Trojan Boat Forum

Well, the boat came out today, in pouring rain, soaked to the bone. Now to just winterize her and shrink wrap it.

Don't think I will get much of a chance this week as the next couple of days look like the weather here is going to become very, very nasty.

Thank you to RooferDave for making me a cradle, In lime flourescent green no less, that glows in the dark!

Gotta Love the guy, he has been the best friend someone could ask for in the boating community. A great guy, with a huge heart, and tons of knowledge.

If you read this Dave, and I am sure you will... Thank you so much.

Good Deal !!

I was going to haul mine out today but wasn't in the mood to get wet. Thought I would do it Sunday but that's not looking good now either or the rest of the week. Luckily I can do it when I want. Looks like next weekend instead.

Well she's out and winterized The four new chainfalls were a lot easier on the arms than the older ones but still, that and 10 timbers...I'm getting too old for this. Gears already spinning in my head; eventually I'll have a box with a few buttons that will do it all Time to get the creative juices flowing!

Big D wrote:Well she's out and winterized The four new chainfalls were a lot easier on the arms than the older ones but still, that and 10 timbers...I'm getting too old for this. Gears already spinning in my head; eventually I'll have a box with a few buttons that will do it all Time to get the creative juices flowing!

chainfalls ? Just how do you haul your boat ?

One chainfall/hoist on each corner, two slings, and a lot of pulling If I had $20k, it'd be automated but I think I can do it way cheaper than that. I'm breaking out the pencil and graph paper. Maybe I can still remember how to use the slide rule

Got it done today, a window break in the weather, at least it didn't rain today.
I know it's not a Trojan, but here are the pics,
and the Lime Green Cradle Rofferdave made for me,
BTW.. I did the shrinkwrap myself, we are a group that bought the flame guns, and only have to put out for the plastic every year, comes down to a little less than $100

And the Jeep in the background... that's my other toy
Lifted, 12" wide tires, winch, along with every bell and whistle you can think of, including solid steel glove box, center console and overhead console to keep the thieves away when I have the roof off to go off-roading.

You shrink wrap right on your canvas frame? Not worried about snow load?

Big D wrote:One chainfall/hoist on each corner, two slings, and a lot of pulling If I had $20k, it'd be automated but I think I can do it way cheaper than that. I'm breaking out the pencil and graph paper. Maybe I can still remember how to use the slide rule

A model T travel lift . sounds like fun

Not a travel lift, this is in a boat house...not fun

Big D wrote:You shrink wrap right on your canvas frame? Not worried about snow load?

Never had a problem with the Trojan, nor was there ever a problem in the past with this boat. The frame is solid, and there are also 2x3 pieces of wood framed in under the shrinkwrap as well that you cannot see from the pic.

Not worried about the snow load, it is minimal

This is a good example of how I do them. I fold down all the canvas framing and errect a ridge pole supported by several vertical supports. Some do a straight pole, I prefer the curved one as in the link (Google). I find the straight poles tear too easily in extreme conditions. With a curved ridge pole, there is no abrupt termination to tear. This is sure to stand up to any snow load given that it doesn't take much snow before it all slides off. Any flat or low angle surfaces will retain much more snow. Remember that the last few winters have been mild but one should always shrink with the worst conditions in mind.

http://www.weliveonaboat.com/wp-content ... oto-14.jpg

Big D wrote:This is a good example of how I do them. I fold down all the canvas framing and errect a ridge pole supported by several vertical supports. Some do a straight pole, I prefer the curved one as in the link (Google). I find the straight poles tear too easily in extreme conditions. With a curved ridge pole, there is no abrupt termination to tear. This is sure to stand up to any snow load given that it doesn't take much snow before it all slides off. Any flat or low angle surfaces will retain much more snow. Remember that the last few winters have been mild but one should always shrink with the worst conditions in mind.

http://www.weliveonaboat.com/wp-content ... oto-14.jpg

Please tell us that isn't your boat BigD

My God
one bad accident and a kick to that 2x4 and the whole boat comes crashing down

Nope, got the pic from Google to show you the ridge pole. I know what you mean though