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by TBone
Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:52 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: help me choose a dink motor
Replies: 12
Views: 3894

if you were closer, you Could get my 01 Merc 15 2 stroke for $950, and Ill give you the Caribe inflatable and trailer to go with it.
by TBone
Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:50 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1971 F-26 Repower Diesel or Gas?
Replies: 123
Views: 54712

I would locate and install a 360 as stated above.

the the Gm 360 would be nice, but as Dave stated, alot of hidded costs associated with a change like that

Tom
by TBone
Sat Nov 10, 2012 11:10 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Fix or Replace my Dinghy Motor-REALLY NEED ADVICE !
Replies: 23
Views: 8221

I would get a new one, or atleast a newer one.

I have a Merc 15hp 2 stroke, (02) on my caribe 10' RIB She does pretty good. I like the motor, fast, easy to start, and shift, and I dont feel its too heavy to lift off the boat in the water.

Tom
by TBone
Tue Oct 16, 2012 7:53 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Hours run this year
Replies: 17
Views: 7509

I burned only about 200 gals all season, the boat has no hour meter, but she burns between 9 and 12gph. That equates to 16 and 22 hrs. thats on my Carver My Trojan has 1 hr on the motors in the back yard. Ill be putting about another hour soon with winterizatoin. WOW, LOOK OUT!!!! Aaron, I might hav...
by TBone
Sun Oct 14, 2012 1:15 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F36 with Diesels cheap
Replies: 8
Views: 3008

wow! shes pretty!
by TBone
Sat Oct 13, 2012 1:04 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F32 sliding door lock - removal / reinstall experiences?
Replies: 4
Views: 2102

On my F-32, the ring around the outside of the lock cylinder unscrews. With that ring off, you can remove the lock cylinder and then the lock bolt mechanism.

Its pretty straight foroward.

Tom
by TBone
Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:16 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Boating pics 20012
Replies: 14
Views: 6504

Is Finn an Airedale?

either way, good looking pump. My Airedale Jayla was 14 weeks when I got her. She will be 9 soon. incredible dog.

Good luck with the pup!

the pics are nice too!

Tom
by TBone
Tue Oct 09, 2012 1:48 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Re Power are 270s enough?
Replies: 14
Views: 4886

I too am looking to re-power my F-32. I would like a nice set of modern 5.7s 325hp, but the are definitely out of the budget this year. I have been keping a close eye on the used market aswell. There is a local shop here with a set of Crusaders 350hp 454, with less than 300 hrs. I am temped to pick ...
by TBone
Mon Oct 08, 2012 3:19 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Re Power are 270s enough?
Replies: 14
Views: 4886

I am under the impression that the performance will be fairly close to the same. Currently your 360 ci motors are putting 250 hp. The 350 ci motors are about 270 hp. each. If swinging the same propellers, there would be almost no noticeable change. With the newer motors, you might be able to re-work...
by TBone
Sun Oct 07, 2012 12:13 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F-32 BUILT IN SOFA
Replies: 17
Views: 8477

is there a chance you have some dimensions? quick drawing or something that I could use to start one with?

Thanks
Tom
by TBone
Thu Oct 04, 2012 11:18 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Converting my helm bench to electric.
Replies: 8
Views: 3563

I was planning on using GM. it seemed like from what I could see, the mechanical seat parts are the lowest profile. I was planning on purchasing an entire seat, then removing the motor action and adapting it to fit my double seat on my carver. I am fairly proficient in fabrication and tig welding, t...
by TBone
Thu Oct 04, 2012 11:12 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New dash / gauges
Replies: 10
Views: 4702

popasmirf- if youhavent got your gauges yet. check ebay!!!!! I cant say enough about it! I got a dhas from a 26 stripper with twin I/Os for 125 delivered when I did my dash ( about 18 mos ago) that was 2 tachs W/ built in hour meters, 2 multi gauges, 1 sync, 1 spedo and 1 fuel gauge. I am now lookin...
by TBone
Thu Oct 04, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New dash / gauges
Replies: 10
Views: 4702

I picked up a roll of carbon fiber cloth off of ebay 24"x10' a few years ago. Its laminated with west systems epoxy resin. I cut 2 pieces of CF cloth, and 2 pieces of regular fiberglass cloth. I mixed up some west systems. This is where you need an extremely understanding wife. we had recently ...
by TBone
Thu Oct 04, 2012 9:58 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Converting my helm bench to electric.
Replies: 8
Views: 3563

I was thinking of this for my Carver, but I ended up getting the Trojan. I would head to the local pick and pull junk yard. Bring some tools and pick up a power seat and adapt the mechanical parts to the boat seat. I was looking at the GM power seats. The parts are compact, and with some fabricaton ...
by TBone
Thu Oct 04, 2012 9:45 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New dash / gauges
Replies: 10
Views: 4702

looking good! I am looking to do this to my F32 over the winter Here are some pics of the dash redesigned in my Pursuit. Started with this http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f112/yjguy94/pursuit%202150%20express/003-1.jpg and this is what the finished product looks like. Thats an ipad on the dash for...