Trojan Boat Forum

Willie and Doc. Thank you for your reply and apologies for not replying to you sooner, I have been away. It seems that the rpm discrepancy was due to poor calibration of the analogue tachs. Throttle seems to have been opening fully and it appears that trim (and possibly prop) are likely candidates. ...

Thank you prowlersfish and RWS ... these are very helpful and interesting. I’m having the engines evaluated using a digital tach and scope of the cylinders, rings and pistons later this week. Hope everything checks out, the more I read about her the more I like what I have seen of her. Thanks again....

From the experience of members of this forum, I would like to Impose on you all for answers to the following: 1. What is the ideal propeller for a 13 Meter International Express with 6-71TI 450’s (The boat I’m considering is running Michigan prop, four blade, bronze / nibral 28 x 31). 2. What is you...

The startup white smoke from both engines was equal. Upon cold start, it was initially rather billowy. It dissipated within about 30 seconds to a much less dense constitution with an appearance more resembling steam. By 3 minutes, essentially no trace of white, transitioning to a rather normal looki...

RWS and Powlersfish: Thank you for your responses. Fuel tank was approximately 1/4 full (100 gallons). Freshwater tank was essentially empty, hot water heater was drained and waste tank was empty. The boat was loaded with all normal gear. Four adult males (approximately 900 lbs). All cabin furnishin...

I´m new to the forum and would appreciate any advice provided. I´m considering purchase of a 1989 Trojan 13 Meter Internal Express. Same owner for for 28 years. Boat dry weight 24,000 lbs, length 43´, beam 16´3". We just finished sea trial. Hull and structure is sound, mechanicals and all syste...