The Official pre '87 "Flat Glass" Formula thread...
03-11-2012, 03:04 PM
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Way cool pieces that were unfortunately ahead of their time. When I was selling boats in 89/90 we had a similar size Sun Runner w/twins. They were 205 HP's each which I think was their max??
As I recall, a Merc cast aluminum block w/a Ford 460 head (!) and a stator off an O/B in place of an alternator.
Many of them still around but most retrofitted to a traditional alternator.
As I recall, a Merc cast aluminum block w/a Ford 460 head (!) and a stator off an O/B in place of an alternator.
Many of them still around but most retrofitted to a traditional alternator.
03-13-2012, 10:18 PM
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I've been tempted several times to go look at this one.
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/2836473195.html
1973 F-26...the flagship Formula of that era. These boats have a 9'-6" beam and weigh 10000 lbs. They have a HUGE COCKPIT and ride like a cloud. I had a friend in Homestead that had one of these in the late 70's with twin 260's/Merc No 1 drives. It would run 50 "balls out" with 1/4 tank of gas and 2 aboard....40~45 forever with 6 aboard and a full tank. We used to SCUBA off of his and it was great.
You put a pair of strong SBC's on Bravo 3's with this one you would have a great package.
One project at a time...!!! DAMN IT ALL.
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/boa/2836473195.html
1973 F-26...the flagship Formula of that era. These boats have a 9'-6" beam and weigh 10000 lbs. They have a HUGE COCKPIT and ride like a cloud. I had a friend in Homestead that had one of these in the late 70's with twin 260's/Merc No 1 drives. It would run 50 "balls out" with 1/4 tank of gas and 2 aboard....40~45 forever with 6 aboard and a full tank. We used to SCUBA off of his and it was great.
You put a pair of strong SBC's on Bravo 3's with this one you would have a great package.
One project at a time...!!! DAMN IT ALL.
Last edited by sprink58; 03-13-2012 at 10:20 PM.
03-23-2012, 09:56 AM
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I'm not a Formula owner, but stumbled across this thread. These are beautiful, timeless boats. Very few boats can hold their looks like this after so many years.
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03-23-2012, 02:56 PM
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Thanks! It is pretty cool when we get all the Formula's out together.
Lol! Yep, she is fun and a sleeper, especially in the early days. The stock 330HP didn't stay stock very long. In my younger days I drag raced cars and built engines. We pulled the engine, new pistons, bumped the compression, worked the heads, new intake, carb, through transom exhaust, worked with Ultradyne on the cam selection, roller rockers, etc..
Here's a pic of me in 1985 running hard on a windy day in Sandusky Bay Lake Erie. I was 19 and the addiction began...
Here's a pic of me in 1985 running hard on a windy day in Sandusky Bay Lake Erie. I was 19 and the addiction began...
03-23-2012, 03:15 PM
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Thanks! It is pretty cool when we get all the Formula's out together.
Lol! Yep, she is fun and a sleeper, especially in the early days. The stock 330HP didn't stay stock very long. In my younger days I drag raced cars and built engines. We pulled the engine, new pistons, bumped the compression, worked the heads, new intake, carb, through transom exhaust, worked with Ultradyne on the cam selection, roller rockers, etc..
Here's a pic of me in 1985 running hard on a windy day in Sandusky Bay Lake Erie. I was 19 and the addiction began...
Lol! Yep, she is fun and a sleeper, especially in the early days. The stock 330HP didn't stay stock very long. In my younger days I drag raced cars and built engines. We pulled the engine, new pistons, bumped the compression, worked the heads, new intake, carb, through transom exhaust, worked with Ultradyne on the cam selection, roller rockers, etc..
Here's a pic of me in 1985 running hard on a windy day in Sandusky Bay Lake Erie. I was 19 and the addiction began...
Love the pic!!
05-08-2012, 10:42 PM
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This one may hold a lot of potential. I think the $13,500 ask is a bit steep....
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http://houston.craigslist.org/boa/2991717192.html
Doesn't say what year but looks like a solid boat from the pics...might be worth a look.
I love a 302...I might do one of these next.
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Doesn't say what year but looks like a solid boat from the pics...might be worth a look.
I love a 302...I might do one of these next.
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05-08-2012, 11:06 PM
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Came across this 1985 272 LS for $9500 in Minnesota. Ad says it needs a coupler. The short Mid West season in almost on you guys up there...this is an easy weekend fix on a nice 272 if you are looking.
http://rmn.craigslist.org/boa/2998733299.html
http://rmn.craigslist.org/boa/2998733299.html
