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Re: Restoration project- 1979 Formula 255 Liberator. Boat restoration and reporting the progress of it becomes a chronology of events. Some are barely worh mentioning, such as a new battery or something like that. Occasionaly something comes along that the knowledge of how a particular problem...

....time to go play. Pompano Beach, Fl about a mile south of Hillsboro Inlet. Monday AM 5/9/2011 11:00 AM....surf temp 80 deg F. Those are boat wakes out there men...not waves!!

I started looking into replacing the original compass as well as renewing all of the gages. I can't figure out how to get to the damn things!! The panel looks to be molded in with no screws or attachments and there is no way I can see to get to the back side...unless by dis-manteling the...

I'm a member at Club Sea Ray and Offshore only and there is a lot of trafic on both of them...what's up with Formula owners here?

My previous owners pulled all of the stripes and decals from my 255 Liberator when it was shot with Imron a few years back. Anyone have knowledge of a good source for this stuff? This is an '81 with the Factory Stripes:

I ran across this over on the Donzi Forum. http://rlcboats.com/ How about 650 HP & 100+ MPH in a 22 foot Deep V with a single Alpha 1!!! This is a great read and has me re-thinking moving to twin Bravo 1's in my Formula 255 Liberator

I compiled a spread sheet recently of popular Formula "Long Deck" models from the 70's and 80's and found some interesting similarities: Formula Model Comparison Model Years Built Length Weight (T-260) Draft Fuel Cap Bridge Clearance 272LS 84-...

....this is the result!!!. I kept looking for the source of a loud whine when I would start the starboard engine on my '79 Formula 255 Liberator. Well I knew the U-Joint Bellows was torn but I had not pulled the Upper Unit off until today.....I think I found my problem. When I pulled it off...

OK...in order to call upon the broad depth of mental resource in this forum I will describe where I am in the restoration of my recently aquired boat. My boat is a 1979 Formula 255 Liberator with twin 260 Mercruisers on No 1 drives. The engines were replaced with new long blocks in 2006 and the...

OK....I have to replace the starter on the starboard engine (260 Merc.350 Chevy) and can't even see it!! I can't think of any way to replace it with out removing the outboard exhaust manifold. Any tips or tricks on this job? I'm not afraid of the job...just want to take advantage of anyone...

I am restoring the cockpit seating of my '79 Formula 255 Liberator. I am looking for original bucket seats and rear seats from any of the following: All 255 Liberators or LS All 233 Interceptors All 242 LS All 272 LS All F3 LS All 302 SR1 ...also any newer Fastech models. Thanks...

Some how...I had the fortune of discovering a '79 255 Liberator here in South Florida...that has been in salt water twice!!! This gem was brought down from the UP of Michigan where it originated. The boat was kept inside in the winter and trailered in the summers...fresh water only. The owner...

I recently found this old gal in a field behind a house in the farming area near me. It's a Miami built 1978 26' Express Cruiser. Hopefully the pics show up. I have loved this model since I first saw one in the mid '70s...24 deg dead rise with a 9'-6" beam. HUGE cockpit. Most of the original...

I have found a decent deal on a '85 242LS with twin 260's and have a couple of questions. In researching the specs for this model in the Formula brochures, I notice that the capacity of this model, in single or twin is 1600 lbs. Comparing to the F3LS (22') which has a capacity of 2500+ lbs or...