spyder1234

Hey Guys -

New to the Formula forum. I’ve owned two in the past 20 years, then I moved over to a Wellcraft 26 Nova with twin sb Chevy’s. Overall, being disappointed would be an understatement. I couldn’t take it anymore and had to come back home to Formula.

I just picked up this 1989 242 LS last week. It’s in good shape and turn-key. Hauled it from up state NY to the Maryland Eastern Shore. I just love the classic lines of these older Formulas.



http://s783.photobucket.com/user/spy...tml?sort=3&o=0

afratki

Nice looking ride, congrats! Where in MD you boat?

spyder1234

Thanks,


Wicomico River, Choptank River, Ocean City and the Chesapeake Bay. I'm about 15 mins to the Bay or the Ocean from my house.

Redneckcustoms13

Nice boat. And it has bolters. Even better. What engine are you running?

spyder1234

454 Mag, 365 HP - Bravo drive, 23P mirage prop. All original factory setup. Sea trial was 56 by GPS/ and speedo @4800 with two aboard. Boy, I never realized how much I miss that smooth Formula ride. No comparison to Wellcraft. None whatsoever.

spyder1234

I read your entire thread on yours. Nice job.

Redneckcustoms13

Thanks. It's far from finished but it's usable. Still gathering stereo parts. Unfortunately didn't get to use it this weekend as planned. Spent the weekend in the hospital with my wife.

glboatdriver

Beautiful boat spyder, and welcome back to the Formula family! We'll rename you prodigal son!

TomZ

Congrats!

spyder1234

Crap... Hope all is ok with with her. I lost my wife of 18 years a couple of days before Christmas this year (2016). She was only 44. Take good care of her.., and that boat!