Could you see it on FB?
I tried to paste the FB link into the imbedded URL but it did not work.
I also tried to post to youtube and the "post video" icon did nothing.
I probably signed up for youtube near the beginning...has youtube changed such that it requires a "channel" before you can upload?
Are there any other "open forum" video host sites?
I'd email you the video BUT its too big...27M

I figured it out!
I plugged my earbuds into my laptop and turned up the volume to get the affect!

Listened to it with the Bose speakers, sounds awesome!!! Now I wish I had my Fastech back.

What do you have instead of the Fastech?

My adrenaline is running. Can’t wait to get my 311 on the water. Sounds awesome!

Nothing, boat sold. Living vicariously through OSO.

Nothing silent about that thunder! Looking good

I did that for the last two years.

:-)
Bottom has 3" holes drilled and it still weighs a lot...BUT I like the look and function.

Love it

Okay...I'm not the fastest (or loudest) on the Key...

That is awesome!!!

I am so sorry to report ...
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OMG. That is horrible. I’m sorry to hear/see that. Is that a live picture from today?

Oh $h*t I’m guessing from the storms? That’s a huge bummer. I’m guessing unsalvagable from the first glance? But maybe I’m wrong.

That’s a real heartbreaker.

Tom, that is an absolute tragedy. I can only imagine how hurt you are by that. Please keep us updated on the outcome of this. My deepest sympathy in your time of loss. I sure hope she is salvageable. At first glance it seems she is.

Friday one week ago after Sally when I could get back on the island. Sea Tow recovered but I am afraid the boat is totaled. :-(

Awaiting Progressive Insurance analysis on serviceability. I am heartbroken as I spent the past 2 years making a good boat a great boat.

It's hard to even look at that picture. I truly hope everything works out as well as it can given the situation.

Depending how seatow recovered it would be the deciding factor on repair obviously. If they pumped the bow out, I would imagine the engines never went swimming. Surely all of the interior in the berth could need a good cleaning or replacement. But that doesnt equate to totaling it. Hopefully they didnt just raise the bow and flood those great engines with water. But you never know.

From pictures I saw, it looks like they were pumping out the bow.

I talked to Tom about repairing it, seems like the front third was under water depending on the tide. It’d be most worried about wiring and the exposed wood in the bow section.

Ouch. Possibly could salvage the power, bolsters, and cockpit upholstery for someone to purchase if insurance company will allow him to buy it back at a fair price.

Sorry, man that sux! The boat, the dock, and I’m sure there’s more. Keep your chin up!!!

Glad to hear they were pumping out the bow. From that pic I would have thought it was salavageable. Keep us posted. Very sorry to hear about the damages to it and your property.

I think Sea Tow did the best they could pumped out the front Etc ... some of the issues I am seeing are that we had 30 in of rain which got on all the electrical switches and the helm Etc ... Plus every piece of Chrome and stainless is bent or busted ( windshield, bow rails, seats, grab holds...) and at least three major breaks in the deck /hull seam ( about 3 ft long each) and a hole at the transom/hull intersection. One drive is visibly damaged... and the electricals and motors are TBD.

:(

Okay...I own the salvaged boat now.
Anyone interested in some motors that pushed the F311 to 78 mph gps with 4 blade 28P props?
500+ hp, 300 hour of fresh water and about 11.5 hours of salt water (Gulf of Mexico).
New Latham stainless steel hoses and elbows,
New Diamond Performance flushing kits (already installed)
Bravo lube just flushed/replaced and new raw water impellers
After Sally videos:

Tom, are the hatches good? I’d like them if they’re available. Lower dash panels too. Text me please.

Thanks!
TZ

Interested in the Latham hydraulic steering setup if available. I'll send you a PM

-Jim

Did water get into engine bay?

not going to speak for the gentleman who suffered the loss, but if you look at his posts, his boat was nose down on a lift, so I doubt there was water in the engine bay.

No water in the engine bay/area...dry and ALL equipment/batteries operable trim, tilt, etc.... In fact, dash switches and (even with the water in the nose) the front cabin lights and stereo still work.
Best contact [email protected]

Hurricane Sally took my boat and my support system (dock, boathouse, lift) so I don't have any convenient way to use her yet...but "Blew Bayou Too" has arrived!
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glad to see your still in a Formula! Whats the details on the new Bird?

Nice ride! Hopefully you'll have your dock and lift up and running before boating season. How much love are you going to have to give this new ride? Looks pretty clean from here.

This one is also a 1988 Formula 311 SR-1 and it mimics my original boat. Its from Grande Isle, NY (fresh water) and has about 50 hours on a complete bottom/hull redo and a pair of built big blocks (489 kits-592/593 hp) and Bravo drives. Frankly, she needs nothing...a good place to start! :-)

Good for you!

That’s awesome that you were able to bounce back after a devastating blow and Congrats on finding a replacement, she looks great!

Those engines sound healthy, wonder if they’ll fit in the 357 nicely m.

Now I have to get moving ($$$) on the dock/lift/etc...:-(