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by Christian
Mon Feb 22, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Project "Tri Fly"
Replies: 196
Views: 110997

Re: Project "Tri Fly"

I would second that P-Dogg...
by Christian
Sun Feb 21, 2016 8:48 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Seacock Replacement
Replies: 67
Views: 30586

Re: Seacock Replacement

Hi Barrie,

I have strainers on both raw water inlets for the engine cooling. The other one is for the genset.

Christian
by Christian
Fri Feb 12, 2016 9:28 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Mounting Radar on Tri Cabin
Replies: 4
Views: 2884

Re: Mounting Radar on Tri Cabin

Hi Tri-Guy, Mine is mounted on a mast. you can see it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2lxFQC8Ew4 Look @ time 1:00 - 1:05. You will se the mast and the baseplate. Mine is on a tri-cabin flybridge though. it uses a sleeve design so that it can be put down for the winter. Hope this helps a bit. ...
by Christian
Fri Feb 12, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Seacock Replacement
Replies: 67
Views: 30586

Re: Seacock Replacement

So! Although winter is still in full swing here in Ottawa I took time to work on boat parts. When I last left off the seacock replacement, I had not reinstalled the strainers nor the scuppers. I wanted to clean them up good before putting them back in. So a month or so ago, I got me a cheap sandblas...
by Christian
Fri Feb 12, 2016 8:39 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Invitation To All
Replies: 2
Views: 1757

Re: Invitation To All

Hi Barrie, Although I don’t comment too often, I do follow your progress closely. What an amazing job you are doing. What an amazing bunch of people on the forum! I can’t wait to get to my boat and continue work on her. I laughed when I saw your post on the soft deck on your boat. I remember walking...
by Christian
Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:11 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Invitation To All
Replies: 2
Views: 1757

Invitation To All

Hi Guys, I would like to invite you to visit my new website http://www.realityboating.com! Recently, I noticed a lack of information for the new Canadian boaters out there and thought that sharing my journey would benefit some people. Fear not though, I will continue to post my progress on Trojanboa...
by Christian
Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:09 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Upper Rudder Support Replacement
Replies: 30
Views: 16486

Re: Upper Rudder Support Replacement

Hi Guys, I thought I would report on the last step of the rudder support replacement. I am happy to say that the job is complete for the most part. I was able to cut the white oak to size, cut a hole for the bearing, bolt it in place and paint them with bilge paint. Again installing was difficult du...
by Christian
Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:12 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Upper Rudder Support Replacement
Replies: 30
Views: 16486

Re: Upper Rudder Support Replacement

OK! I am back at the boat. Sunday, I realized that some aluminum plates did not fit. I had not counted on some unforeseen obstructions. I re-measured and modified the plates. Ordered bolts, flat washers (oversized fender type at 1-1/2 inch in diameter), lock washers and nuts to affix the plates to t...
by Christian
Sat Sep 26, 2015 6:18 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Upper Rudder Support Replacement
Replies: 30
Views: 16486

Re: Upper Rudder Support Replacement

Oh! Before anyone asks. I calculated the 3/4" thick aluminum plate strength versus white oak and found that the plates are about 5% stronger than the 2" white oak stringers... Therefore even if the stringers are completely gone, I am still better off than the original design... 8)

Christian
by Christian
Sat Sep 26, 2015 6:11 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Upper Rudder Support Replacement
Replies: 30
Views: 16486

Re: Upper Rudder Support Replacement

I then started work on the second side. IMGP2056second side.jpg I then hit a problem that I will have to deal with tomorrow. The second plate interferes with the fuel line on the port engine... :shock: It is taking shape... I have the week off to work on this. Hopefully I will get her done. Talk to ...
by Christian
Sat Sep 26, 2015 6:05 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Upper Rudder Support Replacement
Replies: 30
Views: 16486

Re: Upper Rudder Support Replacement

Once all was bolted and torqued properly, I clamped the assembly in place ready to drill the stringers and plates. IMGP2047ready to punch.jpg I then drilled the stringers with the plates in place, removed everything and drilled the aluminum plates separately and replaced everything back in their fin...
by Christian
Sat Sep 26, 2015 5:56 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Upper Rudder Support Replacement
Replies: 30
Views: 16486

Re: Upper Rudder Support Replacement

Step 3, shimmy the first piece in place.
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Step 4, Shimmy the second piece in place
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by Christian
Sat Sep 26, 2015 5:51 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Upper Rudder Support Replacement
Replies: 30
Views: 16486

Re: Upper Rudder Support Replacement

So, Step 1, empty the bilge and remove the carpet in the aft cabin...
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then, step 2, remove the floor!
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by Christian
Sat Sep 26, 2015 5:47 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Upper Rudder Support Replacement
Replies: 30
Views: 16486

Re: Upper Rudder Support Replacement

Hi Paul! Nice setup! Since I don't want to remove the stringers and engines at this time, I will have to do a less elegant fix for now. Barrie, your ideas is what I had in mind... As promised here is the progress for today. Last week, I got some aluminum plates at Metal Supermarket in Ottawa. about ...
by Christian
Thu Sep 24, 2015 7:55 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Upper Rudder Support Replacement
Replies: 30
Views: 16486

Re: Upper Rudder Support Replacement

Hi Guys! I has been a while since I last posted. Work and life got in the way. I did go to the boat a few times and basically relaxed and took some measurements for the repair. I will be going there this weekend and start on the process. I have a few pictures coming. I basically decided to line the ...