Formula 255 Liberator
03-17-2010, 07:32 PM
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Formula 255 Liberator
starting a thread for my 1979 255 project. post pics and info if any one else has one that needs reference. all the other threads seem to be getting old.
03-19-2010, 11:23 AM
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About this whole Formula Liberator thing.... did Fromula sell the rights to the Liberator name to Four Winns? Did Formula sell the molds to Four Winns?
Maybe there's no connection but I've always wondered.
Maybe there's no connection but I've always wondered.
03-19-2010, 05:28 PM
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I had one sitting in my shop for the last 10 yrs,just about everything on it is new or rebuilt..Now if i can collect some of the storage and labor owed ill finish it and post pic's...If he dont pay up then im taking a chainsaw to it......
03-19-2010, 05:57 PM
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I don't think there is any connection. There used to be few liberators (four winns) on our lake. The four winn factory is about 40 minutes away. To me they were just a four winns sundowner models with a set back windshield, a rear bench seat and thru hull exhaust- nothing special.
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03-19-2010, 08:38 PM
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OK, back on topic........LOL.
03-19-2010, 09:06 PM
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I wouldn't call a 4W Lib, "nothing special." They are great riding, well built sport boats, even by today's standards. Just like a Formula, I'd take an older, well maintained Liberator over a lot of the newer stuff out there today costing way more. A Sea Ray Pachanga is another one I'd add to that list.
OK, back on topic........LOL.
OK, back on topic........LOL.
04-04-2010, 03:09 PM
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no pics yet. haven't had too much time with it. tore down the outdrives to replace the impellors and a oil seal.take a little time to paint them up with something shiny. my dad has been doing alot of work on grinding the old wood off the transom. still have lots more to tackle
