Posted: January 03 2006 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Check out formulaboatsforum.com

Several of us who also frequent here are founding members there....  The owner would sure like to have you join as he's of the same opinion about a strong club.

Posted: January 27 2006 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Hi, I just joined the forum and I think to do a Formula Boat Club is a great Idea.

I own a CC Formula 23.3 '73 and I would like to have a good reference. This Formula is powered by a '95, 351 5.8FL with a Volvo Penta sterndrive DP and B4 SS propellers kit, If someone remember or is running something like this, please I need to know what speed should I get and mpg.

Thank you

Posted: January 27 2006 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Hello ralph233,

I have a 1972 F233 with a 1998 Mercruiser 260hp 5.7L EFI and Bravo Two Outdrive with a 20P - 18" diam 4 blade SS prop.

Knots are from GPS and GPH is from a FloScan:

                                                     100 gal
RPM        GPH      KTS      MPG    RANGE

1000       0.5      5.4     10.8     1080
1500       1.3      6.8      5.2      520
2000       3.2      8.8      2.7      270
2500       5.2     12.4      2.4      240
3000       6.5     16.0      2.46     246
3500       7.8     24.0      3.0      300
4000      11.7     27.0      2.3      230
4500      14.0     30.0      2.1      210

Posted: January 29 2006 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Hello Dick_F233

I realy appreciate those #'s. My numbers are simmilar but the engine does not go beyond 4000 rpm, I was having some problem whith the power valve and the secundary ports in the carburator that I think it's now fixed, I am waiting for the weather to be calmed to test it.

Thank you.

Posted: February 21 2006 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Hello,

I have what i think is a F233 and need to know more about it. Pictures not available yet. It Has (2) 188HP Ford Mercruisers and all the pics seen on the web show only set up with 1 I/O. Is this a rare special order or did this come as an option?

I thought about restoration and if  i did, I have a Marine Mechanic that said it wold be easy to convert from Fords to Chevy 5.7 MPI 300HP each and Bravo 3 outdrives would push her about 70MPH and get about the same MPG usage if staying with the carb engines.

Frank

EMail me at farrellfvusa@msn.com

Posted: February 22 2006 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Frank,

Welcome on.  Every time I talk insurance with my company, they initially believe I have twin engines and I think they'd believe they were 5.7s.

I have a single 5.7 and am in awe as to how someone could fit two in there.  While the engine work is being done though, you might want to make sure the helm/cockpit floor is solid with sturdy stringers and ready for long service.

Mine is fine as far as I know, but I don't claim to have torn into it either.

What year is yours?

Posted: February 25 2006 at 00:00 | IP Logged

233 Double E

Not sure exactly what year it is, but looks like the 1972 Years I've seen pics of with single I/O. So far I only see minor stress cracks at the outside of transom and the wood that holds the floor pael over the fuel tank is rotten. Checked  transom and some of the stringers with a screw driver and they are not soft. Plan on pulling out fuel tank Sunday to check forward area.

I have the old style side panels that are what you would see in the later 69 to 74 years.  

Posted: February 26 2006 at 00:00 | IP Logged

233 Double E

My hull type is similiar to Dick_F233 with the picture of Oh-Kay minus the hard top and add a full engine cover at the rear for twin v-8

Posted: November 28 2006 at 11:52 | IP Logged

Dano,

Welcome on.  Get to know "Cuda" over on the formulaboatsforum.  He's good people.

I believe he's done about all there is to do on that model or one similar to it.  He's also available at offshoreonly.com in the Formula section.

If you can't get him, let me know...

Be sure to go to the Formula site and download your sales brochure in the vintage formula section for more info too.

Posted: December 02 2006 at 14:48 | IP Logged

JLaw, several years ago I had an'82 F-233 with an OMC Stringer series drive. I removed and replaced the boot a couple of times during the time that I owned it. The boot is external to the outdrive and is secured around its inside diameter to the drive with a large hose clamp (located behind the boot). The outside diameter of the boot is secured by a large metal clamp that screws to the transom. If you need to remove the boot entirely it will be necessary to remove the outdrive. If you are only inspecting for damage behind the boot you can probably get away with removing all of the screws around the perimeter clamp, then carefully pulling the outer clamp away from the boot. The boot will be sealed to the transom with marine sealant so you'll have to use some kind of scraping tool to break the seal, of course, all the while being careful not to tear the boot. When the outer diameter of the boot is removed you can check the transom for damage. You should inspect the boot for cracks while you're at it.