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by Vitaliy
Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:58 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1976 Trojan 26.6'
Replies: 8
Views: 3349

thats assuming that we are talking about the engine that is...
by Vitaliy
Mon Nov 19, 2012 12:44 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: not water in the gas tank, but someplace else?
Replies: 8
Views: 2647

well if you have multiple gas tanks you can isolate which one the engine pulls from (the one you think is the problem) and see if it still has the problem or as i did (and no i don't think its 100% safe) hooked up a 5 gal can straight to the fuel pump inlet to verify if it was the fuel tank or the e...
by Vitaliy
Thu Nov 15, 2012 3:26 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Let the fun begin (Winter Project)
Replies: 4
Views: 2456

Good Progress man, way to takle the problem head on and good luck with this one, seems like it will give you something to do for several days

that new headliner definitely brightens the place up.
by Vitaliy
Wed Nov 14, 2012 12:04 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Canada Update
Replies: 29
Views: 9290

i wish i had a trawler lol, i could make it down the coast to Florida in the same amount of gas mine would drink to get to the bay....
by Vitaliy
Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:49 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Marinas
Replies: 19
Views: 7412

i mean if your curtious to your neighbors and dont make a mess then i dont see why people complain...

we had a guy that decided to power wash his boat at the dock... ended up tearing off the top coat of paint from the boat, and where did it all go? in the water of course. thats a no no
by Vitaliy
Tue Nov 13, 2012 6:51 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Marinas
Replies: 19
Views: 7412

theres still the human factor, u cant just be a dick about it, its understandable if there is a huge line or what not however its still not a nice thing to do as an owner....
by Vitaliy
Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:14 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Correct tricabin sling locations
Replies: 4
Views: 1885

dont know how "proper" this is but it might help

http://www.trojanboats.net/wforum/viewt ... ght=#48331

pix of my boat getting lifted up with a good set of shots from the straps.

hope this helps a bit
by Vitaliy
Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Marinas
Replies: 19
Views: 7412

I love my marina that im at, i can do my own work as long as its not interfeering with other peoples boats (spray painting or what not), i took my flybridge off while in the water to run some new electricalls and reseal everything without an issue. as long as there isnt stuff everywhere or a MAJOR r...
by Vitaliy
Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Marinas
Replies: 19
Views: 7412

I love my marina that im at, i can do my own work as long as its not interfeering with other peoples boats (spray painting or what not), i took my flybridge off while in the water to run some new electricalls and reseal everything without an issue. as long as there isnt stuff everywhere or a MAJOR r...
by Vitaliy
Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:07 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Another boat fire in Toronto
Replies: 5
Views: 3138

I see Canadians love their fires, this is like the 4th time a toronto boat fire has made the news on a bright note just a reminder to check your underwater exhausts, my neighbors boat sank 2 days ago due to a crack the was left untended for a while, turned into a 3 inch hole that pulled her ass into...
by Vitaliy
Mon Nov 12, 2012 4:54 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 Trojan F31
Replies: 23
Views: 11181

Most people don't think that way unfortunately. they think that tomorrow they will sell it for the asking price however tomorrow just passes by for months.
by Vitaliy
Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:27 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Happy Veteran's Day
Replies: 3
Views: 1609

Our command ( USS DWIGHT D EISENHOWER) flew out Laura Bell Bundy out here to put on a live concert for us, it actually starts in 30 minutes.

i guess its their way of saying thanks for keeping us out here for 9 months
by Vitaliy
Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 Trojan F31
Replies: 23
Views: 11181

if its still there ill deff take a look at her, to bad i dont come back to the states untill the end of march.
by Vitaliy
Sun Nov 11, 2012 9:28 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 Trojan F31
Replies: 23
Views: 11181

Re: Selling it will be rough

I've been trying to sell my 1972 F31 for a number of months. Now I'm down to $5900 and still no biters. It's in the water and runs well but needs some deck work. Still, $5900 for a boat this big? Come on! rojayva Where in Virginia are you? i might be looking into getting another boat when i get bac...
by Vitaliy
Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:06 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Estimated fuel consumption of the 36' Tri Cabin
Replies: 26
Views: 11680

Very reliable engines/workhorses but as stated earlier, everything depends on past maintenance practices. You just bought her so my recommendation is to change all fluids now including transmissions, and regular maintenance parts like plugs, distributor caps, rotors, etc. The logic is that you will...