Trojan Boat Forum

Flexcharge manufactures a 12v autamatic switch, great for anchor light and such. Will handle 10 amps. They also have 12 volt programmable timers. I believe West Marine carries them.

http://www.flexcharge.com/flexcharge_us ... tchman.htm

I can go back a number of years/owners and as far as I know, it was never named Rainbow. I seem to recall one out of Hamilton a number of years back though.

Jet, the wooden boat foraum is great but don't dismiss the value of this one. Being Trojan specific makes all the difference in the world with certain systems. Ya, as an investment, probably not a financially smart move. Having said that, there sure are a hell of alot of restored woodies out there t...

Ditto to all comments so far. Dedicated genny battery, only one needed. The genny will keep it topped up if you use the genny throughout the season. Don't leave the genny on "AUTO" this circuit will draw off the battery. Ultimately, each engine should have its own dedicated battery, and th...

Run the hot water for a while until you're sure there is no air in the system. If the problem persists, the t-stat is most likely at fault. I think these units also have a high temp cut-out switch in the circuit which should have tripped to prevent a boil over. Look for a round flat disc like a watc...

I'm sure there must be a way to determine how far to press a bearing back in otherwise the shaft will not sit in its proper place in the housing and there will be a belt alignment issue. Some units have a stop edge machined on the shaft and others use a retaining ring/clip. Probably also have a reta...

Auto part stores will carry them, so will an electronics parts store like Radio Shack/The Source etc. Take the cap with you, there are several different types.

I'm with you wowzer. I have never found a brand of hand pump/vacuum style extractor that can compare to the 12 volt pump mounted on top of a pail. They work so much faster. Change out the pail for a 20 litre (5 gallon) one, and I can do my two big blocks and the trannys litterally in a matter of min...

BJ, try to back flush as much of the system as you can. Pieces of the impeller may be stuck up stream and cause problems later. If you have an oil cooler, chances are it's the first place raw water passes through after the pump and is where you'll find more pieces. After you've collected all the pie...

Did you take the pump apart to get to the impellor? Sounds like you're describing pieces of the impellor blades. You may not have an impellor left!

Captain, if I'm thinking of the same component, have you considered replacing it yourself? Probably not that difficult. If the OEM part seems too expensive to purchase, try one of the electronic distributors. They may have the exact same or can match one up with the same specs. Electrosonic in Toron...

Bob, DB is right about the diaphram pumps. It can sit above the keel, you need only hang a hose to the bottom of the keel, it's self priming and can run dry. They are however usually more expensive than your typical plastic impellor submersible bilge pump. I have also seen a RULE auto switch which h...

This may in fact be a prop issue but while you're waiting on the marina, and before incurring a haulout fee, I had the same issue some time ago (twice) that you're describing. I would take D. Bailey's advise and go over the mechanical first. Both times, my symptoms were exactly as you describe: engi...

Done carefully, with plenty of air movement, one person below, one at the vent, and one filling at the deck. If there's a leak, and I suspect it's a line, you won't have to fill to the deck, you'll see it as soon as it clears the metal tube on the tank that the hose clamps to. Any time you work on f...

I've seen this done on a few with success. In your climate like ours, be diligent about vacuuming what's left after winter haulout. I've seen keel damage from water left in there over the winter. In fact, I would feel more comfortable having access to this area rather than relying on a suposedly sea...