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    2000 260ss Igloo Coolers

    Anyone know what size or where to find igloo coolers that fit the Formula 260s. Can't seem to locate 17.5 quart Igloo anywhere. Already boat one I thought would fit but no dice. These go next to where the sink is.
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    Restoring Formula 252BR Speaker Inserts and Garbage Can and LED Upgrades

    I took my boat apart with all the vinyl being redone and now am working on those smaller items. Does anyone have a contact at Formula or another source that can provide very specific Formula 252 BR parts. 1) Front Speaker and cup holders. I have cracks in mine and think it will come apart at...
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    454 Mag MPI getting hot

    I took risers off and risers and manifolds looked like new. Cleaned it up put back together with new gaskets. Replaced sea water impeller and housing which looked fine. Replaced spark plugs with oem and gapped to .035 per motor spec. Also took thermostat housing off and replaced thermostat which...
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    Formula 252 Bow Rider - Need Photos of Starboard Storage Area and Ski Locker

    I am restoring a 1995 Formula 252 bow rider. I need photos of the ski locker, especially what is in the little are just below it. Is there a bilge pump or something. I have lots of broken pieces there and not sure what they go to. Also need to know what goes in the Starboard storage compartment...
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    Restoring 252BR w/ 454 Mag. Questions on Thermostat, Trim Pump, Trim Up, manifolds

    Should I use air pressure to empty hoses and rams of fluid as well or just the pump housing with a syringe. I plan on removing anyway since I have a new stainless steel bracket ready for it. I already bought the raw water pump impeller and will be replacing. I also pulled the thermostat...
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    Restoring 252BR w/ 454 Mag. Questions on Thermostat, Trim Pump, Trim Up, manifolds

    I am restoring a 1995 Formula 252BR that has a re-powered 454 Map MPI with 237hours on it mated to Bravo 3. 1) Trim Pump fluid is like chocolate milk. Whats the best way to flush? Works with down button and trailer and holds position. 2) Trim Up does not work. I took the throttle lever apart...
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    Upgrading Formula 252BR. Need vinyl.

    Anyone know where I can get white formula vinyl for rear seat and rear deck. Heard vinyl paint is feasible too. Anyone know color SEM paint that matches formula.
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    Opinions 270BR vs 260BR

    I am in the market for a single engine bow rider. I would prefer a 330 or newer 310 but storage is a major/very expensive proposition in Lake Tahoe even if your lucky enough to find a buoy/slip and not worth it for my use on a lake that size. Wondering what opinions are on the 260 vs 270. Is...
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    1999 Formula 252SS with 502 Mag and Bravo 1 Drive Freshwater

    Testing the waters. I have a Formula 252 Sun Sport. Low hours with only 347 on the clock and good service records. Recent impeller and tune-up done. Everything works. Tows skiers, tubes, and wake boarders no problem. Great all around boat. Lake Tahoe freshwater boat mostly cruising with...
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