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Forum: Swap Shop
12-15-2025, 07:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 584
Posted By t500hps

A buddy has a 37 Active Thunder and wanting a...

A buddy has a 37 Active Thunder and wanting a 400ss (I have a diesel 400ss). I'm sending him this thread.......
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-23-2025, 02:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,608
Posted By t500hps

Is 5-8 mph worth loosing a month or more in the...

Is 5-8 mph worth loosing a month or more in the summer with mechanical breakdowns?

Cost of the rotating assembly is one but are you going to use the 502 mag intake?.......no way it allows enough...
Forum: General Q & A
08-06-2025, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 851
Posted By t500hps

A 40 year old Bayliner is a Ford Pinto in the...

A 40 year old Bayliner is a Ford Pinto in the boating world. Sure you can make it run/work.......but is it really worth spending any money on it?
Converting it to anything else is massive waste of...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-24-2025, 07:53 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 392,093
Posted By t500hps

I agree this boat will burn LESS than the 3X gas...

I agree this boat will burn LESS than the 3X gas motors it came with. I own a Formula 400ss. This boat came with either twin BBC (gas) or twin diesels. Independent tests results show the gas version...
Forum: Restorations & Upgrades
06-19-2025, 12:01 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 392,093
Posted By t500hps

WOW!!!! Un-believable custom build! I meant...

WOW!!!! Un-believable custom build!

I meant to ask and didn't see it anywhere. Can the drives/props be spun independently? Can you put one in forward, one in reverse? (That would make a massive...
Forum: General Q & A
05-27-2025, 02:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,767
Posted By t500hps

I'd start with what's easy....borrow some props. ...

I'd start with what's easy....borrow some props.

years ago I had a 382 with big power. I usually ran a set of weird custom props being 15.625 diameter 28 Maximus (I tested them on a whim and the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-27-2025, 06:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,115
Posted By t500hps

Diesels in front of Bravos would be a "NO GO" for...

Diesels in front of Bravos would be a "NO GO" for me however the drives Volvo puts behind it's diesels seem to be good. A Bravo drive holds 2.2 quarts of fluid.......My Volvo Penta DPH drives hold...
Forum: Formula
02-25-2025, 09:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,197
Posted By t500hps

message sent........

message sent........
Forum: Formula
02-24-2025, 09:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,197
Posted By t500hps

I once owned a 382 with "built"...

I once owned a 382 with "built" motors......absolutely loved the boat. The black 502mags will burn a little oil but they did when brand new. Keep an eye on oil level and they will run almost forever....
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-20-2025, 02:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,264
Posted By t500hps

Man, get out and DO those things on your bucket...

Man, get out and DO those things on your bucket list!!!!

I'm 53 and through covid I went through a divorce and nearly lost my business. Made me realize those bucket list items just get harder as...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-07-2025, 06:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,879
Posted By t500hps

I guess left out one detail......I'm going to use...

I guess left out one detail......I'm going to use the boat often thru March. I'll bring it back roughly April 1st (+/- a week or 2).

I ran the boat down and the trip wasn't that bad other than the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-07-2025, 09:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,879
Posted By t500hps

I didn't list any details about Jeff because I...

I didn't list any details about Jeff because I wasn't certain my memory was correct (I thought he was wrapped up in a strange/bad deal 15-20 years ago). If you guys say he's good then he'll be one I...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-06-2025, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,879
Posted By t500hps

400ss transport recommendations?????? Tavernier FL to Deltaville VA

I ran the ICW from VA to the FL keys this winter and fly down every couple weeks to enjoy boating in the warm waters around Islamorada. For the return, instead of running the ICW north I am...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-30-2024, 01:37 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,756
Posted By t500hps

I used a Honda 2000 on my Formula 382 many years...

I used a Honda 2000 on my Formula 382 many years ago. Worked well. Stored it strapped down in the engine compartment but used it strapped on the swim-platform (only when anchored and swinging in the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-23-2024, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,668
Posted By t500hps

My boat came with sea-strainers. I made strainer...

My boat came with sea-strainers. I made strainer caps with a garden hose fitting on the top. I connect a 5 gallon jug with a drain hose to the fitting and fill with pink antifreeze. It can sit there...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-10-2024, 08:30 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 26,280
Posted By t500hps

Stuart/Port Salerno had 3 tornadoes I know of. 2...

Stuart/Port Salerno had 3 tornadoes I know of. 2 of them were under 4 miles of my boat. Another was just over a mile away.

Boat never lost power, I'm watching it on cams. Small section of canvas...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-08-2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 26,280
Posted By t500hps

Man, first time I have "skin in the game" for a...

Man, first time I have "skin in the game" for a Florida hurricane. Last week and did a "bucket list" trip and ran my 400ss 1,000 miles from VA to FL (Stuart). It's docked behind a buddies house in...
Forum: Formula
08-26-2024, 07:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 921
Posted By t500hps

Post a few pics of the engine...

Post a few pics of the engine compartment/components. I have a 2009 that was re-powered in 2019 (probably the last D6-370's made). I don't need anything at the moment however I may buy some spares. :)
Forum: Formula
08-01-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 51,732
Posted By t500hps

Years ago I bought a 382 with 8PSI Procharged...

Years ago I bought a 382 with 8PSI Procharged 500efis/XR drives......ran a best of 98 mph.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-09-2024, 06:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,136
Posted By t500hps

Alarm sounds for low oil pressure, high water...

Alarm sounds for low oil pressure, high water temp, and low drive oil.

I've found the oil can "gunk up" in an old drive oil bottle and while the level looks good, the oil does not flow at all....
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-27-2024, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,034
Posted By t500hps

That is what I've found so far but I just not...

That is what I've found so far but I just not sure I want to sign up with Progressive. Lots of claims disputes can be found online.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-26-2024, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,034
Posted By t500hps

Foremost insurance.........anyone use them?

I've had them for 3 years, no claims, no complaints.

Received my renewal a few days ago and it went down by 14%. I thought "sweet" however, what changed? I reviewed the Declaration pages they sent...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-09-2024, 08:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,115
Posted By t500hps

I started shopping thinking I wanted a 370ss...

I started shopping thinking I wanted a 370ss (I've had a Formula 312 and 382 in the past). Didn't like that I couldn't trailer it and looked at the Fountain 38EC. Later inspected a 400ss.

The...
Forum: Electronics
03-28-2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,322
Posted By t500hps

FWIW: I'm running a mix of (8) 6.5's and 7.7s off...

FWIW: I'm running a mix of (8) 6.5's and 7.7s off the 4 channels of a 900/5 JL amp.......the additional speakers help fill the space and it works well. (2) 10in subs off the 500 sub channel....
Forum: General Q & A
01-17-2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,046
Posted By t500hps

Had almost the exact same numbers on a pair I...

Had almost the exact same numbers on a pair I built many years ago. Lots of port work in the intake to flow more air. Bigger TB. Compression, cam and ported Iron Eagle heads. My numbers were fully...
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