Ilmor-Powered 38-Footer is Formula’s Third 382 FASTech This Year
03-05-2012, 06:36 PM
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What kind of camera takes a picture of a 38ft. Formula and makes it look like a 24ft. Formula???! 
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03-05-2012, 10:37 PM
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It's probably BoilerDaddy. That explains why he doesn't run the cameras at the photo shoots. (Sorry, Scott!)
I read on Boatfreaks that the boat ran today (Monday), but have heard no numbers...
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03-06-2012, 05:24 AM
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Very nice setup!!
Just a question. Interior and rigging goes out again before deck and hull are glassed together?
I think it's very good for the business that Ilmor is a player in the game now
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Just a question. Interior and rigging goes out again before deck and hull are glassed together?
I think it's very good for the business that Ilmor is a player in the game now
Mange
03-06-2012, 06:45 AM
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03-06-2012, 07:10 AM
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I believe they use a fastning system of every 6-9" and the bonding agent is plexus.. I probably spelt it wrong, but just remember reading about it in one of my older PB mags.
BTW..this boat looks awesome..and I really like the power package.
BTW..this boat looks awesome..and I really like the power package.
03-06-2012, 09:23 AM
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Mange and Jassman are correct. The interior and hull are rigged and wired (as is the deck) before they are joined together for the sake of access and time. The hull is joined together with Plexus (a chemical bonding agent that basically dissolves and fuses the fiberglass together), the through-bolted every foot or so with 1/4" bolts and backing plates, then screwed together with the rubrail screws.
Some more photos from the new owner:
Some more photos from the new owner:
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03-06-2012, 02:24 PM
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Thanks for clarifying, Chuck. And you know I've got mad photo skilz!
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03-06-2012, 03:20 PM
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Scott, all we're really looking for at this point are the numbers once they're done playing with gear ratios, props and drive heights...
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03-07-2012, 08:23 AM
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All I'll say at this point is that the boat has been on the lake, and I can't wait to see the final numbers on it! Chuck, I think you'll be impressed. I just hope the temperature drops down to the 30s again so the propulsion guys have some nice, crisp air for their joyrides!
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