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2002 41 pc No longer for sale - decided to keep her.

Hi Guys, My Fuel gauges on my 41 PC have never worked very well since I've owned the boat. Indicated full might be full and indicated 1/4 might be empty and empty might be empty etc.. Basically I've been keeping track on cruises by run time Almost screwed up two years ago and ran pretty low on...

Hi Guys, I have a 2002 41 PC Volvo diesel with the under water exhaust. I think Formula used this system on all the bigger PC's from about 2001 until they started using IPS. Anyway, both engines exhaust is routed to a "box" at the stern which exits under water at the bottom of the transom...

Hi Guys, The cockpit cushions on my 41 PC 2002 MY seem like they are deteriorated. I feel like I'm sitting on the fiberglass supporting structure. The foam has no body...I don't remember my other Formulas being this way. The irony is, the skins are in pretty good shape. The boat sat for a...

Never used it and I was tired of hauling a mildew factory everywhere we went :). Project not quite complete so please don't judge me too harshly!

Helps cut down on fumes in engine compartment!

A while back I posted on the rebuilding of the saltwater side of my heat exchangers. It was a big job so I decided to install a freshwater flush system to stop the build up of calcification and crud in my heat exchangers. Basically I drilled the top of my Perko strainers to accept a 3/4 full...

Hi Guys, Rainy day here in CT so I thought I would catch up on some posts. There was a string a while back about replacing canvas, hard tops etc. Here's how we mounted the canvas to the arch. Upgraded to a lined Sunbrella, tan inside navy outside. EZ2CY front glass too.

Hey guys, Anybody have a clue how to get the trim ring off the cabin lights? I want to change over to LEDs..and I need to get at the inside. Thanks a lot.

Ok Guys, A serious question or questions... I live in CT and I have a business on Long Island. 43 miles by car and 13 by boat. I've used my 41 pc to commute a few times but it's kind of a production running the boat by myself not to mention a little heavy on the fuel and docking expenses. Time...

Some photos of my winter project..

Maybe this post should be under winter projects.. I decided to remove my heat exchangers and after coolers on my 2001 Volvo TAMD 74's for routine maintenance. My engines are babies with only 400 hours on them but time in the marine environment takes it's toll.. Read all about it on...

I'm considering options regarding replacing the Bimini and camper canvas on my 41 and I'm looking for opinions and any experiences... First off, I think the factory canvas is pretty poor on a few counts. Granted now that it's 10 years old it would be ready for replacement anyway. Ok, so the fit...

I just replaced my fresh water pump with a Jabsco variable speed 4.5 GPM pump in place of the original 2.4 GPM pump and it works great. I can open 2 faucets and it maintains pressure whereas the original would reduce to a dribble. I decided to use the original left over pump as a final stage...

Hi Guys, I bought my 41 almost 2 years ago. She was yard maintained. In a saltwater environment this means a new coat of bottom paint every year which is a big mistake in my opinion. Anyway, the anti fouling paint was peeling off in chunks. I don't feel like dealing with breathing all that...