Trojan Boat Forum

I would get a photo tach and check. Make sure your looking at rpm on the scanner not desired speed. +1 Bob, Don't stress over this A phototach running off a 9 volt battery is surprisingly inexpensive This will tell the truth as to where you are. It's possible BOTH the instruments are incorrect. I b...

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Harry Schoell design...

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4,000 hp NOT A TYPO


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Bob,

Having that bushing made forcing the shaft to be centered in the shaft log - - - then working forward is simply BRILLIANT !

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prowlersfish wrote: ↑Sat May 01, 2021 2:18 pm Well, you describe an Express for sure . But your gear ratio is what is used in a mid. And of course, gear is the # factor . The stock prop for the mid that uses that gear is 16x17 small cup 3 blade . I will do more checking

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regarding the fuel lines, as I recall the 454 quadrajets had no return fuel line to the tank. If that's the same for the 8.1's I would think you are OK If there are return lines, it might be different. FWIW, after my own repower the tabs have no effect on cruise performance whatsoever, other than ch...

We need to first confirm the hull design to help you. The express had engines under the helm seating the mid cabin placed the engines farther aft, with a different shaft angle requiring smaller props spinning faster than the express I can share my 454 gas express data with you with both 4 blade and ...

Hiya Bob, Your numbers are impressive. Did you do anything different with the props? Does she feel much different in terms of lift and running angle? Is more of her ass out of the water when on plane? I'd bet once you get all your data together after break in and graph it as I did your sweet spot fo...

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THANK YOU BOB, note: based on published dry weights, boats tested, especially those tested for the press MAY HAVE BEEN SHOWN with less options, leading to lower weights and better performance numbers. Options like: generator, windlass & chain, microwave, icemaker, fridge, deck furniture, wetbar,...

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nicely done

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here's a post from 2008

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great upgrade !

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Hopefully, you did a pre purchase survey.....

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