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by jimbo36
Thu Oct 20, 2016 10:17 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Project "Tri Fly"
Replies: 196
Views: 111062

Re: Project "Tri Fly"

. From what I've seen here, a swap would be in the $15,000 to $20,000 range. That's a lot of gas and or rum. P.S. post some pictures, everyone likes pictures Can run more then that , I was in that range replacing 1 diesel . Repowering runs more as there is a lot to change . But that deserves a thre...
by jimbo36
Sun Oct 09, 2016 5:51 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Trojan f36 tri-cabin survey lower back deck issues
Replies: 7
Views: 4297

Re: Trojan f36 tri-cabin survey lower back deck issues

This is my Try Fly, I'm thinking the Tricabin is similar. I think these pics will help with what Jimbo has described If you look VERY closely you can see the drains in these terrible pictures http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r696/barrieh/IMG_20150917_193758302_zpswnjxckkw.jpg http://i1362.photob...
by jimbo36
Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:43 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Trojan f36 tri-cabin survey lower back deck issues
Replies: 7
Views: 4297

Re: Trojan f36 tri-cabin survey lower back deck issues

Robin, are you sure you do not have 3 scuppers now. They were standard on your boat. My '74 F36 and all '76 models I viewed on line also have them. 8) they are only visible on the transom and hard to see from the cockpit as they are located behind the back panel. There is a drainage trough that dete...
by jimbo36
Mon Oct 03, 2016 10:21 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Exhaust Manifold Lifespan
Replies: 8
Views: 4342

Re: Exhaust Manifold Lifespan

prowlersfish wrote:What Big D said
+2 on that.
by jimbo36
Tue Sep 27, 2016 7:43 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Chris Craft Site
Replies: 3
Views: 2600

Re: Chris Craft Site

Chris Craft Antique Boat Club. I have been a member for 20 years. (I have restored 7 CC's over the years including the 1965 24' Sea Skiff that I am almost finished) Google and go to "Boat Buzz" 8)
by jimbo36
Wed Sep 21, 2016 5:01 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Fuel tank replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 9976

Re: Fuel tank replacement

WayWeGo +1 :wink:
by jimbo36
Tue Sep 20, 2016 5:16 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Fuel tank replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 9976

Re: Fuel tank replacement

K4282, Google "F32 lawsuit" read "The Hull Truth" Article refers to the fairly flat 9 degree dead rise and the importance of weight in the stern on this model. etc; etc;
by jimbo36
Tue Sep 20, 2016 3:51 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Fuel tank replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 9976

Re: Fuel tank replacement

I seem to recall reading there is an issue with handling the F32 with full saddle and empty rear tanks, particularly in a following sea. You may want to research this. :wink:
by jimbo36
Sun Sep 11, 2016 9:13 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Repowering a dual engine 1970's Trojan
Replies: 18
Views: 9215

Re: Repowering a dual engine 1970's Trojan

I dont know how long you have been boating by some of your other posts but a lot of people think they will keep their boat a long time but a couple years later they have the itch to change. If there is nothing going on with the engines you have I wouldn't waste money on trying to save a few bucks o...
by jimbo36
Wed Sep 07, 2016 8:01 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Bilge Theory - Opinions wanted!
Replies: 89
Views: 36701

Re: Bilge Theory - Opinions wanted!

I will just throw this in because it happened to me. Your through hull likely is the type that has a tightening wing nut on the left side to snug up the valve when it is in the open position. If this is loose, water will leak though the seacock. I may be stating the obvious here,..or, maybe not. :ro...
by jimbo36
Wed Aug 31, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Heavy Oxidization
Replies: 13
Views: 7251

Re: Heavy Oxidization

"Top sides" is the hull from the waterline to the gunwales. Do you mean decks?
by jimbo36
Mon Aug 29, 2016 3:03 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Heavy Oxidization
Replies: 13
Views: 7251

Re: Heavy Oxidization

Jimbo, correct, I used a variable speed buffer set to 1400 rpms, and went higher pressing very lightly with the finer compound. Used wool pad for heavier compound, and went with the 3M foam pad for finer grit. Important thing to point out. Many think the harder you press, the better the compound wo...
by jimbo36
Sun Aug 28, 2016 3:46 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Paint/Clear coat
Replies: 3
Views: 2700

Re: Paint/Clear coat

You can try this but you need to get ALL of the clear coat off, otherwise the edges of the remaining clear with pop out under the new clear. It will be difficult to do this without going through the paint. You may find it better to repaint the stripes with a good prep over the existing stripes. I wo...
by jimbo36
Sat Aug 27, 2016 7:54 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Heavy Oxidization
Replies: 13
Views: 7251

Re: Heavy Oxidization

jimmy, FYI, orbital buffers are used for waxing only. You need a power buffer at 1500 RPM to get results with compounds or other polishes. Orbital buffers are low speed for waxing as they do not create high temperatures that would remove the wax you are trying to apply. I use my buffer for wax set a...