1969 trojan

trojan69 · Post by **trojan69** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:02 pm

hey imnew to this game i just bought a 1969 trojan and was told i have to remove the hard top and windows prior to transport does any one have any info on how i can do it

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:10 pm

Welcome to the site. you need to give the guys more info to help you like model ect......

trojan69 · Post by **trojan69** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:16 pm

OK THANX IT A 1969 TROJAN WOOD CRUSIER THE TRANSPORT GUY TELLS ME I HAVE TO REMOVE THE HARD TOP AND TH WINDOWS AROUND THE WHEELHOUSE AREA IT LOOKS LIKE ALL THE SCREEW ARE COVERED IN PLUGS AND I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO START THE PROCESS I HAVE ALREADY BUSTED
MY BUDGET ON TRANSPORT WITH ALL THE SUPRISES I DIDNT KNOW ABOUT
SO I CANN AFFORD TO PAY THEM TO DO IT

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:43 pm

I would asume you would remove the plug then the screws ,Maybe one of the wood owners can help . I amsurprized to hafl to remove the top for transport most of the time you just have to remove the flybrige . But I don't have clue what model boat you have 69 cruser can be a 20 foot boat ove over 40 foot. open deck ? aft cabin ? lots of models in 1969

Is the a reg boat hauler ??

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trojan69 · Post by **trojan69** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:51 pm

THANX IM SORRY IT IS A 42FT AND YES HE HAS HAULED FOR 30 PLUS YEARS
ITS GOING FROM OK TO TX AND IT BEING LOADED ON A WET TRAILER BUT THE HAULER SAYS IF I LEAVE IT ON THEY WILL ROUTE IN A LONG WAY AROUND BECAUSE OF THE HEIGHT HE SAID THE BOOK SAYES ITS 15 FT 9 FROM BOTTOM TO TOP PLUSE THE TRAILER HEIGHT

trojan69 · Post by **trojan69** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:52 pm

ITS A OPEN DECK AND A AFT CABIN

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:52 pm

Do you even need a hauler - sounds pretty intrusive.

If it runs, and is in the water - and you're going to water - cruise it home! It will be some of th ebest memories you ever have.

What is it and where are you going from/to (and, does it run?)?

trojan69 · Post by **trojan69** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:54 pm

I WISH I COULD TO MUCH LAND IN BETWEEN FROM OKLAHOMA TO TEXAS

trojan69 · Post by **trojan69** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 7:03 pm

IS THIER ANY SITE I CAN GET ANY DRAWING ON SPECS OF BOATS

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 7:05 pm

Bob at becon marine may have them But It may be a long shot. and remeber CAP LOCK

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 7:20 pm

Welcome to the forum.

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:48 pm

WELCOME...er sorry...I mean welcome...

captainmaniac · Post by **captainmaniac** » Fri Nov 19, 2010 1:31 pm

Based on how the old boats were built, you really really really don't want to pull those parts apart unles you really really really have to. The window framing will break down into separate pieces of wood - not just a simple one piece frame with glass stuck in it. The hardtop as well will be 'built on' - its not just 'bolt on'.

If you do have to do this though, here's some thoughts... It's been a lot of years, but way back when I had to do some hardtop repairs on our '69 28' SeaSkiff, so did a degree of disassembly.

If I remember correctly you probably will want to pull the headliner under the hardtop to expose some of the hidden fasteners. That will also give you an idea of what exposed fasteners (behind plugs) you have to go after and which you can leave alone. Take the hardtop off in one piece (it will probably be vinyl over plywood, over a frame of ribs?) and make sure you don't change its shape (twisting or bending) or it might be a bugger to get back on again. You might have some wiring that runs through the hartop to trace, label, and cut as well before you can pull it.

Side windows : might be able to slide them out of the tracks as otherwise described for the newer models in this forum (search for 'remove windows' for ideas), otherwise the interior trim board across the bottom of the window should be removed, then pop them out of their tracks.

Front windows - if you have the kind that will hinge open it should be easy enough to remove the window+hinge as one piece. If they are 'fixed' you may have to remove (unscrew, or pry out depending on how attached) whatever trim you have around each window. Hopefully you don't have to do destruction to get things apart.

Once the glass is out, the lower sections of the window framing (fairing at the front) are probably fastened in to the cockpit sides, as well as fastened down from below... so you may have to pull headliner in the lower cabin as well to get at them.

All of that is the easy part. The worst part is putting it all back together and getting it square, lined up, and watertight again!!!

Good luck!

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