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Bs Nest

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Hi all glad to be aboard and will add as much as I can,I have a F 28 Trojan twin 225 Chryco,s port side runs hotter than the starboard at higher Rpm,s(2100) starts climbing past 160 degrees while the other runs at 130ish,quite alot of steam present even at lower rpm,s no steam from the other,both outboard exhausts seem to put out the same amount of water at all throttle settings,have checked intake screens and water intake hoses no restrictions,starting to suspect head gasket is that possible,should have indicated that this is a fresh water boat and the oil in both engines clean as can be.Any ideas thanks.
 
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Update and problem solved,went down to the boat today and started a search,checked the oil in both engines clean as a whip,started both and idled them at 700 turns let them warm up and checked temps on warm up with a heat sensing gun all normal both were in approx same temps as per gun on manifolds,then I took a hold of the water feed lines from the thermostat housing to the exhaust manifolds and squeezed them down almost cutting off flow and it felt like there was air passing thru as well as water,on the other engine I did not feel the same thing.I shut the boat down and locked out the starting system and removed the feed hose from the sherwood raw water pump and checked for obstructions it was clear, got a light down in the output side of the raw water pump to inspect the impeller and rotated the pump to see if the impeller had lost some vains for lack of a better word,all good.So i then removed the intake hose for the pump and looked all good layed the hose in the bilge and water poured freely from it,then I stuck my finger into the intake side of the pump and there was the issue,it was pretty close to plugged with what looks like old impeller rubber,since Iam new to this boat I have no idea when a pump was changed last but it appears as one had come apart and the pieces had dropped back into the intake hose and then came back partially blocking the pump intake and the pump was cavatating and this is why I could feel the hose surging,cleaned out the pump double checked the hoses and took it out ,perfect no steam and consistent water temps.Strange but true this is one for my books but she purrs along and Iam a happy man,hope this might help someone else in the future.Cheers
 
Welcome to the Forum B,s Nest. I had a similar problem, through process of elimination I found seaweed and small pebbles in the screen of the oil cooler, evidently they made it passed the impeller but did not damage it. After haul-out I check everywhere for clogs. I also have too take a small screwdriver and clean out the small barnicles from inside the water pick-up screens under the boat.
 
Thanks Trojanman hope I can add something here,it has been a good season here on Lake Erie where the boat is slipped and haul-out is going to be put off as long as possible but mid October is likely,when out Iam going to check and clean out both intakes all the way to the pumps,we are very fortunate this Trojan was kept well by the previous owner and is in fantastic shape the motors you can eat off of,the bilge is clean just overall a very well kept craft and we are thrilled to have it.It makes a perfect addition to our boat family,we look forward to many years of ownership,the Wellcraft is dear to us we have had it so long and are able to trailer it to our cottage in northern ont as well as other locations but the Trojan is great to cruise on and entertain, the Wellcraft is quick and fun but you go slow or fast no decent in between,as soon as I can figure out how to post up a avatar pic I will and alternate between the Trojan and the Welly,but needless to say your avatar pic looks like our boat.Cheers
 
Mid October is when I pull mine as well. Still in the mid to upper 50's here in Massachusetts, I like to take my time and clean, winterize then cover while it's still tolerable weather. As for your pics, if you look at the top banner while you're in the 'reply' box, you will see " square " next to what looks like a " film strip " click on the square and you should be able to post a pic from your computer.
 
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what kind of performance numbers do the trojan 30s get ,Ill assume its a vdrive boat with 2 to 1gears.

Top speed??

Up on plane rpm??


props?


weight?


Grease
 
Straight Velvet drives, 1:1. 10,000 lbs. I have done 30mph at WOT, 22mph @3000 (GPS), turning 14X11's cupped. Up on plane @2800rpm. Fast boat !
 
Stupid computer I will keep trying but keep getting a upload fail,have to wait till the daughter comes over to show the old guy how to run the damn thing LOL,today its 80 degrees got to love that,I see you have fitted a bimini to the stern that's our next have to do project for the spring,on your F30 what is the cuddy like this 28 has kinda a morgue slab arrangement that we hate and want some ideas to refit this with something that suits us better,still like sleeping with the wife LOL.Cheers
 
B,s Nest If you have pics on your computer, click on the ' square ' click ' basic uploader ' then pick a pic. My cabin has booth and small galley to port and head and couch starboard and V berth forward. It's a good lay-out, mine does need too be updated, 38 year old plaid is not very pleasing .:(
 
Hurrikain.com is the only source I know of left but don't know how extensive his inventory is.
What are you looking for....???


Jack
 
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