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Forum: General Q & A
11-20-2015, 12:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 62,722
Posted By motocop

I did the same exact thing with same exact paint...

I did the same exact thing with same exact paint to get that mid eighties Formula off white. I also used the Valspar hardener that is pictured earlier in this thread with the Rustoleum. I bought the...
Forum: General Q & A
11-16-2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 62,722
Posted By motocop

Same here, with the hardner, it's great! Did mine...

Same here, with the hardner, it's great! Did mine two seasons ago and it looks like it was just done. Easy to clean, hard finish and really glossy. Goes on easy with mini rollers for the tight spots...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
10-30-2015, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,959
Posted By motocop

We sold a good half dozen of these while I was...

We sold a good half dozen of these while I was there and all had big block power. Sorry, I'm not sure how 350 mags would do. I do recall it being a good riding boat in the slop. Those Intimidators...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
10-28-2015, 08:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,959
Posted By motocop

Not sure if it's common or not but what's...

Not sure if it's common or not but what's interesting is that I sold for a Mirage dealer in '88 and Mirage had a lifetime hull warranty on their boats. Means nothing now except, at the time, they...
Forum: Formula
08-21-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 943
Posted By motocop

Thanks for the info. I found a local place here...

Thanks for the info. I found a local place here in Cleveland called House Of Plastics who gave the exact same advice with similar sanding/polishing steps. I decided to have them duplicate the side...
Forum: Formula
08-11-2015, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 943
Posted By motocop

Scratchy Scratchy

Has anyone with an older Formula had any luck with sanding and polishing the dark smoked acrylic pieces on the dash/cabin door and hatch or side storage sliders to remove scratches? Mine aren't...
Forum: Formula
01-02-2015, 12:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,917
Posted By motocop

I also have this set up with stock 350mag/alpha...

I also have this set up with stock 350mag/alpha 23p Spinelli (same direction drives). Like ICU, 57-58 every day. Trimmed out on the right water gps 60.0 a number of times. My boat feels well balanced...
Forum: Cigarette
01-02-2015, 12:19 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,544
Posted By motocop

She's gorgeous Dennis! Colors are spot on, motors...

She's gorgeous Dennis! Colors are spot on, motors and bilge look as clean as can be, cockpit and helm area look timeless and I must say I'm really digging the name, lol! You've been looking for this...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-26-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,544
Posted By motocop

I rolled every coat on mine and it flowed out...

I rolled every coat on mine and it flowed out nicely. Very glossy, smooth (and slippery) finish. Didn't leave roller marks or anything like that. I used 6"x1" mini foam rollers (semi smooth surfaces...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-21-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,544
Posted By motocop

I used 4200 on every screw that went back in. If...

I used 4200 on every screw that went back in. If I knew I wasn't going to use a hole that was in the bilge somewhere then I filled it. I would mix up a little resin with MEKP and cabisol or sawdust...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-21-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,544
Posted By motocop

+1 on the Rustoleum/Valspar. Looks great and very...

+1 on the Rustoleum/Valspar. Looks great and very shiny...slipped and fell a few times while re-rigging the bilge, lol. My experience was slightly concerning with how thin the paint/hardner mixture...
Forum: Boating Safety
09-18-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 26,919
Posted By motocop

:popcorn: This is hilarious... ...I'm...

:popcorn:

This is hilarious...

...I'm going to need a refill!
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-23-2014, 11:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,626
Posted By motocop

I have an older Formula, '86 272 SR1. It too had...

I have an older Formula, '86 272 SR1. It too had a very flexible cockpit floor, so much so that I thought perhaps it had rot in the wood on the bottom of the floor. I was actually embarrassed when...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-23-2014, 07:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,099
Posted By motocop

If you haven't already, go to Simrek's website...

If you haven't already, go to Simrek's website and check out the videos. If I recall correctly they show video of the difference between theirs and the competitors with cameras on the drive at speed.
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
07-23-2014, 05:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,401
Posted By motocop

I too, saw your boat at Dave's and XT over this...

I too, saw your boat at Dave's and XT over this past winter. You have a beautiful boat, colors really look awesome! Both Dave's did you well!
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
07-22-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,099
Posted By motocop

This is my second season with Simrek drive...

This is my second season with Simrek drive showers on my gen 1 alphas. I have an external tie bar and oil lines for drive oil reservoirs. I had to tweak mine to make them work and they still rub...
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
07-22-2014, 09:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,459
Posted By motocop

Mazurik's is the place...easy in and out.

Mazurik's is the place...easy in and out.
Forum: Formula
07-04-2014, 06:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,800
Posted By motocop

This is reall easy and cheap if it's the problem....

This is reall easy and cheap if it's the problem. Mine was doing the same thing when I first got it. First time out volt meters were showing 10 or so volts and would climb to just over 12 at times....
Forum: Formula
05-21-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,038
Posted By motocop

+1 Have a complete survey done...money we'll...

+1
Have a complete survey done...money we'll spent. It's good piece of mind. A transom and center stringer job alone on this boat could be $5k+ and other things always show up once into the job. ...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
04-07-2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,182
Posted By motocop

Dave has this down to an art. He recently was...

Dave has this down to an art. He recently was able to square me away on glass and materials for a project of mine (determined what materials and how much to do the job). So, I took a ride up to...
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
12-17-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,196
Posted By motocop

Tim, what are they getting for the inside storage...

Tim, what are they getting for the inside storage at Anchors? That's something I may be interested in also. It's getting a little crowded with the boat in the driveway all summer. It may actually be...
Forum: Classic Offshore
12-16-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,800
Posted By motocop

I run my 272 on Lake Erie solely. I have the...

I run my 272 on Lake Erie solely. I have the family out in solid 3's all the time. The occasional 4 or 5 will rock you but at no time does it ever feel unsafe, just not a pleasant ride. 1-3's all day...
Forum: Formula
12-09-2013, 04:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,050
Posted By motocop

Picked up mine late last spring with 258 original...

Picked up mine late last spring with 258 original hrs. on hull and motors. 1986 F272 SR1.
Forum: Formula
10-21-2013, 04:16 AM
Replies: 2,610
Views: 1,624,670
Posted By motocop

Great pic! She's lookn' good!!!

Great pic! She's lookn' good!!!
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
09-14-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 15,103
Posted By motocop

Sorry this is after the fact, but I'm just...

Sorry this is after the fact, but I'm just reading this thread now for the first time. Congrats on your new F150 Eco. You will love it. I am, 2+yrs, in an '11 F150 Eco 4x4 crew 6ft bed 355 rear...
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