Trojan Boat Forum

Well, I've learned a few things about how this all works. 1). I should have had just a mechanical inspection and maybe a trial run before spending the money on the full survey. 2). Make sure I bring my own handheld vhf radio with me on the sea trial. 3). The grass is always greener on the other side...

Would have been nice for the owner to tell me it wouldn't run before I spent the money below.

Surveyor $750
Captain $200
Haul $317 (included pressure wash)
Cab Home$ 20

Engines problems that aren't mine = Priceless

Ok, had my survey/sea trial today. I can say it was a rather long and odd day. We left the dock for the marina to have it hauled. We made it 10 mins before the starboard engine quit. No electric to that engine at all. Couldn't start it and it wouldn't even click. 5 mins later the generator died. The...

Met the seller and captain (had to hire one for the sea trial/survey) at the boat this morning. The starboard engine wouldn't start. They drained the fuel/water filter and it had some nasty rusty water in it. I think the boat is very low on fuel and needs to be refueled and run through a few times. ...

Thanks for the welcome. I'm going to be selling a 1976 Mako 25, which I've redone over the last 12 years, so I understand the issues with an older boat. I know on the Trojan, as with the Mako, there are a lot of little holes all over the place from prior things. I know there have been water intrusio...

I'm looking to buy a 1987 10 Meter Midcabin (I think). The boat needs some work, but appears to be in decent condition. I've agreed on a price and it is subject to a survey. I was wondering if there is anything particular to this boat that I need to be aware of. If so, I'll give that info to the sur...