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by The Dog House
Sat Jan 26, 2019 2:39 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Anyone had a Sideshift stern thruster installed?
Replies: 32
Views: 23795

Re: Anyone had a Sideshift stern thruster installed?

Here's the thread I started when I was considering installing a stern thruster ( http://www.trojanboats.net/wforum/viewt ... n+thruster ).
by The Dog House
Sat Jan 26, 2019 2:20 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Anyone had a Sideshift stern thruster installed?
Replies: 32
Views: 23795

Re: Anyone had a Sideshift stern thruster installed?

Here is my fix That I fully believe will work and do a good job . I would like your though on this too Dog House . Mounting one of these under your swim platform .You may need to raise the platform a little and reinforce the mounting (easy) or put one on if you don't have one https://sideshift.com/...
by The Dog House
Sat Jan 26, 2019 8:05 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Anyone had a Sideshift stern thruster installed?
Replies: 32
Views: 23795

Re: Anyone had a Sideshift stern thruster installed?

I guess I really don't know enough about stern thrusters as I thought I did. I read not to have the thruster down below the bottom of the boat. I figured they recommended this only because it would cause drag and lower my top speed. Wasn't too concerned about that. Now though it seems there are oth...
by The Dog House
Fri Jan 25, 2019 6:50 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Anyone had a Sideshift stern thruster installed?
Replies: 32
Views: 23795

Re: Anyone had a Sideshift stern thruster installed?

I looked into installing a stern thruster on my F26. The problem was the F26 has a really shallow draft. I was not able to install the stern thruster deep enough in the water so I didn't buy it. Before you purchase a stern thruster, make sure you can mount it deep enough in the water to be effective.
by The Dog House
Tue Jan 22, 2019 6:32 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Engine mounts
Replies: 6
Views: 5620

Re: Engine mounts

If the shafts are not touching the shaft log I wouldn't change anything. My shaft is closer to one side than the other. The alignment of the strut and the engine/transmission is what's important. If the shaft is not touching the shaft log the alignment of the shaft log and the shaft is not important.
by The Dog House
Wed Jan 02, 2019 3:26 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F26 Front Window
Replies: 29
Views: 23288

Re: 1971 F26 Front Window

Not familiar with the coefficient of thermal expansion of makrolon. Will continuous bonding not present differential CTE problems? The coefficient of thermal expansion of Makrolon (polycarbonate) is 0.0000375 In/in/F which is about 5 times that of glass. The coefficient of thermal expansion of plex...
by The Dog House
Tue Jan 01, 2019 6:08 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F26 Front Window
Replies: 29
Views: 23288

Re: 1971 F26 Front Window

I put the new Makrolon window in the window frame and it fit. :D The Makrolon is very flexible and contoured to the window shape immediately. My plans to permanently install it in April are the following: 1. Remove the protective covering from the Makrolon and scuff from the edges to about 1 inch in...
by The Dog House
Sat Dec 29, 2018 6:04 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F26 Front Window
Replies: 29
Views: 23288

Re: 1971 F26 Front Window

I scraped the window frame with a razor knife and then sanded it with 80 grit sandpaper. I then used a pick to clean out the grooves. After everything was clean I wiped it down with acetone and then dried it with a clean rag. The window frame is now ready for the new window. https://i1263.photobucke...
by The Dog House
Thu Dec 27, 2018 3:14 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F26 Front Window
Replies: 29
Views: 23288

Re: 1971 F26 Front Window

I received the Makrolon yesterday. Here's a picture of the new sheet of Makrolon next to the old plexiglass window. https://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii624/clastewart/NW%20Old%20and%20New_zpsteyfitk1.jpg Since the old window had a bit of a curve to it from being in the window frame for over 10 ye...
by The Dog House
Wed Dec 26, 2018 7:19 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 6
Views: 5084

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas!
by The Dog House
Thu Dec 13, 2018 8:36 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F26 Front Window
Replies: 29
Views: 23288

Re: 1971 F26 Front Window

I was not able to find Lexan XL in grey but I was able to find Makrolon SL polycarbonate in grey. The Makrolon SL is UV protected like the Lexan XL. I ordered a 6 mm (0.236 inch) thickness (4 foot by 8 foot sheet). It's a little thinner than the 0.250 inch plexiglass window that came out but it shou...
by The Dog House
Sun Dec 09, 2018 9:49 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 10 meter people load limit?
Replies: 17
Views: 11839

Re: 10 meter people load limit?

Boats 26 feet and longer are considered "yachts" and do not have a legal limit for passengers and weight. Since the 10 meter is longer than 26 feet there are no legal restrictions regarding the number of people and weight that is allowed.
by The Dog House
Sun Dec 02, 2018 11:19 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F26 Front Window
Replies: 29
Views: 23288

Re: 1971 F26 Front Window

The rubber strips that were on top of the plexiglass broke apart as I pulled them out. Does anyone know where I can purchase replacement rubber strips? The groove that they fit into is 1/8 inch wide.
by The Dog House
Sun Dec 02, 2018 11:09 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F26 Front Window
Replies: 29
Views: 23288

Re: 1971 F26 Front Window

To remove the plexiglass window, I first removed all of the sealant on the outside between the window and the frame. https://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii624/clastewart/FW%20sealant%20removed_zps8wo3plph.jpg I then removed the rubber strips that were installed. These strips were very brittle and b...
by The Dog House
Sat Dec 01, 2018 2:17 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F26 Front Window
Replies: 29
Views: 23288

Re: 1971 F26 Front Window

The plexiglass window is out. It is 1/4 inch thick (6.35 mm). I'm going to replace it with 6 mm thick solar grey Lexan EXELL D. I probably won't be able to put the replacement window in until the Spring due to the temperature. I'll try to post pictures once they're available.