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by LandVF36
Fri Aug 21, 2015 5:56 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Crazy Idea...
Replies: 11
Views: 5078

Crazy Idea...

I'm thinking about buying a boat in FL to use 2-3 weeks a year. How crazy is that? I'd like to find a yard/marina that would look out for it and prep it before I arrive. HHome port somewhere from Melbourne to Stewart on the east coast with plans to cruise from there to the keys and Bahamas. I have n...
by LandVF36
Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:35 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Dingy advise, hydrofoil?
Replies: 3
Views: 3236

Re: Dingy advise, hydrofoil?

I've used them on small stearn heavy craft (I think I was the reason it was stearn heavy) that were a little under-powered. They help raise the back of the boat, thrusting the bow down, helping you get on plane faster. The drawback is that they do so at the expense of top speed. I think the reason i...
by LandVF36
Tue Jul 07, 2015 10:40 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Need some Velvet drive help.
Replies: 20
Views: 9028

Re: Need some Velvet drive help.

Todd, I listened to your video and I have to say that on my port engine, I've have a similar rattle at low RPMs when its cold. After I've ran them a little and I return to idle it goes away. I've changed the fluid a few times and never see any pieces. Over the past 8 years, I've often though about p...
by LandVF36
Fri Jul 03, 2015 11:23 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1987 10 meter mid cabin complete restoration.
Replies: 607
Views: 269977

Re: 1987 10 meter mid cabin complete restoration.

Congrats. I've never taken on a project of that scale. Obviously a lesser man would have failed. Here's to many many years of enjoyment (on the water). Have fun now!
by LandVF36
Tue May 26, 2015 10:16 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Why the &*!@ own 2 boats?
Replies: 11
Views: 6149

Re: Why the &*!@ own 2 boats?

2? I'm proud of myself for getting down to 4. My favorite of the four is the Trojan F36. I spoke to my father from the bridge the day he passed away. He wanted to be there, I wanted to be with him. It was only a few months earlier that we sat (under shrink wrap with sub zero temps in the middle of J...
by LandVF36
Fri May 22, 2015 3:35 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F36 Fuel Consumption Question
Replies: 23
Views: 12544

Re: F36 Fuel Consumption Question

The numbers from my F36 as shown in the table from Oct 2008 runs GM 454s w/ 330HP ea. I believe that there was about 400 hrs on rebuilt blocks at the time I took those measurements (if you believe the story the broker told me when I bought the boat a couple years prior ). I'm pretty certain that the...
by LandVF36
Mon May 18, 2015 10:36 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Price Check on Boat Survey
Replies: 9
Views: 3783

Re: Price Check on Boat Survey

Similar to BoatUS, I got a policy from Seaworthy (A Berkshire Hathaway Co). They allowed a self survey with photos. I got a declared value policy for $35K plus all the normal liability coverage, medical, and even winter freeze protection at an annual cost of $575.
by LandVF36
Thu May 14, 2015 10:28 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Price Check on Boat Survey
Replies: 9
Views: 3783

Price Check on Boat Survey

I am changing insurance carriers and as part of the process I need to get a new survey. Last one was in 2006/7 and I paid $270. Best quote Im getting now in MN is $780 !! I told him I wasn't selling the boat, I just wanted a survey :D I thought in this economy there isn't any inflation going on. Jus...
by LandVF36
Thu Apr 30, 2015 12:05 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Changing impeller
Replies: 6
Views: 2904

Re: Changing impeller

With the Mississippi mud and zebra muscles, at least every 2 years and I carry 2 spares on board.
by LandVF36
Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:29 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: NoLand Engineering RS11
Replies: 13
Views: 5620

Re: NoLand Engineering RS11

http://www.trojanboats.net/wforum/viewt ... ema#p43525

This is the link to an old thread with picts of my guages up on my Lowrance units.
by LandVF36
Wed Mar 25, 2015 12:10 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: NoLand Engineering RS11
Replies: 13
Views: 5620

Re: NoLand Engineering RS11

I have purchased and use the Noland RS11. Its makes a great engine interface. I use 1 RS11 to monitor both engines. I placed the RS11 next to the terminal screw pannel behind the lower helm. I run the NEMA-2000 network cable up to my flybridge and have two Lowrance displays mounted there. On one dis...
by LandVF36
Mon Mar 23, 2015 7:17 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Crappy old toilet to new Compact Raritan and Holding Tank
Replies: 2
Views: 2599

Re: Crappy old toilet to new Compact Raritan and Holding Ta

+1 on comments from Dave. Don't use poly vent. Use sanitation rated hose or over time, it will allow oder to leach. No dips in the line, always running up-hill and as Dave says, the larger the better. Next thought is I had my holding tank under the front birth in my F36 and found that if I did not p...
by LandVF36
Mon Mar 16, 2015 9:56 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: f26 fold down seats needed
Replies: 14
Views: 7068

Re: f26 fold down seats needed

I have a set of stainless steel legs from a 70s Chris Craft. They are 32" tall by 15.75' Someone could have them for the cost of shipping. They must weigh about 5-6 lbs ea.
by LandVF36
Sun Feb 22, 2015 9:49 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Rub Rail
Replies: 7
Views: 5117

Re: Rub Rail

I've replaced some sections. I just replaced with Teak, polished the old rail, and re-installed.
by LandVF36
Sun Feb 01, 2015 10:14 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Canvas Windows
Replies: 2
Views: 1518

Re: Canvas Windows

I like this stuff. It seems to stay pliable longer as the temps get cold. It has a type of coating that is scratch resistant (which also makes it easier to sew). http://www.rochfordsupply.com/shop/Textiles/Clear_Vinyl/Strataglass/index.html They sell a matching conditioner that helps with long term ...