Offshoreonly.com
Page 7 of 9
« First
5
6
7
8
9
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

Offshoreonly.com (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/)
-   Formula (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/formula-36/)
-   -   1988 242 LS Brought her home (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/formula/374810-1988-242-ls-brought-her-home.html)

CharlieWhiskey85 03-29-2022 11:20 AM
Originally Posted by Stickboy (Post 4826800)
Until I found this site I was really struggling to find any info at all on my boat. Once I reach my ten posts I will start a new thread with pics so I can stop hijacking this one!
No worries at all man. The formula owners groups on Facebook are a good help too. There's vintage formula boats, formula boat owners! And I think a few formula 242 groups as well.. I hate how they are so splintered. But that's why I still enjoy forum life.

1983ScarabIII 03-29-2022 12:53 PM
Originally Posted by Twin O/B Sonic (Post 4821518)
Congrats dude!

No matter what people say, it’s your boat.
Nothing else matters.

And if I read this right, it’s your first boat.
And a Formula at that.

Well done sir.
Let the games begin!
I couldn't agree more!

1983ScarabIII 03-29-2022 01:12 PM
Originally Posted by Noles1 (Post 4826065)
Nice, glad to hear things are coming along and you’re enjoying it!

The LED light parts list credit goes to GLENAMY242SS.

We won’t have pollen up here til mid May unfortunately! That’s probably when we will first be able to splash her in the water again.....I can’t wait!

Replace all the gauges.....I did mine and like the look much better.


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...8fcb47594.jpeg
How was the wiring with the new gauges?

Noles1 03-29-2022 09:08 PM
Originally Posted by 1983ScarabIII (Post 4826840)
How was the wiring with the new gauges?
It was rather simple. I did put new (different) ends on where they connect to the new gauges, but that’s not a big deal. I also had to get a different fuel tank sender as the VDO (original) one did not work (different ohm range) with the new fuel gauge. Other than that, I didn’t have any problems.

Noles1 03-29-2022 09:53 PM
I should also make it clear that although my gauges were never used and new in box, they were sitting on my shelf for a long time. I think Nordskog was bought out in 05-06 time frame (they are a classic like our boats!). With that being said, I believe new gauges would be just as easy to install.....just thought you should know.

CharlieWhiskey85 03-30-2022 11:46 AM
Not sure if this link will work for everyone. But she's alive. Water pump impeller and plugs all swapped out. Ran it on the hose for just a few minutes to make sure it all worked properly.


mcpbud 04-01-2022 09:50 PM
Beautiful

Stickboy 04-02-2022 07:20 AM
Love that sound...

Easy1 04-05-2022 08:50 AM
Hey Charlie whiskey
fellow Raleigh nebior
Are you ready for your shake down ride?

CharlieWhiskey85 04-05-2022 12:06 PM
Originally Posted by Easy1 (Post 4827830)
Hey Charlie whiskey
fellow Raleigh nebior
Are you ready for your shake down ride?

Absolutely! Planning on taking the next warm weather day off that's about 75ish. Looking like mid week next week! Just got it all registered and plates done today actually.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:19 AM.
Page 7 of 9
« First
5
6
7
8
9
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page


Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.