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by MattSC
Sun Aug 17, 2008 9:36 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: How long have you had your Trojan
Replies: 0
Views: 4636

How long have you had your Trojan

Out of curiosity I was wondering how long some of you have had your boats. I'm currently in my 15th season with my F-26. The more I use her, the more I would rather go through another complete rebuild than get something different. It's pretty much the perfect boat for what I do.
by MattSC
Sun Aug 17, 2008 9:36 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: How long have you had your Trojan
Replies: 0
Views: 4537

How long have you had your Trojan

Out of curiosity I was wondering how long some of you have had your boats. I'm currently in my 15th season with my F-26. The more I use her, the more I would rather go through another complete rebuild than get something different. It's pretty much the perfect boat for what I do.
by MattSC
Sun Aug 17, 2008 9:35 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: How long have you had your Trojan
Replies: 0
Views: 4577

How long have you had your Trojan

Out of curiosity I was wondering how long some of you have had your boats. I'm currently in my 15th season with my F-26. The more I use her, the more I would rather go through another complete rebuild than get something different. It's pretty much the perfect boat for what I do.
by MattSC
Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:51 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: oil for older trojans
Replies: 14
Views: 7002

What model crusader engine do you have? I have a 2003 5.7 crusader captains choice. Crusader recommends 15W-40 for this engine. I've been using Shell Rotella T with good results. The original engine for this boat, a chrysler lm318 built in 1975 took straight 30.
by MattSC
Tue Aug 12, 2008 5:28 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: oil for older trojans
Replies: 14
Views: 7002

Hi Rick,
haven't had any problems with the radar "beaming" me yet. It's actually about 4' over my head, and then I have my bimini top between....though it has saved me countless times in fog : )
by MattSC
Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:16 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: oil for older trojans
Replies: 14
Views: 7002

I used regular valvoline in my old LM318, changed it every 40hrs or so and I had over 1800hrs on it before I decided to repower. Currently in my 5.7mpi Crusader I've been using Shell Rotella T. Have just under 300hrs on it, never had any problems. I still maintain the 40hr interval.
Matt
by MattSC
Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:39 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1976 F32
Replies: 14
Views: 6412

Congratulations on your new boat!! Sounds like she is mechanically sound, which is great. The deck/Structural stuff is a nice winter project, can be kind of fun. And, you'll really get to know where everything is on the boat which can come in handy. As far as the 318's, I had a little over 1800hrs o...
by MattSC
Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F26 Shaft slipped Merc 5.0
Replies: 13
Views: 6787

I agree with randy, I'd get the boat hauled as soon as possible. Another guy at my marina had it happen to his F-26 flybridge and his boat almost sank as a result, happend to him at cruise. When I repowered a few years ago I paid $975 for a new borg warner 1:1 trans. Let us know how you make out Matt
by MattSC
Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:39 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Water Leaking down bulkhead onto sink counter
Replies: 5
Views: 3710

Not sure if this will help you or not, but in this used boat review by marine surveyor David Pascoe, he mentions that the front curved windows are prone to leak. He has some photos and other info on the boat that might be useful.

http://www.yachtsurvey.com/boatreviews/ ... 8meter.htm
by MattSC
Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:14 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New Boat, New Member | *New Updates* Rot and Rust
Replies: 21
Views: 11314

Jason, My insurance premium is around $450, the boat can only be in the water from April 1 through Nov 1. The hull is insured up to its value and I also have liability. I'm inusred by the same company that does my house and cars. I also belong to Sea Tow for peace of mind. Hope it helps, take care, ...
by MattSC
Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:58 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New Boat, New Member | *New Updates* Rot and Rust
Replies: 21
Views: 11314

Jason, Congratulations on your new boat, have fun with her. I'm new here myself, but a proud owner of a 1975 F-26 for 15yrs. I still have as much fun today as when I first got her. I had mine surveyed so I knew what needed to be repaired, and also so I could prioritize and plan out my repairs. I thi...
by MattSC
Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:18 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Rickalan35 Trojan Yacht Pennant
Replies: 80
Views: 33161

I'd like one as well if you still have any available,
thanks
Matt
1975 F-26 "No Problem"
by MattSC
Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:43 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F26 Electrical Schematic copies
Replies: 22
Views: 11859

I'm not the original poseter, but If anyone hasn't gotten it yet, I scanned the diagram into my computer, both the panel box and the schematic for the F-26. My boat is a 1975 model F-26 without the flybridge. I laminated it and keep it in a sleeve next to the panel on the boat.
Matt
by MattSC
Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1975 Trojan F-26 Homebuilt hardtop under construction
Replies: 14
Views: 12042

You did a great job on her, really adds to the boat, very sharp. You also did a very professional job on your deck. That was a project I was glad to finish, looks like I ran into the same problems you did. I finally found this forum after 15yrs of owning my F-26, lots of good info. I decided awhile ...