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Forum: General Q & A
10-17-2022, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 926
Posted By MyIsland

Hi, I used to work at a marina in upstate NY back...

Hi, I used to work at a marina in upstate NY back in the late 90 and early 2000. Now I hobby in the boat repairs, winterizing the same way we had.
Run boat up to temperature and let thermostat...
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
09-19-2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,459
Posted By MyIsland

This bow stop, seperate from the winch as a few...

This bow stop, seperate from the winch as a few have said seems to work for my 311. I will try to text you a pic of my trailer. I too had the double roller like yours and it would scuff and...
Forum: Formula
06-07-2022, 09:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,890
Posted By MyIsland

wow.... that took patience. Looks good. A lot...

wow.... that took patience. Looks good. A lot of gauges and they are laid out well. The red lights work awesome in comparison to the own VDO. Nice job Tom!
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-29-2022, 04:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,739
Posted By MyIsland

Look at Craigslist in Sandusky, Ohio. There is a...

Look at Craigslist in Sandusky, Ohio. There is a nice looking yellow and black 272 sr1.

242sr1 were rare. Not many with 242 with twins.
Forum: Formula
04-28-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,037
Posted By MyIsland

There is a 272 in the Sandusky oh Craigslist. Or...

There is a 272 in the Sandusky oh Craigslist. Or Detroit clist.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-21-2022, 07:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,187
Posted By MyIsland

Yup. What you had in the link is it. The motor...

Yup. What you had in the link is it. The motor will bolt up to the pump.

Chris
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-21-2022, 07:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,187
Posted By MyIsland

You can rig up fittings and a pressure gauges and...

You can rig up fittings and a pressure gauges and run those lines from pump to the fittings. This will test pump, should build high pressure, I think 1000ish and hold it. You will quickly notice...
Forum: Formula
04-15-2022, 12:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,798
Posted By MyIsland

the weight difference from SBC to BBC is very...

the weight difference from SBC to BBC is very small in comparison to what you already know.

bbc are roughly 660 pounds

sbc roughly 550 pounds

bravo 1 roughly 135 pounds

alpha 1 around 95...
Forum: Formula
04-13-2022, 09:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,798
Posted By MyIsland

Hi, that would be a very nice boat. ...

Hi,

that would be a very nice boat.

weight of boat with fuel is 6700 pounds with fuel. I’d add about 1200 or so for trailer. So you are just under 8000 pounds. Then I’d add 500 ish for any...
Forum: Formula
04-02-2022, 07:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,887
Posted By MyIsland

yes, what you say is correct. I have a vintage...

yes, what you say is correct. I have a vintage formula as well.

I was asking because it looked like someone had already removed that platform at one point as there were plates behind the upper...
Forum: Formula
04-02-2022, 10:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,887
Posted By MyIsland

That’s a good looking boat. Great view. Great...

That’s a good looking boat. Great view. Great to be 20 mins from some good water.

hey.... does the exhaust come through the platform? Did not see the tips on it.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
02-18-2022, 10:04 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 28,001
Posted By MyIsland

I’d have that mechanic check to make sure that...

I’d have that mechanic check to make sure that distributor is in proper and it is set pointing toward number 1 cylinder at TDC before he goes checking the timing.
Forum: Formula
02-14-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 16,401
Posted By MyIsland

That is a sharp looking color scheme. Can’t say...

That is a sharp looking color scheme. Can’t say I have ever seen one with that “thunderbird” signature on it. Congratulations on the new boat. Great boat for your first boat.
Forum: Formula
12-30-2021, 09:55 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,807
Posted By MyIsland

Lol.... I think most will always say once you get...

Lol.... I think most will always say once you get into a boat you will always wish you went bigger or more power. I grew up with a single engine boat. Worked at a Marina and got use new boats as...
Forum: Formula
12-29-2021, 10:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,807
Posted By MyIsland

I think if I were you, I’d look at the Missouri...

I think if I were you, I’d look at the Missouri boat. It looks good And appears to have th counter rotating props already and Kplanes which is really rare but needed on that boat.
Forum: Formula
12-28-2021, 10:05 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,807
Posted By MyIsland

where is the 242 with twins that you saw? Can...

where is the 242 with twins that you saw? Can you send a link?
Forum: Formula
12-27-2021, 10:09 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,807
Posted By MyIsland

Sharp looking boat. Good luck with the...

Sharp looking boat. Good luck with the inspection.

fyi..... I think someone had a set of bolsters for sale in northern Ohio (full force I think). So if u wanted to have them on standby.....
Forum: Formula
12-14-2021, 09:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,807
Posted By MyIsland

If you are only looking at the Formula 242, then...

If you are only looking at the Formula 242, then I would definitely go the SR-1 route. That boat with twins handles very nice. It is a bit stern heavy for the size with twins but she will get up to...
Forum: Formula
11-07-2021, 10:31 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 48,304
Posted By MyIsland

She sounds great Tom! Getting it out in December...

She sounds great Tom! Getting it out in December to tune. Sounds like fun. I took an older boat, 87 242 Sr1, out years ago in late November with snow flyng on the lake. Winterized it later that...
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
08-13-2021, 08:54 AM
Replies: 3,536
Views: 684,617
Posted By MyIsland

Thank you !

Thank you !
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
08-13-2021, 06:09 AM
Replies: 3,536
Views: 684,617
Posted By MyIsland

where are you rack storing? thank you

where are you rack storing?

thank you
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
06-27-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3,536
Views: 684,617
Posted By MyIsland

Hey guys, I'm new to boating on Lake Erie. ...

Hey guys,

I'm new to boating on Lake Erie.
I was going to go put I at Mazurik boat access. Is there a place to keep the boat in the water overnight near there to use for the weekend? Or is...
Forum: General Q & A
06-27-2021, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 609
Posted By MyIsland

New to Lake Erie

Hi guys,

I am new to getting out on Lake Erie, planning to put in at Mazurik Boat access and use as my home base for the weekend.

is there public place to keep boat in water for a couple...
Forum: Formula
06-23-2021, 06:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,379
Posted By MyIsland

My 311 does not have a drain back to the bilge or...

My 311 does not have a drain back to the bilge or a pump either. I just vacuum it out as well.

I have yet to determine where the water comes from. I did seal up bottom side of my windshield...
Forum: Formula
05-28-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 53,353
Posted By MyIsland

Wow, that’s pretty good for the “rapture.” I...

Wow, that’s pretty good for the “rapture.” I second Tom’s comment..... need some video.
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