Shlbyntro
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So, some of you may have noticed in my Ultra thread that I have taken a few breaks here and there to do some small projects on my big boat, a 1987 Thunderbird/Formula F-35 PC. With my Ultra close to the end of its restoration run and now in the hands of my friend whose taking care of the gel coat for me, I'm starting to get ready for my 2nd round of work on the Formula. Unfortunately my first round took place before I was an inmate but I will post the pics that I have and name off some of the work already done.
Let the record be set that this boat was never in any danger of going to a scrapyard but it was in need of a new home as the previous owner was leaving the lake for some ocean boating and had already upgraded to a Formula 41PC and was self admittedly neglecting this one.
Anyway, I purchased this boat just shy of 2 years ago towards the end of the season and hauled it out that winter. While it was out, it got:
-A bottom job
-Compound and wax
-New shaft packing
-Props sent out for refurb and balance
-Both main engines (merc bluewater 454 mags) stripped down to long blocks in the boat and resealed all except for oil pan and rear main
-full tune ups on both mains and genset
-full fuel system overhauls on both mains and genset.
-all engine servicing to set the base line
-new led underwater lights
-all new led cockpit and cabin lighting
-air conditioner recharge and acid flush.
Unfortunately late last summer after a handful of good trips out, the port engine developed a knock which has had me spending more time in the slip and only idling out on occasion until I can get around to replacing said engine come this upcoming off season but will be making small repairs and upgrades to her in the water throughout the summer until then and will be posting updates.
Let the record be set that this boat was never in any danger of going to a scrapyard but it was in need of a new home as the previous owner was leaving the lake for some ocean boating and had already upgraded to a Formula 41PC and was self admittedly neglecting this one.
Anyway, I purchased this boat just shy of 2 years ago towards the end of the season and hauled it out that winter. While it was out, it got:
-A bottom job
-Compound and wax
-New shaft packing
-Props sent out for refurb and balance
-Both main engines (merc bluewater 454 mags) stripped down to long blocks in the boat and resealed all except for oil pan and rear main
-full tune ups on both mains and genset
-full fuel system overhauls on both mains and genset.
-all engine servicing to set the base line
-new led underwater lights
-all new led cockpit and cabin lighting
-air conditioner recharge and acid flush.
Unfortunately late last summer after a handful of good trips out, the port engine developed a knock which has had me spending more time in the slip and only idling out on occasion until I can get around to replacing said engine come this upcoming off season but will be making small repairs and upgrades to her in the water throughout the summer until then and will be posting updates.