F28
Hello all! I see we have a new forum on Trojan Boats! I wish it success. I own a 1978 F28 with Chrysler 318's. I am not long for a repowering experience unfortunately. Has anyone been through this lately? Rebuild or Reman? Any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks!
I don't have an answer to your re-powering qustion. I have a question for you instead. I am looking at a 1979 F28 and wonder if you have a source for information on this model. I want to know as much as possible before negotiating.
Also I would value your opinion on the F28 in general. I have always liked Trojans and was looking at the 32-34' range but when I came accross the F28 and my wife liked it I knew I had to look into it.
I would appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Jack
drynderstrojanyachts
Non Member
(9/6/03 10:32 am) Reply
F-28
I am on my second F-28. I love 'em. See my lengthy post (todays date) under "What kind of Trojans we own".
I am also looking for some factory/construction data, but I can assure you from many years of experience that your F-28 will survive more weather and neglect than its crew will. It's built like a rock, slightly underpowered (I think I have a solution for this that does not require repowering) but comfortable for the 7 adults it sleeps. David W Rynders, Naples, FL
I recently checked on the price of repowering with some Miami area engine distributors - who move a lot of iron - and the best advice I got was repowering with two new Vortex 5.7 engines with 300 hp, set up to fit onto the existing V-drive traqnsmissions, which can handle up to 450 hp. Their price for a complete engine, which means that it arrives on a cradle and if you hook it up to a gas supply and battery, it will run right on the cradle, was about $5300 each, RH and LH. Then you have to get them installed by a local shop that has given you a total, fixed qoute IN ADVANCE and was recommended by these dealers. Installation is really not so big a deal if the engine is complete, i.e., already set up with alternator, carborator, electronic ingition, etc.
David W Rynders, Naples, FL
drynderstrojanyachts
Non Member
(9/7/03 6:36 am) Reply
Rebuilt or reman.
I looked back at your question and realized that you wanted some advice about rebuilt or reman. engines. Do not rebuild or buy a rebuilt engine. I did this on my first F-28 and never regretted anything more. What I thought was less expense was less power, less mpg, more trouble (about this I could write a book, called the "Breakdown Cruize") and years of regret.
I wish I had had the money at the time for brand new, but reman. engines would have delivered me from much misfortune & costly additional repairs, while only cost about $1000 more in the short run. I was penny-wise abd pound foolish and my wife had a more colorful description, since she loved the boat as much as I did.
Has anyone been through this lately? Rebuild or Reman? Any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks!
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