New Potential Trojan Owner

anjeep · Post by **anjeep** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 12:19 pm

Hello all. I just joined your forum and am glad there is a forum for Trojan boats. I do a lot of older car restorations and forums are a great place to learn and meet some new people.

I am considering purchasing a 1977 F30 "Clean machine". It seems like it is in fairly good shape and includes an I-beam 10k# trailer. Brand new full encosed canvas over bridge down to the deck. Engines are 350mercs (hours unknown). I can get it for 5k.

Question is, what are the trouble areas I should look for? Is 5k a good price? I figure the trailer is worth at least 3k... Also, any reviews on this boat?

Any info would be helpful. Thanks.

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 12:44 pm

5K may be OK for the purchase....
A bigger question is how much are you prepared to put into it over the next 3yrs... 2-3 times that amount

If that thought scares you then in fact it is not a good deal

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 3:46 pm

Welcome aboard and if you decide to purchase the boat, I am sure you will find a lot of help here.

I would have a survey done before you purchase the boat since that will let you know all of the problem areas that exist. At least then you can evaluate whether the 5K is a good deal or not and what you are in for financially.

Good luck and please keep us updated.

74TrojanF36 · Post by **74TrojanF36** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:21 pm

sounds good, i too also suggest a survey and engine compresion test before purchasing.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:36 pm

5k in good shape is a good deal . The boat is a little large to be towed to wide in many areas check over the boat good ether a survey or by someone that knows boats .( a survey will be needed for insurance )

captainmaniac · Post by **captainmaniac** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:45 pm

Either the current owner doesn't really understand what he has or is super-desperate and is just giving it away, or it isn't in as good a condition as you think it is. The trailer is probably worth 2-3K itself. The new canvas job was probably 2-3K as well. Buyer beware!

I would recommend a survey as well, and if it IS good, and it DOES work out, you may just get one heck of a deal!

Scorpyon · Post by **Scorpyon** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 9:46 pm

Welcome. I am a new trojan owner too. Sounds like u got urself a great deal so far. A survey is a must.