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by WayWeGo
Tue Oct 04, 2016 3:05 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New trojan 400 owner. Lots of questions
Replies: 22
Views: 10223

Re: New trojan 400 owner. Lots of questions

Changing the mains to 30 amp would be the smart / right thing to do . I never fully trust marina breakers +1 You are taking a big chance relying on the marina breaker to protect your boat. A couple of cases come to mind: 1) What if the receptacle at the marina is a 30A receptacle, but the breaker i...
by WayWeGo
Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:52 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: International helm plastic type
Replies: 6
Views: 4422

Re: International helm plastic type

This may be helpful: http://www.polyvance.com/pfxinstrumentpanel.php Very interesting! I have never run into those products, but it is sure nice to know they exist. I was a plastics fabricator while in college making skins for electronics equipment. We used a bunch of ABS, and glued with PVC cement...
by WayWeGo
Mon Sep 26, 2016 10:39 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Winter cover support F-32
Replies: 6
Views: 3117

Re: Winter cover support F-32

While we use a nylon billboard tarp as a cover, we had a similar problem last year deciding what to use. I ended up going with 3/4" conduit and a combination of clamps. The goal was to have a sturdy frame that could be easily set up and taken down each year, yet be easy to store. There are a lo...
by WayWeGo
Wed Sep 21, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Fuel tank replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 9978

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; Much better info is located at http://www.leagle.com/decision/19871426692FSupp734_11336/ANDERSON%20v.%20WHITT...
by WayWeGo
Fri Sep 16, 2016 5:27 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Aaron Bocknek -- 1960 to 2016
Replies: 62
Views: 48039

Re: Aaron Bocknek -- 1960 to 2016

Info from Murphy's:

Visitation will be on Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Murphy Funeral Home
1102 W Broad Street
Falls Church, Virginia
by WayWeGo
Thu Sep 15, 2016 4:54 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Engine Winterization
Replies: 36
Views: 15502

Re: Engine Winterization

If you want to be sure you have enough antifreeze coming through the engine and exhaust, you might want to use a refractometer. I used to think they were very expensive, but I found this one at Amazon for $25 and it seems to be quite accurate when using reference fluids. https://www.amazon.com/Ade-A...
by WayWeGo
Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:01 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Winter cover support F-32
Replies: 6
Views: 3117

Re: Winter cover support F-32

Have you checked with Fred at Fisher Canvas (800-892-6688)? We ordered a Fisher cover for our last boat and he provided excellent support to us. Many of their covers include pockets for 2x4 supports that are all you need. I have never seen one of their covers for a F-32, but am hoping you post a pho...
by WayWeGo
Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:01 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Aaron Bocknek -- 1960 to 2016
Replies: 62
Views: 48039

Re: Aaron Bocknek -- 1960 to 2016

I didn't know Aaron personally, but from this forum, it is clear that he is one of the people who have made it a very special place. The world feels a diminished to me, knowing that Aaron is no longer with us to share his friendship and knowledge. RIP
by WayWeGo
Fri Sep 09, 2016 1:32 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: What Fuel Stabilizer do you use?
Replies: 15
Views: 8813

Re: What Fuel Stabilizer do you use?

We have used Star Tron for years with good results, even with E10 fuel. The Star Tron goes in every time we add fuel, so nothing to worry about for winter layup.
by WayWeGo
Sun Sep 04, 2016 11:05 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: St Michael's Maryland Family Fun F32~Liberty Call
Replies: 2
Views: 2174

Re: St Michael's Maryland Family Fun F32~Liberty Call

Looks like you had a great time - thanks for sharing! We really like St. Michaels also.

Since we never got anything going on a rendezvous this summer, maybe we can do something next summer?
by WayWeGo
Mon Aug 29, 2016 11:22 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Lightning Strike at Marina
Replies: 6
Views: 4619

Re: Lightning Strike at Marina

We had a breaker fail recently. The whole circuit was dead and the wire coming into the breaker was overheated with melted insulation. We were quite lucky to avoid a fire since there is nearby fiberglass and a spark could have ignited it. I do not think lightning was involved. Here is what the break...
by WayWeGo
Wed Aug 10, 2016 5:03 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: TROJAN YACHT BURGEE / PENNANT TIME AGAIN
Replies: 70
Views: 39120

Re: TROJAN YACHT BURGEE / PENNANT TIME AGAIN

Scott, I think it says a lot about who you are, when you don't have a Trojan any longer yet you still support this site, both financially and by doing nice things like this! :D
by WayWeGo
Thu Aug 04, 2016 11:55 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F32 - Differences througout production
Replies: 5
Views: 3399

Re: F32 - Differences througout production

prowlersfish wrote:Good info , however the dinette was available in the 70s My 77 has it .
So does our '75.
by WayWeGo
Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:33 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Steering Slop Fix
Replies: 11
Views: 6610

Re: Steering Slop Fix

Its always nice to have the proper tools! It looks like you did a great job and should not have to work on that for a long time. I need to do some work on our steering, but for a different reason. I need to add a linear drive and rudder position sensor so that I can get the autopilot installed. Hope...
by WayWeGo
Wed Aug 03, 2016 10:37 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: TROJAN YACHT BURGEE / PENNANT TIME AGAIN
Replies: 70
Views: 39120

Re: TROJAN YACHT BURGEE / PENNANT TIME AGAIN

Scott, the pennant arrived today and I can't thank you enough. It looks absolutely outstanding!