2000 Formula Fastech Brochure

Power.Power. Strength.Strength. Beauty.Beauty.

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Thunderbird Products 2200 West Monroe Street P.O. Box 1003 Decatur, IN 46733-5003 219-724-9111 • 1-800-736-7685 of a fail-safe chemical bond. The resulting unified www.thunderbirdboats.com structure attains a degree of strength and endurance never before possible. Special coring materials, Copyright 2000 by Porter, Inc. custom-stitched tri-axial fiberglass and the exclusive use of AME 5000® resin throughout lamination are major contributors in bringing about In this power-seeking world of high- 3 3 Formula FAS TECH'S 14% greater integral strength. performance boating, Formula 2000 FAS TECH Cockpit and cabin detailing for 2000 is superior continues to dominate as the front runner. in every aspect. State-of-the-art, racing-style Formula's advanced Speed, Stability and Structural bolsters and electrically powered footrests remain

technology designs and engineers optimum Speed—Ergonomics—Beauty—Stability—Speed—Ergonomics—Beauty—Stability—Speed—Ergonomics—Beauty—Stability—Speed—Ergonomics—Beauty—Stability— unchallenged in correct performance into each ergonomics and technical Formula hull. The five mph precision. Utilizing comfort and increase in top-end speed is beauty as essential design decisively balanced by solid, elements, the strong, futuristic controllable handling. This 3 cabin décor is exactly right. fine-tuned FAS TECH Components are so skillfully performance is achieved integrated, there is an immediate Your Formula Dealer: through the custom multiplaning surface designed sense of perfect proportions. 3 specifically for each model. The FAS TECH hull In hull and deck graphics, Formula is tracks effortlessly with a consistently soft ride that unapproachable as master of the art. Three-color automatically smoothes out landings. Combining graphics are available in two different Imron® all the critical factors that performance boaters designs in the Silver Series. Four-color 3 need and want most, Formula FAS TECH is way combinations available in three different Imron® 2000 out front. designs comprise the Gold Series. Or, move up to Crucial structural integrity is accomplished one of the three Platinum Series Imron® designs through a custom-engineered internal matrix. This and turn every head in admiration. As the ultimate fiberglass reinforcement grid filled with personal statement on the water, your Formula 3 polyurethane foam melds with the hull by means FAS TECH says it all!

Speed 382 Poker Run Legacy of Special Excellence

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P Self-Directed Work Team. During weekly meetings, requirements. This official certification, displayed in Formula 382 FAS TECH— members consider ideas suggested to make each Formula, demonstrates a continuing commitment improvements and work constantly to increase overall to product integrity and your safety as an owner. You Formula’s Poker Run Special Edition Poker Run Special! quality and efficiency. This naturally achieves a should be aware that a number of other boat progressively higher level of Formula owner manufacturers advertise as association members, yet 382 stands out as a masterpiece of marine 3 design and engineering. The custom FAS3Tech planing including the FAS Tech™ logo display on both sides satisfaction. As a Formula owner, you will appreciate not all their boats qualify for certification. surface delivers maximum hull efficiency, and the and a winning royal flush poker hand on the foredeck. this quality difference each time you boat. The challenging, high-performance attitude is accen- Bravo I outdrives are upgraded with a Teague Custom Designer John Adams—artistry that works. Marine package, including a more hydrodynamic lower tuated by a special fiberglass engine hatch, and two Formula Reliability Center—super service. unit. Stellings® drive extension boxes and Mercury large air intakes that feed extra oxygen to the super- For over 25 years, John Adams has been designing charged powerplants. Formula dealers are expected to to be up to date in Formulas in a sleek, avant style that blends form Hi-Performance lab-finished props get a better bite amily and increase speed. The twin 540 C.I.D. Merc Hi- The Special Edition 382 is taking part in several product knowledge and to provide expert mechanical and function to perfection. From the distinctive Performance HP 500 Bulldogs generate big-time power, Poker Runs during the summer of ’99 and also in the ter F service. Stocking parts to keep Formula boaters on the silhouette to the precisely engineered features and or

and ProCharger superchargers boost the total power Formula Owner Florida Keys Rendezvous during P water is also rated as essential. Each dealer relies on a inspired details, Adams keeps Formula on the cutting production to 750 H.P. per motor, making this compe- August. If you are speed-driven, the 382 Poker Run Formula technical assistance representative to answer edge of technical design. It’s no wonder that Formula tition intimidator capable of speeds in the mid-90s! Formula is the marine machine of all your wildest special service questions. We routinely supply dealers performance attains award-winning status year after executive positions, the family works together for with technical information through product update A racing-style aluminum windscreen replaces the high-performance dreams! continuous product improvement. Chairman and mentor year. With John Adams design choices, from the latest usual full tempered windshield. The driver and three bulletins. As a new Formula owner, two surveys colors for cockpit and cabin to ever more exciting Vic Porter still vigorously advances Thunderbird’s ® passengers each benefit from the latest in beefy encourage you to share comments and to rate your Imron designs, your Formula is unique on the water. mission of premium quality. The Porters share many dealership’s professionalism during and after the sales es support and push-button technology, with fully childhood memories of happy, carefree times on the It’s a designer original that perfectly conveys your adjustable electric stand-up bolsters and footrests by transaction. We work with your dealership to make sure personal sense of perfection and style! water. They know first-hand that well thought out, top- you receive expert service quickly, so you are out on McLeod. The unique Poker Run graphics combine quality features can and do make a great deal of

Air Intak the water whenever you want to be. brilliant Imron® colors and striking vinyl applications difference in personal boating enjoyment. They are 20 determined that every Formula is as good as promised. 1 Five-Year Warranty—your guarantee of Adams Our Modern Manufacturing Facility— lasting value. home of Formula quality. Formula issues a five-year warranty with each new Our facility is equipped with the very latest in Formula. Covering deck and hull advanced technology to ensure Formula’s structure, the warranty is also transferable

superior level of quality. Touring the during the five-year period. This Designer John impressive plant located in the commitment to long term satisfaction Midwest is an amazing experience ensures that your boating investment for first time visitors. Employees is well protected and retains its readily convey their enthusiasm for high value for years to come. doing the job right every time. age Gauges Stor kpit Coc

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specifications increased strength by Lab 14% over standard triaxial fiberglass. Formula Lab Testing—nothing is left to chance. 100% Ashland AME® 5000 resin is At Thunderbird, thorough testing ensures a superior applied throughout lamination, along finished product, so you spend a lot more time with special coring materials in the boating and a lot less down time for repairs. Every hull side and deck. Then, in the 271, Formula component, system and 312, 353 and 382, a unique fiberglass construction material is anced Composite Lamination

structural grid is permanently bonded subjected to prolonged testing ity Adv to the hull. You can be certain your under conditions far more severe ior 3 new FAS TECH™ is built specifically than normal use. Only the most for rugged offshore conditions. reliable, most durable items are

e Hull selected for a Formula. To ensure the continuing R&D— beauty of a mirror-like finish, Exclusiv

brings Adams’ designs to life. each arriving shipment of resin Component Super Formula’s focus on excellence begins is analyzed in Thunderbird’s 3 Exclusive FAS TECH™ Hull—scientific Formula. in a model’s earliest stages of development. First, the chemical lab before it is The goal: increase Formula speed without sacrificing deck and hull of each new boat are painstakingly Stringers, plexiglass doors, mirrored panels, Hand-Laid Lamination—it all starts here. approved for use in your 3 Formula. Thunderbird also safety or handling. The result: the FAS TECH™ hull, replicated by our engineers in an advanced computer- countertops and many other components are cut to The gleaming exterior of a Formula, gelcoat, is first carefully controls the engineered for each Formula performance model. After aided design system. Using state-of-the-art software to exact specifications filed in the CAD/CAM computers. sprayed evenly into a carefully maintained mold. Then, years of study and exhaustive testing we invite you to create a three-dimensional boat on-screen, complex The Computer Numerically Controlled (C-N-C) routers temperature of the resin 3 precut shapes of fiberglass, including mat, woven 3 throughout storage and 4 experience FAS TECH™ yourself. systems and components are properly positioned. maintain accuracy to within thousandths of an inch for roving and a specially fabricated, custom-stitched In the 419, the ⁄ ", seven-ply stringer is application, a vital step to ® Instantly available for reference, the exact dimensions a consistently precise fit. triaxial are layered with AME® 5000 resin. High-tech contructed using Perma Panel , a specialty and location of every part is stored to relay to the ensure consistent results. marine plywood pressure treated with Osmose® 3 3 Look for this fit and finish everywhere in a Formula. equipment ensures the exact ratio of catalyst to resin. FAS TECH™ Speed—FAS T Formula. computer-controlled routers. During production of Sidewalls and headliners meet exactly—no bead welt is Each layer of glass is hand-rolled and squeegeed for CCA preservative to prevent fungal decay, and You want adrenaline-pumping speed? Enter the now- cabinets, storage areas and structural components, this necessary to hide faulty design or execution. Cabinets uniformity and to eliminate air pockets. Divinycell® is entirely encapsulated in resin and is laminated 3 Component Superiority—only the best. consistent accuracy ensures that your Formula ® to the hull while suspended on jigs fixed to the mold. famous FAS TECH™ hull. Extensive testing by the 3 are contoured to conform to walls. In the cockpit, coring and Coremat are also utilized in designated At Thunderbird, component reliability is paramount. industry’s toughest watchdogs has proven that FAS TECH™ is not only the best in design, but it is also coaming panels fit snugly, with no need to fill gaps. areas for added lightweight strength and the prevention Using biaxial fiberglass as a bridge, this unique 3 Only the best products with the best service support are FAS TECH™ isn’t just another “step bottom,” but an executed precisely. of laminate weave print-through. suspension method eliminates contact distortion in considered. When evaluating new components, trained intricate, multiplane hull unlike any other in the Meanwhile, a full size model or “plug” is built by Formula’s lamination schedule requires several days the hull. 3 technicians in Formula’s Research and Development marketplace. FAS TECH™ delivers speed increases of 5 hand, requiring months of exacting work. Using this Pultrusion Reinforcement— of cure time in the mold. Volume-driven manufacturers Formula’s exacting techniques in the area of structure Department first determine the quality and endurance to 6 miles per hour over conventional deep-V hulls with more strength in rush the process and release a molded part after a day, means that your cabinets, seats and storage compart- of each item. According to the results, a detailed identical weight and power. It’s a difference you’ll like critical areas. which often leads to a foggy finish and surface distor- ments are installed on a sturdy, level base and fit recommendation or rejection follows. If the item fails a lot when you’re ready to move out fast. Specially shaped tion. Thunderbird’s exacting lamination schedule perfectly every time. So, your Formula not only usion to meet our tough standards, you won’t find it in a fiberglass supports, or ensures your Formula’s smooth, flawless finish and its looks great, but is built strong enough to hold its Formula. own offshore. 3 pultrusions, are fixed in Pultr reliable offshore integrity. FAS TECH™ Stability— the hull where added the ride you’ve been looking for. torsional strength is 3 Bonded Stuctural System—essential integrity. The stability engineered into a FAS TECH™ hull makes needed, such as under 3 Each Formula hull is reinforced with a custom- you a pro behind the wheel. FAS TECH™ provides fuel tanks and engines. superior pitch and roll stability and a softer reentry. engineered matrix that is much stronger than the usual These pultrusions, stringer system. This is achieved through step location and specific custom-fabricated to 3 shape and placement of strakes, pads and chines. It’s In the 271, 312, 353 and 382 FAS TECH™, Formula’s specifications, this framework is a one-piece fiberglass the ride that always brings a big smile to your are bonded to the hull Hand rolled Resins grid bonded to the hull using Plexus® 2 passenger’s face! ® 3 using Plexus adhesive to adhesive as the bridge. Eliminating contact ensure structural integrity distortion while increasing strength, the with no hull distortion. 3 grid system is the culmination of thousands

FAS TECH™ Structure— , Cad/Cam can take it out on the “big blue.” of hours of research, prototyping, tool

3 R&D ® construction and real-world testing. The To maximize strength and rigidity in the FAS TECH™ AME 5000 Resin—lasting flawless finish. ® multiple spans in the grid are designed to hull bottom, sides and deck, Formula engineers, Although AME 5000 costs twice as much as general distribute load forces generated by intense working directly with a fiberglass manu- symmetrical master, production molds are formed. Full- purpose resins, Formula specif ies its use because it is scale cabin and cockpit mock-ups are created to fine- offshore conditions to the entire hull. This is facturer, designed our own custom the best resin available. This modified epoxy, low-VOC effectively accom- triaxial fiberglass. Reorienting tune ergonomics and space utilization. Formula’s marine resin produced by Ashland Chemical is applied plished by the Plexus® the fibers to our Research and Development Department fabricates each with all layers of fiberglass in every Formula 3 perfect mold used in production. ® chemical laminate-to- FAS TECH™ hull. AME 5000 protects and preserves laminate bond. the surface gelcoat with its exceptional strength and Composed of woven CAD/CAM Technology—consistent accuracy. resiliency while providing more flexibility and greater fiberglass and AME resistance to crazing, distortion and osmotic blistering. ® While many time-honored techniques are employed ® 5000 resin, the grid is AME 5000 throughout lamination is your assurance of unparalleled as a in developing a new Formula, the key to the a long-term, top-quality exterior finish. final perfection of each part is the $250,000 structural foundation state-of-the-art CAD/CAM system. for high-performance marine construction.

Component Quality in Superiority Every Detail

flexible conduit for protection McLeod Racing Style Bolster— Bolted Deck and Hull Joint— and security. If service is beauty and function unite. necessary, the uniquely hinged 3 fail-safe protection. 3 All Formula FAS TECH™ models feature elite McLeod After bonding the deck and hull with FAS TECH™ instrument panel bolsters as standard. Custom-made for Formulas, the ® 1 makes service more a pleasure Plexus , ⁄4-inch stainless steel truss-head electric-assist bolsters snugly support and cushion your thru-bolts and stainless steel load than a chore. Plenty of harness body for maximum security and comfort. Even while distributing backing plates are placed slack is provided so the panel cutting across the water, you can adjust the seat of the along the joint at 18-inch intervals. This can be easily removed to work bolster until it is right for you. By simply pressing a fail-safe procedure means you can be on. You can depend on Formula button, the bolster accommodates your needs exactly. certain that this joint is never going to leak electrical systems to be up and Plus, they are truly a work of art! Their sculptured or break apart. running for all your good times shape, exquisite detailing and display of color perfectly on the water. accent the cockpit.

k Stainless Bolts & Backing Plates— rugged reinforcement. Heavier Gauge Wire— Rocker Control Switches— bigger is better. When cleats and other hardware are reliable and waterproof. installed, stainless steel backing plates and In many places, Formula uses Formula’s accessory rocker switches are backlit for Bonded Dec stainless steel bolts with nylock nuts are heavier wire than the industry easy function identification and ready access. They used for reinforcement. We also align all the head slots norm for maximum reliability, keep you in touch with all systems. Plus, specialized Foam Injection—a solid, quiet ride. as a finishing touch! Our hardware isn’t just “lagged extended life for motorized design prevents any water from seeping under and Stainless Bolts componentry, and less main- Filling the grid with rigid polyurethane structural foam in,” like some, but is attached in the most rugged way causing a malfunction. for integrity you can count on. tenance overall. To further adds further integral strength and flotation to all Silent Thunder® Exhaust—we invented it. ensure trouble-free service, all major harness runs are Formulas. You’ll appreciate another benefit of foam 3 Since you want to experience maximum FAS TECH™ integrated with transparent, multiple pin quick discon- E-T-A® Circuit Breakers— construction—while boats without foam have a hollow, Curved Glass Windshield—clearly the best. performance without the ear-splitting roar, Thunderbird nects that are tie-wrapped together and taped at each hassle-free protection. drumming sound going over the waves, the ® 3 invented Silent Thunder , a highly effective muffling junction. These extra measures create a secured, FAS TECH™ ride is exceptionally solid and quiet. Formula’s curved, tinted, tempered windshield is angled Formula protects your boat’s electrical system with to deflect the rush of air from your eyes. Plus, system. Integrated in the swim platform, this patented weatherproof connection that is far superior to other circuit breakers from E-T-A®, long recognized as a it provides excellent visibility with no distortion. system results in an eight- to twelve-decibel decrease in methods commonly employed. leader in overcurrent protection. E-T-A® circuit break- 3 Molded Cockpit—one continuous piece. Formula 419 and 382 FAS TECHS™ can also be thru-hull exhaust noise. There is virtually no loss of ers are used in high-end marine, aircraft, military and Every Formula is designed with a continuous, one- enhanced with a polished stainless windshield frame power, so top speeds are not diminished. As you fly by automotive industries. in your Formula, Silent Thunder® sound emissions are These breakers give you piece foredeck and full cockpit. Molded entirely in for even greater strength and beauty. ® reduced significantly, so you enjoy high-performance -A fiberglass, this greatly increases integral strength. the assurance of electrical ootrests boating without annoying others.

circuit security with the E-T Sleek, unbroken lines with years of lasting beauty ic F and easy, seamless maintenance make this a feature 316L Stainless Steel Rails—top-grade finish. convenience of a simple

“push-push” design. Push Electr to insist on. All Formula safety rails are welded 316L stainless Electrical Service—depend on it. steel, the highest marine-grade stainless available. to reset or to manually Formula is famous for its meticulous electrical disconnect the circuit—no Check out the stainless rails on other boats. If it isn’t Electric-Assist Footrests— Bonded Deck and Hull Joint—unitized structure. 316L, it isn’t good enough. circuitry. Instead of pre-insulated connectors common more fumbling for proper- customized command. To join the deck and hull, Formula uses a remarkably in the industry, each Formula connection is individually amperage fuses! Go ® secured with a visible crimp. The resulting fail-safe McLeod footrests are standard on the 419, 382 and 353 tenacious bonding agent, Plexus . The resulting offshore with the confi- 3 chemical meld is inseparable, far stronger than any “Open Trap” Battery Box. connection is then insulated with double-walled shrink- dence that your Formula FAS TECH™ models and are available on the 312. The laminated joint. This rugged durability is extremely Formula uses a corrosion-resistant, non-conductive tubing—the inner wall of hot-melt adhesive forms an Electrical Service and all aboard are footrests adjust at the touch of a button to provide per- important offshore where wave action takes its toll on marine battery box. The “open trap” design ensures that impenetrable barrier against water and corrosion, and safeguarded by quality fect ergonomics and a completely personalized helm. all but the strongest construction. battery gases cannot build up, and it also prevents the outer wall insulates the connector to prevent shorts. electrical components. accumulation of acid fumes and excess humidity. Formula wiring harnesses consist of color-coded wires Noise Suppression System— 4 Formula specifies deep-cycle house batteries as for easy identification which are routed through all the music, none of the static. 5 Flexible O-Rings—seal up tight. standard in the 419, 382, 353 and 312 (available Thunderbird installs a custom-designed noise Formula places a flexible O-ring under the head of in the 271). Deep-cycle batteries can be Heavier Gauge Wire suppression system that effectively eliminates the each bolt to effect an invisible, watertight seal. Unlike recharged repeatedly without losing strength. alternator’s interference in stereo performance. Whether silicone applications, bolts can be adjusted if necessary This is another way we build in reliability to you like to listen to classical, jazz, country or rock, you and the O-ring continues to prevent leaks when it keep you on the water. enjoy every last note without static, even with the is reseated. engines running. This important detail increases Engine Mounts— Formula boating pleasure for you. maximum security. While lag-bolting engines into Formula’s Trim-In-The-Handle— place is common, Formula thru- the control you want. 3 bolts all FAS TECH™ engines using Formula’s exclusive trim feature in the throttle handle 1 angled, ⁄2" aluminum race-style allows you to adjust all outdrives simultaneously motor mounts designed to take a 3 without removing your hand from the throttle. While beating. So, your FAS TECH™ is there are imitations, Thunderbird worked directly with properly assembled to withstand the Kiekhaefer® to conceal the wiring. Plus, our soft-touch tremendous torque created by the rocker mechanism is sealed with a non-skid surface for im-In-The-Handle r

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® Dri-Fast Foam—water runs right through! In-Water Testing—for every Formula. Formula utilizes special polyurethane Dri-Fast® foam 3 Slide behind the wheel of your new FAS TECH™— in cockpit seating. Its construction allows water to Formula in-water testing means it is turn-key ready pass through at once, so you for you. Every Formula is individually tested in one avoid the discomfort of soggy, of four test tanks. The extensive checklist program wet seats. This Formula feature is ensures that engines are operating at peak efficiency, sure to please everyone. and that all instruments, systems and accessories are in perfect working order. In untested boats, system ® failures are discovered by the owner. Not so in your

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Dr ready to perform. up in the great outdoors, so Formula uses Kelron® marine UltraLeather HP™ Lounge Seating— choose, Formula’s use of Imron®, DuPont’s poly- panel, a polyurethane sheet practical luxury. urethane enamel, will keep your graphic selection Watertight Seal—no surprises. material, as an alternative to As you relax in the cabin, lounge seating brilliant year after year. Imron® never “chalks” or fades During the test tank procedure, every Formula is wood in coaming panels, internal upholstered in UltraLeather HP™ creates a as ordinary gelcoat graphics do, so it is easily repaired subjected to a continuous spray of water on the deck ula Seating seat structure and reinforcing

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F seal around deck hatches and around hardware and fiberglass shapes as the core for surprisingly tough and durable. It is also fixtures. Windshield-to-deck surfaces are sprayed Formula Seating—best in the business. sturdy, virtually indestructible seats that can take practical—spills wipe up easily. Comfort, beauty and aphics from inside the cockpit and all cockpit drains have Formula Quality Assurance Program— it year after year. Removing wood from the cockpit 3 function combine naturally in a Formula FAS TECH™ gallons of water run through to check for positive our seal of excellence. Formula excels in carefully designed, comfortable not only extends the serviceability of your Formula seating. Human dimension criteria is utilized to cabin appointed with elegant UltraLeather HP™ discharge flow. Hose off your deck with complete Formula owners enjoy many more hours of carefree but also increases your pleasure in its continued materials. Imron Gr confidence. You won’t be surprised by a leak in your achieve correct contouring. Separate, preshaped foam good looks. boating because of Thunderbird’s Quality Assurance components are arranged in each seat to provide new Formula! Program. The QAP inspection involves both corporate optimal lumbar and leg support. Every Formula seat and production employees who examine the finished is “the best in the house.” Cockpit Storage— product as if they were prospective owners. Every detail places for everything. is examined from the consumer’s critical viewpoint. Convenient, neatly finished storage This final inspection not only helps deliver a perfect Transportation Grade Vinyls— areas abound in all Formula 3 Formula to you, but it also reinforces each employee’s omo Router FAS TECH™ models. Large side long term satisfaction. K personal commitment to top quality. Once approved, Formula’s durable cockpit upholstery is transportation coaming compartments the Formula has finally earned its marque of true grade, so it takes lots of outdoor wear and still looks accommodate PFDs, lines and other excellence—the gleaming Formula name and presti- great. This top quality vinyl is color-permeated to necessities, while the aft seat hinges gious Thunderbird emblem. match Formula Imron® colors. Specially treated to forward to access additional deep resist staining, Formula’s custom white vinyl remains storage. The 271, 353, 382 and 419 comfortably cool to the touch even in direct sunlight. have a clever trash receptacle/step 3 if damaged. In the Platinum Series graphic, “Illusion,” With an expanded knit back, Formula vinyl holds its pad to port and all FAS TECH™ models feature an in-dash fiberglass- DuPont’s premium enamel, ChromaLusion™, creates a shape much better than ordinary vinyl, so it won’t lose dramatic prism effect. its fresh, clean appearance. You’ll appreciate like-new lined storage compartment for 6 smaller items. Both the 312 and 353 Formula technicians achieve each different graphic 7 upholstery for years to come. 3 FAS TECHS™ incorporate concealed by carefully hand marking and masking each color area storage for the available Bimini top of your chosen design. Extra care is taken to prepare GERBERcutter®—computer accuracy for fabrics. in the engine compartment. Bring on refreshments and the area for the paint with a fine-grit pad. The colors

Formula’s computer-based cutting system, the Formula Cabinets— all the other items you like to Bomar Hatches ® have aboard—there’s a place for GERBER-cutter , is a CAD/CAM system for plexiglass plus. 3 everything in a FAS TECH™. upholstery fabrics. Parts are cut rapidly and with omo Router Formula cabinetry is ®

K Bomar CRX Hatches— unvarying consistency. The GERBERcutter® allows expertly designed and aphics Secure ventilation and lighting. skillfully tooled. Look ® ® at the clean presentation and precise fit—all the result Imron Graphics— As rugged construction in cabin ventilation is very express your style with important in performance boating, Formula installs of our exacting assembly methods and top-quality Imron Gr In the fast-paced world of materials. Using the CAD/CAM system, programmed unique designs. only Bomar® CRX model hatches. Constructed of 3 ® routers cut, drill and groove cell-cast plexiglass, The exterior of your FAS TECH™ Lexan , which has the strength of more than five high-performance boating, laminates and reflective acrylics precisely to aptly expresses your personal inches of acrylic, and powder-coated Almag-35 cast GERBERcutter specifications for a perfect fit every time. sense of style. You make a aluminum alloy frames, these low-profile hatches are Formula is Number One! Using plexiglass for doors eliminates warping and distinct impression dockside, designed for strength and pitting resistance as well as creates a sleek, polished look. Formula reinforces whether you choose Formula’s good looks. Clamped to the deck from inside the boat, cabinet installation with heavy-duty stainless steel three-color Silver Series, four- there are no exterior screw heads to trap dirt, corrode or L-brackets and installs protective plastic grommets for color Gold Series or the exclusive leak, or to detract from the sleek lines of the hatch. electrical wiring runs. Positive locking latches keep Platinum Series graphics for Functional and beautiful, these hatches will add to the doors securely closed while underway. maximum impact. Whatever you pleasure of owning your Formula for years to come. SPECIFICATIONS Centerline Length 41'9" 12.73 m Maximum Beam 8'3" 2.51 m Approximate Weight 13,100 lbs 5,942 kg Cabin Headroom 5'5" 1.65 m LLLLL LLL LLL Fuel Capacity 225 gal 852 L LL LL L L L L L L L L

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3 • Battery parallel switch • Concealed air horn • Four 260W 6"x9" 3-way speakers • protection systems • Alternator noise filters • Low-noise rotary bilge blowers • Automatic 419 FAS TECH™ STANDARD EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR • NMMA Yacht Certification • Transferable 5-year limited deck & hull Side coaming storage • Built-in trash receptacle • Cockpit courtesy lighting • Fire bilge pump • Bilge high water alarm • Starting battery & 2 deep-cycle batteries warranty • Perma® Panel Matrix • Foam-filled hull cavities • Silver Series Imron® extinguisher • Disconnect switches for house & starting batteries • 120V shorepower w/retainers • 60-amp battery charger • Kiekhaefer Aeromarine K-Planes™ • Forward design #1 or #2 in Daytona Beach, South Beach or Key Largo three-color graphics • w/galvanic isolator & 30-amp cord • Hot/cold transom shower mounted trim & tab pumps • External stainless steel tie bars • Stainless steel 4-blade Chemically bonded, thru-bolted deck-to-hull joint • Heavy duty PVC gunwale w/stainless CABIN • Sliding/locking cabin door • UltraLeather HP™ wrap-around lounge props • Silent Thunder® exhaust (except w/setback boxes) • 120V water heater steel insert • Tinted, tempered curved-glass windshield • Stainless steel hardware & seating/double berth w/filler cushions • Upholstered bow double berth w/custom- w/heat exchanger 3 3 316L stainless welded rails • Integrated swim platform • 316L stainless steel swim embroidered FAS Tech™ duvet • UltraLeather HP™ headliner • Removable cocktail 419 FAS TECH™ AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT ladder • Four Bomar® cabin venting hatches w/screens table • Hanging locker • Private head w/sink, exhaust fan, VacuFlush® unit & holding • Gold Series Imron® design #1, #2 or #3 in Daytona Beach, South Beach or Key Largo ® COCKPIT • One-piece fiberglass deck & cockpit liner • McLeod® electric-assist tank • Entertainment center w/round stainless sink, demand water system & four-color graphics • Platinum Series Imron graphics design “Firestorm,” “InfraRed” or offshore-style bolsters • McLeod® electric-assist footrests • Weather-resistant cockpit 120V/12V refrigerator • Concealed in-counter trash receptacle • 120V AC & 12V DC “Illusion” w/color-coordinated instrument bezels • Bow docking lights • Polished seating featuring Dri-Fast® foam & Kelron® synthetic marine panel construction • Aft electrical panels • Carbon monoxide fume detector • Kenwood® remote control AM/FM stainless steel windshield frame • VHF radio w/antenna • GPS navigational system • lounge seating for 4 • Under aft lounge storage • Integral 316L stainless safety rails • auto-reverse cassette w/stealth retraction faceplate, 10-disc CD player, cabin & dash- 5KW Kohler® gas generator w/battery • Engine freshwater flush system • Stellings® Dino™ steering wheel w/tilt helm • Latham® power-assist external steering • Gaffrig™ mounted remote controls & 590W amplification • Four 280W 7"x10" 3-way speakers drive extension boxes • 7000 BTU reverse cycle air conditioner • Head compartment Redline backlit instrumentation, domed w/polished aluminum bezels • Ritchie® 5" • Remote control 13" TV/VCR • Phone & cable TV shore receptacle hookup • Decor shower • VacuFlush® unit w/Y-valve for macerator discharge or pump-out • Cockpit offshore compass • Kiekhaefer Zero Effort™ shifters/throttles • Formula trim-in-the- pillows carpet • Sunbrella® Bimini top w/vinyl undercoating & SeaMark® water-repellent finish handle • Fingertip K-Plane™ & trim override switches • Safety ignition stop switches ENGINE ROOM • Triple engine installation • Motorized hatch lift • Engine room • Front, side & aft curtains • Sunbrella® cockpit cover w/vinyl undercoating & w/tethers • Auxiliary 12V outlets • Digital depth sounder • Kiekhaefer trim & tab courtesy lighting • Engine room fume detector • Automatic fire extinguisher • Thru- SeaMark® water-repellent finish • Sunbrella® storage cover • certification indicators • Illuminated waterproof accessory rocker switches w/E-T-A® circuit breakers bolted race-style engine mounts • Remote oil filters • Active & passive galvanic corrosion SPECIFICATIONS Centerline Length 38'2" 11.63 m Maximum Beam 8'3" 2.51 m Approximate Weight 10,450 lbs 4,740 kg Cabin Headroom 5'1" 1.55 m

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3 382 FAS TECH™ STANDARD EQUIPMENT 260W 6"x9" 3-way speakers • Side coaming storage • Built-in trash receptacle • trim & tab pumps • External stainless steel tie bar • Stainless steel 4-blade props • ® EXTERIOR • NMMA Yacht Certification • Transferable 5-year limited deck & hull Cockpit courtesy lighting • Fire extinguisher • Disconnect switches for house & Silent Thunder exhaust (except w/setback boxes) ® 3 warranty • Foam-filled one-piece fiberglass structural grid • Silver Series Imron design starting batteries • 120V shorepower w/galvanic isolator & 30-amp cord • 382 FAS TECH™ AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT #1 or #2 in Daytona Beach, South Beach or Key Largo three-color graphics • Chemically Transom shower • Gold Series Imron® design #1, #2 or #3 in Daytona Beach, South Beach or Key Largo bonded, thru-bolted deck-to-hull joint • Heavy duty PVC gunwale w/stainless steel insert CABIN • Sliding/locking cabin door • UltraLeather HP™ wrap-around lounge seating/ four-color graphics • Platinum Series Imron® graphics design “Firestorm,” “InfraRed” or • Tinted, tempered curved-glass windshield • Stainless steel hardware & 316L stainless double berth w/filler cushions • Upholstered bow double berth w/custom-embroidered “Illusion” w/color-coordinated instrument bezels • Bow docking lights • Polished 3 welded rails • Integrated swim platform • Concealed 316L stainless steel swim ladder FAS Tech™ duvet • UltraLeather HP™ headliner • Removable cocktail table • Private stainless steel windshield frame • Entertainment group–Remote control 13" TV/VCR & • Four Bomar® cabin venting hatches w/screens head w/portable unit & exhaust fan • Entertainment center w/ round stainless sink & concealed antenna, phone, dockside access cords for cable TV & phone • VHF radio ® COCKPIT • One-piece fiberglass deck & cockpit liner • McLeod® electric-assist demand water system • 120V/12V refrigerator • Concealed in-counter trash recep- w/antenna • GPS navigational system • 5KW Kohler gas generator w/battery • offshore-style bolsters • McLeod® electric-assist footrests • Weather-resistant cockpit tacle • 120V AC & 12V DC electrical panel • Carbon monoxide fume detector • Engine freshwater flush system • Stellings® drive extension boxes • Captain’s Call™ seating featuring Dri-Fast® foam & Kelron® synthetic marine panel construction • Kenwood® remote control AM/FM auto-reverse cassette w/stealth retraction faceplate, exhaust diverter • 120V water heater w/heat exchanger • 7000 BTU reverse cycle air Aft lounge seating for 4 • Under aft lounge storage • Integral 316L stainless safety 10-disc CD player, cabin & dash-mounted remote controls & 590W amplification • Four conditioner • Head unit w/dockside pump-out • Head unit w/Y-valve for macerator rails • Dino™ steering wheel w/tilt helm • Latham® power-assist external steering 140W 6"x9" 3-way speakers • Decor pillows discharge or dockside pump-out • VacuFlush® unit w/six-gallon holding tank & pump- • Gaffrig™ Redline backlit instrumentation, domed w/polished aluminum ENGINE ROOM • Twin engine installation • Motorized hatch lift • Engine room out • VacuFlush® unit w/six-gallon holding tank & Y-valve for macerator discharge or bezels • Ritchie® 5" offshore compass • Kiekhaefer® Zero Effort™ shifters/throttles • courtesy lighting • Engine room fume detector • Automatic fire extinguisher • Thru- pump-out • Cockpit carpet • Sunbrella® Bimini top w/vinyl undercoating & SeaMark® Formula trim-in-the-handle • Fingertip K-Plane™ & trim override switches • Safety bolted race-style engine mounts • Remote oil filters • Active & passive galvanic corrosion water-repellent finish • Front, side & aft curtains • Sunbrella® cockpit cover w/vinyl ignition stop switches w/tethers • Auxiliary 12V outlets • Digital depth sounder • protection systems • Alternator noise filters • Low-noise rotary bilge blowers • Automatic undercoating & SeaMark® water-repellent finish • Sunbrella® storage cover • Battery parallel switch • Kiekhaefer® trim & tab indicators • Illuminated water- bilge pump • Bilge high water alarm • Starting battery & deep-cycle battery w/retainers certification proof accessory rocker switches w/E-T-A® circuit breakers • Concealed air horn • Four • 60-amp battery charger • Kiekhaefer® Aeromarine K-Planes™ • Forward mounted SPECIFICATIONS Centerline Length 35'3" 10.74 m Maximum Beam 8'3" 2.51 m Approximate Weight 8,575 lbs 3,890 kg Cabin Headroom 4'8" 1.42 m Fuel Capacity 154 gal 583 L Water Capacity 19 gal 72 L Holding Tank Capacity 2.6 gal 9.8 L Bridge Clearance 5'4" 1.63 m Gold Series Imron® graphic #2 with Daytona Beach accent 12 Draft 36" .91 m 13 Deadrise 24˚ 24˚

3 ® 3 353 FAS TECH™ STANDARD EQUIPMENT accessory rocker switches w/E-T-A circuit breakers • Concealed air horn • Stereo 353 FAS TECH™ AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR • NMMA Yacht Certification • Transferable 5-year limited deck & hull volume control • Two 140W 6"x9" 2-way speakers • Side coaming storage • Built-in • Gold Series Imron® design #1, #2 or #3 in Daytona Beach, South Beach or Key Largo warranty • Foam-filled one-piece fiberglass structural grid • Silver Series Imron® design trash receptacle • Cockpit courtesy lighting • Fire extinguisher • Battery selector switch four-color graphics • Platinum Series Imron® graphics design “Firestorm,” “InfraRed” or #1 or #2 in Daytona Beach, South Beach or Key Largo three-color graphics • Chemically • 120V shorepower w/galvanic isolator & 30-amp cord “Illusion” w/color-coordinated instrument bezels • Bow docking lights • Kenwood® bonded, thru-bolted deck-to-hull joint • Heavy duty PVC gunwale w/stainless steel insert CABIN • Sliding/locking cabin door • UltraLeather HP™ wrap-around lounge remote control AM/FM auto-reverse cassette w/stealth retraction faceplate, cabin & seating/double berth w/filler cushions • Upholstered bow double berth w/custom- ® • Tinted, tempered curved-glass windshield • Stainless steel hardware & 316L stainless 3 dash-mounted remote controls &140W amplification • Kenwood remote AM/FM welded rails • Concealed fiberglass anchor locker • Integrated swim platform • embroidered FAS Tech™ duvet • Removable cocktail table • Private head w/portable auto-reverse cassette w/10-disc CD player, stealth retraction faceplate, cabin & dash- Concealed 316L stainless steel swim ladder • Four Bomar® cabin venting hatches unit & exhaust fan • Entertainment center w/round stainless sink & demand water mounted remote controls & 140W amplification • VHF radio w/antenna • GPS w/screens system • 120V/12V refrigerator • 120V AC & 12V DC electrical panel • Kenwood® navigational system • Engine freshwater flush system • Stellings® drive extension COCKPIT • One-piece fiberglass deck & cockpit liner • McLeod® electric-assist AM/FM auto-reverse cassette stereo w/high power output • Two 160W 4"x10" 2-way boxes • Captain’s Call™ exhaust diverter • Head unit w/dockside pump-out • Head unit offshore-style bolsters • McLeod® electric-assist footrests • Weather-resistant cockpit speakers • Decor pillows w/Y-valve for macerator discharge or pump-out • VacuFlush® unit w/six-gallon holding seating featuring Dri-Fast® foam & Kelron® synthetic marine panel construction • Aft ENGINE ROOM • Twin engine installation • Motorized hatch lift • Engine room cour- tank & pump-out • VacuFlush® unit w/six-gallon holding tank & Y-valve for macerator lounge seating for 4 • Under aft lounge storage • Integral 316L stainless safety rails • tesy lighting • Engine room fume detector • Automatic fire extinguisher • Thru-bolted discharge or pump-out • Transom shower • Cockpit carpet • Sunbrella® Bimini top Dino™ steering wheel w/tilt helm • Latham® power-assist external steering • Gaffrig™ race-style engine mounts • Remote oil filters • Active & passive galvanic corrosion pro- w/vinyl undercoating & SeaMark® water-repellent finish • Front, side & aft curtains • Redline backlit instrumentation, domed w/polished aluminum bezels • Ritchie® 5" tection systems • Alternator noise filters • 50-amp battery charger • Low-noise rotary Sunbrella® cockpit cover w/vinyl undercoating & SeaMark® water-repellent finish • offshore compass • Kiekhaefer® Zero Effort™ shifters/throttles • Formula trim-in-the- bilge blowers • Automatic bilge pump • Bilge high water alarm • Two deep-cycle Sunbrella® storage cover • certification handle • Fingertip K-Plane™ & trim override switches • Safety ignition stop switches batteries w/retainers • Kiekhaefer® Aeromarine K-Planes™ • Forward mounted trim & w/tethers • Auxiliary 12V outlets • Digital depth sounder • Illuminated waterproof tab pumps • External stainless steel tie bar • Stainless steel 4-blade props • Silent Thunder® exhaust (except w/setback boxes) SPECIFICATIONS Centerline Length 31'2" 9.5 m Maximum Beam 8'3" 2.51 m Approximate Weight 8,050 lbs 3,651 kg Cabin Headroom 4'7" 1.4 m Fuel Capacity 128 gal 484 L Water Capacity 19 gal 72 L Holding Tank Capacity 2.6 gal 9.8 L Bridge Clearance (dry) 4'11" 1.5 m Gold Series Imron® graphic #3 with Key Largo accent 14 Draft 38" .97 m 15 Deadrise 24˚ 24˚

3 3 ECH 12V outlets • Digital depth sounder • Illuminated waterproof accessory rocker switches ECH 312 FAS T ™ STANDARD EQUIPMENT ® 312 FAS T ™ AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR • NMMA Yacht Certification • Transferable 5-year limited deck & hull war- w/E-T-A circuit breakers • Concealed air horn • Battery selector switch • Stereo • Gold Series Imron® design #1, #2 or #3 in Daytona Beach, South Beach or Key Largo ranty • Foam-filled one-piece fiberglass structural grid • Silver Series Imron® design #1 volume control • Two 140W 6"x9" 2-way speakers • Side coaming storage • Cockpit four-color graphics • Ritchie® 5" offshore compass • Bow docking lights • Kenwood® or #2 in Daytona Beach, South Beach or Key Largo three-color graphics • Chemically courtesy lighting • Fire extinguisher AM/FM single CD stereo w/high power output • Kenwood® remote control AM/FM • Sliding/locking cabin door • UltraLeather HP™ lounge seating • Upholstered bonded, thru-bolted deck-to-hull joint • Heavy duty PVC gunwale w/stainless steel insert CABIN 3 auto-reverse cassette w/stealth retraction faceplate, cabin & dash-mounted remote • Tinted, tempered curved-glass windshield • Stainless steel hardware & 316L stainless bow double berth w/custom-embroidered FAS Tech™ duvet • Portable head unit • controls & 140W amplification • Kenwood® remote control AM/FM auto-reverse welded rails • Concealed fiberglass anchor locker • Integrated swim platform • Entertainment center w/round stainless sink, demand water system & ice box • cassette w/stealth retraction faceplate, 10-disc CD player, cabin & dash-mounted Concealed 316L stainless steel swim ladder • Two Bomar® cabin venting hatches Hanging locker • 12V DC electrical panel • Kenwood® AM/FM auto-reverse cassette remote controls & 140W amplification • VHF radio w/antenna • GPS navigational w/screens stereo w/high power output • Two 160W 4"x10" 2-way speakers • Decor pillows system • McLeod® electric-assist footrests • Closed-water cooling system • Engine COCKPIT • One-piece fiberglass deck & cockpit liner • McLeod® electric-assist ENGINE ROOM • Twin engine installation • Motorized hatch lift • Engine room freshwater flush system • Captain’s Call™ exhaust diverter • Kiekhaefer® Aeromarine offshore-style bolsters • Weather-resistant cockpit seating featuring Dri-Fast® foam & courtesy lighting • Engine room fume detector • Automatic fire extinguisher • Thru- K-Planes™ w/trim & tab indicators • Latham® power-assist external steering • 120V Kelron® synthetic marine panel construction • Aft lounge seating for 4 • Under aft bolted race-style engine mounts • Remote oil filters • Active & passive galvanic corrosion shorepower w/galvanic isolator, electrical panels & 40-amp battery charger • lounge storage • Integral 316L stainless safety rails • Dino™ steering wheel w/tilt protection systems • Alternator noise filters • Low-noise rotary bilge blowers • Automatic 120V/12V refrigerator • Transom shower • Head unit w/dockside pump-out • Head helm • Latham® power-assist external steering (T-454 & T-502 only) • Gaffrig™ bilge pump • Bilge high water alarm • Two deep-cycle batteries w/retainers • Bennett® unit w/Y-valve for macerator discharge or pump-out • Cockpit carpet • Sunbrella® Redline backlit instrumentation, domed w/polished aluminum bezels • Ritchie® hydraulic trim tabs • Forward mounted trim & tab pumps • External stainless steel tie Bimini top w/vinyl undercoating & SeaMark® water-repellent finish • Front, side & aft compass • Kiekhaefer® Zero Effort™ shifters/throttles • Formula trim-in-the-handle • bar • Stainless steel 4-blade props • Silent Thunder® exhaust curtains • Sunbrella® cockpit cover w/vinyl undercoating & SeaMark® water-repellent Fingertip trim override switches • Safety ignition stop switches w/tethers • Auxiliary finish • Sunbrella® storage cover • certification SPECIFICATIONS Centerline Length 27'1" 8.26 m Maximum Beam 8'3" 2.51 m Approximate Weight 5,250 lbs 2,381 kg Cabin Headroom 4'5" 1.35 m LLLLL Fuel Capacity 105 gal 397 L LLL LLL LL LL L L L L L L

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3 ® 271 FAS TECH™ STANDARD EQUIPMENT w/E-T-A circuit breakers • Concealed air horn • Stereo volume control • Two 140W 3 EXTERIOR • NMMA Yacht Certification • Transferable 5-year limited deck & hull 6"x9" 2-way speakers • Side coaming storage • Built-in trash receptacle • Cockpit 271 FAS TECH™ AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT warranty • Foam-filled one-piece fiberglass structural grid • Silver Series Imron® design • Gold Series Imron® design #1, #2 or #3 in Daytona Beach, South Beach or Key Largo courtesy lighting • Fire extinguisher ® ® #1 or #2 in Daytona Beach, South Beach or Key Largo three-color graphics • Chemically • Sliding/locking cabin door • UltraLeather HP™ lounge seating • Upholstered four-color graphics • Ritchie 5" offshore compass • Bennett hydraulic trim tabs • CABIN 3 ® bonded, thru-bolted deck-to-hull joint • Heavy duty PVC gunwale w/stainless steel insert ECH Bow docking lights • Kenwood AM/FM single CD stereo w/high power output • bow double berth w/custom-embroidered FAS T ™ duvet • Portable head unit • ® • Tinted, tempered curved-glass windshield • Stainless steel hardware & 316L stainless ® Kenwood remote control AM/FM auto-reverse cassette w/stealth retraction faceplate, Entertainment center w/round stainless sink, water system & Igloo cooler • ® welded rails • Integrated swim platform • 316L stainless steel swim ladder • Two Kenwood® AM/FM auto-reverse cassette stereo w/high power output • Two 160W cabin & dash-mounted remote controls & 140W amplification • Kenwood remote Bomar® cabin venting hatches w/screens 4"x10" 2-way speakers • Decor pillows control AM/FM auto-reverse cassette w/stealth retraction faceplate, 10-disc CD player, ® cabin & dash-mounted remote controls & 140W amplification • Demand water system COCKPIT • One-piece fiberglass deck & cockpit liner • McLeod electric-assist ENGINE ROOM • Single engine installation • Motorized hatch lift • Engine room offshore-style bolsters • Weather-resistant cockpit seating featuring Dri-Fast® foam & courtesy lighting • Engine room fume detector • Automatic fire extinguisher • Thru- w/transom shower • VHF radio w/antenna • GPS navigational system • Deep-cycle Kelron® synthetic marine panel construction • Aft lounge seating for 4 • Under aft battery w/retainer & switch • Closed-water cooling system • Engine freshwater flush bolted race-style engine mounts • Remote oil filter • Active & passive galvanic corrosion ® lounge storage • Integral 316L stainless safety rails • Dino™ steering wheel w/tilt protection systems • Alternator noise filter • Low-noise rotary bilge blowers • Automatic system • Captain’s Call™ exhaust diverter • Latham power-assist external steering • helm • Gaffrig™ Redline backlit instrumentation, domed w/polished aluminum bezels Head unit w/dockside pump-out • Head unit w/Y-valve for macerator discharge or bilge pump • Bilge high water alarm • Battery & battery retainer • Stainless steel ® ® • Ritchie® compass • Kiekhaefer® Zero Effort™ shifter/throttle • Formula trim-in-the- 4-blade prop • Silent Thunder® exhaust pump-out • Cockpit carpet • Sunbrella Bimini top w/vinyl undercoating & SeaMark handle • Fingertip trim override switch • Safety ignition stop switch w/tether • Auxiliary water-repellent finish • Front, side & aft curtains • Sunbrella® cockpit cover w/vinyl 12V outlet • Digital depth sounder • Illuminated waterproof accessory rocker switches undercoating & SeaMark® water-repellent finish • Sunbrella® storage cover •

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