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by chucka
Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:50 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Help repairing hull damage
Replies: 9
Views: 4807

West systems published an excellent booklet that describes fiberglass repair techniques. WEST System - Fiberglass Boat Repair and Maintenance Manual . Even if you decide to go with a professional repair, you can download a copy to help you consider options and decide on a course of action. http://ww...
by chucka
Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:11 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: VELVET DRIVE FLUID CHECK?
Replies: 4
Views: 2527

You can download a velvet drive owners manual here. http://www.kp44.org/ftp/VelvetDriveServiceManual.pdf Check oil level discussion is on p. 21 of the document, (which is p. 22 of the pdf file). It says check daily before starting. That assumes that you've marked the dipstick for the cold fluid leve...
by chucka
Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:07 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F-32 RI Craig's list, asking $7.5K - considering parting out
Replies: 12
Views: 5707

Sorry guys, Having been through it once, I know what it takes and I'm not up for starting again. I think my next boat will have a tall pole sticking out of the deck to hang triangular pieces of cloth from. Somehow, I don't think that fuel prices are going to stay where they are very long. If OPEC do...
by chucka
Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:53 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F-32 RI Craig's list, asking $7.5K - considering parting out
Replies: 12
Views: 5707

F-32 RI Craig's list, asking $7.5K - considering parting out

Here is a decent looking '73 F-32 in running condition that's been posted on Craig's list Rhode Island boat pages off and on through the fall and winter. http://providence.craigslist.org/boa/1008943630.html http://providence.craigslist.org/boa/972514008.html The price was gradually dropped. Recent a...
by chucka
Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:43 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: a little help from Trojan owners who use Facebook?
Replies: 15
Views: 6224

Thanks for your assistance! The blog is now confirmed so the confirmaiton link is no longer on the page.
Best,
Chuck
by chucka
Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: a little help from Trojan owners who use Facebook?
Replies: 15
Views: 6224

Thanks again to those who submitted a confirmation. So far, from the poll it looks like members of Trojanboats.net are for the most part, not facebook users. I guess that's not a big surprise. I still need a few more confirmations, so if there are any facebook members out there, I would appreciate y...
by chucka
Sun Jan 04, 2009 9:13 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: a little help from Trojan owners who use Facebook?
Replies: 15
Views: 6224

Thanks Mike!

I can see in Facebook that another confirmation came through. (It doesn't say who it's from) But I appreciate it. Nothing esle to do but wait for a few more.

Best,
Chuck
by chucka
Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:19 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: a little help from Trojan owners who use Facebook?
Replies: 15
Views: 6224

a little help from Trojan owners who use Facebook?

I'm tring to get my CoastalCafe blog listed in the Facebook NetworkedBlogs application. CoastalCafe provides marine photography around Rhode Island and local knowledge along the waterfront for people who simply enjoy "messing about in boats." Relax and enjoy a break at CoastalCafe" I'...
by chucka
Sun Dec 28, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: carburetor replacement?
Replies: 12
Views: 6276

I had the original Carter AFB on my 318 rebuilt in 2005 by http://carburetorusa.com/carburetor_usa_042.htm I was having trouble hitting the rated RPM, and eventually sent out the carb for rebuild after a lot of other troubleshooting. They did the job right and I got 4,000 rpm from the engine for the...
by chucka
Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:33 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: post your pic, so we can see who we are,,
Replies: 48
Views: 16940

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/3120900197_37be3774ef.jpg my other boat is a..... http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1241/850514155_3126244369.jpg and my other boat is a..... http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3085/3121726214_e73c1eee4a.jpg my other boat is a..... http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/31...
by chucka
Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:29 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: some pictures from the Hudson
Replies: 11
Views: 4169

I love seeing the photos too!
I dont want to take up all the memory of the site, so I cant post them all,,,
You can post all you want. Since they are hosted on photobucket or some other website, and just linked here, you won't overflow anything by posting lots of pics.

Best,
Chuck
by chucka
Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:29 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Why I like boating and fishing.
Replies: 26
Views: 10550

Hey, I know that yacht. It's Lion's Whelp. Here is a photo I took of the same boat while we were watching the 2004 tall ships parade in Newport, RI http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/3111632211_a1ee6615dd.jpg Check out the interior on this URL. Fancy accomodations. http://philadelphiasteamshipcompa...
by chucka
Thu Oct 30, 2008 7:44 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: seen on Craig's list: parting out '83 Trojan F-26
Replies: 8
Views: 4029

I agree the 1.75-1 isn't right. It's been advertised locally for over a year. I've never seen the boat in person. Seems like a great opportunity for someone, which is why I posted it here. The name in the Craig's list add is different than the Boat Trader ad. I would go check it out myself, but I'm ...
by chucka
Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:46 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Back in the saddle
Replies: 11
Views: 5137

My approach is similar to Paul, but a little different. I think most people use propylene glycol, non-toxic antifreeze rather than ethylene glycol for the raw water side. Before I start on the raw water side, I check the strength of the ethelyne glycol mix on the fresh water side of the heat exchang...