TBone`s F-32 project.

This forum is for comments and the exchange of information relating to Trojan Boats and boating. Please do not post used parts or boats For Sale in this area. For general, non-boating topics please use our "General Discussions" section.

Note: Negative or inflammatory postings will not be tolerated.

Moderators: BeaconMarineBob, Moderator, BeaconMarineDon

TBone
Sporadic User
Posts: 102
Joined: Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:05 pm

TBone`s F-32 project.

Post by TBone »

I thought I would post a build thread documenting the work that I will be performing. I have alot of plans for this old girl, and its going to be long and slow Im sure

Here are some current pics, at the house and the madness begins!

Image

Image


Image


the carpet removed, tossed the couch
Image

some of the bastardized wiring that I have removed so far. belive it or not, that 50amp shore power cable was running from the distributors to a tach sync light on the bridge.
Image

Ill keep adding pics with my progress

Tom
TBone
Sporadic User
Posts: 102
Joined: Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:05 pm

Post by TBone »

more than 5 years, the genny started up with nothing more than a shot glass of gas down the carb.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP-L2i09Mu4&feature=plcp

starboard motor, first try, she fired right up!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKDPiFvS9OY&feature=plcp



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JioFMmy5Vxg&feature=plcp


sorry about the crappy cell phone videos.

Tom
297Elegante
Sporadic User
Posts: 162
Joined: Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:11 am
Location: CT

Post by 297Elegante »

Looks like your diving right in. I will be keeping an eye in your progress. Is the plan to launch her next year?
Boat: Silverton 34C T/270s, Gen
User avatar
The Dog House
Active User
Posts: 807
Joined: Mon Jan 09, 2012 6:51 am
Location: Bordentown, NJ

Post by The Dog House »

I really like the look of the boat without the flybridge. Anyone ever use an F32 as a hardtop?
1993 Sea Ray 200 Overnighter OB with 1993 Mercury 150 hp Outboard
1979 Starcraft 14' Rowboat with 2011 Mercury 9.9 hp Outboard
Former boat: 1971 Trojan F26
User avatar
gettaway
Active User
Posts: 1142
Joined: Mon Feb 15, 2010 1:48 pm
Location: Coronado CA

Post by gettaway »

your boat looks good without the flybridge housing,

I started the F-32 project two years ago, good luck!
1984 Silverton 37C
Silver Lining
Scott
User avatar
lawyerdave71
Moderate User
Posts: 423
Joined: Sat Dec 03, 2011 8:24 pm
Location: Chicago, Illinois

Post by lawyerdave71 »

Dog House,

Trojan did make a F32 Express withouot the bridge. Some Express models have salon doors and some do not. Now, that I have my boat DIALED IN, I'm thinking of moving up to one.

TBone,

Loved the picture of a sea of wires with the cocktail glass in the backround!!!!
Captain Dave -

1978 F30 Flybridge Express
TBone
Sporadic User
Posts: 102
Joined: Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:05 pm

Post by TBone »

yeah it does look nice without the bridge. I would do it but I want the added room of the salon, but if I went with the hard top, I would not want to keep the sliding doors between the salon/cockpit.

Tom
TBone
Sporadic User
Posts: 102
Joined: Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:05 pm

todays work

Post by TBone »

purple power in a spray bottle to clean all the mildew off the v-berth walls and head liner

before-
Image
Image

After- I will be doing this again!
Image


The grimy stinky bilge
before-
Image
Image

After-
Used some the purple power again, full strength, and cleaned it out with an electric pressure washer. I will be doing this again too!
Image
Image

Once the bilge passes muster, the wife and I will start on scrubbing all of the woodwork.

The v-birth is half done. THis is a slow process due to the smell of the purple power soap.

All of the cleaning will be performed a number of times, until its looking new or deemed to be replaced.

Tom
User avatar
captainmaniac
2024 Gold Support
2024 Gold Support
Posts: 1917
Joined: Sat Apr 30, 2005 10:26 pm
Location: Burlington, Ontario

Post by captainmaniac »

lawyerdave71 wrote:Dog House,

Trojan did make a F32 Express withouot the bridge. Some Express models have salon doors and some do not. Now, that I have my boat DIALED IN, I'm thinking of moving up to one.

TBone,

Loved the picture of a sea of wires with the cocktail glass in the backround!!!!
If an F32 has salon doors, it's officially a Sedan. The Express and Sedan have different layouts. I think the flybridge was an option in both the Express and Sedan designs (and I think I have even seen an Express without the hard top - just canvas!), but the underlying hull and deck structure is the same in all configurations.
summer storm
Moderate User
Posts: 737
Joined: Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:52 pm
Location: Ft Lauderdale Fl

Post by summer storm »

There were 3 32's the sedan, the express, and the sport fisherman. The express was offered as a open express, hardtop express, and with a flybridge.

From my book,

Image
Doug

1977 F-32
1982 Chris Craft 280
1992 Boston Whaler 13 Super Sport Limited
1974 F-25 (Sold)
1979 F-26 (sold)
TBone
Sporadic User
Posts: 102
Joined: Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:05 pm

Post by TBone »

User avatar
aaronbocknek
Ultimate User
Posts: 2080
Joined: Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:19 am
Location: baltimore, md (alexandria, va and middle river,md) PARKSIDE MARINA

Post by aaronbocknek »

summer storm wrote:There were 3 32's the sedan, the express, and the sport fisherman. The express was offered as a open express, hardtop express, and with a flybridge.

From my book,

Image
now that's cool. i really like that!!! pre 'international' ?
1982 F-36 TRI CABIN ENTERPRISE
PARKSIDE MARINA IN MIDDLE RIVER, MD
aaronbocknek@gmail.com
TBone
Sporadic User
Posts: 102
Joined: Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:05 pm

Re: TBone`s F-32 project.

Post by TBone »

I have been really busy between the two jobs, and life. I though about selling her, even listed her, but I reconsidered. I had a little time this week to get some quality time with the old girl.

I pulled the V-berth and head doors, all of the dinette drawers, ect. wiped the wood down with Murphy oil soap, then started in on the sanding
Image

over view of the galley scuffed up with cleaner and a scotchbright.
Image

looking forward at the disaster
Image

the salon area wood cleaned and sanded. Thanks to my mother in law for sanding this. She has done a great job!
Image

one drawer prior to sanding off 35 years of crud
Image

and after a light sanding
Image

More to come! hoping this ol' girl gets some water time this year!

some other steps that have been taken in the last few weeks-

I have measured for new fuel tanks, and I am sourcing some quotes now.
Decided that I am going to re-power, those old Chryslers are coming out.
found that I NEED a Fearson bit to remove ANY of what I thought was a Philips screw (thanks Rick!) I have ordered 10 of them
picked up an full hydraulic steering system
1983 Silverton 34C; Its 8 O'clock... Somewhere!
1985 Chris Craft 222 stinger
1977 F-32 trojan (sold)
User avatar
Stripermann2
Ultimate User
Posts: 3027
Joined: Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:11 am
Location: Solomon's Island, MD

Re: TBone`s F-32 project.

Post by Stripermann2 »

Looking good! Keep us posted on it's progress. :)
Jamie


1985 F-32 270 Crusaders
1988 Sea Ray 23 350 Merc.
Trojan. Enjoy the ride...

-I don't wanna hear anyone whine...Anymore!
-You might get there before me, but you still have to wait for me, for the fun to start!
User avatar
alexander38
Ultimate User
Posts: 3179
Joined: Sat Sep 27, 2008 6:48 am

Re: TBone`s F-32 project.

Post by alexander38 »

Don't let her go...you'll regret it, Keep pluggin' away at her :!: And isn't sanding FUN....
Carver 3607 ACMY 454's Merc's
10' Dinghy 6hp Merc.
La Dolce Vita
Let's hit the water !

http://s852.beta.photobucket.com/user/t ... 8/library/
Post Reply