BAD-HABIT

Well It looked a little rough on the inside and the outside needed some TLC but hey if you saw my boat it looked twice as bad when I first got it.....Your boat looks solid enough though. Just gotta do alot of the little things! I know I spent 5 years getting the little things straight. Great thing about Formula's is the fact that that is usually all you have to do to an older bird. How is your cabin? As far as your gas I Doubt you got all that water from one place....If you didn't fill her up or have fresh gas in her before storage that might be some of the problem...Has the boat been sitting alot between usuage? If it was me I would buy several fuel/water seperators and change them every hour or so of use till you are sure no water is still left in the tank..........I think I read you go to Ceasers Creek somewhere...When do you usually go? Hope to make it out tommorow. If you see me out just wave!

BAD-HABIT

I would HIGHLY reccomend YIPES STRIPES for all stripes and decals.....They have done several jobs for me and are priced fair and have an outstanding reputation.....just my .02cents

88formula223

my dad was the original owner bought it new when I was 9, cabin is in great shape ( red veluer LOL )except for the carpet, the bilge area in the cabin is killing the carpet with water. The inside cleans up well, the sundeck makes me want to puke but one thing at a time. A new cover is next after this bill, the front seats are in good condition and everything works inside the vents you probly saw missing are in my garage (painting them). He pumped out my tank but thats a good idea about the new filters. Do I need to prime those with gas or just screw them on? About it sitting between uses, I usally use it at least 4-5 times a month, but I was having this carb issue at the end of last seaon so I didnt fill it up before storage. I am just glad the tank is ok ($$$$$) next project is to see why my trim tabs arent working, when I push the buttons it does nothing but it draws a huge amount of current according to the volt gauge

here is my to do list for hopefully this year
new trailer tires
new cover
new snap-in (lost in buddies shed fire)
sundeck recovered and bottom of back seat recovered

1+ years down the road
repaint
tubular swim platform
then start going for more power
switch outdrive to bravo 1 or better
ect.. ect ... ect

you see anything I might be missing?

might be at ceasars creek tomm in my buddies rinker if I see ya Ill give you a wave

by the way sweet boat where did you get the paint work done? I will check out yipes they do good work

BAD-HABIT

Are you sure it's not the anchor drain that is draining into the cabin?

88formula223

where is the anchor drain located? do you think that could be my problem?



thanks PJ

BAD-HABIT

Mine was located up front about 1/2 way down and 2-4 inches back of where the hull sides come together on the front of the boat. It was about 1/4" in dia.

BH

88formula223

I thought that was what you where talking about. Is there a plug for it or how does it work ( boat still at mvm so I can't just go look at it)

thanks for the pics and all the help
PJ

BAD-HABIT

IF I remember after talking to Formula they told me it was a drain for the anchor locker.....I don't have one(anchor locker) but it drains from the hole into the floor of the cockpit....Bad and sloppy design...I put some Marine-Tex on the inside and filled it with silicone on the outside. Alot of other brands have a clam-shell cover over it with the opening facing the back of the boat......

88formula223

thanks, I will do the same when I get the boat back

PJ

BAD-HABIT

Any news on your Carb? I had Tons of problems with my Old Holley....Just get yourself a good Barry Grant from Jegs...You will NEVER regret it....