Definitely a nice boat. I can't go without a boat so I keep trying to do stuff as I use it. Lol. Keep up the good work. Can't wait for you to get it wet!!

All belts, hoses, alternators, PS pump installed. Still need to hook up external oil filter connection but can test run prior to that. I have to throw some run stands together so I can put flywheels, starters, bell housings and wiring harness's on.

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I may take some vacation days and get these engines in the boat.

It's time.

Good Lookin boat man!

Thanks. I am getting the hardcore mechanics out of the way first then I will rework the interior, gauges, etc. I have a pair of McLeod bolsters from a 292 that I am building the interior around so they will go in first after I get the engines and drives in.

I will confess that there have been times that I second guessed myself converting to Bravo Drives but I know I will be better off in the long run. I tell you though...when you upgrade from Pre-Alpha to Bravo you change everything!!

Would you finish this damn thing already Guess I'm gonna have to come down and help.

Cool. I'm thinking of a bravo upgrade when I finally build motors.

Let me know when you are ready because I have the entire process memorized. I think the biggest issue overall is the raw water pump for the cooling. I went with the crank mounted pumps for simplicity and ease of maintenance. I am pulling supply thru the drives because I didn't want to drill holes in my hull for the intakes.

Mounting the Transom assemblies is easy...you just drill 2 additional holes at the top. I up sized the couplers to the full round Bravo HD style. Your steering ram is the same as the Bravo as are the shift brackets.

Having post 1986 Alpha makes the job on your boat about half as difficult as mine since many of the parts are shared across the Alpha/Bravo platform. With the pre-Alpha No. 1 drive there were a lot of differences.

I'll give you a shout when I need an extra pair of hands

Merry Christmas from the 26th Parallel!! High today 80*...seas 2'...water temp 78*.

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Christmas Day bath before heading down to Ft. Lauderdale to drop in engines and drives. She'll be 35 in August according to the HIN#...unbelievable

You got to hand it to the Formulas...they just keep coming back for more.

What a beautiful job you did on that old bird. There are literally tons of current day boaters that would be far happier in a boat designed just like that one. Congrats on a job well done