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by Captain Chill
Fri Jan 22, 2016 1:57 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Teak Deck Refinish
Replies: 38
Views: 27753

Re: Teak Deck Refinish

I have this project coming up soon myself (few weeks). You could gather up the good info and advice on this thread and then I'll be the guinea pig and try it out with the best product reviews.
by Captain Chill
Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:29 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1987 10 meter mid cabin complete restoration.
Replies: 607
Views: 270134

Re: 1987 10 meter mid cabin complete restoration.

New to the site and starting my own restoration process tomorrow, just read a lot of your journal. Great stuff, great inspiration. Congratulations.
by Captain Chill
Thu Jan 21, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal
Replies: 49
Views: 29848

Re: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal

LOL My engines came white ( Cummins Diesels) I would keep the 318 mopar blue If was me they also look Red (IMO ) But honestly I have had no issues keeping the diesel looking clean and I do touch up a lot .HATE RUST :mrgreen: Ya, not sure why people were commenting on me painting the actual engine. ...
by Captain Chill
Thu Jan 21, 2016 6:23 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal
Replies: 49
Views: 29848

Re: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal

Hello CC I'm new here too. Love the lines of your boat. I'm a little concerned about your "darkest limo tinting for the all windows". If you are thinking of the upper windows, it's pretty hard to see when navigating at night even with clear glass. Good luck. Ron Hey Ron! Nice to have anot...
by Captain Chill
Thu Jan 21, 2016 5:37 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal
Replies: 49
Views: 29848

Re: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal

prowlersfish wrote:White engines are great , not hard to keep clean But you can't say the same about bilges (been there). I still like grey bilges and engine rooms . Plastic/HDPE tanks are the way to go IMO
Done and done! Going with that setup, thanks for the input!
by Captain Chill
Thu Jan 21, 2016 5:33 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal
Replies: 49
Views: 29848

Re: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal

But if I can keep the white clean does it look 10x better than the grey? Yes. But the first time that you get a pulley misaligned and start throwing black dust everywhere, you might wish it weren't so easy to see. At least that's what I heard about white engines -- nice if you have paid crew to kee...
by Captain Chill
Thu Jan 21, 2016 5:27 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal
Replies: 49
Views: 29848

Re: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal

I'd go with HDPE for the water tank, standard sizes are readily available and fairly cost effective. As for the filter, I have one attached to a potable water hose and filter the water as I fill the tank. As for Bilgekote grey is your friend, I had a white bilge another boat and it looked great how...
by Captain Chill
Thu Jan 21, 2016 5:14 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal
Replies: 49
Views: 29848

Re: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal

Do you plan on staying at/below hull speed or do you plan on getting the boat up on plane? I would consider the F26 to be underpowered as is. If you put too much extra weight in her you will have difficulty getting her up on plane. Water weighs 8 pounds per gallon, so an extra 20 gallon water tank ...
by Captain Chill
Tue Jan 19, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal
Replies: 49
Views: 29848

Re: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal

Ha! A lot of people not a big fan of the washer/dryer idea. I get it, I get it. Like I said though, it pays for itself since water & electricity are included in my slip fee. If it's no good, I'll just return it. No biggie. Let's cross that bridge when we get there. Presently I'd love some input ...
by Captain Chill
Fri Jan 15, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal
Replies: 49
Views: 29848

Re: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal

Welcome aboard. Also planning a May to November live aboard on our F32. Not a lot of renos planed just some fiberglass maintenance. Bring on the picture. Thanks for the welcome Away. Looking forward to learning more about fiberglass maintenance so I'll see you there. Nice to have you along for my m...
by Captain Chill
Fri Jan 15, 2016 5:05 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal
Replies: 49
Views: 29848

Re: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal

Hey Captain, welcome to the best dang forum on the inter webs :) I'm pretty new here myself, and have just recently posted a "log" of my rebuild on my Tri Fly. Project Tri Fly http://www.trojanboats.net/wforum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9394 I am also planning to partially (summer) live aboa...
by Captain Chill
Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:27 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal
Replies: 49
Views: 29848

Re: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal

Howdy, welcome aboard.....must be nice to boat all year round, I noticed the sound barrier you showed there,it might need to be covered by dry wall to get a fire rating, no good for a boat...should be rated for marine or at least be fire retardant in engine compartment, surveyor might catch that......
by Captain Chill
Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:13 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal
Replies: 49
Views: 29848

Re: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal

Welcome aboard, Captain C Looking forward to watching your progress. If you're like me, it'll take twice as long and cost twice as much. :) Always liked the lines on those F26 cruisers. Are you more or less going to live aboard, so hence the washer/dryer scenario?? Sounds like your renovation plans...
by Captain Chill
Thu Jan 14, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal
Replies: 49
Views: 29848

Re: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal

Here's a picture of her, The Pacific Chill. http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr185/captainchill/Trojan1%20First%20Picture_zpsgotei9t2.jpg Also, a video riding some purple waves just outside the breakwater. http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr185/captainchill/th_Trojan2%20Purple%20Waves_zpscx9nvgj...
by Captain Chill
Thu Jan 14, 2016 6:25 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal
Replies: 49
Views: 29848

Re: New Member - Beginning of a Restoration Journal

Welcome to the Forum . You have some big plans It will be interesting to see all this on a F26 . Still trying to find a place to put a washer/dryer on my F36 LOL . The boss wants one but I keep telling her no room . ( If we lived aboard I would find room :mrgreen: ) Keep us posted and we are here t...