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by ScurvyDog
Mon Sep 05, 2011 11:50 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Syten steering finally died!
Replies: 14
Views: 7153

The seals on both helms are leaking, then yesterday the ram started to leak at the shaft. It is time to replace the system as it has never been reliable.
by ScurvyDog
Mon Sep 05, 2011 10:33 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Syten steering finally died!
Replies: 14
Views: 7153

Syten steering finally died!

My old Syten steering system finally quit working on the weekend. It has a number of leaks and has been really a pain to keep working through the years. I have a 1978 F32 dual helm boat with Merc 228 engines. Anyone replace their steering system and what did you use? I have done some research on the...
by ScurvyDog
Tue Aug 02, 2011 12:15 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Lake Erie Rendezvous
Replies: 2
Views: 2009

That is to bad, if if was the weekend after I would have gone. My job has me in Africa right now and the minute I step off that plane I am on the boat with the family and we are heading to Put In Bay and Cedar Point.
by ScurvyDog
Wed Jun 29, 2011 1:04 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 318 warning horn
Replies: 16
Views: 6896

I to am a long time pilot. I flew corporate for years, now work a management job still in aviation.
by ScurvyDog
Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:11 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: f32 forward deck thickness
Replies: 11
Views: 4198

I replace my forward cleat last season and from what I remember it's between 3/4 to 1 inch thick.
by ScurvyDog
Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:35 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: windshield wipers to be or not to be
Replies: 20
Views: 7280

Thats when you close the curtains on the fly bridge and run it from up top :wink: My next boat will only have 1 helm I'd close the curtains if I had them. Just an open bimini on mine. I've used the lower helm a lot on long open water crossings in cold weather. I love the option of getting out of th...
by ScurvyDog
Sun Feb 27, 2011 8:23 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: windshield wipers to be or not to be
Replies: 20
Views: 7280

I've used my wipers a tonne! In the F32 if you are running in any sizable chop with a cross wind the spray tends to land on your windshield. I boat on the great lakes and on many days that spray will hit you on the flybridge that's when the lower helm is used with the radar on and wipers flying!
by ScurvyDog
Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:39 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: More Styen Steering
Replies: 16
Views: 6649

I to would be interested in what daddies girl commented on about adapting teleflex parts onto syten system.
by ScurvyDog
Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:28 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: hydraulic steering
Replies: 23
Views: 11447

I have a 78 Trojan F32 also with the Syten steering system. I have been nursing it for about 4 seasons now hoping it won't quit or a seal breaks. I have done a pretty hard look for parts and have also come up with nothing. I'd be interested in options other than spending a few grand!
by ScurvyDog
Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:06 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: so what do we have for boat names?
Replies: 77
Views: 32395

Our F32 is named "Ruff In It" after my golden retriever that loves to stand in the cockpit and watch the world go by.
by ScurvyDog
Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:48 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Trojan Yacht Pennant7
Replies: 147
Views: 65370

Rick count me in for one trojan flag to.
by ScurvyDog
Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:59 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Planing
Replies: 16
Views: 7423

Wow, It is really interesting the speed difference in the F32's with different props, engines and higher time blocks. I didn't mention, the speeds I reported above were on 305's 50 hours after a total rebuild.
by ScurvyDog
Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:24 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Planing
Replies: 16
Views: 7423

Just after I got my F32, I played with this exact topic. I to am a commercial pilot, what difference does that make you ask? We are trained to notice and think about very small adjustments that create large reactions. On my F32, when I initally go on plain, I need full nose down trim tabs to push th...
by ScurvyDog
Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:03 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F32 sliding door frame distorting in rough seas
Replies: 10
Views: 4662

I don't think there is anything to worry about. My F32 flexes around the rear windows and doors. It creeks abit when it rolls in the waves. I have never had any of the rubber or doors pop out though.
by ScurvyDog
Wed May 21, 2008 6:27 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Gas Price
Replies: 29
Views: 14249

Not to make light of your gas prices in the US, in Ontario, Canada we have been paying $1.25/l or about $4.75/ usgal the past few months at the pump. I heard the marina is going to be $1.39/l or $5.28/usgal. That is a increase of about $0.35 over last year!! My F32 is approching almost $700 to fill ...