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    Show Us Your Customized Modifications ...

    Hey Guys, I was just on a Regal users forum and there was a cool thread where members showed their modifications to their boats. I have a Trophy 2052 and have added only a VHF radio; I want to install a FM radio but am not sure where to put it, the speakers and how to run the speaker wire...
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    Trophy 2052 list to starboard

    Hi guys, I have a Trophy 2052 with a merc. 4.3 L freshwater cooled engine. I have stock trim tabs on the boat. I have noticed recently cruising in the Puget Sound that the boat lists to starboard and requires a little starboard trim to run true. Anyone else have this problem? I need to pull...
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    helm seat and pedestal

    Has anyone out there replaced the pedestal or seat on a 2006 trophy 2052? The seat is OK but the pedestal is too short for me. I always seem to be looking directly at the metal window trim! I was thinking of replacing the pedestal with an adjustable one. Are those screws or bolts in the...
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    Bottom and Engine Paint Questions

    Hi All, I have a trophy 2052 with a mercruiser 4.3 L, freshwater cooled engine and an alpha 1 outdrive. I am putting her in a slip on the Puget Sound (salt water) this weekend and painting the hull is highly recommended. A local shop has recommended also painting the outdrive. Is this common...
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    anchor light

    hi all, i have a 2006 trophy 2052 that has an anchor light switch on the dash - next to nav light switch. does not seem to do anything. anyone know where the actual light is? thanks, cec
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    Capt. Seat Replacement

    so - it seems that the height of my seat is off - i always seem to be staring at the top of the windshield. i was considering getting a bolster seat for the captains chair. anyone done this? any suggestions on a good, comfortable one for long cruises? thanks for the input carlos
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    low speed handling

    hi folks, i have a trophy 2052 with a mercruiser 4.3 l water cooled engine. i have a slip on lake union (seattle) and need to do a fair amount of low speed cruising (7 knots). the boat is pretty difficult to handle at this speed - wants to turn and requires constant attention. handles great...
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    heater?

    i just saw a Heater Craft hydronic heater kit in the west marine catalog. it appears that this can be installed to heat the boat using engine heat. anyone ever installed on themselves? relatively straightforward? worth it? thanks for any info. carlos
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    onboard battery chargers

    i am considering putting an onboard battery charger in my trophy 2052. i have two batteries with switch. what has been your collective experience? i would appreciate any recommendations? thanks, carlos
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    Prop for a Trophy 2052

    Hi all, i have a trophy 2052 with a mercruiser 4.3L TKS engine, freshwater cooled. It presently has a 15 x 17 aluminum prop on it. I hit max RPM at WOT and need to replace it. i was thinking about a stainless prop. what do you guys have on your 2052? also, there is lots info on what rpm you...
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    Cleanliness is ...

    Hey everyone, I have a 2052 that i now keep in a slip, as opposed to covered in my yard. Much more exposed to the environment now and need more tlc to keep clean. so, question is what to use? I have heard (and asked previously) about power washers and am considering purchasing one. soft...
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    power washer - yes or no?

    i have a 2006 trophy 2052. i met a guy at the marina who was washing down his boat with a power washer. sounded like a good idea to me - but i was wondering if there was a chance that this could damage the deck and/or gelcoat? any thoughts? thanks, carlos
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    Batteries and trim tabs - Questions on proper use

    I recently sold a bayliner 185 and purchased a trophy 2052. I am still new to boating and two issues have come up in the trophy. First, there are two batteries rather than one. The manual says NEVER turn off the battery switch when the engine is running. SO - say i start the engine with...
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    water in trophy fishwells

    i see a lot of posts on this question and wanted follow up. I am looking at purchasing a 2006 trophy 2052. The port side fishwell has filled with water and it appears to be frozen solid. Will this cause any problems to the deck or pumps or ??? I appreciate any info.
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    Trophy 1952 vs. 2052

    I am pretty new to boating. I have a bayliner 185 bowrider and it is great in lake washington and on calm days in puget sound. my wife and i want to explore the sound a bit more so are looking for a more stable boat, but not too big as we have limited storage. I do not fish, but really like the...
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