Trojan Boat Forum

As the sun sets on another season...


Water Music comes out in the morning.

The water is too low (fixed docks can be a pain), and the blue-green algae has moved in and started to smell. I am afraid I am going to slide under the dock and mess up my nice teak!


Oh well... I have some painting and repair projects to deal with so getting out a bit early will (hopefully) let me get them dealt with before the cold sets in.

Window frames are going to be the first job, hoping to get a good result with Interlux primers and Brightside paint.

Some H Channel to order and replace as well. And if the wife doesn't find out, might order a set of the stainless TROJAN letters from Beacon to replace the pitted 33 year old chrome over plastic ones I have now...

Add to that replacement of rotted out mounting board for trim tab pump/reservoir, replace bridge rudder indicator, repaint boot stripe, sand and touch up varnish on aft rail, a coat or two of cetol on swim platform, and maybe replace old Syten steering system with something more current... and it's gonna be a busy winter.

great pictures Capt, Crazy... I feel an early winter coming here, hope its not bad.... show more pics of your work, she is a beut for sure.....

Great pics, yes the water is really low this time of year, It is almost at the December limits.
We also have fixed docks and almost need a ladder to climb out of the boat

You have a bad case of the algae, it is not as bad up here at CBYC.

Haul-out is scheduled for October 27/28

I feel your pain, mine comes out this week. My biggest project for the off season is replacing the port side shaft,should be fun!

We were hauled out on Saturday. The water level along the Detroit river is now low enough that it would be a straight step off of the fixed dock to my cabin roof. I need a parachute to get from the dock into the cockpit.