Anyone else out there into boats?


Tomcat

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We are starting to part-time on Perdido Key, Florida so I have procured my new ride.
 

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2112

Blue/white 06'
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1989 38 foot Formula?
 

Tomcat

GT Owner
1988/89 (built in 88, sold as 89) Formula 311 SR-1 with twin 500s
 

2112

Blue/white 06'
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They were so much nicer looking before they integrated the the swim platform.

Nice solid rough water wave crushers. Well constructed.

I'll even give you a pass for the Chevy power plants. ;)
 

RPM217

2005 white/blue stripe
Jun 18, 2010
1,658
Rye Brook, New York
Wishing you much enjoyment with your newest acquisition!!! The Pantera needs to stay put!!!!
 

Special K

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Aug 23, 2016
1,775
Franklinton, LA
I love boats, my favorite boat is my friends boat!
 

Art138

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Jan 4, 2011
624
Weston,FL
Looks like one hell of a ride!
 

sandman

GT Owner
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Jul 10, 2006
465
Gardnerville, Nv.
Back in the day, me an my dad.
 

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Tomcat

GT Owner
Thanks for all the love. The swim platforms get mixed reviews but I like the convenience. I do most of my own work so between the two boat motors and the new V10 Excursion to pull the boat I gained three new motors so the Pantera MAY be up for discussion. My property in Florida does not have the garage space that the Pantera deserves.
 
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tpraceman

THEE GT OWNER
Mark II Lifetime
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Feb 20, 2006
2,835
Washington Michigan
I run big block Cobalts,
but as retirement looms I am curious. Recently we considered NC or FL for the warmth. NC has hills and FL is flat so maybe you can shed some light on the subject.
 

2112

Blue/white 06'
Mark II Lifetime
For all the love. The swim platforms get mixed reviews but I like the convenience.

You have the attractive bolt-on Thunder Exhaust swim platform.

Around '90/'91 they redesigned their line up to include the swim platform into the hull and deck. It added an excessive amount of length back there. Totally ruined the beautiful Formula design.
 

RPM217

2005 white/blue stripe
Jun 18, 2010
1,658
Rye Brook, New York
For all the love. The swim platforms get mixed reviews but I like the convenience. I do most of my own work so between the two boat motors and the new Excursion to pull the boat I gained three new Motors so the Pantera MAY be up for discussion. My property in Florida does not have the garage space that the Pantera deserves.
But NC does!!! Where's the darn "thumbs down" emoji. If I had the garage space, I'd take the Pantera off your hands!!!!
 

Tomcat

GT Owner
I run big block Cobalts,
but as retirement looms I am curious. Recently we considered NC or FL for the warmth. NC has hills and FL is flat so maybe you can shed some light on the subject.
We are just feeling our way through the retirement thing. I am from Florida originally (and have lived in San Diego...so take my temp/weather tolerance with a grain of salt).
Pensacola is not so far south (in Florida) so it might not be the warm winter retreat like Sarasota/Key West (BUT it still is HOT/HUMID in the Summer)...and it does get a few days in the 40s in the winter. We like NC (we are in a little mill town like Mayberry just north of Greensboro) but winters can be cold (by my standards) and summers are hot! Go to the foothills near Asheville, NC or Floyd, Va. and the summer temps are easily 10 degrees lower.
You have the attractive bolt-on Thunder Exhaust swim platform.
Around '90/'91 they redesigned their line up to include the swim platform into the hull and deck. It added an excessive amount of length back there. Totally ruined the beautiful Formula design.
I 100% agree...my 31 is a true 31+ feet and over 33' with platform.
 

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Tomcat

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But NC does!!! Where's the darn "thumbs down" emoji. If I had the garage space, I'd take the Pantera off your hands!!!!
You are right...something else MIGHT go instead...BUT I would probably incur some wrath if it was the NSX.
 
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Blue/white 06'
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I 100% agree...my 31 is a true 31+ feet and over 33' with platform.

Withe the newer integrated platform, your hull became the 35'.

Yup, you have the classic.
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ChipBeck

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Staff member
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Feb 13, 2006
5,769
Scottsdale, Arizona
I run big block Cobalts......

Gentlemen,

I own a big block Cobalt as well. A 454 Chevrolet powered Cobalt 232. It's been and continues to be a wonderful very reliable boat that I've used quite a bit for almost 22 years now.

Chip

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tpraceman

THEE GT OWNER
Mark II Lifetime
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Feb 20, 2006
2,835
Washington Michigan
Gentlemen,

I own a big block Cobalt as well. A 454 Chevrolet powered Cobalt 232. It's been and continues to be a wonderful very reliable boat that I've used quite a bit for almost 22 years now.

Chip

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I knew you had great taste ;)
Gentlemen,

I own a big block Cobalt as well. A 454 Chevrolet powered Cobalt 232. It's been and continues to be a wonderful very reliable boat that I've used quite a bit for almost 22 years now.

Chip

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I always knew you had great taste.FB_IMG_1494779450296.jpg
 

Tomcat

GT Owner
I expected nothing less from you Chip!
 

2112

Blue/white 06'
Mark II Lifetime
This is the FGT forum, right? I can't be the only boater that bleeds Ford Blue while boating, can I?
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DG1

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This is the FGT forum, right? I can't be the only boater that bleeds Ford Blue while boating, can I?
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Sweet! Looks like some real horsepower madness 2112:)
 
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