Late 80's Formulas
 

I jsut wanted to take a moment to say that Formula really had their heads on straight in the late 80's

I am in the process of helping a friend look for a first boat. He is looking for a boat around the same year as my 89. Nothing we see from any other brand even comes close to what you get from formula. The fact that formula didn't use wood in the cockpit is great because I have nothing rotting as compared to everything else we see. He tells me that nothing compares to mine as far as looks and quality. Puts a big smile on my face!!!! :D I know i made the right choice!
Enough said!!! thanks for listening!!

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Yeah i totally agree i just bought my first boat about 3 months ago,1989 272 w/454's,i love the boat so far can't say anything bad about it,not even the gas as long as i keep my foot out of it so to speak ya know......here's a pic i got mine for $29,000.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...n/b381509a.jpg

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I'll celebrate with you! :evilb:

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Got to agree. Except my '89 DOES have wood behind the upholstery.

Nice color Griz :D

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Those are some good looking boats,let's all celebrate the older formulas,post em up :drink:

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Cheers!!

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Did you cut down that windshield??

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Count me in. I love my 86! :)

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I will be enjoying my 85 357 in a few weeks...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...g/Fromula1.jpg

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Last Saturday-yeehaw :drink:

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Here is a mid 80's

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I love my `87

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Awesome boat! I'm puttin' Stainless Marine exhaust on mine this week! :evilb:

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I miss my 357. She now lives in Cali. and new new owner loves it just as much. Formulas are timeless.:drink:

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I love my old 311 too. But, make no mistake, there is a lot of wood in these old sleds. Stringers, seat bases, cockpit sole, bulkheads, etc. Just ask Offthefront about wood and rot. :eek:

The thing is, Formula built them fairly well so as not to have too many rot issues. But, issues are out there and we need to keep a keen eye out for signs of degradation so we can catch it before we have to totally rebuild the thing.

Not trying to take the wind out of your sails Dude. Just don't want you to be uninformed. You've bought the one of the best that was available at that time.
Dave

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This is my second Formula and am nothing but impressed by the quality of their product.

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This is my first Formula, its badged a 1990 242 Sunsport, but i guess it was manufactured in 1989.

Excellent build quality and a timeless shape.

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I bought the boat with this windsheild mopower.

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87 272 :d

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:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: HUH????

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Mopower,

You originally asked the guy if he modified his windshield on his boat, the black and white one. Have a look back through the postings and then you will understand his posting. :drink:

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That's right :( . That was over ten days ago , hell , I can't remember what I had for dinner last night :rolleyes:.

Thanks

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here is our 85 302. we also love this boat

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Here is mine on the trailer.

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First Formula for me and I love it. I can't wait to step up. :drink:

1987 206LS