Thinking of buying a 1977 f32 225 cryslers

few3 · Post by **few3** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 1:29 pm

I would like to know what problems these boats have and what problems 4 years of sitting on the hard might cause? This boat was winterized and has been in fresh water only. I am trying to find information so I can decide if this is the type of boat I want before paying for a survey.

Lawman · Post by **Lawman** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:47 pm

A survey would tell everything you need to know.

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 3:29 pm

Welcome to the forum. I agree that a survey would be the place to start.

few3 · Post by **few3** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 3:50 pm

Yes a survey is where to start but I am trying to gather info. I have seen one looks like a nice boat but I would like to know more about them before I pay for a survey.

Thanks

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 6:10 pm

What do want to know ? good boats and good engines , But all that depends on how it was taken care of .

you asked "so I can decide if this is the type of boat I want "

What type of boat do you want ???

few3 · Post by **few3** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 7:14 pm

prowlersfish wrote:What do want to know ? good boats and good engines , But all that depends on how it was taken care of .

you asked "so I can decide if this is the type of boat I want "

What type of boat do you want ???

Is the haul prone to blisters. soft spots any type of structural problems and how dose it handle in seas will the bulkheads seperate from the haul how is the deck attached any one ever had problems the deck seams? If these boats are prone to these problems I probably not interested survey or not.

Larrys78 · Post by **Larrys78** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 12:00 am

I purchased mine 7 years ago it sat for 4 years and was very neglected Lots of cleaning and refinishing was required but i have not regreted a minute of it. she a fine boat the engines are strong and reliable a bit thusty but perform well. Of course I did have a survey done before I bought it including have the oil analyzed

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 8:10 am

few wrote:
prowlersfish wrote:What do want to know ? good boats and good engines , But all that depends on how it was taken care of .

you asked "so I can decide if this is the type of boat I want "

What type of boat do you want ???

Is the haul prone to blisters. soft spots any type of structural problems and how dose it handle in seas will the bulkheads seperate from the haul how is the deck attached any one ever had problems the deck seams? If these boats are prone to these problems I probably not interested survey or not.

not prone to blisters some had soft spots on the decks like any cored deck . how its taken care of is the key there Ihaven't heard any bulk head issues but that can happen with any boat thats been beat to hell .

this is stuff you can see so look it over then have a survey

hows it handle in seas ? take a sea trial ,main complaint is following seas But what are you looking for ? you still have not said .

wowzer52 · Post by **wowzer52** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 1:07 pm

few3, welcome, There are two main issues that you don't want to overlook, like prowlerfish said, soft spots in the forward deck and the flybridge floor and stringers. These can be fixed but you better love the boat alot before you start these projects. You will be able to see any soft spots by walking all around the decks and flybridge floor and feeling for them. These are usully caused by small leaks (screw holes and attachments that haven't been sealed well) that let rain water into the balsa coring, rotting the end-cut balsa. These can be repaired by cutting out the area and replacing the coring.... Stringers can be checked by scratching with your fingernail or ice-pick/screwdriver under the limber holes where water flows under the stringers toward the center of the bilge. Stringers are a major project to replace. That said, Trojans are well built and even at 35 years old on a percentage level there have been very few cases of bad stringers or soft decks and most of these were caused by lack of care. However, these boats have been found to be worth the repair..... Following seas, said to be caused by wide beam and shallow draft (both being great assets), To make following seas more comfortable I use my rear fuel tanks only with trim tabs up and bow up while running in rough water where slower speeds are a must. Short story, These are tough boats, They are easy and fun to work on and parts are available. That's why there are so many still around. A survey done by someone familiar with Trojan boats will tell this.... May the bird of paradise fly up your nose.....sorry....flashbacks...

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 1:23 pm

Beautiful boat Wowzer.

wowzer52 · Post by **wowzer52** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 1:50 pm

Thanks, It was a peace of .... when I got it but it was fun bringing it back.

few3 · Post by **few3** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 10:11 pm

Thanks for the feed back I'm looking for a nice cruising fishing boat that a family of 4 can weekend on. This boat looks very roomy for the size.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sun Feb 20, 2011 10:37 pm

If thats what your looking for the F32 maybe a good fit .