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Forum: Formula
12-19-2018, 09:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,271
Posted By From the Helm

Lumitec Quattro or larger. get 3 RGB rocks

Lumitec Quattro or larger.
get 3
RGB rocks
01-29-2018, 09:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,067
Posted By From the Helm

Agreed with the more than once a month, I was...

Agreed with the more than once a month, I was suggesting having a diver clean the bottom during the weeks between getting hauled. I have a diver clean the waterline on my boat when I can't get to...
01-26-2018, 02:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,067
Posted By From the Helm

Bubbler isn't going to help, the water has...

Bubbler isn't going to help, the water has nutrients, the sun comes out, and viola you have growth.
You can hire a diver, but you'll still have to pull and get acid washed once in July an once in...
Forum: Formula
12-07-2017, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 939
Posted By From the Helm

Sounds like a good plan, I'd be interested in the...

Sounds like a good plan, I'd be interested in the change in speed at 3600 RPM at 35-37 MPH which is where i like to run. The hull runs better at 40 MPH but I don't want to run at 3900-4000 RPM at...
Forum: Formula
12-06-2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 939
Posted By From the Helm

Why the upgrade?

What's the performance gain you are looking for with the prop change? Higher top end? Higher cruise speed? Just curious, I don't have any prop experience on my 370.
10-26-2017, 01:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,869
Posted By From the Helm

That's near Marquette Michigan, U P Lake Superior...

That's near Marquette Michigan, U P Lake Superior was trying to move South.
Forum: Formula
10-06-2017, 02:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,637
Posted By From the Helm

I put the light down on my 370SS and went under...

I put the light down on my 370SS and went under the Charlevoix bridge. Wife said we had room to spare. I think the bridge was marking 10' but I believe that's to the lights, we went between them. ...
Forum: Formula
08-16-2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,662
Posted By From the Helm

I've seen the groove in the thru hull flange, I...

I've seen the groove in the thru hull flange, I assumed it was to ram some water into the inlet, never thought much about it, it's cast in on my thru hull.
The O-Ring on the sea strainer might be...
Forum: Formula
08-16-2017, 02:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 648
Posted By From the Helm

Installed. Marinco Deluxe stainless 20".

Installed. Marinco Deluxe stainless 20".
08-16-2017, 02:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,626
Posted By From the Helm

If you want a simple replacement for your speedo,...

If you want a simple replacement for your speedo, I installed a Faria GPS speedo that nearly matches the Formula gauges, swapped the light out to match color too. Now the speedo works from 0-50, no...
08-11-2017, 10:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,626
Posted By From the Helm

Great thread. We are leaving in 1 week on our...

Great thread. We are leaving in 1 week on our 370SS, hoping to make Drummond Island before we reverse route back to Holland. Next year we will find the time to go all the way to N Channel.
Forum: Formula
08-10-2017, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 648
Posted By From the Helm

Ordering Marinco today. Thanks!

Ordering Marinco today. Thanks!
Forum: Formula
08-09-2017, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 648
Posted By From the Helm

Wiper blades 370SS

Nothing high performance or even cool in any way, but, I can not seem to find the wiper blades for my '05 370SS. They are screwed on with some odd-duck adjustable disc to align them. Marinco...
Forum: Formula
07-10-2017, 12:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,076
Posted By From the Helm

I've had it on my platform since Mid-May. The...

I've had it on my platform since Mid-May.
The installer said it's key that the surface is clean and warm when installed.
He said there's no issue with it sticking once a week or so has passed.
It...
Forum: Formula
07-10-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,298
Posted By From the Helm

Update: There are no manual valves, I tracked...

Update: There are no manual valves, I tracked the fuel lines back to tanks on both motors.

There is an anti-siphon of some sort that works on Starboard tank/motor but has failed on port motor.
...
Forum: Formula
07-07-2017, 07:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,298
Posted By From the Helm

BOOM... no fuel in bilge I see what you did...

BOOM... no fuel in bilge I see what you did there.
No key on.
Filters are in a bowl beneath a cover with 3 bolts, that bowl is connected to tank via 3/8" hose with a route that would let it...
Forum: Formula
07-06-2017, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,298
Posted By From the Helm

I took filter off in the winter and fuel filled...

I took filter off in the winter and fuel filled the housing as I reached for the new filter, squished fuel out into bilge then.
It must siphon from tank.
Forum: Formula
07-06-2017, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,298
Posted By From the Helm

Question 496 Fuel Filter change

My 370SS has no fuel shut-off valves that I can find.

How do you take the filter out without fuel flowing from tank into the empty housing? I don't want to pinch the hose, so what's the...
Forum: Formula
06-13-2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,976
Posted By From the Helm

In response to the idea that you are running in...

In response to the idea that you are running in seas big enough to reduce your speed and try not to bury your bow, tabs can be sketchy when you are running down the waves, don't set them below flat...
Forum: Formula
04-07-2017, 11:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,372
Posted By From the Helm

West and Gelcoat any dings CHECK Barrier Coat...

West and Gelcoat any dings CHECK
Barrier Coat applied CHECK
Bottom Paint CHECK
All Fluids changed CHECK
Water Pumps CHECK
Plugs fuel filters....Saturday
New Stereo Remotes CHECK
R & R...
Forum: Formula
09-22-2016, 10:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,708
Posted By From the Helm

Arch stayed on my 370SS from OK to MI. Trailer...

Arch stayed on my 370SS from OK to MI. Trailer was towed by a 1 ton dually. Boat was 13'6" to top of arch as I recall, which made it under all bridges, trees, wires, etc. Took all afternoon to...
Forum: Formula
09-01-2016, 04:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,007
Posted By From the Helm

Roger that on the learning curve! I was captain...

Roger that on the learning curve! I was captain dock dangerfield the first couple of outings, not anymore. The generator, AC, & battery switches had me referring to owners manual once or twice.
...
Forum: Formula
09-01-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,007
Posted By From the Helm

Enjoy the 370, we've run up 58 hours since June...

Enjoy the 370, we've run up 58 hours since June 12 on our OK sourced boat. So far so good. Hoping to run her well into October so 6 weeks left until boat prep season starts.
Forum: Formula
08-17-2016, 02:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,703
Posted By From the Helm

Wave height is like fish stories, they are always...

Wave height is like fish stories, they are always up to the mind to recall with some precision, but who cares. It's fun to go out and test the boat and bang through some big waves.

Wave height...
Forum: Formula
08-17-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,068
Posted By From the Helm

So on my 370SS I've been trying to decide if it's...

So on my 370SS I've been trying to decide if it's full when it says full or empty when it says empty. Having added 170 gallons when it was on 1/8th tank I can assume there was 50 gallons left in...
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