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Freddy
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Hey everyone
I've been looking at this forum for a couple of days and I wish I found it when I bought my boat. I found you guys while doing a google search for interior cushions...
My friend, who I will be convincing to also join this forum, has owned a 1976 F26 for a decade, more or less, so I have been a Trojan lover for quite some time.
I am the new owner of a 1976 F30. I bought her in August, had her hauled home and had the motor replaced (440 Chrysler). The repower took longer than expected and she didn't get back in this season. Needless to say, spring can't come soon enough. The only thing I'm not looking forward to is this grocery list of things she needs between now and then.
When I get a chance, I will photobucket some pictures to share and start posting some of my questions, thoughts, ideas, etc.
1976 F30 Model 303
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Welcome and enjoy!
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Trojan. Enjoy the ride...

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A big welcome aboard, and fire away, we'll be here. Did you keep the 440 or replace with something else?
She was a 1969 36 ft wooden beauty with big blue 440s that we'll miss forever.
And thanks to the gang, 2012 Trojan Boater Of The Year
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Welcome, you've found the best place for Trojan knowledge........lots of it here and a great group of people..............John
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Welcome aboard.
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Welcome aboard
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Welcome to the forum
Boating is good for the soul
77/78 TROJAN F36 Conv.
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Life is to short for a ugly boat :D
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On her mooring in when I went for my first inspection/sea trial
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bimini up
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coming into town
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causing a traffic jam trying to get into the boatyard
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jeep and boat
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At "The Field" for the winter
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Swim platform
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some of the cockpit
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V berth
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1976 F30 Model 303
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Freddy
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@Bid D
I had another 440 long block built (block was junk) and bolted it up to the brand new manifolds/risers the PO had bought this past spring. Also had the heads completely rebuilt as well. Pretty much all new/rebuilt. I just have to replace belts/hoses/maybe a wire or two in the spring before I launch.
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Nice
Boating is good for the soul
77/78 TROJAN F36 Conv.
6BTA Cummins diesels
Life is to short for a ugly boat :D
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Welcome Aboard! Nice boat!
Current Fleet:
2000 Carver 450 Voyager
1991 Thompson 21' Carerra Cuddy
1994 Scout 15'
2005 Caribe LCX9 dingy
1981 16' Hobicat
Former Owner - 1973 Trojan F-36 "Light and Variable"
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Cool boat. Good luck with her.

I like the jeep too. I'm looking for an M38A1 right now.
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Nice looking boat, good luck with her and welcome aboard.
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Welcome to the forum
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Welcome aboard!
You will find this forum a wealth of knowledge. I know that I have.
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