problems with f 32

daylategeorge · Post by **daylategeorge** » Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:44 pm

I'm thinking about purchasing a 1978 Trojan F 32 and was wondering if anyone knows of any major problems I should be aware of. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

fpawn1 · Post by **fpawn1** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:06 am

I have had a 1981 F32 for 10 years and think its a great boat. I would check stringers and you did not mention engines that are the boat you are looking at. Also check gas tanks. I have the original tanks and no problems yet. Gd luck

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:30 am

Get a survey before you buy!

Happy hunting ...

g36 · Post by **g36** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:59 am

i have a 78 f32
check for soft decks since balsa cored especially around the bow deck area and any through deck penetrations and flybridge deck areas, i have replaced my fuel tanks which was pretty simple on the boat since the cockpit floor lifts out and there they are. easy peasy. good luck with your purchase
also as mentioned the stringers. and for sure a survey,
had my boat 5 years and still love my trojan

daylategeorge · Post by **daylategeorge** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 1:48 pm

Thanks for the info guys. The motors are 250 hp Chryslers. Any info on them?

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Fri Jul 27, 2012 5:34 pm

360 Chrysler's Good engines fresh or raw water cooled ?

daylategeorge · Post by **daylategeorge** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:27 pm

Motors are fresh water cooled... please tell me thats a good thing??? This will be my first go round with inboards. I've had outboards and i/o's but never inboards

aaronbocknek · Post by **aaronbocknek** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:01 pm

daylategeorge wrote:Motors are fresh water cooled... please tell me thats a good thing??? This will be my first go round with inboards. I've had outboards and i/o's but never inboards

yes. yes it is. fresh water cooled, (FWC) that is.

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:04 pm

I agree with Ross - get a survey, best way to determine the true condition of the boat.

Good luck & welcome aboard.

daylategeorge · Post by **daylategeorge** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:46 pm

Thanks and I'll be scheduling one this week and keeping my fingers crossed.

aaronbocknek · Post by **aaronbocknek** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:17 am

daylategeorge wrote:Thanks and I'll be scheduling one this week and keeping my fingers crossed.

and, of course, we want pics. properly sized, but pics all the same.
let us know what was discovered in the survey.
aaron in baltimore

daylategeorge · Post by **daylategeorge** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:21 pm

Will do. What's the best way to do pictures? I'm new at this stuff.

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