New member, Formula guy
 

Hey, been lurking here for a few years, decided to join in on some the conversations. I have learned a lot and get many questions answered from this site.

I am die hard into performance boating and think about it constantly (not a passing obsession, been going on since I was a kid). I am a Formula guy, probably always will be.

I would have been well into the 272-311 range but the economy put that on hold for me. I will get there.

I have a 1986 Formula 206. This winter I pulled the engine out and put in a 350 that I built up. Last year boat would run 57.5 at 4900 (just me, 1/2 tank). Broke new motor in last weekend. After couple hours cruising I clamped it for about 30 seconds. Didn't have a GPS but rpms went to right to 5500 with 3 people, 3/4 fuel and gear. Lots of power, gonna do a little more tuning.

Look forward to asking for and giving advice(where I have first hand experience), and just general talk.

Welcome to OSO :drink:

Welcome:drink:

Welcome aboard, great people here!!!

Congrats on the Formula and welcome to the forum.

Thanks guys

So, where did the 206 come from? I sold mine to someone up that way in Martha's Vineyard back in 2002. My old boat?

Dave

Bought this boat in conneticuit a few years ago. Could see that the CT reg. numbers were put over older NY numbers so assume that it came from NY.

Boat is the white with red/black sides. Has Hatches.

Welcome LOTS of good info on here from Bird owners!!!

Custom checkerboard dash panels? Maybe some checkers down the side in vinyl? Tri-color cockpit carpet with red Livorsi throttle and shifter?

Post a picture!

Dave

Welcome to the Formula Brotherhood.:evilb:

Axapowell,

No I guess it isn't your old one. There isn't any custom work on this one. Just the way it came from Formula.

Had it out this weekend and got 63gps with 4 people in it. Last year it was around 55gps with 4 people so a great improvement. I was running a michigan wheel 14 3/8 x 21 ballistic prop. I really need more prop to get more top end. Thinking with a laser 2, 23 pitch I should run 65-66.

Nice job! Congrats again!

Dave

Got a new top speed number last weekend.

Went out with a buddy, low fuel and cool temps (Upper 40's). Hit 67.5 gps with the LT4 cam vortec 350 I built and a 23 pitch laser II. Had a little current (about 1.5 mph) so it is an honest 66 mph. In warm weather and normal load I hit 63-65.

The cold air really made a difference. Took it home and winterized it.

Welcome fellow mainer - not many of us on here

Jettdog, thanks

Down in houston right now and its a lot different than maine thats for sure. Maybe I'll go take a look at that 382 on houston craigslist.........