Trojan Boat Forum

We have a few Trojan's on our lake and my father likes the looks of them. He has contemplated buying one but doesn't know what to look for. Between the two of us we have seven boats so we are not new to boating. We have had a few houseboats throughout the years but never a sportfishing type boat. Is there anything to stay away from or make certain you get? Thanks for the help. Ryan

I am located on Lake Hartwell in the upstate of S.C. He mainly wants it to bum around on the lake. We have a few resturants on the lake and he wants to load up a few people to take dinner cruises. He also wants a boat that he could possibly have shipped to Charleston if he wants.

There is only one person who can anser that . and thats your father . when you pick a boat your the one who has to like it. Trojans are good boats . they all have their pros and cons . take the F36 you may find one in great ( better then new ) shape Like Juice clarks . The next one in good shape with geat engines ( mine ) or one like thats near mine with soft decks ,bad engines etc. (a dieing doc Queen). find the model(s) you like post what it is and we can tell you what to look out for , and get a survey !

How large of a boat are you looking for? 25-30 ft range or larger? Single or twin engine? Provide a little more information. The internet is a great resource when it comes to locating a specific type, manufacturer or size boat. To find a Trojan in good shape you will probably need to travel a little-there seem to be some in FL and the upper Midwest (great lakes region and Northeast. (with the main plant being in Lancaster PA that would figure).

Any boat is a compromise...never big enough, too big, too slow, too expensive to run, too small for those waves, too much draft for that creek & on & on. The hard part is deciding what you would best enjoy doing with a boat and then try to find the best one you can do it with. 'Dual purpose ' boats usually don't do either very well. An F-36 would be a lot of upkeep and expense for a lake boat, but a pontoon wouldn't work very well off of Charleston either. I agree with prowlersfish...find a prospect and post some questions.

I have a 1986 Trojan Tri-cabin I want to trade in on another Trojan. I would sell boat