OK, what about all the raw-water-cooled, high-hp high performance
gas OUTBOARDS that are in salt water 24/7/364?

Outboards are aluminum?

Hi Jim,
What you are describing is a great boat with run out engines. New
outdrives are a big plus though. The Formula Boat line is extremely well
made! With an engine replacement should last a good long while. I own 3
Formula boats (or my company owns 2 and I 1) My favorite is the '91 26
PC. She is fast and comfortable. The company boats both 33 pc's have
stood the test of being "rental" units and come through with flags
flying. Not many problems except the Lecta San units. We finally ripped
the Lecta San units out and went to large holding tanks. The problems
were mostly due to user (renter) errors like flushing cigarette butts
and female sanitary products. Both have bee run aground with no hull
damage. It did tear up the outdrives though. We perform most of our own
repairs and maintenance.

la Dolce Vita (My personal boat.) is on her third engine, second
outdrive and second air conditioner. Most bolt on engine accessories
have been replaced as well. I did a ~ Complete ~ overhaul last spring
and it cost me about 13,800.00 for new engine, drive overhaul and
replace pumps, water heater, radar, radio package, sonar, and a couple
of add on gadgets. About 3 grand in electronics.

If you are buying from an owner in Florida, be sure to examine the
various pumps thoroughly. I do not think you will find any problems with
the hull, fittings or cabin components. All are premium grade and built
to last.

Have a look at my website for a little Formula info.

http://www.home.earthlink.ner/~aartworks

Email me from link on website with the Formula model you are looking at
and I will give you any information I can. Formula makes a great
product, and I will be a lifelong customer.

Good Luck,

Capt. Frank



jim wrote:
hey guys, looking for some guidance on salt water since i boat on the Ohio
river. I am looking a purchasing a formula that is in Florida that is a 99
with 502 motors. Two years rack stored, two and half years in the water
with bottom paint, bottom paint put on last year. Outdrives replaced in
december. Motors have 700 hours with 160 psi compression, but what I am
worried about is the salt water going through the engine. How bad is this?

All advice will be heeded