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    40 PC Underwater LED Lights

    I'm adding Seablaze X2 lights to my 40 PC. I was hoping for some input on a few questions. I'm planning on 3 lights. Do you think this is sufficient? Is the angle of the transom an issue? I was thinking about getting some shims made up so the lights shine straight back and are not angled...
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    40 PC Anchor Washdown

    Does anyone have a picture of the anchor washdown setup on a 40 PC? I'm looking to add one to my 40PC, it would be good to see how Formula did it to help with installation. Thanks in advance.
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    Rudder Removal

    My port side rudder is bound up and I'm trying to remove it to diagnose the problem. I managed to get the tiller arm off, the bearing below it and the nuts off the rudder port. The problem I'm having is that I can't get it to come out. I've tried heat and to pry on it from below with a 2 x 4...
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    VDO Gauge Repair

    Just in case anyone is having the same issue with their VDO tach not showing hours I was able to get mine repaired by Nichols Speedometer in North Carolina. I shipped them to them and they had 2 tachs repaired, replaced a lens on one and a lens on my volt meter and had them in the mail the next...
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    40 PC Neutral Safety Switch

    I have Yanmar diesels and my port side neutral safety switch is acting up. Its taking more and more wiggling of the shifter to get the boat to start. Does anyone know where it's located? I was assuming at the shifter but after a little bit of research it looks like ZF may have a switch in...
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    Gold and Chrome Cabinet Hardware: Free

    I changed out my hardware a few years ago and have some of the old hardware. Does anyone want these? Just pay shipping and they are yours. Nate
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    Swim Platform Not Bonded?

    I have a 40 PC and the swim platform is not bonded and has no zincs. I've replaced the support arms on the platform already and they are corroding pretty quickly. Does anyone know a reason the platform shouldn't be bonded? I was thinking about bonding the swim platform to the rest of the...
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    Flip up bow cushion

    Does anyone have pictures of how the flip up bow cushions work? Mine do not flip up and need to be replaced, I'm thinking about trying to make them flip up while I'm at it. Nate
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    Seawater in Turbo - Yanmar 6L2A

    As part of my winterizing I decided to pull the exhaust and check the turbo's and I found some water in there, more like condensation but there is some corrosion inside the turbo. I'm on boatdiesel and I am familiar with the problems this can cause. Has anyone experienced this? A custom...
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    Removed TV in Galley 40PC

    It's taken me most of the winter but I've finally completed the removal of my TV in the galley and I installed new shelving and doors. I had some custom doors and a header made and sent them to Ebel woodworking to be laminated. I made a a box with the shelves and mounted one door on that and...
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    Yanmare Engine Stop Relay

    I wanted to let everyone know of an issue I had and fixed. I saved quite a bit of $ over what Formula was offering and it took a while to figure out. Luckily I have some talented electrical engineers at work and they helped me come up with a solution. I had an issue where one of my engines...
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    Aft Cabin Bilge?

    I just purchased a 2002 40 PC and I have a question on the cabin bilge pumps. Is there a second pump in the cabin beside the shower box? I have searched through the post's on here and people mention them but when I went through the boat (and the surveyor) I didn't see a second bilge. The...
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    2004 Formula 280 SS $56,900 - SOLD

    2004 Formula 280 SS with Volvo Penta 320 HP 5.7GXI engines, 240 Hours. http://s1156.photobucket.com/albums/p564/2004FormulaSS/ Boat is in excellent condition, has the following options: Black hull with silver stripe Extended swim platform Garmin 720 GPS Garmin fuel flow sensors Stainless...
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