac
Mon May 01, 2023 11:14 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Fiberglass Thru Hall Repair
Replies: 5
Views: 6152

Re: Fiberglass Thru Hall Repair

First off, I align my thoughts with prowlersfish - I am very focused on retaining history and keeping my boats as original as possible, but my mindset has always been to upgrade obsolete technology, especially when it is safety related. I would recommend you get yourself a more modern Depth / Speed ...
by captainmaniac
Sun Sep 11, 2022 12:46 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1975 Trojan F44 SportFish
Replies: 18
Views: 8859

Re: 1975 Trojan F44 SportFish

Write up from 1999 PowerBoat Guide.
by captainmaniac
Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:51 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: “Whiny” Prop Shaft
Replies: 3
Views: 2488

Re: “Whiny” Prop Shaft

If shaft was not truly straightened, that could be an issue. Engine / shaft / stuffing box / strut alignment... if your collision pushed any of that out of alignment, could also result in that. Had an issue for a couple years where one shaft seemed to have a harmonic drone when rotating at a certain...
by captainmaniac
Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:23 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Prop sizes
Replies: 6
Views: 2818

Re: Prop sizes

Slightly different configuration, but my '79 F32 with Chrysler 360s (250hp) runs 16x16 cupped props.

Cruise speeds I get are around:
- 1500 RPM, 8 knots
- 2500 RPM, 15-15 knots
- 2800-3200 RPM sweet spot, usually 18-22 knots depending on conditions
by captainmaniac
Wed Mar 23, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F32 Rudder
Replies: 8
Views: 4068

Re: F32 Rudder

Are you talking about this piece of the framing, that I think the top bearing (?) it attached to?
Rudder Config.PNG
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I believe in our config the rudder arm is above the top bearing, not below it as shown in this diagram.
Typical Rudder Setup.PNG
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by captainmaniac
Thu Feb 10, 2022 12:06 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Twin Chrysler 318 Engine Survey Question
Replies: 7
Views: 3886

Re: Twin Chrysler 318 Engine Survey Question

For what it's worth, if I was selling I would have concerns with someone wanting to go WOT for multiple reasons. First, I don't do that to my engines and while I realize some people may be thinking of it as a diagnostic, a) some people just think that's how you run a boat (esp. if they have only ope...
by captainmaniac
Fri Nov 19, 2021 11:20 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: TROJAN 50' SWAP
Replies: 4
Views: 3884

Re: TROJAN 50' SWAP

Honestly, I am not sure what a 1987 Trojan 50' aft pilot house is. Not sure if Trojan built a 50' in 87, Photos? Condition of both and more info would be needed to give a good answer. I'm guessing he either means a 44 flush deck, or the 54 deckhouse motoryacht https://www.yachtworld.com/boats-for-s...
by captainmaniac
Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:31 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1975 Trojan F30 Express - 3 Position Switch on Main Breaker Panel. What is this?
Replies: 3
Views: 5294

Re: 1975 Trojan F30 Express - 3 Position Switch on Main Breaker Panel. What is this?

Probably Shore Power / AC Shut Off / Generator. My F32 is a '79 and the switch in it actually says those things, not just numbers.
by captainmaniac
Fri Oct 01, 2021 3:08 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Sudbury Switches
Replies: 1
Views: 4013

Re: Sudbury Switches

I can't remember if the 'toggles' on those switches are held in position on shafts by a little set screw? If so, see if you can snug the set screw up a bit and see if that feels any better.
by captainmaniac
Sat Sep 25, 2021 1:23 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Trojan Hull numbering and TRJ Numbering
Replies: 31
Views: 74850

Re: Trojan Hull numbering and TRJ Numbering

Grab and post some pictures of the boat and that might help us identify it regardless of TRJ number.
by captainmaniac
Sun Sep 19, 2021 4:59 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Wood finish examples (part 2)
Replies: 2
Views: 4780

Wood finish examples (part 2)

**UPDATED this old post from 2010 to embed the pictures in the post itself, instead of Photobucket links. Wood Finish examples (part 1) is here https://www.trojanboats.net/wforum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3206 There were a few threads in the past re wood refinishing options - Varnish, Cetol, Cetol li...
by captainmaniac
Fri Sep 17, 2021 12:01 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: steering wheel
Replies: 3
Views: 5320

Re: steering wheel

Don't forget that there is a key, not just a taper... so if you do your own thing gotta design that in as well.