what is this

[john hoch]

I just fund this boat online and I want to find out what it is b4 I buy it. ty in advance and hope to be able to purchase this boat and stay an active member here




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[john hoch]

also if you can tell me anything about it lik how may it sleeps and what were the common engines in it, what kinda head and if it had any common problems....ty

[jddens]

Welcome to the forum John. You will find many Trojan experts here (I'm not one of them) looks like an F30, maybe 1973-74? Sleeps 2 good, 6 if you like tight quarters. Vberth forward, dinnet that converts to a double and a sofa that makes bunk beds......like I said very cramped for more than 2 overnight. Does fine with 6 for a cruise, any more and it gets crowded......Should have twin 318's or maybe merc 302's with v drives......if it's been re-powered then who knows....one head, 2 sinks, one in the head and one in the galley. I have a 30foot Sea Raider that is almost the same and love it.
Good luck..................John

[jddens]

Checked your photos again, 3rd one looks like it could be a clean machine.....similar to an F30 but no hard top......good for fishing............John

[john hoch]

ty very much I am about to get it surveyed and I Know the first thing Im going to do is get the engines rebuilt due to the fact the guytold me its been sittin for about ten yrs. He says he has te reciepts for new gas tanks cuz therewas some issues with the originals but it hasnt ran since.... do ya'll think its worth $1000

[k9th]

Welcome to the forum.

[john hoch]

Ok so I finally got the guy to give me the numbers and it says 300-4130... so if I understand it correctly its a 30 foot 1974 number 130 correct?????

[rossjo]

The "300" in "300-4130" indicates an "F 30 SPORT CRUISER MODEL 300, 301".

Some call certain variations (which ones?) of the F30 an "F30 Clean Machine".

For future ref., Bob and Don (of Beacon Marine - who run this site) have a list at:
http://www.trojanboats.net/wforum/viewtopic.php?t=2957

Not sure what the 4130 means ... someone here will - and they will get nominated for 2010 Trojan Boater of the Year for their help!

[RWS]

Welcome

three words of valuable advice

1. SURVEY

2. SURVEY

3. SURVEY

Good Luck !

RWS

[prowlersfish]

Thats a F30 Clean Machine !! Great boat

But you will need to spend some $$$$$$$$$$$$big bucks on it

[john hoch]

the surveyors will be there first thing in the morning

[jddens]

I think you will find that most marine mechanics will not want to rebuilt, they will at minimum want to do a short block. In your case since they have sat for 10 years they might want to do a long block or complete engine. Be prepared for a shock.....short block will run $4-7 K, other options are even more.

If you are capable of doing this yourself then the above numbers will be reduced significantly. Jasper short block (sm blk) will run around $2400.....

Another possible option is to find two complete engines from someone elses re-power, a little risky but significant cost saving.........make sure to get them checked out.

Good luck with the survey!

[john hoch]

I have full access to a full machine shop at no cost to me and I will be the one preforming the engine overhauls so cost will be less.... just waitin on the call from the surveyor now.....cross ur fingers

[summer storm]

I don't know how far you want to take it but I've got a guy in lauderdale that re did my boat. Let me know if you want his number. I think he could paint that boat top to bottom for 8K to 10K

[prowlersfish]

If raw water cooled you may want to look for other engines