distantthunder

Good Morning Everyone,

I am new to the forum but have been reading ton's of posts from here over the years. For the last few months I have been searching for a boat for the family. Finally picked one up 5 weeks ago after looking at a numerous amount of overpriced junk in my area, this baby fell into my lap and I could not be happier. She came with all the necessary gear required for boating and a 2002 Venture Trailer. I have yet to get all the information together about the engine but this is what I have so far...

1989 Formula F 223 LS
454 Merc Mag/Bravo 1
Bottom End Work
Aftermarket Heads
Aftermarket manifolds
Aftermarket Exhaust
Aftermarket Intake
Aftermarket Carb
Aftermarket Cam
4 Blade 24P Prop
GPS 66.7 MPH @ 5150 RPM w/ Full Tank and 4 People

Aftermarket Stereo
Alpine Amp
10 Speakers
Alpine Equalizer

Garmin GPS with Sonar
2 Covers
All extra maintenance items (Plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fluids, etc.)
Dual Batteries with Switch

All she needed was a good deep cleaning, a good compound/polish/wax, batteries charged, and a trim switch. She is now fully operational and squeaky clean. I highly recommend Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for the interior with a good vinyl protectant. The interior is like new now.

I picked this up in Baltimore one day after work for $4,800.00 with trailer from Craigslist. The seller was outstanding and very helpful.

I will be modifying the silent thunder platform this winter and will post my journey on doing that. We have put over 30 Hours on it since I purchased it and are loving every minute of it. Unfortunately I cannot post pictures yet, but here is a link to my Photobucket. Most of the pictures are from the day I picked it up and a few outings over the weekends.

http://s1048.photobucket.com/user/di...er223/library/

I am hopeful for a warm welcome to the forum and look forward to interacting with everyone over the years. Thanks!

Jonesyfxr

iTrader: (1)

Very nice!!

Fischan

Very cool!

Funnone

Nice Ride ..... If you want to replace your cockpit carpet give these guys a call http://www.snapincarpets.com they do a Awesome job,Great quality marine grade.... not that cheap indoor outdoor carpet, fast turn around (7 days) and fairly inexpensive. just had them do mine carpet on my 272 SR1. bound, embroidered ( "FORMULA" centered across the rear ) and shipped $440.00

distantthunder

Thanks Funnone. The carpet currently installed is definitely an eye sore and I was planning on replacing that this winter. I will definitely check that place out as the price is extremely attractive.

masi242

Congrats, that's a nice buy.

4mulafastech

Welcome! Nice looking classic and you got a great deal.