New owner '73 Tri-cabin 36
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New owner '73 Tri-cabin 36
Just acquired a 1973 36 tri-cabin. She's in pretty good shape. Any owners have suggestions as to what might need to be checked out first? Many thanks... pics will come after Christmas. Located in San Diego.
I have several things you're going to need to check, lol...
First off, as rjcress stated, check your hoses, clamps and anything else where water could just pour in and sink your boat.
Next up is the electrical system. Not necessarily the actual AC power panel, but all the DC electrical splices.
I've had to redo tons of them on my '74. Some are easier to get to than others.
Go ahead and buy a REAL crimper (not a junky $5 one) and get a bulk-load of butt and ring connectors. You're gonna need them.
May wish to buy a bottle or two of liquid electrical tape while you're at it.
Assuming this boat had a survey, this will point you in the direction you need to take immediately, such as running lights not working (probably bad connections!), or bilge pumps not working (again, most likely bad connections!).
Just so you know, on mine, even if you pull the hose off the intake for the Raw water side of the engine, water only trickles in, it is set so that water actually needs to be sucked up from it. Meaning, it probably wouldn't sink your boat even if the hose came off, assuming your bilge pumps are working up to snuff. This may or may not be the case with your year model, though.
Also, be aware that these Trojans would sink bow down, from the front (God forbid!).
Bilge water collects in the front under the salon floor where the steps go down to the V-berth.
I have 2 front bilge pumps, one where the steps come up (as a primary), and one mounted under the front V-berth floor (as a backup). You should also install one in the rear of the boat where the access panel is located between the bunks.
This is so when you get up and go (get on plane), the water will run to the back and get pumped out.
That should keep you busy for awhile.
Congratulations on your purchase, They are great boats!
First off, as rjcress stated, check your hoses, clamps and anything else where water could just pour in and sink your boat.
Next up is the electrical system. Not necessarily the actual AC power panel, but all the DC electrical splices.
I've had to redo tons of them on my '74. Some are easier to get to than others.
Go ahead and buy a REAL crimper (not a junky $5 one) and get a bulk-load of butt and ring connectors. You're gonna need them.
May wish to buy a bottle or two of liquid electrical tape while you're at it.
Assuming this boat had a survey, this will point you in the direction you need to take immediately, such as running lights not working (probably bad connections!), or bilge pumps not working (again, most likely bad connections!).
Just so you know, on mine, even if you pull the hose off the intake for the Raw water side of the engine, water only trickles in, it is set so that water actually needs to be sucked up from it. Meaning, it probably wouldn't sink your boat even if the hose came off, assuming your bilge pumps are working up to snuff. This may or may not be the case with your year model, though.
Also, be aware that these Trojans would sink bow down, from the front (God forbid!).
Bilge water collects in the front under the salon floor where the steps go down to the V-berth.
I have 2 front bilge pumps, one where the steps come up (as a primary), and one mounted under the front V-berth floor (as a backup). You should also install one in the rear of the boat where the access panel is located between the bunks.
This is so when you get up and go (get on plane), the water will run to the back and get pumped out.
That should keep you busy for awhile.
Congratulations on your purchase, They are great boats!
Many thanks for the guidance
Thanks for the replies this far. I'm heading home Xmas eve and will be down working Wednesday! Thanks guys.
Ed
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Congrats to your new toy! I got my 83 Tri Cabin back in August and checked everything thoroughly. Also, the fresh survey helped a lot, had to replace some water pipes/hoses and the gas fill hose. But, generally, most things were in a wonderful shape. Be sure the hull, seacocks and all that are in good shape before putting her in water, the rest can wait. I had some water leaks (some were pretty bad) along the rails and cleats, so that might be something worth to check into. Don't rush anything, so you don't have to mess with it twice. I'm a newbie to Trojans too, this is my first boat, so take my advice with caution javascript:emoticon(':lol:')
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