New to me 2005 formula 31pc


Sungam said:
Just the standard merc 6.2 horizon. What are you running?
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I have the 8.1L 496's in mine.

Love the boat, except for the Bravo3 drives and the corrosion issues. Keep an eye on yours and make sure you have the correct type of anodes for the type of water you keep it in. This will slow it down, but not stop it.

The one modification that I did to my boat was relocate the head vent filter. The factory mounts it up in the port side gunnel, behind where the cockpit fridge is located. It was almost impossible to reach the one side of the filter to unscrew the hose fitting. I ended up extending the hoses a few feet and mounting it in the engine compartment where it is serviceable.
 
2006_31PC said:
I have the 8.1L 496's in mine.

Love the boat, except for the Bravo3 drives and the corrosion issues. Keep an eye on yours and make sure you have the correct type of anodes for the type of water you keep it in. This will slow it down, but not stop it.

The one modification that I did to my boat was relocate the head vent filter. The factory mounts it up in the port side gunnel, behind where the cockpit fridge is located. It was almost impossible to reach the one side of the filter to unscrew the hose fitting. I ended up extending the hoses a few feet and mounting it in the engine compartment where it is serviceable.
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That thing must move!

Thanks I will keep an eye on the BIII's. I've read about alot about their issues.

I will try relocating that filter eventually, but right now it's

Testing the windlass solenoid. Doesn't respond to down buttons.
Finish Steam Cleaning the interior
Treat canvas with 303.
Detail Engine compartment
Learn How to operate and dock boat
 
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Looks great! We just bought our first new to us Formula 260 SS. Someday we will move up to a big boy boat like yours. LOL
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