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by comodave
Sat Jun 23, 2012 11:47 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Windlass kickin out....
Replies: 3
Views: 1999

What is the voltage when the windlass is running? If it is the 3.5 volts, could be from undersized wiring and you are getting a voltage drop in the wiring due to resistance. See how many amps the windlass is supposed to draw under load and then you can calculate what gauge wiring should be used. You...
by comodave
Fri Jun 15, 2012 5:50 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F32 hollow keel smell
Replies: 9
Views: 5754

I live in Tucson and the boat is in Michigan. It is in a rather dark storage barn and pictures do not come out very well. It is very easy to find the hollow keel. Under the hatch in front of the head is where I drilled the forward hole. I first took a screw driver and pushed around until I found a s...
by comodave
Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:40 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: A request from a really NEW boater
Replies: 7
Views: 3942

When I took the side lights off the toe rails, they extended down into the teak toe rail. There was a hole drilled in the toe rail about .5 inch in diameter that the light went into. They were quite difficult to get off even with the screws out due to the bedding. The wiring was located behind the p...
by comodave
Sun Jun 10, 2012 2:10 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F32 hollow keel smell
Replies: 9
Views: 5754

F32 hollow keel smell

My 1978 F32 had a smell in it that I finally found to be from the stagnant water trapped in the hollow keel. I drilled a couple of access holes and the smell almost drove me out of the boat. After draining the water and putting some cleaner in and draining it several times, the smell grew much less ...
by comodave
Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:01 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: LED and lighting fixures
Replies: 5
Views: 3033

I would be careful changing bulbs in running or anchor lights. The fixtures are certified with the original bulbs and changing them may/probably will render the certification void. Then in case of an accident, you may have greater liability just by having non certified navigation lights. In the case...
by comodave
Thu May 10, 2012 1:37 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Project: Trojan 10 Meter Express
Replies: 256
Views: 128503

Years ago, I rolled and tipped a 30' Carver. I used the then current Interlux 2 part LP, do not remember the exact name of it. I had an area that flowed out perfectly and when I came back the next day, it had no gloss. What we found out was that I did not have enough time when I finished painting be...
by comodave
Tue May 08, 2012 1:45 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F32 propellors
Replies: 13
Views: 4589

My f
f32 with 318's has 16d X 15p props.
by comodave
Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:22 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: genny vrs. inverter final decision
Replies: 13
Views: 3945

In watching the video, they do not say it is marine rated. I would have a concern about the internal components and wiring if they are not designed to operate in the marine environment. The output of the charger is only 30 amps. Typically, you want about 25% of the battery bank as a charger. If you ...
by comodave
Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:32 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: halon system
Replies: 12
Views: 4084

It is recommended that you weigh them each year. There should be a specified weight on the extinguisher. You should have it done by a certified shop and the tag signed off. The halon is not illegal, just not replaceable if it discharges. It has been replaced in new extinguishers by a couple of more ...
by comodave
Wed Mar 21, 2012 5:05 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 5.7L GM Vortec Advantage?
Replies: 30
Views: 14763

I saw Ship Shape TV show a little while ago and they were doing a repower with an engine marinizer in Louisiana. I do not remember the name of the company, but you could check the show's web site. The company looked pretty good on the show. They said their prices were better than most...
by comodave
Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:48 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1976' Trojan F-32 Sedan - Looking for anchor replacement
Replies: 45
Views: 16057

Lawyerdave71

I have a set of anchor chocks on my 1978 F32. You are welcome to them when I take them off if you want to pay the shipping. I will be taking them off the last week in April. I assume that they are the same as what you had.
by comodave
Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: I've often wondered........
Replies: 60
Views: 24744

Sandy and I are 58, I will be 59 on Monday. We have been married 40 years since we went to high school together. We have owned 16 boats over those 40 years. She is an associate dean at the University of Arizona and I own a property management business. We bought our first boat shortly after we were ...
by comodave
Fri Feb 10, 2012 2:50 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New F32 owner
Replies: 24
Views: 8272

Getaway, Thanks very much for all the information. It was exactly what I was looking for. Mine is a 1978. The previous owner had it for 25 years and did not want to change anything. It still has a VHF from the late 70's. I have to replace all the electronics. I have a Raymarine system in our Triumph...
by comodave
Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:40 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New F32 owner
Replies: 24
Views: 8272

Thanks for all the suggestions. The boat is in Augres, MI at this time. Not sure if we will keep it there long term, but we may as the people at the marina are very nice and accommodating. As for the tool issue, we just sold a 46' trawler in San Diego prior to buying the Trojan, so I have multiple s...
by comodave
Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:33 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New F32 owner
Replies: 24
Views: 8272

New F32 owner

Last fall we bought a F32 in Michigan. We had it winterized and put it into storage for the next year and one half. We plan to retire then and spend the summers on the boat in Michigan. We live in Tucson, AZ. I am traveling to Michigan in April to do some preliminary work on the boat, mostly investi...