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by Paul
Thu Mar 23, 2017 12:17 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Oil & Water Restoration Thread
Replies: 95
Views: 40104

Re: Oil & Water Restoration Thread

I think this photo sums up what challenges I face with this project! When you don't have a clue, just grab a couple of fittings and a garden hose at the local hardware store! Nothing solves an electrical problem like cheap tape and butt splice connectors. http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af24/bww...
by Paul
Thu Mar 16, 2017 12:32 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 4 blade wheels
Replies: 2
Views: 2062

Re: 4 blade wheels

A four blade prop will definitely give you more blade area to handle the horsepower however maybe too much. The DJX propeller provides more blade area than the Dynajet while remaining a three blade configuration. I'd suggest doing a little research on this such as talking to the people at Michigan W...
by Paul
Tue Feb 21, 2017 1:46 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Beautiful Spring Day in February
Replies: 11
Views: 7764

Re: Beautiful Spring Day in February

El L Sea wrote:Our February in SW Florida has been rough as well. Stayed on the boat last weekend and had to run the A/C the whole time.
LocksTrip.jpg
Ok, now you're just throwing salt on the wound. (Or would that be salt water on the wound) :lol:
by Paul
Tue Feb 21, 2017 12:21 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Beautiful Spring Day in February
Replies: 11
Views: 7764

Re: Beautiful Spring Day in February

A cruise in February??? OK, that's it I'm officially jealous!!!
by Paul
Tue Feb 14, 2017 12:22 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Radar
Replies: 4
Views: 2823

Re: Radar

I installed a Garmin GMR 24 HD closed array dome in 2012 and have had good luck with it. I have it plugged directly into a 740S multi function display, which would probably be a little small for you boat, however this radar unit can be used with any size Garmin display either directly or thru a NMEA...
by Paul
Tue Jan 24, 2017 8:11 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Tachometer Fluctuating
Replies: 17
Views: 9230

Re: Tachometer Fluctuating

I had a problem with mine, not so much jumping around as drifting, within a range of about 400-500 RPM of what I was actually turning. Turns out all I had to do was turn the selector switch, located on the back of the tachometer, back and forth between cylinder settings a couple of times and just li...
by Paul
Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:51 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 3200 RPM Max, 225hp LM318....
Replies: 22
Views: 14348

Re: 3200 RPM Max, 225hp LM318....

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by Paul
Tue Jan 17, 2017 3:12 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 3200 RPM Max, 225hp LM318....
Replies: 22
Views: 14348

Re: 3200 RPM Max, 225hp LM318....

... why when my boat is stripped down weight wise, is it I cannot get past 3400 RPM ? Regardless of speed... In propellers, the blade area should be directly proportional to the horse power being applied to it. That being said, too much area can load up the engine a little too much before it hits i...
by Paul
Tue Jan 17, 2017 12:49 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 3200 RPM Max, 225hp LM318....
Replies: 22
Views: 14348

Re: 3200 RPM Max, 225hp LM318....

Hi Paul, I know that you've done allot of work to your boat over the years which makes me wonder how much extra weight you've added with upgrades. When I first got my 26 I installed the 350 and was turning a 14 x 10 prop which allowed me to hit 4700 rpm. As years went on with the addition of a gener...
by Paul
Tue Jan 17, 2017 12:21 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Msd ignition
Replies: 22
Views: 14686

Re: Msd ignition

I installed a Sierra electronic ignition conversion kit in my Mallory distributor about 10 years ago and haven't had a single ignition issue since. Sure beats the maintenance of keeping the points tuned properly. Hi Paul, Not sure if I had asked you this before, but are running a 318 or 360? And do...
by Paul
Mon Jan 16, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Msd ignition
Replies: 22
Views: 14686

Re: Msd ignition

I installed a Sierra electronic ignition conversion kit in my Mallory distributor about 10 years ago and haven't had a single ignition issue since. Sure beats the maintenance of keeping the points tuned properly.
by Paul
Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:40 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Mystery Lights? onan Genset parts
Replies: 11
Views: 7426

Re: Mystery Lights? onan Genset parts

Paul wrote:
Misty wrote:There might be something to that. One red and one green makes me think directional something or other
If they were wired in series with your individual nav lights and the nav light burned out, it would indicate that by not being lit.
I'm reaching here. :|
by Paul
Thu Jan 12, 2017 9:38 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Mystery Lights? onan Genset parts
Replies: 11
Views: 7426

Re: Mystery Lights? onan Genset parts

Misty wrote:There might be something to that. One red and one green makes me think directional something or other
If they were wired in series with your individual nav lights and the nav light burned out, it would indicate that by not being lit.
by Paul
Tue Jan 03, 2017 12:23 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Any Boat Presents This Year?
Replies: 12
Views: 7432

Re: Any Boat Presents This Year?

El L Sea wrote:Yes, Santa brought us a new tender.
Tender.jpg
Wow, way to go Santa. How many feet & HP?
by Paul
Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:12 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: generators
Replies: 8
Views: 5692

Re: generators

Although I agree with Big D and several other posters that improper use and storage of a portable generator on a boat can pose several dangers, I also know that they can be used safely. We spend allot of weekends on the hook and after doing this on the Trojan it didn't take long to realize that AC p...