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Max hp ??? 1982 center console 20' trojan
Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 5:56 pm
by xscash2blo
I have a 20' center console. The boat is a 1982 Trojan . Its hull number is TRJABC17C781-1982-2c4. Would anyone know the max output this hull can handle. It currently has twin 50hp but I want to upgrade to bigger motors if possible. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 6:59 pm
by chucka
Here is a link to USCG guidlines for backyard boat builders to calculate safe HP and load ratings.
http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/education_ ... dboatbuild ers.pdf
There are some formulas in here that might help, but it gets kind of technical.
Good Luck!
Chuck
I want one.
Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 9:19 pm
by JuiceClark
My F-36 needs a little brother...bet that center console is sweet. Any pics??
When I restored the first Wellcraft Airslot, I put a bracket on and the guy and Stainless Marine helped with the calculation. We were lengthening the back (less weight), but adding floatation (more weight)....etc. Also, I ran 2 aluminum bars from a plate on the transom to both main stringers to transfer the weight.
I put suzuki 4 strokes on mine because they were WAY lighter than anything else...even Mercury 2 strokes! Worked great.
Tony