30' 1976 hull refit to trawler

[Captain Ray]

Waukegan Harbor, Lake Michigan - July 2012, initial launch of newly converted 30' 1976 project boat.

Happy to see this website is here!

Why did I refit instead of restore? - I wanted to build a larger boat from plans, but found a beautiful Trojan hull with rotten teak deck, etc. I fell in love with this hull shape, had already purchased design plans for trawler, and modified as needed to to get what it is now. The project turned out great! Will post picture as soon as I figure out the website rules.

Thanks to Bob Cushman for the help with parts and advice over the years!

Captain Ray

[aweimer]

Sounds great! Cannot wait to see them.

[Commissionpoint]

Were we not looking at pics of a heavilly modified F-30 not long ago?

[prowlersfish]

Were we not looking at pics of a heavilly modified F-30 not long ago?

That one was in Europe , and a later model ( 308 ?)Really a completely different boat . I will be looking forward to seeing this F30 (.be it a 302,303,304,306,307 ??)

F 30 EXPRESS MODEL 302, 303
F 30 SPORTS CRUISER SINGLE SCREW MODEL 305, 307
F 30 EXPRESS TWIN SCREW MODEL 304, 306
F 30 FLYBRIDGE SEDAN MODEL 308

[Captain Ray]

test photo - helm rehab
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34406277@N ... 851284878/

[Captain Ray]

Its original designation was F30 Sport Cruiser Model 300 - has twin 318s
I am trying to get a picture on here asap

[Captain Ray]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34406277@N04/8633759938/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34406277@N04/8633771406/

maybe these will work!

[prowlersfish]

That is one nice looking boat ! Great job . I was post a photo for you but there is a copyright block on the photos .

[lawyerdave71]

I actually was on board this vessel last Saturday - it was very very impressive!

See you this weekend Ray.

[summer storm]

Holy smokes that goods great. If I ever finish the Trojan book that boat will be in it!

[captainmaniac]

Just a little different... Neat!

[Captain Ray]

Thanks to all for the kind comments!

The below links give an idea of the condition at the time I acquired it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34406277@N04/8636042748/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34406277@N04/8634938529/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34406277@N04/8636041236/
Again, although it was totally rotten from the deck, to the bulkheads, to the engine beds, this hull was in great shape due to Whittaker Corporation's good glass and the great design shape. The hull lines are still inspiring to me!

The engine block in the picture (starboard)was totally ruined - had pistons rusted to the cylinders and was cracked from freeze damage. New long block and a couple of parts from Beacon got the starboard engine restored, I thought. At launch last July I discovered milk shake oil in the crank case, and had to get another long block. The first engine had a freeze crack right above the oil pan, which the less than reputable rebuilder did not catch - present long block was beautiful from delivery. Sure did learn a lot about Chrysler 318 marine engines in the process.

I am really happy that I ran into an old Trojan Vessel! This thing keeps on giving!

[prowlersfish]

Captain Ray is it ok if i post a few of you photos ? I found a way but saw the copyright

[Captain Ray]

prowlerfish,
I am not sure what you are trying to do - if you see other photos on my Flickr account that would be interesting I would be happy to put them up on here. When I posted on this Trojan website these are public domain for viewing. As I look through my pictures, it brings a bunch of interesting thoughts to mind for new threads. Got any suggestions?

[prowlersfish]

I was thinking you wanted some photos of your boat posted )( not just the link) I maybe mistaken

You really did a great job , that is one nice boat