On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 22:20:51 -0400, "William Jamieson"
wrote:

I'm considering the purchase of a 1976-78 Trojan F-28 Sedan Bridge (28'
fiberglass, twin inboard 318 Chryslers, flybridge). If anyone has any
experience with or
has owned this model, I would appreciate any information you can share.

Thanks,

Bill


Hi Bill,

Welcome to the Trojan fraternity! You'll get years of great fun out of
an old boat like this, but heed Peggie's advice, get a good survey.
She's right when she says they are cruisers, not speed boats. But for
what we want in a boat, perfection. Have the surveyor check every
available, reachable area of the stringers with a moisture meter. Some
stringers are fiberglass encapsulated, which will hold in water
allowing rot, others are just fiberglass wrapped, leaving the
ends/tops open to dry out. Check them both well.

One great person to get in touch with is Bob Cushman at
www.trojanboats.net, his website devoted to older Trojans. He also
owns Beacon Marine Supply, at www.beaconmarinesupply.com.

Second would be to contact the guys at marine tech in lancaster PA.
They don't have a web presence, yet, but their number is 717-684-4145.
(Tell them Donny from Plattsburgh sent you, and have your hull number
handy from the back upper right corner of your transom).

Thirdly, Marysville Marine has what you need for parts for that old
Mopar motor, and I'll second what Peggie said about them lasting
forever. Their number is 810-364-7653, and their website is
www.marysvillemarine.com.

Lastly, please check out the link to my albums below.

Donny

1974 Trojan Sea Raider 25'

www.picturetrail.com/sixbennetts

http://thebayguide.com/rec.boats/donny_bennett.html