Trojan Boat Forum

Well , an update .... after a lot of work I was devistated this last sumer when working on the hull I found the previous owners horrible doings . Three years previous he ground out the rott in multiple places above the waterline and filled them with bondo... not killing the dryrott . Cancer has set ...

I plan to convert her to a closed cooling system so she will handle salt water . any ideas how to ? I was told by a very reliable Boat mechanic today its nothing to do , just fogot to ask about the cost.

almost a month into it . She's going into the water next Wednesday. Thanks to the ROTDOCTOR and their products. Still have a ways to go on the interior , but shes coming together.
Putting pictures on a website.

follow the link :

http://www.unusualexpressions.com/trojan.html

I was wondering .. is there any other wood that could be used ? I know the hull is Mahogany . replacement planks need to be air dried not Kiln , Can a guy use another species say like air dried Bur Oak which is what we use up here for fence post . Just curious ...... I have access to 1000's of board...

I really appriecaite all the info, I spoke to the people @ Rotdoctor , They told me what to do and how to do it. There is a epoxy coat that can be applied over the hull which will seal it permanantly . the cost is roughly $5700.00 for a boat of this size to get a 1/8 inch thick permanant sealed hull...

What type of Hull construction did Trojan use on this type of boat?

Carvel or Double planked?

What type of wood was used? I am pretty sure it is Mohogany but it would be nice to know for sure before I order it .

I just purchased a 1968 42' Trojan Motor Yacht, wood planked hull I believe its Mahogony? I know the stearn is. Above the water line is fine , Ive checked the inside hull and it seems to be fine for the most part the stringers are all in good shape. The planking on the outside of the hull has some i...