Trojan Boat Forum

Mystic Jewel
1976 Tri Fly.
Seattle, WA.
Sadly just made the decision to sell.

I have the 400s and had them rebuilt I love them so much!

No, but of course I would get that if I went through with this, at least the six pack. I'm not really considering it but was told if I did I can't with a Canadian made vessel.

Thinking of one of these https://www.fisheriessupply.com/pro-mariner-pro-lsocharge-series-multiple-battery-isolator-2-alternator-input but the kooky setup on Chrysler 400s ( alternator/regulator/ combiner) makes my head spin and reminds me of that old car talk level of aptitude"Can make a nucle...

Mahogany or straight cedar.Most oak will rot like hell. Don't bother with teak.

Anyone have a sanely priced rear facing wireless video that they can recommend for the lower helm?

Turns out it had been sitting for ten years. Fuel pumps rusted through, bright orange bilge sludge. Only posting because I hate it when posters keep us hanging!

Well, I know they register USCG Taiwanese trawlers here. They don't like screen that I believe. But the act strictly states foreign built vessels carrying passengers or engaging for profit is a crime. There is a local maritime lawyer trying to convince the world that this is a big deal :roll: No Can...

Gas rated electric marine pump ($$) or a auto store fuel pump (slow and gotta watch it so it doesn't overfill) properly wired with a switch for the purpose

Here's a topic that I'm surprised search didn't reveal: Since some hulls Trojan made clearly say MADE IN CANADA does that mean we have Jones Act restrictions? Say, if we want to run a charter biz, booze cruising, kayak mother ship etc...? Are we breaking the law???? Or grandfathered out of the regul...

How's the OTHER trifly liveaboard these days? Stop snowing back there yet?

I know! I always think the angles. But we will see I have a marine DD guy ($$$$$) then a super old timer RV guy who can look at it. I would almost pay more to have the old timer. We shall see. Darn good advice. Thanks! Others feel free to add but From ur prev posts that's good enough a prod to keep ...

Hi Guys, Been quiet for awhile. Busy at work. My trifly continues to thrill, but an opportunity has come along to purchase with Detroit Diesels (671s I believe 315 hp turbo) that have over 2000hr but have been sitting for a couple years? Run? Hide? What are some considerations on start up and eval? ...

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