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  1. Kismet

    Bomar Hatch cost $$$

    Like many of you with older Formulas, our hatch handles have come unglued. I finally got some info together on them and got a quote from Bomar that made my jaw drop. Just one Bomar hatch for the hardtop is $2300. Outrageous. I am going to try to reglue with Scigrip- a product suggested on this...
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    Sunshade solutions

    Wonder if anyone has added a removable sun shade for their cockpit area. I have a 40pc with hardtop and have see some designs that use the rod holders and the edge of hardtop to extend canvas or perhaps sunbrella material. Haven’t see it on a Formula except the permanent design. I’m looking for...
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    Replacing rusted anchor chain - advice? Suggestions?

    Anchor chain had been neglected and abused by prior owners of my ‘04 40pc. I am installing an anchor wash down to keep it from happening again. Original is galvanized and I had to cut off 50’ when I first bought the boat. Now I am looking for advice on replacing the whole thing, but 200’ of...
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    Best material for cabin shelving?

    I will be installing shelves in the master berth starboard closet and, if that goes well, in the cabin closet aft of the breaker panel. Would love to get opinions on best material to use. Anyone do this project?
  5. Kismet

    Any product like Vesselview for Yanmars?

    Can’t find anything online...
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    Where can I find a battery tunnel cover?

    Put in new batteries this month and realized there should be a third cover or plate to stand on over the battery tunnel. Going to contact TAG next, but any other ideas on where I could find one? 2004 40 PC. Thanks.
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    Barnacle Residue Remover?

    Any recommendations for cleaning up the stainless steel arms of the hydraulic swim platform?
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    Where can I find these parts?

    Happy spring! Wrap is off, bottom is painted, and I’m looking for a few hard-to-find replacement parts. First up, I need a Southco compression latch (would love two) for my ‘04 40PC. Part #E3-99-917. Been looking for 2 years. Finally found one on eBay last Fall, but not another one since...
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    Swim Platform remote

    Anyone install a key fob-style remote for their hydraulic swim platform?
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    replace cockpit Ice Maker with Fridge on 40pc

    If anyone has done this, how are you powering the fridge?
  11. Kismet

    Need two-tone cabinet push knobs

    Anyone happen to have 2 two-tone knobs for a 40 pc? I have an '04 and replaced the galley TV with shelving. Had Ebel build the doors, but they don't have knobs... Thanks!
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    Loud noise after shutdown

    Bought a 2004 40 pc with twin yanmar 440s last fall. when the starboard engine shuts down, there is a pretty loud noise which I have been told by my mechanic is the underwater exhaust. It continues for probably 5-10 seconds. When I start up the starboard engine, it's pretty noisy too and I get...
  13. Kismet

    Ship's Bell location

    Anyone have a bell mounted in the cockpit? If so, how and where...thanks.
  14. Kismet

    Zip-on Sunshade for 40pc Hardtop?

    Anyone have a cockpit sunshade? I see that I can add one. There is a row of zipper teeth on my hardtop header and I think I can use the perko rod holders for expandable poles on either side of cockpit. Just looking for advice or pictures. Probably use a lighter fabric that the canvas enclosure...
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    Hydraulic swim platform troubleshoot help

    Before I get my $125/hr mechanic to troubleshoot it, I wondered if you guys might have some ideas as to why my HSP is not working. It was working when I bought the boat early September. Now nothing... I have a 2004 40 PC. Control unit is in the trunk...breaker in engine room is on. Do one of...
  16. Kismet

    Sunpad Cushion for cockpit 40 pc

    Nearly new sunpad cushion for cockpit area of 40 pc. Turns your seating area into a sunbathing area! Sits on cockpit tables (not included) which are on the two short posts (also not included). Send me an email for more pics.
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    Bow Cushions 40 PC

    I have nearly new bow cushions for sale. They fit my 2004 40 pc. Don't know what other models they fit. Send me your email for more pics.
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    Aft Canvas 40 PC Hardtop for Sale

    I am selling the aft canvas for a 40 PC Hartdtop. Picture is a little darker than reality, but these are Sunbrella's color Mediterranean Blue Tweed by Ameritex, the OEM canvas supplier for Formula. These are new, never installed. 2 side and 1 center panel with eisenglass. Pristine condition...
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    Best Radar for 40PC?

    How about some advice on radar? The unit works, but is not communicating with the open array on the hardtop. So, I may have Raymarine give me an estimate on repair, but I have a beautiful Garmin 7612 that is radar ready as well. So for a 40pc with hardtop, do I break the bank on another open...
  20. Kismet

    New Formula 40 PC owner -- LOTS of questions!

    Purchased a 2004 40 PC. Would love to get your help. Here are a few questions... Is there an online or Northeast store that specializes in Formula replacement parts? I need to replace random items like the wall-vac hose, ventilation hatch frames and pistons, walk-thru window latch, etc. the...
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