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by MattSC
Mon Aug 07, 2017 10:29 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: fuse/wiring diagram 1980 F26
Replies: 3
Views: 2688

Re: fuse/wiring diagram 1980 F26

I have scans of my F-26 panel and boat wiring schematic. Mine is a 1975 model. I had posted it before but unfortunately it was wiped out by photo bucket. Shoot me a pm with your email and I'll send them to you
Matt
by MattSC
Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:02 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Aaron Bocknek -- 1960 to 2016
Replies: 62
Views: 47764

Re: Aaron Bocknek -- 1960 to 2016

Very sad news. he will be missed, Rest in Peace
by MattSC
Thu Jul 07, 2016 11:15 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F-26 steering assembly replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 3466

Re: F-26 steering assembly replacement

I replaced my steering rack back in 1996 with a teleflex no feedback system, model SS14715. I checked online and it is still available. It is mostly used for outboards, however it works really well on my F-26. I did have to modify my helm as the new unit (SS14715) was larger in diameter than the ori...
by MattSC
Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:44 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Michigan Wheel DJX
Replies: 12
Views: 8255

Re: Michigan Wheel DJX

Hi Paul,
You'll like it, I've been running one for several years, 14x10 with cup. I'm powered similar to Roger and can reach 5000 rpm at WOT. My old Dyna-jet would hit 5100rpm. The DJX seems to perform better through the whole rpm band, and can stay on plane at a lower rpm.
by MattSC
Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:15 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Soft Deck (small area) Repair
Replies: 21
Views: 13194

Re: Soft Deck (small area) Repair

I'll be watching too. Just out of curiosity, was your original coring material plywood? Mine was cored with balsa until it reached the end of the non-skid near the fuel fill, then it switched over to a plywood core.
by MattSC
Thu Nov 12, 2015 9:30 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Just saying hello
Replies: 8
Views: 5475

Re: Just saying hello

Hi Kevin
I am at Rivers End, it's a nice place. I came out a little over a week ago, I'm in front of the marina office under a blue top. I'll keep an eye out for you, stop by and say hello.
Matt
by MattSC
Wed Nov 11, 2015 10:18 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Just saying hello
Replies: 8
Views: 5475

Re: Just saying hello

Hi Kevin,
Welcome to the forum. Nice looking boat, I'm also from CT and keep my boat up in Shelton. Best of luck with her
Matt
by MattSC
Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:37 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Project "Tri Fly"
Replies: 196
Views: 110935

Re: Project "Tri Fly"

You're doing a great job! Keep plugging along. It took me close to two years to finish my repairs on my 26. The Tri-fly is much much larger, my hats off to you. Trust me, it'll be worth all of the work when you're done. Please keep the photos coming. What kind of paint did you use on your window fra...
by MattSC
Fri Oct 02, 2015 10:51 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Thinking Out Loud
Replies: 17
Views: 8580

Re: Thinking Out Loud

I could go on about the thing we saw that we liked and disliked however we did make a decision on what we wanted to do about the boat. We decided to pull the trigger on a few new projects on our F-26 and we'll see what happen a few years down the river. Look forward to seeing what new upgrades you'...
by MattSC
Thu Oct 01, 2015 9:25 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Soft deck
Replies: 24
Views: 13634

Re: Soft deck

I had the same experience as Ready123 with the deck on my F-26. What appeared to be a small area actually turned out much larger. I also ended up removing the top layer and digging everything out. You'll be much better off. Here's a link to my thread on the repair. http://www.trojanboats.net/wforum/...
by MattSC
Mon Aug 31, 2015 10:18 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Prop Help: F27 Mercruiser 305
Replies: 14
Views: 6956

Re: Prop Help: F27 Mercruiser 305

What rotation is your current prop? I switched rotation when I re-powered years ago. I still might have my old RH 14x10 nibral cupped dyna-jet prop laying around Prior to the repower my old 318 cruised around 17-18 knots at 3100 rpm and around 25 at 4000 rpm. That is the Diameter and pitch prop that...
by MattSC
Fri Aug 07, 2015 3:42 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F-26 total production
Replies: 5
Views: 3489

Re: F-26 total production

Hi Bart, Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on your new boat. I'm not exactly sure how many were produced, Trojan ended production of the F-26 in 1983. They came back for a short time I believe in 1986 and 1987 as the F-27. They produced three different models, Open express, Hardtop express a...
by MattSC
Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:56 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1987 10 meter mid cabin complete restoration.
Replies: 607
Views: 269986

Re: 1987 10 meter mid cabin complete restoration.

Congratulations Todd! You did a gretjob on her. Best of luck
by MattSC
Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:37 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Safety Reminder (Fuel Lines)
Replies: 1
Views: 1836

Safety Reminder (Fuel Lines)

While performing maintenance, I came across this fuel line, which was located at the bottom of the fuel control cell on my 5.7MPI Crusader. It's in a location that is not easily accessible. (The hose clamps were removed when I took the bottom photo) I had absolutely no odor of fuel in the boat Just ...
by MattSC
Mon Mar 23, 2015 10:00 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New guy looking to buy a F-26
Replies: 41
Views: 20213

Re: New guy looking to buy a F-26

The forward hatch area has some marginal flex to it and will need replacing at some point. I've looked into this repair and its not a big deal(skill saw set to right depth/replace core/epoxy resin/sandwich). I just completed a major deck repair on my 75 F-26. If you really want to see how the deck ...