Project: Trojan 10 Meter Express

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:33 am

that looks so hot....

and I got the handles , thanks so much...

Natchamp · Post by **Natchamp** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:39 am

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:03 am

Thats sweet

yorklyn · Post by **yorklyn** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:49 am

Great job. I have been trying to think of ideas that used the existing base with a larger top structure. I kept thinking along the lines of fiberglass but was concerned with the weight. never thought of aluminum.
Did you powdercoat it or just paint it? Looks awsome!

Mike Kulp · Post by **Mike Kulp** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 1:08 pm

That is sweet what a great job, I would also like to thank you for the shifter handles, very nice

Natchamp · Post by **Natchamp** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 7:48 am

Thanks all!

Todd, I sprayed it with Briteside. The gauge bezels I machined are black anodized.

RWS · Post by **RWS** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:11 am

Nicely done Mark.

Youir attention to detail goes far beyond simply cosmetic and your background is a tremendous asset to your abilities to churn out some marvelous stuff.

This 10 Meter of yours will be truly outstanding..

It would be a safe bet that you could roll this project into a fine magazine article which would not only pay you a nice spot of cash, but would also provide for a significant addition to resale when that time comes.

I hope you have saved the factory dash & cluster as that actually would be of some value to someone down the road.

GREAT STUFF!

RWS

Natchamp · Post by **Natchamp** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:28 am

Hey RWS,

Thanks so much. Your Express has been an inspiration to me. I never thought about a magazine article but that's a good idea. They still make magazines?

Which ones are you thinking of?

I have wondered what my boat would be worth (hypothetically) when it's finished. Not that I plan on selling it, just for prides sake I guess. I sure am looking to the day of re-launch to start enjoying it! cheers.

EM63 · Post by **EM63** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:24 pm

The cockpit is OUTSTANDING

... but, why there is no IPad in the center ?

With navigation,fuel consumptin, engines temperature etc, ???

Natchamp · Post by **Natchamp** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:27 pm

Fuel consumption is via the Floscan Tach's and GPH gauges. I plan on putting a Raymarine E or C series 9" MFD for chartplotting and Sonar.

EM63 · Post by **EM63** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:29 pm

OK - that will make sense

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Greetings - Heiner

Edit: Your restoration of that handlebars and the exhausts is still breathtaking

RWS · Post by **RWS** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:01 pm

my Raymarine has had so many failures....

take it off my hands...

PLEASE

RWS

Natchamp · Post by **Natchamp** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 9:46 pm

Which raymarine do you have? I'm looking at the new E and C series. The 9" just debuted at MIB so I doubt you are referring to those.

RWS · Post by **RWS** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 5:56 am

I have the C series

the whole package

never again !

autopilot since 2004

radar & bottomfinder & cghartplotter & VHF since 2006

3 fluxgate compasses (2 under warranty)

failed radar dome - covered under warranty

now a failed autopilot CPU.

the tabs on the back of the C series unit are flimsy as hell.

seems like a high frequency of failures to me

I rate this equipment as unreliable and undependable

RWS

BobCT · Post by **BobCT** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:54 am

way too modern and reliable for my tastes

That is an amazing upgrade, I might have done something like this myself but the lack of connectors on the harness has stopped me from removing the cluster and mine is in pretty good shape. For us mid cabin guys, I think it would have to be a lower profile though because the deck and helm seat is higher relative to the windshield and might block too much of it. Doesn't look like an issue with the Express though.

Did you install TWO Floscan Twinscan units? It looks like you have one on each side. Word to the wise, replace the copper line from the crossover to the tank. I went through fits last year with GPH readings on my Stb engine. The Floscans are really sensitive and it's not uncommon for a line/fitting to leak air but not any fuel. If so, you get the type of problem I had. I finally just replaced the line with flex and problem solved.

Keep it going!

Bob

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