I bought the boat late in 2007 so the one year is up.
I have called the factory and could not get ahold of my territory rep.
I left a message and will wait for a return call. The boat has been sitting at the dealer approx two weeks. Its jus fustrating cause the boating season here is about three months

That factory wiring problem with the under water lights is simply unacceptable and dangerous. I have reviewed a lot of the wiring on my 292 that I bought new and it is the one thing with the boat that is definitely sub-par. IMHO Formula needs to put more time and focus on the quality and training of their production personel regarding wiring.

Damn..... I feel lucky I don't have that option!!!:eek:

I am very surprised to hear about wiring issues with Formula. When I had my '87 Formula, the wiring was excellent, and nothing short of machine tool quality. But, things change...not necessarily for the better. Hopefully just a couple flukes.

Lawyer up

What part of the wiring is not OK on your 292 ?

To me the wiring on my 292 looks good on mine I think, but may be I have overlooked something ?

I am in the process of refurbing a 2003 400 ss and have talked extensively with Kerry Davis at Formula. A stand up guyand has been very accomoodating to anwer questions, find parts manufactures etc. He has even gotten workers off the floor to answer direct assembly questions about the 400 we are working on. To me it sounds more like a dealer issue. Formula has excellent customer service.

I ordered my 2006 292 with the SmartCraft SC5000 System View. Constantly got a "Trim Fault" alarm every time I started the engines. Discovered the standard Bravo trim indicators had the wires simply cut and left hanging causing the problem. Worked with Formula to correct the problem and they responded appropriately.

When I had the K-Planes installed the mechanics wiring the new trim pumps commented on the 'sloppy' (their words) wiring. Since then I have been under the dash and in the gunnels adding additional support and general clean-up to the wiring harness.

I admit, I'm an anal engineer type, but when I look under the dash and gunnels and see bundles of excess wire hanging not adequately supported with many zip ties that aren't even trimmed, it bothers me. Plus I have found a couple instances of the lack of accurate color coding (doesn't match the service manual provided by Formula) makes it difficult to trouble shoot. I had a problem with my gauge lights not working and it turned out to be a loose connection.

Don't get me wrong, I am VERY happy with the overall quality of my 292 and the quality of the 'wiring design' is top notch, but as with any production boat the quality of the installation will only be as good as the installer doing the job. I must have got a newbie...

Bobd,

I really think you have a DEALER problem, more so than a Formula problem, quit waiting for the district rep to call you, call Formula direct yourself, have the vin handy and let them know about your issues, I'll bet you even money they make it right. The couple of minor issues I've had over the years (and I'm on my 4th Formula) my dealer (Magicfloat) has taken care of and any questions or concerns I've ever had and called Formula about were addressed like RIGHT NOW.

I will call them monday.
This is my third Formula but first from the local authorized dealer.
I have no problem fixing the problems myself. I have fixed many that I did not mentioned but I bought a brand new boat so I would not have to do this.
I find the build quality was better on my 2003 382