Any Info about Fiocht or Fiochi Marine
02-10-2003, 08:06 AM
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Go here .: http://www.oceanexpress.com/ This what you want . Same guy , same company , different name .Image , Express , and Ocean express . Ross and son Adam Focht. Adam used to be on here sometimes . Can't remember what he goes by . Good luck ,JOE
02-10-2003, 08:11 AM
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There are a good number of these boat owners on the board . 25'- 48' . I have an 88 39' . I call it an express cat but it is actualy an "Image" . Do a search on this board for "express cat" or "ocean express" .
02-10-2003, 09:03 AM
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How long is that, 28?. It looks just like my Ocean Express only it has more of a cabin. Mines a 26' w/twin OB's. Call OE ask for Ross Jr., Adam doesn't work there any longer,at, 9483 Smith Street
Algonac, MI 48001
Phone: 810-794-5551
Fax: 810-794-1054
Email: [email protected]
Algonac, MI 48001
Phone: 810-794-5551
Fax: 810-794-1054
Email: [email protected]
02-10-2003, 09:49 AM
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Just spoke with Ross Jr. He said the boat is a 31' sold to a guy in Finland who put two V8's on it....... Email or call him. Good luck!! By the way, with those motors with the right props ,cleaver 4 blades( stern lift),instead of those 'bunny ears' you should see 100+mph. With the current props spinning out I think more like 80-90 something. Ross also told me they never shipped a boat with props spinning OUT ('squirrelly up top'), they prefer spinning 'em in, I know 'll catch-it from T2x............. But that's what Ross told me. Also from the pic, I can't see if you have Hyd. external steering, although it might have sea-star which has rams at the front of the motor, not sure if thats strong enough though, maybe someone here knows about that?
02-10-2003, 02:16 PM
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Adam Focht goes by the name "CATBLDR" on the board. Here's a great thread on Ocean Express cats.
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02-10-2003, 04:36 PM
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Thank you all,
get today a email from ocean express. He wrote me that he build it and now I know everything about the boat. Now I check out mikas Link. But now zhere is anotherquestion. Ross told me the boat was build with a balssa core. Do you think I get trouble with the sandwich the boat is build 1990 ? So if the bals get wet it will rott away what do you think?
get today a email from ocean express. He wrote me that he build it and now I know everything about the boat. Now I check out mikas Link. But now zhere is anotherquestion. Ross told me the boat was build with a balssa core. Do you think I get trouble with the sandwich the boat is build 1990 ? So if the bals get wet it will rott away what do you think?
02-10-2003, 06:44 PM
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Only if it were cracked, and not repaired. Check particularly the transom at the thru-holes, deck fittings. From the factory they were sealed with 3m 5100, it's when a hole is made subsequently and not sealed, that causes problems down the road hopefully all holes were sealed at rigging. You can use a moisture meter available at most home centers, if you do-it-yourself. Otherwise be sure to have it surveyed structurally for your own peace of mind. I can tell you as an owner of one of Fochts' hulls you will be very happy and satisfied! 
