Trojan Boat Forum

Hello Trojan owners, has anyone of you a list of all the major controls before every ride?

E.g. starting blowers 4 minutes befor starting the engines, controlling the bilge, disconnecting powerline to the pier etc. ???

I am new with that stuff and will make sure our first rides until I've learned to do that automatically.

Would be great to have some manual - may be also usefull for other boaters
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Greetings - Heiner

Here's one to start with off the top of my head...

Switch off shore power & disconnect cable from shore.
Turn on blowers
Open engine hatch
Check engine oil level
Check bilge for water and make sure bilge pumps run with manual switch ON.
Start engines and look for leaks in engine room.
Close engine room hatch
Remove lines and leave the dock

Check transmission fluid levels? I do that once a month as it needs to be done warm and soon after shifting into neutral, often do it on arrival at a suitable anchorage before deploying the anchor.... requires assistance of the Admiral

Missed a couple...

ready123 wrote:Here's one to start with off the top of my head...

*** ICE ***
*** BEER ***
Switch off shore power & disconnect cable from shore.
Turn on blowers
Open engine hatch
Check engine oil level
Check bilge for water and make sure bilge pumps run with manual switch ON.
Start engines and look for leaks in engine room.
Close engine room hatch
Remove lines and leave the dock

Not advocating drinking and driving by any means, but when you get to your destination you need to be prepared!

aweimer wrote:Missed a couple...

ready123 wrote:Here's one to start with off the top of my head...

*** ICE ***
*** BEER ***
Switch off shore power & disconnect cable from shore.
Turn on blowers
Open engine hatch
Check engine oil level
Check bilge for water and make sure bilge pumps run with manual switch ON.
Start engines and look for leaks in engine room.
Close engine room hatch
Remove lines and leave the dock

Not advocating drinking and driving by any means, but when you get to your destination you need to be prepared!

Yes, once you arrive! Better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it!

What we have to do: (sampling)

Switch off shore power & disconnect cable from shore.
Turn on blowers
Open engine hatch
Check engine oil level
Check bilge for water and make sure bilge pumps run with manual switch ON.
Start engines and look for leaks in engine room.
Close engine room hatch
Remove lines and leave the dock

What about my other questions:

Life west aboard for each passenger
turn on/off gasoline and electrical main switches
cooling water is running ?
fresh water tanks are fullfilled
battery charger is working
gastanks are filled .... and so one

It would be very usefull to have a complete checklist for beginners like me.
YES - We can ! - complete this list together for all Trojan boaters.
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Thanks in advance - Heiner

I don't want to post some bad news here - so how can I get prepared to start in to a 2 weeks holiday with my 12 year old daughter ???
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Greetings - Heiner

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Make sure you have at least one U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket of correct size and type and properly fitting for you and every passenger (and, on the water, make sure they are worn, not just stowed). It is wise to attach a whistle to each life jacket.
Also boats longer than 16 feet must have an additional Type IV or throwable flotation device - i.e. buoyant cushion, ring buoy, or horseshoe buoy

• Carry at least one fire extinguisher and make sure it is charged and accessible. Make sure you have at least the number required by Coast Guard rules.

• Make sure you have one anchor set up. Carry two or three extra dock lines in case you encounter unusual conditions dockside. Inspect the lines you use for chafe or wear. Carry at least two fenders on-board for docking or towing if required.

• Emergency supplies - Keep on board in a floating pouch: charts of the local area, flares, a first aid kit.

• Check for other safety equipment appropriate to the size of your boat and the area where it will be operating; flashlight and spare batteries, tool kit, a sunscreen, paddles, oars, binoculars, visual distress signals, and a VHF-FM marine radio. You could also have a horn capable of producing a four-second blast audible for at least 1/2 mile on board.

• Check the capacity plate (if affixed to the hull) or calculate the maximum load to make sure you don't overload the boat with passengers and gear.

• Make certain your registration is up to date and on board with you and that your boat. Have all other necessary papers like radio license, fishing permit, etc. on board. Have the chart or charts for the area you intend to cruise in, regardless of your level of local knowledge.

If you are not sure that you can complete all the necessary checking yourself, take advantage of a free Vessel Safety Check from the US Coast Guard. They offer complimentary boat examinations to verify the presence and condition of certain Safety Equipment required by State and the Federal regulations. Free of charge, they'll provide a specialist to check out your boat and make helpful boating safety tips and recommendations.

Paul Blake is a boating enthusiast and is dedicated to helping others to get started with boating experience. His blog Pauls Boat

EM63 wrote:I don't want to post some bad news here - so how can I get prepared to start in to a 2 weeks holiday with my 12 year old daughter ???
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Greetings - Heiner

If you are that unsure take an experienced boater with you

Thank you hmc for your great post

I will try that into German-Law's as soon as possible.

As far as I know, most of that rules are necessarily here but never written as standard
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Thanks from Germany - Heiner

ready123 wrote:If you are that unsure take an experienced boater with you

I will have one next week Then a trip with my teacher and after a trip with our specialist.
Won't go for a ride without knowledges about this F-32
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Greetings - Heiner

Checklist for boating:

· Life vests for each passenger
· Lifebuoy
· Red Flag
· Fire Extinguisher
· First Aid Kit
· Flashlight and extra batteries
· A functioning horn
· All necessary papers
· Second anchor with line ready

· Fresh water tanks filled
· Fuel tank filled

· Shore power off and unplug the cable from shore
· Turn on main electrical switch
· Battery charger works

· Turn on the blower
· Open the engine hatch
· Check engine oil level
· Check bilge for water and make sure bilge pumps run with manual switch ON
· Turn fuel valve
· Start engines and look for leaks in engine room
· Cooling water is running
· Close the engine room hatch

· Remove lines and leave the dock

· Check gear oil 1 x per month
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Greetings - Heiner

Does this list is now complete, or is something missing ???
Thank's in advance
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Greetings - Heiner

wow , di you fill everyy time ?



Cooling water is running ? ya mean flowing ?

EM63 wrote:Does this list is now complete, or is something missing ???
Thank's in advance
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Greetings - Heiner

Open hatches first, do sniff test. Then turn blowers on for about 4 minutes before you crank over...

OK - some new list (and for shure, you dont have to fill up the tank every time)

Checklist for boating:

· Life vests for each passenger
· Lifebuoy
· Red Flag
· Fire Extinguisher
· First Aid Kit
· Flashlight and extra batteries
· A functioning horn
· All necessary papers
· Second anchor with line ready

· Fresh water tanks filled enough
· Fuel tank filled enough

· Open hatches first, do sniff test. Then turn blowers on for about 4 minutes
· Shore power off and unplug the cable from shore
· Turn on main electrical switch
· Battery charger works

· Open the engine hatch
· Check engine oil level
· Check bilge for water and make sure bilge pumps run with manual switch ON
· Turn fuel valve
· Start engines and look for leaks in engine room
· Cooling water is flowing
· Close the engine room hatch

· Remove lines and leave the dock

· Check gear oil 1 x per month

@hmc: flowing /running ??? - I'm german - how do you spell it in german language ?!?
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Greetings - Heiner