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by lawyerdave71
Mon Aug 29, 2016 4:13 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Paint/Clear coat
Replies: 3
Views: 2700

Re: Paint/Clear coat

You may find it better to repaint the stripes with a good prep over the existing stripes. I would use Interlux Briteside with no clear necessary. IMHO Good luck. I totally agree - sand the clear coat off and then go with the above paint. It will last for years - mine is going on 5 years and looks g...
by lawyerdave71
Sun Aug 28, 2016 9:44 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: A couple of videos from this season - Drones!
Replies: 8
Views: 4802

Re: A couple of videos from this season - Drones!

Great videos - really shows off a great hull design!
by lawyerdave71
Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:26 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1976 Trojan F30 Express Dual 318's
Replies: 16
Views: 8919

Re: 1976 Trojan F30 Express Dual 318's

FYI those sockets should be DC only work off batteries.

Requires special bulbs which you can get at any marine or RV place.
by lawyerdave71
Thu Jul 28, 2016 3:14 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1976 Trojan F30 Express Dual 318's
Replies: 16
Views: 8919

Re: 1976 Trojan F30 Express Dual 318's

As for the fridge, you should be able to tell at the control if it is AC / DC. A lot of times people just replace them with AC because AC / DC fridges are pricey. I will say if you are out on the water, to be careful as it will drain the battery if the motor is not running. I usually turn mine down ...
by lawyerdave71
Tue Jul 26, 2016 4:01 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1976 Trojan F30 Express Dual 318's
Replies: 16
Views: 8919

Re: 1976 Trojan F30 Express Dual 318's

Hello At the helm... - what is ignition reset - what is emergency start Reset is what it does it resets ignition switches and I believe resets parallel switch between batteries - I've never really use it. emergency start is very cool! So on my boat - one battery is the cranking battery for both moto...
by lawyerdave71
Mon Jul 25, 2016 1:38 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1976 Trojan F30 Express Dual 318's
Replies: 16
Views: 8919

Re: 1976 Trojan F30 Express Dual 318's

Hello Where is your dinette is it on port or starboard? Trojan changed layout over the years. I have head and dinette on Starboard and galley and couch on Port. Water heater, normally, is under one of the dinette seats. As for the silver button - seems a mystery to me. Could it be wash down pump, au...
by lawyerdave71
Sat Jul 23, 2016 2:34 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1976 Trojan F30 Express Dual 318's
Replies: 16
Views: 8919

Re: 1976 Trojan F30 Express Dual 318's

Hello Congrats on your acquisition. There should be a circuit breaker panel for shore power on port side below companion seat or below window on the floor if there is no seat. This fuse box is for shore power such as cabin outlets, stove, fridge, hot water heater, and/or battery charger. Fuses for t...
by lawyerdave71
Tue Jul 19, 2016 2:54 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Arm rest on late 70s / early 80s F boat bridge seats
Replies: 8
Views: 4272

Re: Arm rest on late 70s / early 80s F boat bridge seats

This is how mine turned out. Pics are junk. Can't get photobucket to give me hi def. http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn284/BlueScorpion07/aa50b3f64b4b0094fd76828f19cdf20c_zps0mmigfpq.jpg http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn284/BlueScorpion07/e5e25efb6297d59cd670f27d0cdc0dbe_zpszgupkhrd.jpg WOW ...
by lawyerdave71
Thu Jun 09, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Led Bulb For Spotlight
Replies: 2
Views: 2064

Re: Led Bulb For Spotlight

What brand is it? Does it look like my spot light in my id picture? So we are talking about an old school light bulb as the filament and glass dome are all one unit. As far as I know they do not make LED replacements but a new bulb can be acquired as well as internal spot light parts. My spot I thin...
by lawyerdave71
Thu May 05, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 10 Meter Sedan Luxury! Vinyl Floor Project and general make over
Replies: 13
Views: 7714

Re: 10 Meter Sedan Luxury! Vinyl Floor Project and general make over

Drafter wrote:We wanted something relatively bullet proof that you could spill a cocktail on

Now that is some smart thinking!!!

Boat looks awesome!!!!
by lawyerdave71
Thu May 05, 2016 5:09 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Looking For A Shift Control Assembly For 1977 F30
Replies: 2
Views: 1825

Re: Looking For A Shift Control Assembly For 1977 F30

What brand is it? Is it Morse controls? If so parts are easily available.
by lawyerdave71
Mon Apr 18, 2016 12:59 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Spray rails
Replies: 7
Views: 5244

Re: Spray rails

Upon further reading of your post - sounds like someone previously changed the rails and modified how they were mounted.

Mine are screwed in with the infamous Trojan bronze screws.
by lawyerdave71
Mon Apr 18, 2016 12:56 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Spray rails
Replies: 7
Views: 5244

Re: Spray rails

[quote="Sounds like a real pain in the rear. What's the best way to remove them. Steve[/quote] Like someone is gonna give the answer?? LOL As an F30 owner, personally, I would not remove them. I'd replace them. Im of the opinion that they do work and serve a purpose. If your gel coat is fine li...
by lawyerdave71
Thu Mar 31, 2016 5:15 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Teak Deck Refinish
Replies: 38
Views: 27751

Re: Teak Deck Refinish

Looking Good!!
by lawyerdave71
Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:44 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Hello All! New '73 Trojan F 25 Express Cruiser Owner.
Replies: 4
Views: 3179

Re: Hello All! New '73 Trojan F 25 Express Cruiser Owner.

Welcome

That avocado is a little wild!!!! LOL