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Forum: Formula
10-16-2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,228
Posted By silversupercoupe

thanks...I'll be giving you a call

thanks...I'll be giving you a call
Forum: Formula
10-12-2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,228
Posted By silversupercoupe

Was your initial issue blisters? I first...

Was your initial issue blisters?

I first contacted Formula's TAG....completely no help....not even a recommendation of someone who might be able to help.
Forum: Formula
10-12-2015, 11:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,228
Posted By silversupercoupe

Thanks. I didn't realize Glass Dave was in...

Thanks. I didn't realize Glass Dave was in Toledo, OH.
Forum: Formula
10-11-2015, 07:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,228
Posted By silversupercoupe

Regarding number of blisters, there are literally...

Regarding number of blisters, there are literally 1000's of them...each around the size of a pin head. I suppose its hard to assess the depth without stripping first.

My biggest challenge, I...
Forum: Formula
10-05-2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,228
Posted By silversupercoupe

May I ask...in general, what are the steps to...

May I ask...in general, what are the steps to fix? Is all gelcoat on the bottom removed and then re-gel coated or re-painted? Any additional steps that would make the hull more "blister proof"?
...
Forum: Formula
10-02-2015, 10:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,228
Posted By silversupercoupe

Yeah, until the blisters, the only downside to...

Yeah, until the blisters, the only downside to keeping my boat in the water has been the slight staining of the gelcoat over time. My weekly ritual basically involves scrubbing the boat top to...
Forum: Formula
10-01-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,228
Posted By silversupercoupe

When you say "barrier coated" the bottom...this...

When you say "barrier coated" the bottom...this is essentially bottom paint, or a bottom paint system, correct?

I really hate the idea of "bottom paint" on this type of boat. Unless the bottom...
Forum: Formula
10-01-2015, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 703
Posted By silversupercoupe

Thank you very much!

Thank you very much!
Forum: Formula
09-30-2015, 07:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,228
Posted By silversupercoupe

At least once per season, always before launch, I...

At least once per season, always before launch, I wax with Collinite 870 "fleetwax". Someone turned me on to Collinite around the time I bought the 271, and I loved the results. I've used nothing...
Forum: Formula
09-30-2015, 06:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,228
Posted By silversupercoupe

I bought the boat in 2006 with absolutely no...

I bought the boat in 2006 with absolutely no blisters. The previous owner had rack stored the boat since new, as far as I know.

The first blisters appeared ~2009. They were very local. I...
Forum: Formula
09-30-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,228
Posted By silversupercoupe

2001 271 Fastech - hull blisters :(

My 2001 271 Fastech has developed a severe case of chicken pox-sized and spaced blisters on ~70% of the surface below the waterline (including the hullsides that sit below the waterline).

The...
Forum: Formula
09-29-2015, 03:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 703
Posted By silversupercoupe

Key for panel under helm - '01 271 Fastech

Anyone know if the barrel-shaped key for the panel under the helm is unique for each boat? Or, is it a generic key that can be purchased?

I have a 2001 271 Fastech and have misplaced the key.
...
Forum: Formula
02-06-2010, 08:37 AM
Replies: 2,602
Views: 1,422,093
Posted By silversupercoupe

what a great looking boat!!

what a great looking boat!!
Forum: Formula
01-10-2010, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2,602
Views: 1,422,093
Posted By silversupercoupe

Perfect conditions (just me, low fuel, light...

Perfect conditions (just me, low fuel, light chop, low fuel, cool air temperature) a solid 70 on the GPS. Loaded with me and 4 passengers, gear, BBQ, dragging a bimini around for the women wanting...
Forum: Formula
01-10-2010, 08:51 AM
Replies: 2,602
Views: 1,422,093
Posted By silversupercoupe

2001 271 Fastech w/Volvo DPX HP525

Suddenly started dreaming of Spring and launch time.

Gotta get some good action shots this year.

http://s1008.photobucket.com/albums/af202/silversupercoupe/
Forum: Formula
07-08-2008, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,669
Posted By silversupercoupe

The boat is a 2001 271 fastech. The aft...

The boat is a 2001 271 fastech.

The aft breaker panel has separate breakers for the bilge pump and high water alarm. Does the float switch operate off the same circuit as the high water alarm? ...
Forum: Formula
07-08-2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,669
Posted By silversupercoupe

automatic bilge pump switch

My "rule-a-matic plus" float switches suddenly stopped functioning. The bilge pumps will turn on manually with the switch at the dash. However, manually moving the floats in either switch will not...
Forum: Formula
07-08-2008, 02:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,377
Posted By silversupercoupe

Check boattest dot com. They have speed vs. fuel...

Check boattest dot com. They have speed vs. fuel burn for the 292 with 350 mags. I think the fuel burn at any given speed with the 6.2's should be very comparable....maybe even a little better.
Forum: Formula
07-08-2008, 09:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 668
Posted By silversupercoupe

lenses for overhead cabin lighting

Hello,

Anyone know where I can get the circular frosted-glass lenses used in the overhead cabing lighting? My boat is a 2001 271 Fastech.

My gf found one with her head..... her head is OK,...
Forum: Formula
06-24-2008, 07:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 764
Posted By silversupercoupe

12V power supply amperage

Anyone know how many amps the cigarrete-lighter-style 12V power supplies in the cockpit and cabin can safely handle?

My boat is a 2001 271 Fastech.

I purchased a 12V coffee maker to use on...
Forum: Formula
06-10-2008, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,825
Posted By silversupercoupe

I'm near Algonac, MI on the St. Clair river. ...

I'm near Algonac, MI on the St. Clair river.

My primary purpose for the enclosure would be to increase the comfort while overnighting. I take my boat up North, and, even on the warmest summer...
Forum: Formula
06-09-2008, 04:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 656
Posted By silversupercoupe

Sunday Storms on Lake St. Clair

For those that boat on Lake St. Clair, I hope you found it home safely yesterday evening. The storms came with amazing speed and caught many off gaurd. I read a skiboat capsized and several people...
Forum: Formula
06-03-2008, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,825
Posted By silversupercoupe

Fastech full canvas

My 271 has the factory bimini top with Sunbrella canvas. I often overnight on my boat and would be interested fully-enclosing the cockpit.

Any recommendations on side and...
Forum: Formula
06-02-2008, 04:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 873
Posted By silversupercoupe

Actually....that looks like it might be pretty...

Actually....that looks like it might be pretty cool.

Any recommendations on bulb types / colors that work well behind the stock Formula lenses? Maybe I'll get a few and experiment.

Thanks,...
Forum: Formula
05-28-2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 873
Posted By silversupercoupe

got it.....bulb type is #168...available at any...

got it.....bulb type is #168...available at any auto parts store

price....~$0.88....probably the single least expensive thing I've ever purchased for the boat
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