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Section 1
Introduction

Welcome Aboard

Dear Formula Owner:
Welcome aboard! We appreciate how much careful thought, research and planning you put into the
decision to purchase a new boat, and we are pleased to welcome you as a new member of the Formula
family.
Members of the Formula team – your local dealership's personnel as well as all the Formula employees
who had a part in building, inspecting and providing support for your boat – are dedicated to delivering the
highest quality product possible, and we all share in your pride of ownership.
Your Formula boat will afford you many hours of relaxation and pleasure on the water. Along with the
enjoyment, however, comes responsibility for not only yourself but also your passengers and others on
the water. This Owner Information Manual is designed to help you familiarize yourself with your new
Formula before you take her out on the water and as a quick-reference tool whenever a little information
is needed. Your selling dealer will also be glad to help you learn more about your new boat should any
questions arise.
We also encourage you, and all those who will be boating with you, to take a safe boating course. The
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, the United States Power Squadron, and the American Red Cross all
offer free courses. Call 1-800-336-BOAT for information on the boating course nearest you (in Virginia,
call 1-800-245-BOAT). The more you know about boating, the more fun you will have!
Congratulations on your wise decision. We wish many satisfying hours of boating pleasure to you and
your crew!
Sincerely,
Scott D. Porter
President
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FORMULA
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  • Page 1: Welcome Aboard

    Dear Formula Owner: Welcome aboard! We appreciate how much careful thought, research and planning you put into the decision to purchase a new boat, and we are pleased to welcome you as a new member of the Formula family. Members of the Formula team – your local dealership’s personnel as well as all the Formula employees who had a part in building, inspecting and providing support for your boat –...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    FASTECH NMMA Certification Formula is a charter member of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). This independent organization members include boat, engine and marine equipment manufacturers that are focused on the improvement and safety of boating. Your new Formula boat is NMMA certified. A NMMA certification not only satisfies the U.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section 3—Specifications and Layout Holding Position ..........7-8 Boating Terminology........3-1 Trimming-Drive Units and Trim Tabs ..7-9 Dimensions..........3-2 Anchoring and Sea Anchors .....7-14 271 FASTech..........3-3 Towing and Being Towed ......7-16 292 FASTech..........3-5 Heavy Weather .........7-17 353 FASTech..........3-7 Swimming and Diving .......7-19 382 FASTech..........3-9 Docking............7-20...
  • Page 4 FASTECH Section 12—Warranty and Service Section 13—Forms Thunderbird Limited Warranty Policy ..12-2 Service Log ..........13-1 Fuel Log ............13-2 Float Plan ..........13-3 Useful Information ........13-4 Transfer Form..........13-5 FASTECH FORMULA...

  • Page 5: Owner/Operator Responsibilities

    Contact your state boating authorities (and of both the propulsion units and boat. neighboring states) for registration information on Obtaining insurance. boats and trailers. Your Formula dealer can supply you with the appropriate forms. Examining boat to ensure proper operation of all systems.

  • Page 6: Federal, State And Local Regulations

    REPORTING ACCIDENTS MODIFICATIONS The USCG requires the owner or operator of a Your Formula boat has been designed for safety boat involved in an accident, to report the incident in the harsh marine environment and thoroughly to the proper marine law enforcement agency for tested and certified for compliance with applicable the state in which the accident occurred.

  • Page 7: Environmental Considerations

    It is a napkins in the head. boater’s responsibility to protect the natural environment by keeping waterways clean. Have your Formula dealer properly service the MARPOL Treaty waste disposal system when needed. The USCG enforces the International Convention...

  • Page 8: Cleaning Agents

    FASTECH Cleaning Agents Fishery Resources Household cleaners should be used sparingly and There is a tremendous drain on our fishery not discharged into waterways. Do not mix resources. Over-fishing and pollution have cleaners and be sure to use plenty of ventilation strained the fish population.

  • Page 9: Section 2-Boating Safety

    A float plan makes the job of search and WILL or CAN cause MINOR or MODERATE rescue much easier for authorities. A float plan template can be found in the back of this manual. personal injury or property damage. FORMULA FASTECH...

  • Page 10: Required Safety Equipment

    The precautions listed in this manual and on your Formula boat are not all-inclusive. If a procedure, method, tool, or part is not specifically recommended, you must satisfy yourself that it is...

  • Page 11: Boating Safety

    Some Type V PFDs provide increased protection against hypothermia. KC-0071 Type IV Throwable Devices Figure 2-5 Your Formula dealer can help you select appropriate PFDs and throwable lifesaving KC-0043 devices for your area. Type V Navigation Lights...

  • Page 12: Visual Distress Signals

    Carry several types of signaling devices to handle a variety of conditions. Your Formula dealer can help you select appropriate visual distress signals for your area.

  • Page 13: Recommended Equipment

    The sea anchor holds the bow to the Be sure to: sea and a slow drift. Please consult your Formula dealer for sea anchor Use caution and do not smoke when recommendations. refueling.

  • Page 14: Hazardous Conditions

    FASTECH Flooding/Swamping Operation Failure Improper loading, handling, water conditions, If you experience a propulsion, steering or control weather and anchoring are the most common failure, immediately turn off the engines. Set the causes of flooding. Insist on a safe, stable load.

  • Page 15: Carbon Monoxide

    Figure 2-11 NOTICE If the operator’s blood alcohol content is Your Formula boat is equipped with at least one 0.10% (0.08% in some states) or above, carbon monoxide (CO) detector located in the violators are subject to a civil penalty up to cabin.
  • Page 16 FASTECH Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless and Do not operate the engines or generator with odorless gas produced by all engines and fuel the canvas installed. burning appliances such as heaters, stoves and Only operate fuel burning appliances in well- generators.

  • Page 17: Operating By Minors

    BOATING SAFETY Fume Alarm COMMUNICATION Your Formula boat is equipped with a fume Radio communication is the most important detector that provides an audible and visual alarm avenue of receiving weather reports and Coast whenever explosive gases are detected in the Guard warnings, and for transmitting information bilge area.
  • Page 18 Safety labels must remain legible. If you suspect a label is missing or becomes damaged, please contact your Formula dealer for immediate replacement. 2-10 FASTECH FORMULA...
  • Page 19 Warning Label Location CAUTION WHEN USING BOARDING PLATFORM ENGINE MUST BE IN OFF POSITION WARNING MANEUVERABILITY ABOVE 50 MPH IS LIMITED. SUDDEN TURNS MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL. READ OWNER'S MANUAL! FOR278 Warning Label Location Figure 2-14 2-11 FORMULA FASTECH...
  • Page 20 FASTECH 2-12 FASTECH FORMULA...

  • Page 21: Section 3-Specifications And Layout

    BOATING TERMINOLOGY LENGTH OVERALL (LOA) PORT SIDE STARBOARD SIDE HELM GUNWALE FORWARD FREEBOARD STERN TRANSOM WATERLINE DRAFT GUNWALE FOR185 * An easy way to remember PORT side from STARBOARD side is “PORT” and “LEFT” both have four letters. FORMULA FASTECH...

  • Page 22: Dimensions

    FASTECH DIMENSIONS FOR186 271 Fastech 292 Fastech 353 Fastech 382 Fastech Maximum Beam 8'3" (2.5 m) 8'3" (2.5 m) 8'3" (2.5 m) 8'3" (2.5 m) Centerline Length 27'1" (8.3 m) 29'2" (8.9 m) 35'3" (10.7 m) 38'2" (11.6 m) 4'11" (1.5 m) 4'11"...

  • Page 23: 271 Fastech

    SPECIFICATIONS AND LAYOUT 271 FASTECH Specifications Approximate Weight 5,685 Lbs. (2,579 Kg) Capacities: Fuel Tank 105 Gal. (397 L) Fresh Water Tank 19 Gal. (72 L) Holding Tank 2.6 Gal. (9.8 L) Steering System Cable to Hydraulic Assist Ram - I/O...

  • Page 24: Fastech

    FASTECH 271 Equipment Location Item Location Remarks Fresh Water Dockside Hookup Fresh Water Level Indicator Fresh Water Pump A/B-6 Under V-berth Fuel Tank Fill - Port Fuel Tank Fill - STBD STBD deck side above rub rail Helm Hydraulic Steering Fill...
  • Page 25 SPECIFICATIONS AND LAYOUT 292 FASTECH Specifications Approximate Weight 7,000 Lbs. (3,175 Kg) Capacities: Fuel Tank 113 Gal. (428 L) Fresh Water Tank 19 Gal. (72 L) Holding Tank 2.6 Gal. (9.8 L) Steering System Cable to Hydraulic Assist Ram - I/O...
  • Page 26 FASTECH 292 Equipment Location Item Location Remarks Fire Extinguisher - Cockpit Fresh Water Dockside Hookup Fresh Water Level Indicator Fresh Water Pump Under V-berth Fuel Tank Fill - Port Fuel Tank Fill - STBD STBD deck side above rub rail...
  • Page 27 SPECIFICATIONS AND LAYOUT 353 FASTECH Specifications Approximate Weight 8,575 Lbs. (3,890 Kg) Capacities: Fuel Tank 154 Gal. (583 L) Fresh Water Tank 19 Gal. (72 L) Holding Tank 2.6 Gal. (9.8 L) Optional Holding Tank 6.5 Gal. (24.6 L) Battery Charger...
  • Page 28 FASTECH 353 Equipment Location Item Location Remarks Fire Extinguisher - Cabin Inside refrigerator storage Fire Extinguisher - Cockpit A-2/3 Port side storage Fresh Water Dockside Hookup Fresh Water Level Indicator Fresh Water Pump Under V-berth Fuel Tank Fill - Port...
  • Page 29 SPECIFICATIONS AND LAYOUT 382 FASTECH Specifications Approximate Weight 10,450 Lbs. (4,740 Kg) Capacities: Fuel Tank 195 Gal. (738 L) Fresh Water Tank 19 Gal. (72 L) Optional Hot Water Tank 6 Gal. (22.7 L) Holding Tank 2.6 Gal. (9.8 L) Optional Holding Tank 6.5 Gal.
  • Page 30 FASTECH 382 Equipment Location Item Location Remarks Fire Extinguisher - Cabin A/B-4/5 Inside refrigerator storage Fire Extinguisher - Cockpit A-2/3 Inside port storage Fresh Water Dockside Hookup Fresh Water Level Indicator Fresh Water Pump A/B-6 Under V-berth Fuel Tank Fill - Port...

  • Page 31: Section 4-Controls And Indicators

    On occasion, a small fluctuation in a gauge reading is not unusual. If an instrument reading is outside the normal or recommended ranges, MPH X 10 determine the cause or see your Formula dealer. Refer to the propulsion unit operator’s manual for normal recommended ranges. FOR268 Tachometer—Registers engine speed in...
  • Page 32 10 and 12 volts. With the engine running at cruising speeds and above, it should show 12 to 14 volts. Have your Formula dealer check the charging system if the voltmeter reads below these normal ranges.

  • Page 33: Switches

    OFF position when it is released. both the interior courtesy lighting and the bilge compartment lighting. Rocker-type switches are used in your Formula boat to activate an electrical circuit. Push the Panel Light Switch—Illuminates the instrument bottom of the switch to activate the circuit. The panel when in the ON position.
  • Page 34 FOR124 CAUTION 1. Ignition Safety Switch Button Do not allow your Formula boat to be 2. Fork operated without the proper use of the 3. Center Prong covers Safety Switch Button 4. Lanyard ignition safety switch and lanyard.
  • Page 35 1. Trim Switch Remote Control Trim Switch Figure 4-16 All FASTech models have separate switches that activate the tilt feature. These switches are labeled “Trailer.” The port switch activates the port drive unit’s power tilt. The starboard switch DOWN activates the starboard drive unit’s power tilt.
  • Page 36 FASTECH Refer to Trimming-Drive Units and Trim Tabs, in Section 7, for additional information. Trim Tab Switch—Labeled "TABS," these switches control the operation of the trim tabs. Adjusting trim tabs will improve the ride of your boat and correct listing from side to side due to varying weight distribution and/or sea and wind conditions.

  • Page 37: Circuit Breakers

    Specifications, in Section 3, for your specific model. STEERING Your Formula boat is equipped with a tilt steering wheel. Adjust the tilt position by grasping the top of the steering wheel and depressing the release lever with your thumb. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel when achieving a comfortable position.

  • Page 38: Remote Controls

    (all one size and color) grouped together and throttle Duel lever controls are used on all FASTech levers (all the same size and color, and larger models. The shift lever controls the drive unit than the shift levers) grouped together.

  • Page 39: Helm Controls And Indicators

    HELM CONTROLS AND Stereo Remote Control—Provides full-feature stereo control from the helm and/or swim INDICATORS platform. Depending on the particular FASTech model, one or more volume controls may be Compass—Aids in navigation of your Formula installed (Figure 4-23). boat, a compass is mounted at the helm. Refer to the compass user’s manual supplied in your...
  • Page 40 FASTECH Fume Detector Gauge—Monitors the engine Bilge High Water Alarm—Sounding of the alarm compartment for excessive fuel fumes. The gauge may be an indication of a) problems with the is mounted at the helm and a sensor is located in automatic bilge pump system, b) an intrusion of the bilge area where fumes collect.

  • Page 41: Cabin Controls And Indicators

    (VAC) electrical system and the 12-volt direct Reset the breaker by pressing it back into place. current (VDC) electrical system. Contact your Formula dealer if a circuit beaker keeps tripping. Both the AC and DC circuits are controlled by a switch-type circuit breaker.
  • Page 42 FASTECH Generator Control Panel—Controls operation of WARNING the optional generator. The generator control panel is located on the AC/DC control panel. Operate the generator blower for at least Refer to Generator, in Section 5, for operating four minutes each time before you start information.
  • Page 43 Please refer to the head unit’s operator manual located in your Owner’s Information Binder for additional information. FOR016 Air Conditioning Controller Figure 4-30 4-13 FORMULA FASTECH...

  • Page 44: Battery Selector Switches

    SWITCHES be equipped with a macerator system that allows the discharging of waste water directly overboard Your Formula boat is equipped with a battery through a seacock. The macerator control is switch for each engine. The switch provides located in the head compartment (Figure 4-31).
  • Page 45 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Formula recommends starting your engine with Note: Power is supplied to the bilge pumps, high the battery switch in the ALL position. This will water alarm, stereo memory, and galvanic supply your engine with the most cranking power...
  • Page 46 FASTECH 4-16 FASTECH FORMULA...

  • Page 47: Section 5-System Operation And Equipment

    Be sure to keep a sure grip on the steering wheel operation, specifications and maintenance at all times. information for your engines is in this manual. Be Your Formula boat is equipped with one of the sure to read, understand and follow the safety, following systems: operating and maintenance information.

  • Page 48: Bilge And Blower System

    FASTECH BILGE AND BLOWER DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Your Formula boat has a battery powered 12-volt negative ground DC system. The positive wire is NOTICE hot, and feeds current from the batteries to all 12-volt equipment; the negative wire is the ground The Federal Water Pollution Control Act and completes the circuit back to the battery.

  • Page 49: Ac Electrical

    Turn ON the DC main circuit breaker. Activate the individual component circuit breaker. FOR087 12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle—Your 12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Formula is equipped with a 12-volt accessory Figure 5-2 power receptacle(s). The receptacle provides electricity to operate 12 VDC accessory items. AC ELECTRICAL CAUTION Any modification performed on the boat’s...
  • Page 50 FASTECH If your boat is equipped with shore power, the AC AC electricity operates the following equipment: portion of the control panel receives AC power Electrical Outlets from the shore power cable or the generator. The Refrigerator AC panel distributes power through the shore...

  • Page 51: Shore Power

    Shore Power Inlet Breaker Figure 5-5 A shore power inlet breaker protects the AC circuit from the boat’s shore power connector to the AC control panel. Refer to Specifications, in Section 3, for shore power inlet breakers' location. FORMULA FASTECH...

  • Page 52: Shore Power Connection

    2. Threaded Locking Collar power switch and disconnect the shore power 3. Boat Receptacle cable at the shore outlet. Contact your Formula dealer to service the system before Shore Power Connection you use it. Figure 5-6 9. Turn ON the respective branch circuit The shore power system requires a special, breakers as needed.

  • Page 53: Generator (Optional)

    1. Make sure the generator seacock is open. switch. 120V 60HZ AC SYSTEM BATT. REFRIG. CABIN WATER CHARG. OUTLETS HEATER COND. REVERSED POLARITY FOR145 1. Shore Power Switch 2. Lock 3. Generator Switch Generator Power Switch (Configuration varies with models) Figure 5-8 FORMULA FASTECH...

  • Page 54: Battery Charger

    BATTERY CHARGER equipped. Refer to Specifications, in Section 3, for the fresh water tank capacity for your model. Your Formula boat may be equipped with a The onboard fresh water system is operated by a battery charger located in the engine 12 VDC water pump.

  • Page 55: Gray Water System

    Refer to Specifications, in Section 3, for location. 3, for waste tank capacity. Water supplied through this hookup will not replenish the fresh water supply in the on-board tank. Consequently, the tank can only be filled at the fresh water fill plate. FORMULA FASTECH...

  • Page 56: Waste Water (Head) System

    To clear the tank of waste water, you will need to use the dockside pump-out services provided at Your Formula boat may have as many as two marinas. Hook a suction hose to the pump-out accessory components (generator and air...

  • Page 57: Equipment

    Boarding Ladder—The boarding ladder is mounted on the swim platform at the stern of the boat. In most applications, a fiberglass lid covers the stowed ladder. Lift this lid to access the ladder. FOR170 Bolster Figure 5-14 5-11 FORMULA FASTECH...
  • Page 58 These models will have a standalone GPS unit is an available option on second switch on the bolster armrest to raise or some FASTech models. A GPS provides precise lower the footrest. information regarding a vessel’s location and speed and can also be used to plan and record trip routes.
  • Page 59 1. TV Antenna Amplifier 2. Antenna/Cable TV Switch TV Switch and Amplifier Figure 5-20 An antenna/cable TV switch allows you to access FOR271 dockside cable television. Refer to Specifications, Refrigerator in Section 3, for location. Figure 5-18 5-13 FORMULA FASTECH...
  • Page 60 FASTECH VHF/FM Marine Radio—Provides reliable communications between boats, and between a boat at sea to public and private shore stations. For operating information, refer to the radio owner’s manual in your Owner Information Binder. FOR260A VHF/FM Marine Radio Figure 5-21...

  • Page 61: Section 6-Getting Underway

    Problems followed to prevent collisions between found during this inspection should be vessels. Like traffic laws for automobiles, handled by your Formula dealer. the operator is legally required to follow the rules. The following checks are essential to safe boating...

  • Page 62: Crossing Situation

    FASTECH It is customary for the privileged boat to signal Crossing Situation first, and the give-way boat to return the same In crossing situations, the boat to the right from signal to acknowledge she understands and will the 12 o’clock to the 4 o’clock position has the comply.

  • Page 63: Getting Underway

    Both boats should decrease speed, turn to the right, and pass port-to-port. However, if both boats HONK HONK HONK HONK HONK HONK PASSING PASSING MEETING PORT TO STARBOARD TO HEAD TO PORT STARBOARD HEAD KC-0475 KC 0475 Meeting Head-On Figure 6-2 FORMULA FASTECH...

  • Page 64: Fueling

    FASTECH Overtaking WARNING The boat that is overtaking one ahead of it is the All precautions must be taken every time give-way boat and must make any adjustments you fuel your boat, whether it’s gasoline or necessary to keep out of the way of the stand-on diesel fuel.

  • Page 65: Pre-Operational Checks

    Have any opening. This will reduce the risk of static problem attended to by your Formula spark. dealer. Get into the habit of performing these checks in the same order each time so that it becomes routine.

  • Page 66: Boat Trim/Loading

    FASTECH BOAT TRIM/LOADING Overloading of passengers, personal equipment and supplies could result in an accident, especially in rough waters. Maintain a balanced WARNING load at all times. All passengers should be carefully seated while the boat is moving. Do not sit on the...

  • Page 67: Section 7-Operation

    STARTING Complete the safety checklist before starting the Your Formula boat may be equipped with a engines. Please refer to the propulsion unit warning system that will sound an alarm if an operator’s manual for additional starting engine problem develops.

  • Page 68: Starting Diesel Engines

    Formula dealer to service the engine. pressure does not rise to specified range in Starting Diesel Engines 15 seconds, stop the engine immediately. Contact your Formula dealer to service the WARNING engine. Operate the blower for at least four 6. Repeat starting procedure for the second minutes each time you start the engines.

  • Page 69: Shifting

    2. Move the shift lever(s) to NEUTRAL. and maintain equal RPMs on both engines. 3. After operating at high speeds, allow a 2-3 minute engine cool-down period at low idle. 4. Turn the ignition keys to OFF position. FORMULA FASTECH...

  • Page 70: Engine Flushing

    Flushing your engines will minimize the formation of deposits that can clog cooling passages. Formula offers a fresh water flushing system on engines that do not have a closed-water cooling system. The optional flushing port is located on the front starboard side of the engine.

  • Page 71: Operating At High Speed

    We recommend you should have ten hours of experience with the boat before any full throttle Your Formula boat must be out of the water operation. Do not operate your boat until you are and on a trailer or lift when the engine is completely experienced with its handling flushed.

  • Page 72: Propeller Effect

    When operating your Formula boat at low speeds, use propeller thrust to maneuver the boat, do not just turn the drive units. This enables you to maneuver in a smaller area and have more control of the boat.
  • Page 73 Since both thrust and steering are at the stern of the boat, the stern will push away from the direction of the turn. The bow follows a smaller turning circle than the stern. FOR175 Close Quarter Turns Figure 7-6 FORMULA FASTECH...

  • Page 74: Boating At Night

    The size, speed, and direction of the other vessels are determined at night from the running Upon removing your Formula boat from the water, lights. A green light indicates the starboard side of leave the drive units in the vertical position until the boat, and a red light indicates the port side.

  • Page 75: Trimming-Drive Units And Trim Tabs

    (known understanding proper drive trim. as wetted surface). With less boat in the water, both speed and fuel economy increase. Continuous trim adjustment is required when operating your boat to maintain maximum performance and efficiency. FORMULA FASTECH...

  • Page 76: Trim Tabs

    FASTECH Trim Tabs The trim tabs are a separate system in themselves and are not to be used in lieu of the drive unit power trim system. Water is deflected and redirected as the trim tabs are raised and lowered. This change in the water flow creates upward pressure under the tabs and raises the stern.
  • Page 77 FOR178 1. Stern Rises 2. Bow Lowers 3. Water Is Redirected Creating Upward Force At Stern Trim Tab Operation Figure 7-10 7-11 FORMULA FASTECH...
  • Page 78 FASTECH To adjust boat trim while underway: 5. To prevent the boat from listing, do not have one tab further down than the other tab. 1. Before accelerating, make sure both trim tabs are fully raised. WARNING 2. Adjust the trim tabs to achieve a planing Improper use of the trim tabs at high attitude.

  • Page 79: Anchoring And Sea Anchors

    Slowly maneuver the boat general boating. For more information on anchors, around the anchor until the anchor pulls loose. Be contact your Formula dealer. sure to keep the line tight during this procedure. Lowering—Make sure the line is tied to the anchor and tie the other end to the forward cleat or bow eye.

  • Page 80: Towing And Being Towed

    FASTECH Sea Anchor A sea anchor has a general shape of a parachute. A sea anchor construction can be like a parachute A sea anchor is used to hold the boat’s bow into canopy or a lattice web design. A rope attaches the wind and waves in heavy seas when the boat the sea anchor to the boat.

  • Page 81: Heavy Weather

    You should offer help to a boat in trouble. However, towing a capsized, grounded or hull damaged boat is dangerous. Give assistance to the occupants; then call the proper authorities. 7-15 FORMULA FASTECH...
  • Page 82 FASTECH Learn the storm signals. DAYTIME NIGHTIME DESCRIPTION WARNING WARNING Small Craft Advisory - Winds greater than 18 knots, sustained for two hours or more or hazardous wave conditions. Following a storm, hazardous wave conditions can persist long after the high winds have subsided.

  • Page 83: Swimming And Diving

    OPERATION SWIMMING AND DIVING used to pull water skiers. It is unlikely that anyone would ski behind your Formula boat, but you Larger boats produce a wake too big for skiers. should be familiar with water sport safety and Only boats equipped with a ski-tow eye should be hand signals.

  • Page 84: Docking

    FASTECH DOCKING WARNING Approach a dock slowly and use caution. Plan Do not use your hands, arms or another your maneuvers ahead of time. Allow wind and part of your body to attempt to keep the current movement to help maneuver your boat.

  • Page 85: Mooring Lines

    1. Mooring Buoy The bow line is fastened to the bow cleat and is Mooring to a Mooring Buoy pulled forward at about a 45° angle. This line Figure 7-20 keeps the boat from moving astern. 7-19 FORMULA FASTECH...

  • Page 86: Using Fenders

    FASTECH The stern line is fastened to an after cleat and The only buoys you are permitted to moor to are pulled astern at about a 45° angle. This line keeps mooring buoys. Mooring to a navigation buoy or the boat from moving forward.

  • Page 87: Uniform State Regulatory Markers

    SPECIAL NAVIGATE TO NAVIGATE TO BETWEEN SHORE PURPOSE STARBOARD PORT FACING AND BUOY FACING UPSTREAM UPSTREAM NAVIGATE TO NAVIGATE TO MID-CHANNEL SOUTH OR WEST NORTH OR EAST KC-0411 KC-0411 Uniform State Waterway Marking System (USWMS) Figure 7-23 7-21 FORMULA FASTECH...
  • Page 88 FASTECH FWMS Obstructions, channel junctions, etc. are marked with RED and GREEN horizontally striped buoys. The FWMS Lateral System is for use on navigable waters except Western Rivers and A RED band at the top means the preferred Intercoastal Waterways.
  • Page 89 (one on top of the other) will help guide a boat through a channel. RANGE LIGHTS REAR MARKER FRONT MARKER LEFT OF RANGE LINE RIGHT OF RANGE LINE ON RANGE LINE KC-0442 Range Lights Figure 7-25 7-23 FORMULA FASTECH...

  • Page 90: Warning Markers

    FASTECH Lighthouses Lighthouses can be found at harbor entrances, prominent headlands, isolated danger areas, and along the coast. These striped or patterned structures have unique flashing characteristics to help identify them. KC-0443 Lighthouses Figure 7-26 Warning Markers DIVERS FLAG ALPHA FLAG...
  • Page 91 Boaters should become familiar with navigation markers and stay within marked boundaries and clear of hazards. KC-0250 Skin Diver Warning Flag Figure 7-28 Watch for swimmers. Swimming areas may not be marked. Steer clear from the area and remain alert. 7-25 FORMULA FASTECH...
  • Page 92 FASTECH 7-26 FASTECH FORMULA...

  • Page 93: Section 8-Schedule Checks And Service

    Turn battery switches OFF. Hours ignition safety switches, if equipped. Secure lockers, hatches and canvas as Clean bilge area. equipped. Monthly Test GFCI outlets. Check self-sacrificing anodes. Quarterly Have your Formula dealer perform scheduled maintenance as outlined in this section. FORMULA FASTECH...

  • Page 94: Before Each Use

    5. Check all seawater strainers for leaks and accumulation of debris. 4. Check all seacocks and hoses for leakage. If you notice a leak, contact your Formula dealer. CAUTION Seacocks can only be replaced when the boat is out of the water.

  • Page 95: Every 100 Hours

    1. Be sure to clean seawater strainers. 2. Check propellers for damage. If bends, cracks or other damage are found, contact your Formula dealer for service. Do not continue to use badly damaged propellers. Using damaged propellers may damage the drive units.
  • Page 96 FASTECH Quarterly Have your Formula Dealer perform the following scheduled maintenance: WARNING The steering system is the most important system on the entire boat from a safety TEST RESET standpoint. Have the system inspected and maintained on a quarterly basis by a qualified service technician.

  • Page 97: Section 9-Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance This section describes how to care for and Cabin Upholstery maintain your Formula Boat. As the owner of a Your cabin lounge upholstery is made of Formula boat, you have purchased a boat that is UltraLeather HP™. UltraLeather is a tough and easy to clean and maintain.

  • Page 98: Exterior Cleaning

    Crayons The Nautolex vinyl upholstery may have PreFixx ® Eye shadow protective finish applied to it. Ask your Formula Oily soot dealer for additional information. Petroleum Each week, wipe Nautolex surfaces with a soft products damp cloth and towel dry.

  • Page 99: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Hull/Deck NOTICE The high-lustre finish on your Formula boat is Do not use any abrasive cleaner on the called gelcoat. Gelcoat can be easily maintained front, sides or aft curtains as it will scratch by washing the surface with mild (non-abrasive) or mar the clear vinyl surface.

  • Page 100: Unscheduled Maintenance

    Have should bring back the original shine. Remove rust your Formula dealer service a problem. The spots as soon as possible with a brass, silver or safety of you and your passengers depends upon chrome cleaner.
  • Page 101 You should determine and correct the cause NOTICE of a problem before resetting the circuit breaker. Contact your Formula dealer if a circuit breaker Some batteries are sealed and cannot be continues to trip. filled.

  • Page 102: Bilge

    Galvanic corrosion (electrolysis) can result in system. serious damage to any metal component of your Formula boat that is in the water. Galvanic Drain the fresh water tank completely. corrosion is the deterioration of metals due to the Mix a solution of 2-1/2 cups (20 oz.) of effects of electrolytic action.

  • Page 103: Galvanic Corrosion Protection

    A self-sacrificing anode can be mounted to your damage as described in Exterior Cleaning, in Formula boat to help prevent damage to metal this section. components from galvanic corrosion. The anode will require frequent inspections. If the anode shows deterioration of 50% or more, it must be replaced for continued protection.
  • Page 104 FASTECH FASTECH FORMULA...

  • Page 105: Section 10-Storage

    LIFTING THE BOAT to prevent damage to the boat, propulsion units, generator, if equipped, and other equipment. To prevent structural damage to your Formula Perform all annual maintenance at this time. boat, the proper procedure must be used when lifting your boat. The recommended method of...

  • Page 106: Storage Cradle

    6. Cover the boat with the mooring cover. If a temporary poly cover, such as shrink wrap is Store your Formula boat on a storage cradle with used, vents must be installed to provide the bow elevated. Remove the transom drain adequate ventilation to prevent mold or plug.
  • Page 107 5. Check condition of all hoses and make sure all hose clamps are tight. 6. Check for proper operation of the steering, shift and throttle systems. 7. Check condition of all fire extinguishers. 8. Check drive unit and trim tab fluid levels. 10-3 FORMULA FASTECH...
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  • Page 109 Section 11 Troubleshooting The chart in this section is designed to assist you Your Formula boat is equipped with an ignition in locating and repairing minor mechanical, safety switch(es). Make sure the lanyard(s) is electrical and boat system problems. Special tools installed on the switch.
  • Page 110 Throttles not fully open – check to see that throttles open fully at engines. Improper fuel – fill tanks with correct fuel. Overheating – immediately turn OFF the engines and contact your Formula dealer. Boat overloaded – reduce load. Boat trim – distribute boat load evenly.

  • Page 111: Section 11-Troubleshooting

    Head will not flush Head circuit breaker tripped or in OFF position – correct the problem and reset; turn circuit breaker ON. Line to waste tank blocked – see Formula dealer. Holding tank full – pump out tank. 11-3 FORMULA...
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  • Page 113: Section 12-Warranty And Service

    Thereafter, a supplemental product protection plan – Formula Guard – takes over, providing extended coverage for many factory- installed accessories and components, including the major components noted above. Following is a...

  • Page 114: Thunderbird Limited Warranty Policy

    During these periods, the warranty repairs shall be made at the dealer’s store or service center, or at THUNDERBIRD’S option at the THUNDERBIRD manufacturing plant. Transportation charges on FORMULA boats, if any, to and from the dealer’s service center or to and from the THUNDERBIRD manufacturing plant, shall be the sole responsibility of the owner.

  • Page 115: Warranty And Service

    8. Any guarantee whatsoever that a particular boat will achieve a certain level of performance relating to speed, range, fuel consumption or performance characteristics. 9. Any FORMULA boat that is used for commercial purposes. A vessel that is used 50% or more of the time for business or revenue-producing purposes is considered a commercial vessel.
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  • Page 117: Section 13-Forms

    Section 13 Forms SERVICE LOG Date Hour Reading Service/Repairs Performed 13-1 FORMULA...

  • Page 118: Fuel Log

    FASTECH FUEL LOG Date Gallons Date Gallons Date Gallons Date Gallons 13-2 FASTECH FORMULA...

  • Page 119: Float Plan

    Destination__________________________________ Est. Time of Arrival ____________________________ Expect to Return By __________________________ Auto Type __________________ License No. __________________ Parked ____________________________ If not returned by ____________ call the Coast Guard, or ____________________________________________ (Local Authority). Coast Guard Telephone Number: ________________________________________________ Local Authority Telephone Number: ______________________________________________ 13-3 FORMULA FASTECH...

  • Page 120: Useful Information

    FASTECH USEFUL INFORMATION Store this information in a safe place other than your boat. Owner ____________________________________________________________________________ Home Port __________________________________________________________________________ Boat Name__________________________________________________________________________ Selling Dealer ______________________________________________________________________ Port Ignition Key Number ________________ Starboard Ignition Key Number ________________ Registration Number ________________ State __________________________________________ Hull Serial Number ________________...

  • Page 121: Transfer Form

    FORMS TRANSFER FORM To transfer the Formula Guard Limited Warranty to the second owner, complete this form and submit it to the Administrator. Please retain copies for your records. The new owner will receive an Identification Card reflecting their customer information.
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