F26 Completely rebuilt
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F26 Completely rebuilt
A few years back looked at new boats. Showroom pretty. VERY expensive. So I decided to go old and got my 1978 F26 that I paid $213.83 at a mechanics lien auction. Snowy February morning. I was the only one there.
Removed everything from the boat, and started from scratch. the boat has been completely changed, new cabin, new wiring, new controls new engine etc. Here are a few pictures.
Removed everything from the boat, and started from scratch. the boat has been completely changed, new cabin, new wiring, new controls new engine etc. Here are a few pictures.
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Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
Looks great.
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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
Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
So sweet!
‘77 F26 HT Since 1999
Erie Canal cruiser lookin’ for my mule
Great Sacandaga Lake, Mayfield, NY
Erie Canal cruiser lookin’ for my mule
Great Sacandaga Lake, Mayfield, NY
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Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
Here are some more pics. Just need to finish the trim around windows and finish the head. as you may notice the layout was change quite a bit. VERY comfortable now.
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Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
Guess what y'all......
As compared to the NEW BOATS discussed by the OP, this boat owner has avoided the biggest expense of a new boat.
No, it's not fuel
not insurance
not interest expense, nor opportunity interest lost
not maintenance
it's
DEPRECIATION
RWS
As compared to the NEW BOATS discussed by the OP, this boat owner has avoided the biggest expense of a new boat.
No, it's not fuel
not insurance
not interest expense, nor opportunity interest lost
not maintenance
it's
DEPRECIATION
RWS
1983 10 Meter SOLD after 21 years of adventures
Yanmar diesels
Solid Glass Hull
Woodless Stringers
Full Hull Liner
Survived Andrew Cat 5,Eye of Charley Cat 4, & Irma Cat 2
Trojan International Website: http://trojanboat.com/
WEBSITE & SITELOCK TOTALLY SELF FUNDED
Yanmar diesels
Solid Glass Hull
Woodless Stringers
Full Hull Liner
Survived Andrew Cat 5,Eye of Charley Cat 4, & Irma Cat 2
Trojan International Website: http://trojanboat.com/
WEBSITE & SITELOCK TOTALLY SELF FUNDED
Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
What engine did you go with the replace the old one? The fridge is an Isotherm? I’m replacing my original “Nevercold” at the end of this season (upstate NY, too) and thinking about the Isotherm. Really like what you’ve done to that old lady. I’ve had our 1977 F26 HT since 1999, and have replaced/upgraded a lot of items. Still have the original Chrysler 318 and she runs well. Good job on your F26!
‘77 F26 HT Since 1999
Erie Canal cruiser lookin’ for my mule
Great Sacandaga Lake, Mayfield, NY
Erie Canal cruiser lookin’ for my mule
Great Sacandaga Lake, Mayfield, NY
Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
I replaced the original v8 with a 350 marine engine. nothing fancy. velvet drive was rebuilt and installed a PSS Shaft seal.
Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
Isotherm was the best choice for me. I was very pleased with the installation and operation. Engine is a 350 marine. not a performance build just a stock reliable engine.Boppy wrote: ↑Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:52 am What engine did you go with the replace the old one? The fridge is an Isotherm? I’m replacing my original “Nevercold” at the end of this season (upstate NY, too) and thinking about the Isotherm. Really like what you’ve done to that old lady. I’ve had our 1977 F26 HT since 1999, and have replaced/upgraded a lot of items. Still have the original Chrysler 318 and she runs well. Good job on your F26!
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Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
I would really like a full canvas enclosure like the one you have, where did you get it?
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Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
Enclosures are normally custom-made. A marine canvas shop can do it. What Trojan do you have?SillyGoose wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2024 7:06 pm I would really like a full canvas enclosure like the one you have, where did you get it?
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
Re: F26 Completely rebuilt
rsciolino (or anyone with a F26 that swapped a 318 for a 350), what adjustments did you have to do to physically fit a Chevy based 350 in the tight engine space and mate to the Velvet Drive 1:1? Which 350 did you put in? Carburetor or injected?
Existing 318 VERTICAL is almost touching engine hatch and maybe 1/2” from bilge.
Existing HORIZONTAL space is limited as well with with only 2-3” of movement of shaft when decoupled.
Beautiful reimagining of a F26!
-Marko
Existing 318 VERTICAL is almost touching engine hatch and maybe 1/2” from bilge.
Existing HORIZONTAL space is limited as well with with only 2-3” of movement of shaft when decoupled.
Beautiful reimagining of a F26!
-Marko
1982 261 "The Cruise"