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by my10meter
Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:18 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: WTB 10 meter express or bridge shafts, rudder
Replies: 2
Views: 2446

WTB 10 meter express or bridge shafts, rudder

I am looking for 10 meter express or bridge shaft(s) and/or rudder(s)

Anyone have takeouts from a diesel conversion, etc. I want them as spares
by my10meter
Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:14 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 11 meter wet bar
Replies: 3
Views: 4584

Re: 11 meter wet bar

I have 2 wet bars from 10 meter express. Located in Great lakes, Michigan
by my10meter
Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:28 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Why is Horn switch 12v- on 10mtr
Replies: 3
Views: 2317

Re: Why is Horn switch 12v- on 10mtr

It is wired into a relay type setup for the high water alarm. Trojan schematic even show it as 12v neg
by my10meter
Mon Jan 11, 2021 5:17 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Why is Horn switch 12v- on 10mtr
Replies: 3
Views: 2317

Why is Horn switch 12v- on 10mtr

So in my dash rewire I get to the horn. The horn pushbutton has 12v negative to it....Any input as to why? I am going to wire it this way but just curious as to why
by my10meter
Sun Jan 10, 2021 8:47 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project
Replies: 39
Views: 21287

Re: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project

Well, ran into a stumbling block. Previous owner secured the old dash with 5200 and it is stuck down. Going to see if I can. get a wire to cut it. This is why I do not recommend 5200 for anything. 4200 has excellent adhesion properties and is removable. As far as I am concerned. the entire boat need...
by my10meter
Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:23 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project
Replies: 39
Views: 21287

Re: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project

So the plan is the back panel remains secured to the flat dash permanently with blocking along the bottom It is going to have the terminal barrier strips on the inside. The console itself will be screwed from the sides of it to blocking that is permanently attached to the flat dash area. Wiring from...
by my10meter
Thu Jan 07, 2021 4:49 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project
Replies: 39
Views: 21287

Re: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project

Test fit in boat. It will get pushed forward after I remove the old console. Ergonomically it provides the same view and is easily accessed from the helm chair
by my10meter
Thu Jan 07, 2021 4:43 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project
Replies: 39
Views: 21287

Re: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project

Back panel template , cut, and test fit
by my10meter
Thu Jan 07, 2021 4:38 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project
Replies: 39
Views: 21287

Re: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project

Vdo gauges after disassembly and drilling out red lenses and replacement with blue leds and blue led rocker switch panel including neat ignition start run switch. I am doing all of the wiring making custom harnesses as you can see. Heat shrink connectors, auto wire strippers, and ratcheting crimp to...
by my10meter
Thu Jan 07, 2021 4:34 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project
Replies: 39
Views: 21287

Re: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project

More layup photos
by my10meter
Thu Jan 07, 2021 4:32 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project
Replies: 39
Views: 21287

Re: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project

Here are pics of the donor console, cutting it, making the mold to widen it, layup , and removal from mold
by my10meter
Fri Dec 25, 2020 3:56 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project
Replies: 39
Views: 21287

Re: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project

Well, I stumbled upon this donor console at the salvage yard and got a great deal on it. This will save a lot of work vs starting from scratch. My plan is to cut the top portion off to use for the dash. It is not wide enough, so I will stretch it by glassing in an 8 inch mid section. As you can see,...
by my10meter
Fri Dec 11, 2020 4:50 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project
Replies: 39
Views: 21287

Re: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project

As it is sitting right now the shifter clears, My plan is to move that console forward about 3 more inches once the old one is Removed. I am also planning on removing the controls and replacing with the controls in this pic.
by my10meter
Fri Dec 11, 2020 2:13 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project
Replies: 39
Views: 21287

10 meter Express New Dash/Console Project

My 10 meter has gone thru many updates, but the one thing that still sticks out is the Star Trek dash. Although functional for its time, it hinders modern electronic layouts. I have started my long anticipated upgrade. I had considered utilizing the original dash but it just won't. work out. The pla...
by my10meter
Fri Dec 11, 2020 1:52 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 10 meter hardtop project, radar arch removal
Replies: 16
Views: 8701

Re: 10 meter hardtop project, radar arch removal

Yes RWS. interior with teak veneer.