MJ Ferm any other Formula lovers

[THEFERMANATOR]

Year? Model? Any pictures? Obviously check the major stuff on it, but MJ pointed out this to me go in the cuddy and pull the cushions up and check the stringers in the bow area. The stringers are a major area of concern on the older FORMULAS. Also check the tank as alot of them had fiberglass tanks, and an aluminum replacement will set you back over $1K for a 120+ gallon tank. Get some details and on it for us like the drive and engine info and I'm sure we can help you out. If it's the FAMOUS FORMULA 233, then yes it's about the BEST riding hull of that size range. Too many companies to list copied the hull design, and ALBEMARLE still to this day is useing it as well as BLUEWATER.

[willy]

http://www.thehulltruth.com/forums/t...201449&posts=1


So sorry guys, thought the link had pasted.

[Airslot]

I love the hull and know it well, having put 2000 hours on a 2001 Albe 24. My only concern in the Center Console config is that it could be a wet ride in the snot. I know she'll bust through any sea that you dare to try her in, but I was really glad to have the hard top and full curtains once the seas reached 4'. If your gonna fish her in seas less than 3', go get her and have fun. Then again, rain gear can make for a more comfotable ride if Mother Nature turns against ya.

[willy]

got ya Air, that is my debate also, but just loved the hull looks and I have not had a CC for a long time. I think if I was to get one this would be a top candidate from what people are telling me. How is the build quality of these puddle jumpers?

[THEFERMANATOR]

She looks pretty nice, I was eyeing it last night actually. I would look closely at the engine and the hoses, I see where somebody has changed a few of em, so make sure there not laying on anything. Overall there pretty good, and the center console's are fetching top dollar still. She would take a chop in stride for sure. Stringers seem to be the number 1 issue on all of the FORMULA 233's, and the transom a close second.

[Airslot]

As Therm said, the stringers are about the only problems with these. If taken care of they will last forever...

[willy]

OK Ferm thanks, does the stringer and transom issue affect the I/O's the same?

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by willy

OK Ferm thanks, does the stringer and transom issue affect the I/O's the same?

Most all of em back then were I/O's, we didn't get outboards big enough to really do the job until the 80's. Check them anywhere you can, but pay extra attention for places that look like there coming loose from the hull.