Trojan Boat Forum

I too have 31' Sea Raider (1973) because..... takes me back to my Fathers 1968 Owens 28' Flagship....best times ever!

I'll keep my eyes open for you..

http://s1110.photobucket.com/albums/h45 ... ?start=all

Thanks, I'll give it a shot...1) new push rod 2) pull old lifter with magnet? 3) replace new lifter "very carefully" with kleps tool of some sort? should be less than about 25 bucks in parts to try and get through the season...full on rebuilt heads as necessary over the winter. http://s111...

Nida core??? for decks? (what kinda decks do you have currently? mine are teak/ply composite)....core cell maybe, with glass both sides....as long as you put solid blocking in way of cleats and other high stress areas....I'm on the fence as well over trying to save the teak decks or just glass over ...

Went for fuel.....ouch!..... quick spin @ 3000 rpm....Close to 20 knts.... So it sound like Port engine has a bad lifter/pushrod/rocker arm.... Any mechanics out there know if I can change a lifter w/out removing intake manifold and/or head? http://s1110.photobucket.com/albums/h452/seabat1/fuel%20do...

A few shots to start logging the progress. So much work to do. hope to be cruising the San Juans next summer.

http://s1110.photobucket.com/albums/h452/seabat1/

Thanks all for the "welcome aboard"....will get the pics up soon!

Hello out there! Restoring 1973 Trojan 31' "Sea Raider" (I think?, from looking at this site.) Twin Chrysler 318/BW/14" x 10" cupped (lookin' for 4400RPM! WOT) HELP!!!.....Any sources for parts...pieces...looking to do full on restoration. Thanks to BEACON MARINE for this site an...