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Old 10-12-2019 | 06:27 PM
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F14A Water Jet. Sorry I have not gotten back to your PM, I have been busy. I bought your boat new in 1989 from a dealer in New Buffalo MI called Oselka Marina. I did the noise cones, tail pipes, intakes and some work to the carbs. It ran 67/68 with the 330s. and Lab 25 three blades. I also did the Euro Gray hatches to match the gel coat. The 5th owner did the black rub rail with the SS insert and your trailer, it came with a Continental. It was one of the first 311s to have Bravo Drives.
I owned it for six years and then sold it to buy a friends 1990 311. It was owned by five different people in West Michigan and then was sold to Dave in upstate NY. The first five owners all keep it on a trailer and in doors when it wasn't being used. I have always loved the Euro Gray gel, it is so rich and classy looking.
That has always been such a great and well cared for Formula, congrats.
I will PM you my number if you have any question about it's history. Rick
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Old 10-12-2019 | 09:51 PM
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And that’s what it’s all about with those birds.
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Old 10-13-2019 | 09:54 AM
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The love that you (and the previous) owners had for this boat shows!
Sure its "vintage" but its been used not abused.
Each owner seems to have upgraded with the times/technologies.
Its in a garage in North Carolina right now but hopefully I will be able to post a picture of it "wintering" in Florida/Perdido Key.
Thanks again for reaching out to me and this is a GREAT forum!!!
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F14A Water Jet. Sorry I have not gotten back to your PM, I have been busy. I bought your boat new in 1989 from a dealer in New Buffalo MI called Oselka Marina. I did the noise cones, tail pipes, intakes and some work to the carbs. It ran 67/68 with the 330s. and Lab 25 three blades. I also did the Euro Gray hatches to match the gel coat. The 5th owner did the black rub rail with the SS insert and your trailer, it came with a Continental. It was one of the first 311s to have Bravo Drives.
I owned it for six years and then sold it to buy a friends 1990 311. It was owned by five different people in West Michigan and then was sold to Dave in upstate NY. The first five owners all keep it on a trailer and in doors when it wasn't being used. I have always loved the Euro Gray gel, it is so rich and classy looking.
That has always been such a great and well cared for Formula, congrats.
I will PM you my number if you have any question about it's history. Rick
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Old 10-13-2019 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by kevlar382
I have always loved the Euro Gray gel, it is so rich and classy looking.
Ps-My wife LOVES the colors...a vital aspect to ownership.
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Old 10-13-2019 | 02:33 PM
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Tom,

Are you going to bring her back to NC at all or is she staying in FL? We still need to get together!

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Old 10-13-2019 | 03:06 PM
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Tom,

Are you going to bring her back to NC at all or is she staying in FL? We still need to get together!

-Tom
Haven't figured that out yet. We are looking at Smith Mountain Lake, etc...
Dragging it is "work". Plus Perdido Key/Pensacola boating is EASY as the boat stays in a lift ready to go.
Our door/dock will always be open to you in Florida.
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Old 10-13-2019 | 03:14 PM
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I hear that. I hate trailering mine.
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Old 10-14-2019 | 07:35 AM
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I hear that. I hate trailering mine.
Then come on down and join us is Fla.
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Old 10-22-2019 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TomZ
I hear that. I hate trailering mine.
I see Bad Monkey sold his go fast. How do we get you to down to the Gulf Coast?
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Old 10-22-2019 | 02:11 PM
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We’ll figure it out!

The biggest hurdle for me is, “time off.”

And I’m sure there are those that are concerned with me going to Florida... I might never come back!
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