New Member 1974 F32
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New Member 1974 F32
Hello all
Purchased an F32 end of October , looking forward to the spring . This boat has Mercruiser (Ford Small Blocks) I have had Mercruisers(GM)) and Crusaders (GM) in the past I know nothing about these Ford engines . This is my second Trojan I had a 1967 31 Sea Skiff Express Cruiser many years ago
and a 67 Egg Harbor 37 for a long time . Should be nice to be in a Fiberglass boat.
Purchased an F32 end of October , looking forward to the spring . This boat has Mercruiser (Ford Small Blocks) I have had Mercruisers(GM)) and Crusaders (GM) in the past I know nothing about these Ford engines . This is my second Trojan I had a 1967 31 Sea Skiff Express Cruiser many years ago
and a 67 Egg Harbor 37 for a long time . Should be nice to be in a Fiberglass boat.
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Re: New Member 1974 F32
Welcome!
Two questions:
Is that a water heater in the engine room?
Is it ignition protected?
Two questions:
Is that a water heater in the engine room?
Is it ignition protected?
I needed a less expensive hobby, so I bought a boat!
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Great looking boat! I'm envious of the hard-top you have on there. Was it installed when you purchased?
If I didn't have a conscience I'd have snagged the hard-top from the F32 that's several slips down from us already. Apparently hasn't been touched in years. Anyway we're on the lookout for one.
If I didn't have a conscience I'd have snagged the hard-top from the F32 that's several slips down from us already. Apparently hasn't been touched in years. Anyway we're on the lookout for one.
Re: New Member 1974 F32
Its a Raritan Hot water heater it is ignition protected.P-Dogg wrote:Welcome!
Two questions:
Is that a water heater in the engine room?
Is it ignition protected?
i still have a lot to learn about the boat and its systems ,
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Welcome to the forum Nice F32
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Welcome! Nice looking boat.
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I had a 75 F32 that had 351 Mercruisers and I loved them! Simple and easy to work on and parts easy to find. After having boats with Chrysler's and Crusaders I would take those Fords blocks anytime.
Trojan used MerCruisers for a couple of years because there was talk of a worker strike at Chrysler so Trojan was afraid that they would not be able to get Engines
Trojan used MerCruisers for a couple of years because there was talk of a worker strike at Chrysler so Trojan was afraid that they would not be able to get Engines
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Glad to hear. As you do your learning, feel free to ask your questions here. We's good folk.mikeal67 wrote:Its a Raritan Hot water heater it is ignition protected.P-Dogg wrote:Welcome!
Two questions:
Is that a water heater in the engine room?
Is it ignition protected?
i still have a lot to learn about the boat and its systems ,
I needed a less expensive hobby, so I bought a boat!
Re: New Member 1974 F32
Nice score on the F32. I'm in a similar position of learning about the Ford blocks after years of Chevy blocks on Mercruisers, Volvo Penta, and Crusaders. What I have learned is they are torque monsters that are hard to find parts for in the marine world. Treat them right and they should last you a long time. I've got a friend that raced Ford blocks at one time. He knows them inside and out, making his knowledge vast and very valuable. If you get stuck, give me a shout and I'll get you in touch with him.
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Easy to get parts for the 302 and 351w used by Merc , the 460 used by OMC and Chrysler , not so easy on some marine parts .
Boating is good for the soul
77/78 TROJAN F36 Conv.
6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat
77/78 TROJAN F36 Conv.
6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat