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    Replacement hatch actuator recommendation?

    Hey guys hoping some of you can offer up some advice for a replacement hatch actuator for my 260ss. Been flakey at best since I bought the boat, pulled it apart and "tuned up" the brushes and armature and that worked great for last couple years but it's crapping out again. What/where have you...
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    260ss swim ladder cover

    So I've got the fiberglass swim ladder cover with hinge and handle available if anyone needs one let me know. It was removed with the larger aftermarket swim platform was installed.
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    Formula Boats Logo in .eps format?

    Hey guys, Got a buddy that can do die cut stickers and was wanting to replace the "Loadmaster" sticker on the trailer with the Formula thunder bird logo/name. I was wondering if anyone happens to have this in .eps format already?
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    Cabin Door Lock Replacement, lost key?

    Hey guys, Seem to have lost the one and only key I had for the cabin door :mad: Just sent TAG an e-mail about this but figured I'd post up and see if any of you have had the same misfortune and what you've done to get a new key/lock?
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    What do you store there?

    So I've not found a good use for this area and it's fairly deep so wanted to see what you guys use this area for? I believe all 260/280/330's have this open space there correct?
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    OEM Transom Shower Replacemnet

    OEM Transom Shower Replacement So I've got the factory transom shower option on my 260ss and when I got the boat the housing was cracked, cover wouldn't stay shut and it just seemed to short. So I tracked down the same factory set up and bought it all new with a longer hose thinking I'd be...
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    Fuel vents inny or outy?

    Has anyone updated from the older external style fuel tank vents to the newer "in set" style? Anything to note or be aware of? Sorry no pics, but I have the older style that stick out and noticed the newer style the other day and thought that would be a nice update.... EDIT: Here is a pic of...
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    Still trying to figure out photos??

    I've got the tool bar now! Just going to test a bit with this post if you don't mind.... Interesting, if you use the "insert image" icon and choose "from computer" it shows it as a small thumbnail pic that you can click on and it will open to larger size.... However if I use the "insert...
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    Old pic links not working?

    I noticed after the move to the new forum my pictures weren't showing up correctly. If your issues were like mine here is how to fix it... In my case most of my pics now showed up as links like below: Just edit your post, remove the "width=225 height=300" and re-save post Now you should...
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    My 260ss Upgrades

    Thought I would share some info and pics of a few things I've done to my 2000 260ss over the last 6 months I've owned it. Here's a pic, cause everyone likes pics right? I bought the boat cause I was tired of driving 5+ hrs each way to the river when I'm 15min from the ocean. So it's primary...
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    White faced VDO gauges

    Just installed new gauges so these are now available. Great shape for age came out of 2000 260ss no rusty screws or stains on gauge faces and all of them work. Let me know if you need one or all.
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    Center storage locker, used as cooler or fishbox?

    Anyone ever use the center storage locker on their 260/280ss as a cooler or fish box? If so how well does it hold ice? any issues?
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    Southern California Formula Owners

    Wanted to see if any of the Formula owners from Southern California were on this board? I typically head out of Dana Point, Newport or Long Beach and cruise the coast for a good time. I've seen a few birds in Newport Harbor and was hoping to meet up with a few formula owners, maybe get a...
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    On-board battery charger and inverter recommendation for 260ss

    Any one have a recommendation or know what the factory used and where they mounted the on board charger option? Also any recommendations for a small inverter? Install tips? It wouldn't have a big load on it would be used for a towable pump, phone chargers, and maybe a blender while cruising...
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    Steering shaft adapter type?

    Looking to replace the steering wheel on my 2000 260ss anyone know what type of steering shaft it has? Or the correct adapter needed for a Isotta type8 wheel?
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