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    1988 F311 SR1 Bravo Drive Measurement

    Does anyone know what the center of drive to center of drive measurement is on a 1988 F311? Can't get to mine right now to measure. Thank for your help.
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    2005 280 Ss Dark Cherry Interior

    I have a 2005 280 Ss with the Dark Cherry doors in the cabin. The finish on the doors was in excellent condition until last week when the closet door delaminated. The top 1/3 curled away from the door itself. Has anyone else had this happen, and is there a company that can laminate a new...
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    2005 280 Ss 6.2L's - Engine(s) stumble

    Had an issue last season, and looking to get some ideas on what's going on. Occasionally, when coming off idle and getting on plane, both engines seem to stumble at the exact same moment. It happens somewhere around 2000 RPM as I'm getting into the throttles a bit. 250 hours on engines, both...
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    Throttle leaver not holding - 2005 280 Ss 6.2L's

    My port side engine throttle leaver keeps falling back (loosing engine RPM) while underway. Is there a way to adjust the tension on the movement?
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    2005 280SS Gauges

    I have a 2005 280 Ss and the gauges are getting cloudy. I can clean them but it comes right back fairly quickly. It like the surface of the gauge is breaking down. Anyone else have this issue and if so is there a fix? If I wanted to replace them what is the best option?
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    280 Ss Rough seas

    How much can a 2005 280 Ss take without causing damage? Got caught out in some rough stuff and she took a good pounding.
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    Dial on dash

    I have a 2005 280ss with twin 6.2l. There is a dial on the dash by the ignition keys. Not sure what it does. It's about 1" in diamater and has number indications all the way around it. I thought maybe it was to dim or brighten the dash lights but it's not that. Anyone know what it does? I...
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    FORMULA Emblem change-over

    I have a 2005 280ss and I'm going to be changing over all of the Gold "FORMULA" letters and the Thunderbird to Chrome. Any recommendations on the best way to do this? My thought is to use a plastic putty knife and gently work the Gold one's off. What's the best way to get the adhesive off...
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    Bravo 3 Tie Bar

    Looking to add an IMCO Tie Bar to my 2005 280ss. Does anyone know what the center of drive to center of drive measurement is?
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    OEM Parts

    What is the best avenue to purchase OEM Formula parts? Local dealer or is there a Factory parts center?
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    Twin Bravo 3's not trimming up together

    I have a 2005, 280ss with 6.2's and B3's. When raising the trim the port drive does not raise to the same point as the starboard. When hitting the trailer function the starboard raises all the way and the port is approx. 3/4 of the way up. if I pull up on the port drive I can raise it the...
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    Formula Blister Problems??

    I'm going to be keeping a 2005 280ss in the water next year and looking for some advice. This boat has always been trailered or lift kept. Should I barrier coat the bottom or not worry about it? Freshwater New York lake. I have not heard many issues with Formula's getting blisters.........
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    Mooring cover for a 2005 280ss

    ISO a full mooring cover for a 2005 280ss with radar arch. Also looking on the best place to purchase formula parts. I need the little gas charged shocks that hold the wet bar counter tops open. Also looking to replace all of the gold "formula" letters and bird with Chrome.
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    2005 Hatch-Mount A/C unit.

    Unit was set up for a 2005 280ss. Little use if any. Upstate NY. Make offer.
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    6.2 l engine failure - piston failure

    I have recently purchased a 2005 280ss with 6.2L engines. I have recently heard that there is an issue with this engine being known for piston failure. Anyone seeing this same trend? Any preventive measures to prevent this from happening?
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