Trojan Boat Forum

Ok 1986 f32 crusader 350s , I finally got the cooling correct previous owner had it salt water cooled then converted it over to anti freeze closed system had cooling problems went thru the usual solutions but lost compression in one cylinder started to get white smoke took the heads off they were de...

I would never buy a salt water cooled engine again mine was converted over to fresh water anti freeze system a year later the engine started overheated white smoke sweet smell of anti freeze lost compression in one cylinder took heads off they were paper thin breached through the gasket found a ton ...

Hi I have a f32 with 1986 crusaders 350 the antifreeze turns black these engines were salt water cooled for a few years then converted back to fresh water cool , I flushed both engines with radiator cleaner put fresh antifreeze in, was clean for awhile then turned black again assuming its rust has a...

Thank you sounds like it's a pain to get to there isn't much on these boats that are hard to get to that's what I like about them easy to work on inline might be the way to go thank you glad I asked

1986 f32 blower motor trips after few minutes can it be rebuilt or replace easier , I know it's on starboard side is there another one? Thanks in advance jim

Interested sent you a message

Sounds good I'll call did you take yours apart yet is it hard

Hi I have an 85 f32 all my side windows are loose the foward part of the window both sides silde back , pretty sure this is a stationery window, thinking of getting new tracks for them how hard is it to take these windows out and replace the tracks, also the small vent window on the windshield is mi...

I have a 85 f-32 I bought it with no top on it I have a top but like it without, the guy I bought it from took it off says the boat handles better and doesn't rock as much not that was a big issue pretty stable boats it only stands to reason without the weight the boat handles better ,he said better...

I have a 85 f-32 I bought it with no top on it I have a top but like it without, the guy I bought it from took it off says the boat handles better and doesn't rock as much not that was a big issue pretty stable boats it only stands to reason without the weight the boat handles better ,he said better...

Thanks for the info sounds easy

On my 1986 f32 the throttles keep creeping down this just started out of no where ! Is there an adjustment ? Cables maybe? But both are doing it. I have 350 crusaders any thoughts experiences thanks Jim

Ok guys I took the check valve and found chunks of orange silicon I'm thinking its from the gas gauge someone may have used some kind of sealant it was like soft rubber like rtv cleaned it out started it, 10 min job, working on this f32 is a dream compared to my old boat this would of took an hour t...

Thanks the vent is clear I will check the anti siphon and check for any filters theres only one on the engine that I see that's something I want to add this winter

Hi my 1986 f32 crusader 350s has four gas tanks when I put it on the rear back starboard tank for the starboard engine after running for awhile the engine starts to back fire Rpm go down like its starving for gas I put the forward tank on by itself or in combination with the rear it runs fine. All t...