1988 Trojan 14 Meter

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I took a close look at a Trojan/Betram 14 Meter today. It was not on my list but I was suprised by the features and beefiness. Does anyone have any experience with this boat? All comments are appreciated.
 
With todays fuel prices, slow is the way to go, all boats get better gph going slower. Might as well go slow in a big, hefty, well built boat.
 
Most came with Detroit Diesels in from 485hp to 750hp with cruise speeds of 17kts to 25kts
My Diesel shop just repowered one with Yanmars- The owner had the boat for over 10 years and "could not find a newer boat at 3X the value of his that was a better boat" - after the repower he cruises at 27knots! before about 18knots
Built like a M1 tank!
 
Much has been written about Trojan's International Series of vessels which ran from 9 to 14 meters. This series set the industry on it's ear when introduced and included many production boat firsts that are taken for granted today. I bought my 10 meter from the original owner who had her for 18 years. We completed a repower last year. What an amazing vessel. The patented Harry Schoell delta-conic hull makes my 33' boat ride like a 40'. This is not puffery, it's a fact. Guests are always amazed at the smooth, dry ride in rough sea conditions and surprised by the layout and amenities. They rarely get to see the insides of the three liners with bulkheads seperating them, or the unique partially hollow 4 stringer system. People don't believe her contemporary design is that of a 25 year old vessel. As far as construction is concerned, during Hurricane Charley, a cetegory 4 storm, my vessel was anchored in the canal behind our home. She snapped two of the concrete pilings she was tied to and bent one of the wooden ones. (yes, they were not tied at the top, either) Houses were demolished. Four boats on our canal were sunk. Other than some minor nicks from flying debris, the Trojan suffered damage only to the radar arch.

Any International series vessel with an updated propulsion system will deliver more than your investment as compared to most other manufactures in the used market.

The Trojan International is well worth a serious look in your decision making process.

RWS
 
It's a great boat. Go for well built not for all the other stuff.
 
I think the seller is a little too proud on the price. Its been on the market for a while. It is a quality boat but there are full blooded Bertrams and Harrateras' available. This boat also needs new electronics and a lot of updates. This can lead to a season on the hard instead of on the water.
 
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