The 330 comes with Bravo III's which are only rated for 400 hp, that is probably why they cut you off at 375 hp. I do see that Merc offers a Bravo III X which can handle 450 hp I believe.

I've got to put transient trash on my ignore list. How the hell did you get in here? Formula looking better to you every day huh?

I thought you were taking a slip next to O'hara so you two could have some more of that "stimulating conversation".

Don't get too excited about the slip. Years ago, before I set the standard for slip appearance and functionality ...The High Commander himself passed that slip on to me. We go back aways you know? He's alright, that guy...

Now don't say anymore...'cause it's "quiet hour"...

Us cruiser types like it that way.

What's this??!! I was just going back through some old threads only to see I've been slammed!!!! Not only was I slammed, I was slammed by a non-Formula guy. Here I am, hanging out in my own forum (Formula) minding my own Formula business and WHAM!!!! Unannounced and uninvited, this Donzi (aka Formula Wannabe) dude jumps forums and blasts me, evidently for driving too slow.


Well, I guess you're right 5PM, I didn't and couldn't keep up. However, in my defense, I was waiting for others who were slower and unfamiliar with the area. Plus, remember that one of my tachs was non-functional. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Engines are coming out this winter. Full rebuilds top to bottom. Back to original specs, no hop-ups. Buddy has a nice barn (with heat!!! ). So, that's my winter recreation.

Our daughter is doing very well. Transfered from hospital to a rehabilitation facility. Speech is coming along remarkably. Her walking is also very good, not normal yet but getting there. Her right arm is still the long haul issue. She can move it some but not much yet.

Hopefully, Gina will be back to normal by next summer.

Third, Gina's making pretty good progress! Glad to hear it.

Freshening 'em up eh? Cool.

I just woke up from six 12 hour nights and am c r a n k y. Where's 5 inch when you need him?
Probly over blowing the folks in the Donzi forum.

Yeah Rip, Gina's coming along steadily.

How are you and your pretty little hottie doing? Hope all is well with you guys.

Those 12s are a bastard aren't they?!?!? You're allowed to be a little cranky.

I'm gonna have to give 5-Inch a trim-up boathouse roost. Warn Axa, he's likely to get wet!!!!

Say hi to Dianne from Julie and I. Maybe we could all get together for some cocktails over the winter someplace.

A get together this winter sounds great. After the holidays most likely. I'll bring the old school Rock, you bring your pretty wife.

Things are good here, scrambling to get ready for winter, and working O.T.
The usual for this time of year...

Dianne is all aces in school, looking forward to May and being done.

I've got a couple of things in the works for the boat also.

Based on what I read above, the plans are for a new 370SS. If you do, I'll take your 353. Just remember though, amidst several beers and smoothies, you made the fatal mistake of telling me what a steal you got on that 353. My offer will be commensurate with your "steal".

Just kidding of course. But in all seriousness, I wouldn't be surprised if you don't actually make money selling if you sold your boat!!

Oops, better shut-up lest I let everyone know how cheap you bought that thing.

Doh, did it again!!!!

As gas is going nowhere but up in price, I beleive Rip is looking at solar panels for the top deck next year (Green party manatee hugger).This will only make it even more imperative that third keeps himself and his bucket off. Velvet ropes and stanchions must be in the plans somewhere. When is boaters weekend in A Bay? That might be a good time to get together. If not, Kitty and I would be happy to host a get together. And yes. Rip, she is all aces here in syr (where's that dang hootchie mama smilie)

Third, who's doing the motors?

ropes and stanchions...hmmm...

You guys are killing me. I keep coming home seeing emails that someone responded to my thread and thinking that there might actually be more responses to my question. Silly me.