New guy - 84 Formula 3 project boat.
08-12-2010, 09:19 AM
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New guy - 84 Formula 3 project boat.
Hi everyone!
I am 30 from NE Ohio. I have spent my life on lake Erie, my father was an AVID boater who has been with a couple local yacht clubs and was Comadore @ one also. So I know the lake and some about boats. I even worked for Fairport Marine Company who was the builder of Tartan and C&C Racing Yachts.
I spent most of the summer on my 19' V-hull Mirrocraft bow rider... It seems its RARE since all other Mirrocrafts I find are fishing boats with 50 or so HP... Mine has a 140hp IO. Its in GREAT shape for a 76 but I needed a cuddy for the kiddies! So...
I just picked up an 84 Thunderbird Formula 3 - 21'-6" with a 350 Merc Alpha 1. I paid about 2k$ for it but it needs cleaned up, the engine put back together (head gasket that guy gave up on) and some cuddy work (a racoon made a home but got chased out before the babies came - thank god).
It has trim tabs, depth sounder, radio, tv hookup, and all the cockpit totally intact. I figured it was worth it!
Anyone know what to look for on the 80s Formulas?? I have a 30 day 100% refund gaurentee. He also gaurenteed the engine would run fine or he would give me running one from another boat!
Any other help is appreciated!
Thanks guys/gals!
I am 30 from NE Ohio. I have spent my life on lake Erie, my father was an AVID boater who has been with a couple local yacht clubs and was Comadore @ one also. So I know the lake and some about boats. I even worked for Fairport Marine Company who was the builder of Tartan and C&C Racing Yachts.
I spent most of the summer on my 19' V-hull Mirrocraft bow rider... It seems its RARE since all other Mirrocrafts I find are fishing boats with 50 or so HP... Mine has a 140hp IO. Its in GREAT shape for a 76 but I needed a cuddy for the kiddies! So...
I just picked up an 84 Thunderbird Formula 3 - 21'-6" with a 350 Merc Alpha 1. I paid about 2k$ for it but it needs cleaned up, the engine put back together (head gasket that guy gave up on) and some cuddy work (a racoon made a home but got chased out before the babies came - thank god).
It has trim tabs, depth sounder, radio, tv hookup, and all the cockpit totally intact. I figured it was worth it!
Anyone know what to look for on the 80s Formulas?? I have a 30 day 100% refund gaurentee. He also gaurenteed the engine would run fine or he would give me running one from another boat!
Any other help is appreciated!
Thanks guys/gals!
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Hi everyone!
I am 30 from NE Ohio. I have spent my life on lake Erie, my father was an AVID boater who has been with a couple local yacht clubs and was Comadore @ one also. So I know the lake and some about boats. I even worked for Fairport Marine Company who was the builder of Tartan and C&C Racing Yachts.
I spent most of the summer on my 19' V-hull Mirrocraft bow rider... It seems its RARE since all other Mirrocrafts I find are fishing boats with 50 or so HP... Mine has a 140hp IO. Its in GREAT shape for a 76 but I needed a cuddy for the kiddies! So...
I just picked up an 84 Thunderbird Formula 3 - 21'-6" with a 350 Merc Alpha 1. I paid about 2k$ for it but it needs cleaned up, the engine put back together (head gasket that guy gave up on) and some cuddy work (a racoon made a home but got chased out before the babies came - thank god).
It has trim tabs, depth sounder, radio, tv hookup, and all the cockpit totally intact. I figured it was worth it!
Anyone know what to look for on the 80s Formulas?? I have a 30 day 100% refund gaurentee. He also gaurenteed the engine would run fine or he would give me running one from another boat!
Any other help is appreciated!
Thanks guys/gals!
I am 30 from NE Ohio. I have spent my life on lake Erie, my father was an AVID boater who has been with a couple local yacht clubs and was Comadore @ one also. So I know the lake and some about boats. I even worked for Fairport Marine Company who was the builder of Tartan and C&C Racing Yachts.
I spent most of the summer on my 19' V-hull Mirrocraft bow rider... It seems its RARE since all other Mirrocrafts I find are fishing boats with 50 or so HP... Mine has a 140hp IO. Its in GREAT shape for a 76 but I needed a cuddy for the kiddies! So...
I just picked up an 84 Thunderbird Formula 3 - 21'-6" with a 350 Merc Alpha 1. I paid about 2k$ for it but it needs cleaned up, the engine put back together (head gasket that guy gave up on) and some cuddy work (a racoon made a home but got chased out before the babies came - thank god).
It has trim tabs, depth sounder, radio, tv hookup, and all the cockpit totally intact. I figured it was worth it!
Anyone know what to look for on the 80s Formulas?? I have a 30 day 100% refund gaurentee. He also gaurenteed the engine would run fine or he would give me running one from another boat!
Any other help is appreciated!
Thanks guys/gals!
Sam
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