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by AbeFroman
Thu Dec 15, 2016 8:26 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Prop size
Replies: 9
Views: 3988

Re: Prop size

I am turning 3900 RPM at wide open throttle running about 19 knots. I usually cruise at 3000 rpm doing 14.5 knots. Both of those speeds seem a little low to me. I have a hard time believing that is performing at this boats full potential. Am I wrong?
by AbeFroman
Thu Dec 15, 2016 6:18 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Prop size
Replies: 9
Views: 3988

Re: Prop size

I am turning 3900 RPM at wide open throttle running about 19 knots. I usually cruise at 3000 rpm doing 14.5 knots. Both of those speeds seem a little low to me. I have a hard time believing that is performing at this boats full potential. Am I wrong?
by AbeFroman
Wed Dec 14, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Prop size
Replies: 9
Views: 3988

Re: Prop size

Also I'm not even sure if I have enough clearance to run a 21 inch prop.
by AbeFroman
Wed Dec 14, 2016 7:27 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Prop size
Replies: 9
Views: 3988

Prop size

I have a 1985 international series 10 m sedan . It is powered by twin crusader 454 CID motors. My gear ratio is 1.91 to 1 and I am currently running 18 x 19 three fin props. At 3000 rpm I should be running a little over 16 knots but am only running about 14. I am also not getting the fuel efficiency...
by AbeFroman
Sun Dec 04, 2016 1:42 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Fresh water leak
Replies: 7
Views: 4422

Re: Fresh water leak

Thank you for the help I will investigate all your suggestions and I wil post what I find.
by AbeFroman
Sat Dec 03, 2016 5:11 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Fresh water leak
Replies: 7
Views: 4422

Re: Fresh water leak

The pump is not cycling when I'm not calling for freshwater but I am noticing water coming out underneath the drawers in the galley on the port side right about where the freshwater tank fill is. It is not a severe leak to the point where the freshwater tanks would drain very fast or anything but th...
by AbeFroman
Sat Dec 03, 2016 12:02 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Fresh water leak
Replies: 7
Views: 4422

Fresh water leak

I have a 1985 10 m international series convertible. The boat was rebuilt almost entirely two years ago . I have a fresh water leak but it only leaks with the water pump on . If I cut the pump off it does not leak anymore . I have only owned the boat for a week and I have no idea how to access the f...