F32 Hollow Keel

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

Stupidav
Registered user
Posts: 3
Joined: Fri Nov 22, 2019 6:17 am

F32 Hollow Keel

Post by Stupidav »

I am planning on accessing the void on top of my keel. From everything that I have come across most people that install a bilge pump in there, do it just ahead of the engine compartment bulkhead. Is that the best location to get any accumulating of water out with a bilge pump?

Normally any water settles as far forward as possible, but if I have any in the keel where does it settle in the keel?
User avatar
prowlersfish
2024 Gold Support
2024 Gold Support
Posts: 12645
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2005 6:56 pm
Location: Lower Chesapeake Bay ,Va

Re: F32 Hollow Keel

Post by prowlersfish »

Do a search on this site I know a lot has been posted on this .
Boating is good for the soul
77/78 TROJAN F36 Conv.
6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat :D
Stupidav
Registered user
Posts: 3
Joined: Fri Nov 22, 2019 6:17 am

Re: F32 Hollow Keel

Post by Stupidav »

That’s what I did, I see what everyone else had done although no one has said if, right in front of the engine compartment bulkhead is where the any water settles, but several have said, that was the most convenient centrally located location, which is why I am asking.
User avatar
AwayOnBusine$$
Moderate User
Posts: 240
Joined: Sat May 09, 2015 5:53 pm
Location: 75 F32 Lake Simcoe Ontario

Re: F32 Hollow Keel

Post by AwayOnBusine$$ »

I don't know about others. But when you talk about hollow keel, what exactly are you referring to. On my 75 F32 while resting in the slip. Water always collects in the bow. If I have 2 inches there, there is nothing at the bulkhead to the engine compartment. People have talked on here about hollow keels before. Always believed they were talking about a false enclosure of the keel at the bow. Which I have. but three holes about 3 inches in diameter have been cut into this at the centre of each of the three stringers between the raised portion under the bed and the one that divides the dinette and the kitchen flooring.
F32 Fly 1975
User avatar
prowlersfish
2024 Gold Support
2024 Gold Support
Posts: 12645
Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2005 6:56 pm
Location: Lower Chesapeake Bay ,Va

Re: F32 Hollow Keel

Post by prowlersfish »

The Hollow keel is just that . The keel of the boat happens to be hollow and glassed over . Some owners have issues with standing water in them some don't .
Boating is good for the soul
77/78 TROJAN F36 Conv.
6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat :D
User avatar
AwayOnBusine$$
Moderate User
Posts: 240
Joined: Sat May 09, 2015 5:53 pm
Location: 75 F32 Lake Simcoe Ontario

Re: F32 Hollow Keel

Post by AwayOnBusine$$ »

I do, but it is accessible. I have lowered the forward bilge pump t fit in the most forward hole.
Last edited by AwayOnBusine$$ on Fri Mar 06, 2020 12:17 pm, edited 1 time in total.
F32 Fly 1975
Lisin
Registered user
Posts: 1
Joined: Thu Mar 05, 2020 3:26 am

Re: F32 Hollow Keel

Post by Lisin »

Era capitato anche a me Io ho fatto due fori uno zona motori e zona anterire e resinato un tubo in plastica di diametro 80 mm per poter asciugare. Ho poi separato la zona motori con la parte anteriore ( cucina dinette)
User avatar
Moderator
2024 Gold Support
2024 Gold Support
Posts: 301
Joined: Sun Feb 21, 2010 11:48 am
Location: Could be anywhere
Contact:

Re: F32 Hollow Keel

Post by Moderator »

Lisin wrote: Thu Mar 05, 2020 1:09 pm Era capitato anche a me Io ho fatto due fori uno zona motori e zona anterire e resinato un tubo in plastica di diametro 80 mm per poter asciugare. Ho poi separato la zona motori con la parte anteriore ( cucina dinette)
In English

It had happened to me I made two holes one engine area and anterire area and resined a plastic tube of 80 mm diameter in order to be able to dry. I then separated the motor area with the front (kitchen dinette)
Moderator

Helping keep Trojan Yachts alive .
Forum Moderator
TrojanBoats.Net
Trojan Boater
pieceofwork
Registered user
Posts: 6
Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2019 9:04 pm

Re: F32 Hollow Keel

Post by pieceofwork »

I also have this problem with my F-32, it was brought to my attention by the mechanic at my marina last fall when he took my boat out of the water.. I have noticed a dirty water smell for awhile and was using the wet vac to get it completely dry but smell remained.. if someone could post pics of where the drilled, what size drill, what kind of pump they used that would be great
User avatar
AwayOnBusine$$
Moderate User
Posts: 240
Joined: Sat May 09, 2015 5:53 pm
Location: 75 F32 Lake Simcoe Ontario

Re: F32 Hollow Keel

Post by AwayOnBusine$$ »

Sorry, not at my boat at present. I have 3 holes about 3"s each starting about even with the steps, forward to the singer at the birth. Distance about 6 tp 7 feet.
F32 Fly 1975
pieceofwork
Registered user
Posts: 6
Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2019 9:04 pm

Re: F32 Hollow Keel

Post by pieceofwork »

I am going to drill at the end of this season, does anyone have pics of the location they drilled? need smell gone
User avatar
AwayOnBusine$$
Moderate User
Posts: 240
Joined: Sat May 09, 2015 5:53 pm
Location: 75 F32 Lake Simcoe Ontario

Re: F32 Hollow Keel

Post by AwayOnBusine$$ »

This is a view of the holes that I mentioned in a previous post.
2.jpg
2.jpg (87.75 KiB) Viewed 12163 times
1.jpg
1.jpg (72.94 KiB) Viewed 12163 times
F32 Fly 1975
pieceofwork
Registered user
Posts: 6
Joined: Thu Dec 12, 2019 9:04 pm

Re: F32 Hollow Keel

Post by pieceofwork »

thanks for the pictures, boat coming out next week... gonna get water out before winterizing
User avatar
AwayOnBusine$$
Moderate User
Posts: 240
Joined: Sat May 09, 2015 5:53 pm
Location: 75 F32 Lake Simcoe Ontario

Re: F32 Hollow Keel

Post by AwayOnBusine$$ »

Actually created a new hole up front and lowered a bilge pump there.
Attachments
20200811_170433.jpg
20200811_170433.jpg (81.25 KiB) Viewed 10929 times
20200811_170448.jpg
20200811_170448.jpg (81.36 KiB) Viewed 10930 times
20200811_161438.jpg
20200811_161438.jpg (112.08 KiB) Viewed 10933 times
F32 Fly 1975
Briank117
Registered user
Posts: 51
Joined: Sun Nov 10, 2019 1:41 pm

Re: F32 Hollow Keel

Post by Briank117 »

Am I correct that the “hollow keel” is under this glass matting?

And yes I know it’s filthy—My apologies!

If so, how deep is the keel/void?

Thanks!
Attachments
CDCF2758-2C11-47A4-B604-E3467A1A22F5.jpeg
CDCF2758-2C11-47A4-B604-E3467A1A22F5.jpeg (140.46 KiB) Viewed 8301 times
Post Reply