Tranportation Height on F36

zimmermanj · Post by **zimmermanj** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:33 pm

I am in the process of buying a Trojan F36 Sport Fisherman located in Key Largo Florida and need to transport it to Maryland. While trying to get smart on the shipnment process, I ran into a problem regarding the allowable height that you can pull on the road. Assuming that the F36 is sitting on the trailer, I am limited to 13 feet 6 inches.

I have searched for information and specs on the F36 so I can determine the height to the top of the fly bridge excluding the structure above (that I can hopefully remove.........tubing, canvass, plastic etc). This measurement is critical as anything greater than 13 feet 6 inches will not pass. Does anyone have the precise beam on this boat as if I am under 13 feet (if even by a little bit I can avoid escort costs).

I don't want to nor am I willing to remove the structural portion of the fly bridge for a number of reasons (assuming it can be removed. Besides the costs, I would need to worry about electronic wiring, hydraulics etc. If any one can assist in providing this information I would greatly appreciate it.

Is there any web site that provides specific spec on Trojan Boats as I can't find one.

Again.........thank you for this information is you are able to provide it.

Jim

LSP · Post by **LSP** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 4:03 pm

Jim .... I'd almost swear that the flybridge will need to be removed to trailer this vessel. The bridge clearance on the f36 in 13' ... not counting the height from the ground of the trailer. Have you been in contact with any transporters up to this point?

Boat Details F36

Fuel Gas/Petrol
Hull Material Fiberglass
Beam 13'0"
Max Draft 2'11"
Dry Weight 16000 Horsepower (total) 360 each
Fuel Tank 250
Water Tank 80
Designer Trojan
Max Bridge Clearance 13'0"

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 4:11 pm

Jim, Jamie here, your fishing buddy from across the river! You have to remove the bridge...no getting around it. When I bought my boat in Florida, I went down with my friend and removed the bridge, ladder railings, wiring etc...the rudders need not be removed. Let me know if I can be of more help. You should have my email. the beam is 13'. You will need an escort.

What, are you going back to a Trojan? How's the Evans?

Jamie

zimmermanj · Post by **zimmermanj** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 4:35 pm

LSP..............thanks for the reply and information. Actually I have contacted a number of transporters and have recieved fairly consistent information. It seems that the boat height from bottom to top can't be greater than 13 feet 6 inches. This does not include the height of the trailer that it rests on. I was hoping that if I could remove the removable structure (canvass, plastic, support structural tubing that sits above the actual fly bridge structure that is attached to the boat itself that i could get away with it. Mechanic I am not and the idea of removing the fly bridge in it entirety and putting it back together is not ideal. This boat is super clean and loaded with just about everything you can imagine and the price is very right at $20K. Again thanks for the reply and if you have any brain storms please let me know.

Jamie.....................what a small world. I have missed my old 1973 F32 for the past 4 years even though it was in very rough condition. The 35 foot Evans is nice for pure fishing with the 400 Cummins but I miss the twin engines and the ability to have full cruising, living and sleeping accomodations. The F36 Trojan that I want to buy is pristine for an 85 and has AC, heat, inverterters, full head with shower, nice berth, 4 burner stove, good size frig and freezer, 4 large batteries, Onan Generator, trickle charger, radar, gps, fish finder, loran, ship to shore, 2 CD players, outriggers (would not use them as I pull planner boards). The hull and all exposed fiber is near perfect. The only down side is the twin 454's but gas is gas now a days and Diesel is actually more expensive.

If I can find a way to move this boat without having to take off the actual structural fly bridge portion than I will jump on it and if not I will have to really re-think it. Please enlighten me and give me so words of wisdom.

Jim

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 4:55 pm

Jim, mine is an '85 model year too. It really isn't as bad to remove and ready her for transport- really.

The bridge, hydraulics, electronics, wiring, isn't difficult to remove. I had mine brought to Colonial Beach by boat transporter. 2,400.00 including road permits. They're probably a bit higher now though... Then I reinstalled everything in one weekend. Radar, electronics, everything. Your wiring and hydraulics are the same as mine. The boat will definetly fit on a lowboy boat trailer with the bridge console and flybridge surround on the boat's bow.

That's a great boat you want to get and I think you should go for it. Let's get some tickets, fly down and I'll help you get her ready.

I would ask the boat haulers if you can get a lower price on a haul back up from a "return trip." That's how I got mine for less $$. Either empty or loaded with a boat, they were coming back north...

Got any pictures of this boat?

zimmermanj · Post by **zimmermanj** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:28 pm

Jamie,

I sent you some pictures of the boat. Give me your honest opinion on the value vs the cost. Not sure how to post them on this site.

Thanks,
Jim

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:58 pm

Jim . the beam is just under 13' 12.9 is the number on my papers ( I think trojan rounded it out to 13 in the specs ) . I do think you need to remove the brige but don't take that for a fact. I would like to see some photos .

cuppa · Post by **cuppa** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 5:22 pm

Does anyone recall what they paid to have the bridge removed... I am not sure the yard would let me remove it due to insurance reasons?

Any Ideas?

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 11:02 pm

zimmermanj did you ever get the F36 ?

chumwithabottleofrum · Sat Feb 14, 2009 11:08 pm

not that it's any of my business-but by the time you pay to have the boat hauled out, the fly bridge removed, loaded on a trailer and trucked to MD-I gotta think you could (or a professional captian could) bring the boat up to MD via the ICW-have you looked at that option?

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 12:51 am

Does the bridge have to be removed?
Is the F36 taller than a F32?
I transported my F32 on a low boy trailer and only had to remove the bridge rails, windshield, steering wheel and shifters.

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:34 am

Jim never bought the boat.

I spoke with him after he flew to Florida to inspect the vessel.
It was not as the owner claimed (misrepresented...)
The boat was filthy with oil leaks, dirty bilge and other needed repairs which were undisclosed. A big waste of time and expense for Jim to take time off and fly down to look at.

JuiceClark · Post by **JuiceClark** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:22 pm

Many of the boats I've looked at in the Keys have been rough. Not only are they used constantly and hard, but the living down there is a bit laid back. (if ya' know what I mean?!) I guess it's harder to pull the heads and replace the gaskets on the engine when the tiki bar is open and packed with spring breakers in bikinis.

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