Posted: August 22 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Erik -

send them to me @ johnmhat@yahoo.com and I will post them for you

Posted: August 30 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

To anyone interested in this boat,

I have an original one page piece of literature from a January 1964 Magazine that is a great source of original Specifications, Details, Standard Equipment, etc. (By the way, the standard power was the twin 110 Volvos, as the '65 this guy has for sale has in it).

Price $7.985 F.O.B. Factory

(The BOAT, not the page LOL)

Anyone who needs this piece of literature, I can provide a copy.

Posted: August 30 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Hello 74 Formula233,

I would really appreciate a copy of the literature, for the F233 1965.   

Thanks Ray

Posted: September 07 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Hello, 74 Formula 233,

I also would really like a copy of the literature on my 65 Formula 233, thanks.

Also, I am having real problems getting my pictures up on this site. I need someone who can help me with a Plan B, namely, I'll mail the disk to you, or someone else, along with return postage, if you'll post them up on this forum for everyone to see, and then mail the disk back to me.

Anyone willing to help me with this? Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

All the Best,

Erik Jorgensen

Posted: September 11 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

I just got a 71 Formula 233 with the 350 v8 - the engine is out of service do you know of a place where to rebuild it?

Posted: October 06 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

74Formula233 - Hey Eric, I am going to look at a '73 233 this weekend in Warwick.  I was hoping I could ask you a few questions, and get your opinion on the listing.  Can you drop me an e-mail or pm?  We were on a few of the same threads over at THT a while back. 

Thanks.

Posted: October 06 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Email will be sent soon

Posted: October 06 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Hello 74 Formula 233,

I'd appreciate receiving a copy of the literature you have on the 1965 233.

Posted: October 06 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Hello Formula 233,

I asked for a copy of the 65 233 a while back.  Never got a response.  Is there anything thing I can do to help with getting a copy?

Thanks Ray

Posted: October 06 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Hi guys, sorry about the literature....I'm not on this forum much lately, so I missed the above posts.

Email me your address if you want me to mail a copy, and I'll do it ASAP

ericnmish@yahoo.com

Posted: October 06 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Hey 74 Formula 233,

Thanks for getting back to us.

Ray

Posted: October 11 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Hello, everyone. Just an update on what's happening with my 65 233 Formula. Had some lookers, no takers yet. JohnMHat kindly offered to post 25 pics I had taken, and apparently he's posted them somewhere around here, though I don't know how I'd go about finding the link for them. Hope one of you can find them for me and connect them with this post.

Anyway, she's still for sale, for $2312.00 firm. I'd like to be able to offer 'best offer', heck, I'd love to be able to offer it 'free to good home', but the $2312 is needed to pay off the loan on it and get it released. I'm getting set to wrap it up in a 20' x 30' blue Walmart tarp; but I suppose I could rig up a big red bow if someone wants to stick it under the Christmas tree LOL. It was nice to hear about that 64 sales literature on her, and that the original engines were a pair of 110 Volvo Pentas, the same as she's carrying now, except that they were replaced in 1989. And that the price back in 64 was $7995. Considering you could get a nice car for half of that price back in 64 (I bought my first car in 1964, for $400., a 1956 2dr Mercury (not sure the model; she was the bathtub model, 2 tone paint job, a push button automatic shift, and a 312 V8 engine :-).

Anyway, I hope there's some interest among one of you, as she is a little big for my tastes, and awkward for me to climb around on, with my prosthetic leg. So let me know, and maybe we can do something before the snow starts flying up here. Whatever happens, it's been nice to find this forum, and be able to talk Formula boats with all of you.

All the Best, Erik Jorgensen

Posted: October 15 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Hello 74FORMULA223,

Received the info on the 223, really appreciate it.

Thanks Ray

Posted: October 16 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

blystovski

Yes I have an F20, with the 470 Mercruiser which is the 4 cylinder / 170 hp. Your wot does seem a low for that engine, I know mine is about 4400-4600. As far as the water goes there are a number of places it sould be coming from, one thing to check is whether it is hot or cold water.  This would determine if its from outside or if its fromyour cooling system. One common cooling leak is the sea water side of your heat exchanger if you have fresh water cooling. The ends of the heat exchanger are caps with rubber gaskets and are proned to leaking or it could be a number of hoses that could be leaking.  The best thing is to just have someone run the boat while you just search around while running. You should have a removable engine box which would give you pretty good acces to the engine itself.  Let us know how you make out.

Good Luck,

Butch

Posted: October 17 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

No problem, I sent it out to 2 guys that emailed me their addresses.  Hope it is of use or at least cool info. anyway

Posted: October 17 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

blystovski wrote: Final run of the season today, and at wide open throttle (WOT) I was topping out at around 3100 RPM.  Is this about correct for a Mercruiser 888?  I have the service manual but can't seem to find mention of desired operating range or the engine's power curve. Also - my prop is in need of rebuilding and vibrates the boat slightly.  This of course disapears as I speed up.  However, after running it around for about 20 minutes today I noticed some water in the bilge.  Is it possible that it's making its way past (I think this is what it's called) the transom seal under heavy vibration? Thanks for any help.  Is there ANYONE else out there with an F-20?  Seems to be a lot of talk centered around 233's and up...

If I'm not mistaken, the Mercruiser 888 was a Ford 302 powerplant (2-Barrel Carb).  In which case your max. RPM range is 3800-4200 RPMs.

If you're getting only 3100, you have either a simple prop problem (wrong size, pitch, or bad condition) or you have a more serious power or drive problem.  I would not run it (under power) until you figure the problem out.

Posted: November 03 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

hey everyone....i have a'79 f-20, with  a magnum 350 merc and an alpha. i am having a prop problem as where i cant get the boat to hook up and grab at WOT.i am running a 25 pitch 3 blade now, can run to 5200 rpm.  the last 1000 to 1200 rpm'sgains 2 mph and no push. i am receiving full trim and the hull is straight.  have tried 23 to 26 inch props, cleavers, choppers, 3,4,5 blades......nothing works yet. want to grab top end. any thoughts would be great. or anyone with the same boat , id like to hear from.

thanx, nate

Posted: November 03 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Sounds like your about right as far as dialed in.  What speed are you getting at those rpm?

Posted: November 05 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Resto continues on the F20.  Got started on the new rubrail.  I don't think anything I've done up to this point has made a bigger difference in how the boat looks.  It will get a white centerpiece when it's all up.

Note:  The lines are much straighter than they appear in the pictures.

Posted: November 14 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Here's a couple shots taken this weekend on Lake George.

Posted: November 17 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Cooder,

I have what apperas to be a green light on a 1998 271.

With galv. trailer it is going for $33K

What do I need to make sure it has for options.  It will be in Fresh water only save for a day trip to salt twice a year for a total of 4 days.

Posted: November 17 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Sorry...My current bird ('81 F-233) is pictured. 

The 98 is definately a 98.  I have the hull ID on it.

Posted: November 18 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

White hull with single 502.  B1 outdrive. 288 hours on the clock.

It has a "splash" of graphics on the side & subtle matching upholstery.

I can't get a pic right now but it is clean, no bottom paint & no dings.

Posted: November 18 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

That 502 will run forever.  Great engines.

Posted: November 18 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

$33 sounds low to me.  Got an opinion on it from what little bit if info you have?  (N.A.D.A. shows low also.)

Posted: December 02 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Hi all,

I got tired of looking for a dedicated Forumla forum.  So I set one up myself.  Its brand new, started today.

www.formulaboatsforum.com

Still needs some work, let me know what you think.

Steve

Posted: December 02 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Wow.

HitfrequenSEAII, I like it. It is about time. Thanks

Posted: December 02 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

lbi4fun

What do you mean by active topics?

Posted: December 02 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

I'm in.

Posted: December 02 2005 at 00:00 | IP Logged

Hello HitfrequenSEAII,

Sounds good.  I registered.  Thanks for the effort.

Ray