New Forumla 382 Owner
 

Hi,

As of today, I'm the official owner of a 2001 Formula 382. I bought Lonestar382's boat. I'm in Phoenix and the boat is in Dallas. I'm probably going to bring it to Phx on the 17th. I test drove it before Thanksgiving and it was great. :)

Thanks everyone for the questions answered and advice. I'll be back with more you can bet. :)

Garrett

Re: New Forumla 382 Owner
 

Congrats man!!!! Like to make that move but I need a little more cash first. :(

Re: New Forumla 382 Owner
 

Congradulations and welcome! Did Corey ever get the prop combination worked out on the 382?

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Congrats and welcome to OSO.....

Re: New Forumla 382 Owner
 

Thanks all for the welcome!

Corey told me that he didn't think it had the optimal props when I initially talked to him about the boat. After talking to a few people and the folks at Extreme Marine, I decided to have Extreme Marine (near Dallas) dial it in and get the best props on it. Mike Flowers at Extreme Marine really knows this stuff and has been successful dialing in other big boats. I talked to him for over an hour when I was there about how he got started in boats and how he learned so much about propulsion. It is a very interesting story with some very interesting experiences on his part. I'll try to post some of it later when I have more time. Plus the guy is very straight forward and willing to take the time to explain the 'why' about stuff. I like that since I want to know why something works not just that it does. :D

I was going to pick it up this weekend but the below freezing weather in Dallas is preventing them from getting it on the water to do the testing they want to do. Hopefully, this weekend they will be able to get it on the water some more.

Garrett

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Enjoy! nice boat.

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Nope, Corey was lazy and wanted to spend all his time on the water playing. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I guess its time to get the "powers that be" to change my name to Lonestar38ZX. Congrats on the boat Garrett, I know that you will love it. I'll keep you posted as to the progress on dialing in this coming weekend.

Corey

Re: New Forumla 382 Owner
 

Congrats on the new boat...It's a great ride!!!
I will be shipping the bimini as soon as possible.

KL

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Congrats on the new boat.
I am also having a 2004 formula 382 delivered this coming Wed. It has light speed graphics, 525's and fully loaded. Cant wait because this will be my first formula. :D

Martin

Re: New Forumla 382 Owner
 

Im happy with mine!Miami to key west and back no problems.Oops there was an incident of running out of gas though.

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I heard those are pretty nice boats..... :D :D :drink: :drink:

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I sure hope so because I am picking mine up this weekend!
1997 382 with 500's :evilb:

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Phantom,Is that a 38? looks longer.Graphics are nice.

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Hey Nort,

I think you're busted! :D

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That must be the new 482 FASTech I have been hearing about!! :p

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What are those "stretched" graphics called?