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    Anchor Pulpit damage

    Use a banana swivel between chain and anchor to orientate the anchor. Mark the chain so you know when to slow the windlass down. I covered my underside with 3/4 inch hardwood.
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    Replacing shower taps 34 PC

    Mine are looking grubby and due for replacement. However, I cannot see access to the back of the wet room to be able to remove and replace. Has anybody done this or know of a means of access? thanks in advance Bruce
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    Early Mercathode installation / testing

    Hi I have a 1992 twin volvo diesel engined 34 PC that was factory fitted with a Mercathode system. I am experiencing accelerated anode wear on the port drive. Can anyone point out a installation and testing manual so I can verify if it is up and working or needing replacement. Thanks in advance
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    Pre 2k 34PC Swimplatform and Simpson Davits

    Oh no not another davit thread I hear the collective moan as you scroll over to the next topic. However I have not seen anyone on the forum use this davit type and I wonder as to why? I have a 1992 34PC. Built like a outhouse she refuses to die and so I refuse to replace her. However I am...
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    Treads - re 34PC build drawings

    Treads, I sent a pm with download link for pre 2k TAG 34PC build plans / drawings as requested. Not sure if you received it or not.
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    Recreational Craft Directive - Catagory A B C D

    Does anyone know what European RCD Category a 34PC complies with? Does it have a category status at all being American built? "Definitions of Boat Design Categories. ‘A’ OCEAN: Designed for extended voyages where conditions may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale) and significant wave heights...
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    The season is nearly here

    :cool: Time to get the old girl off the hard and into the water.
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    34 PC bench seat removal

    How does one go about removing the lower cockpit and upper cockpit bench seats as shown in the below photo from another forumite (not of mine) so I know it can be done, but I cannot find any bolts or fittings. Seriously. This one has got me scratching my head.
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    Performance question 34 PC

    I have a 1992 34 PC with KAD42a engines on 290 legs running C4 props. What top speed should I be getting? Currently under ideal conditions I get 27 knts top with 23knts cruising. On turbo she easily reaches max revs however struggles a bit to get on the plane on superchargers. I'd have expected...
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    What is the dry weight of a 1992 34 PC

    Just had mine lifted empty of all water but carrying full diesel tanks. Crane weight read 8200kg / 18100 lbs but this seems excessive to me. Is this correct?
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    Is she stern heavy / out of trim ?

    90's 34PC always feels as if she's riding a bit bow high. What does the board think? this is her in a following sea
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    Bow lights (spotlights) - 90's era 34 PC

    Anybody able to tell me how to access the bulbs to change? I've tried accessing via the anchor locker but can't really get my arm in to feel about. Is it a case of disassembling externally?
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    1992 Formula 34 PC fuel tank compartment access

    How does one access the fuel tank compartment in the early 34PC? There is an area behind the aft cockpit but forward of the engine bay seperated on both sides by a bulkhead. At the moment the only access I can see is removal of the ice maker and crawling between the outer hull and top fitting to...
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    Build diagrams - Plumbing, wiring and ancilliary routing

    1992 Formula 34 PC. Did the original owners manual carry any of this information to effect repairs and if so where can I find it? Having a devil of a job trying to trace freshwater plumbing routes (I have a leak) and electrical routes / harness through the cabin and believe it or not, fuel...
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    Fuel tank balance

    I have a 1992 34 PC. Can anyone confirm if the seperate fuel tanks are balanced? When I fill up I inevitably fill up port tank first and it always takes about 100 litres more than the starboard tank, this would indicate there is a balance pipe between tanks. However as I run the boat and consume...
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    Report - Moelfre, Wales. Under the Blood Moon

    The weather was fantastic. Boarded Friday night for an early dart Saturday, let the kids have a go and met a mate along the way heading to Holyhead Puffin Island and a spot of fishing I love the sound when the compressors come off and the turbo kicks in :eek: Anchored up in...
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    1992 Formula 34 PC Volvo Engines?

    Can anybody tell me if the KAD42 with 290 duoprop outdrives were a factory fitted option on this boat? If so what the correct prop selection should be? I am having a devil of a time trying to get info on this setup here in the UK where this boat is rather rare. Currently I am running C3...
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    Hello from not so sunny Conwy UK

    Hi all Not many Formula Boats where I am from so joined up to get some more specific wisdom and info. I have a 1992 34 PC on Volvo KAD42's and 290 Duo Prop outdrives. Does anybody know if these were factory fitted and if so what prop selection is best suited. I have C3 sets on my drives but...
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