Up for sale is this beautiful classic Formula Thunderbird.  This boat has been meticulously maintained by its three owners since new and shows as one of the finest examples of the Thunderbird line that you will find today.

It’s raw power, thundering tone, beautiful lines and sleek performance will be noticed (and heard) while you are not only flying across the water, but dockside as well.  The Formula hull design outperforms all others in its class with its stability and wave crushing capabilities.


Mechanical specifications:

-454 Magnum Mecruiser engines, 365hp each

-Bravo 1 outdrives with Mirage 23p propellers

-Eddie Marine drive showers

-CP performance stainless tie-bar

-K Plane trim tabs

-70mph top speed, cruises comfortably and efficiently at 30mph

-LOA 30'-11"

-Dry weight 7000#


Options:

-Halon engine compartment fire extinguisher system with helm indicator lights

-Garmin EchoMap GPS Chartplotter, fishfinder

-Clarion stereo with amplifier and helm control

-Bilge fume detector with helm control

-Shore Power with cord, 120v system in cabin with outlets

-Sink and freshwater system

-Onboard automatic battery charger

-2 battery system with perko switch

-McLeod drop down bolster seats

-Docking lights

-Swim platform

-Silent Thunder exhaust with custom straight open thru hull option

-4 cabin hatches with screens

-Space and utility hookups for ac/dc refrigerator and toilet (none currently installed)

-4 cabin hatches with screens


Extras:

-All USCG equipment included with anchor

-2 cockpit covers

-Full cover

-Full camper and bimini top, like new, never used

-2 sets of cockpit carpet

-Original custom Eagle triple axle trailer with less than 3000 miles on complete restoration, using the original Imron paint.  LED lights and hydraulic surge brake.

-Included is a rope boarding ladder, original stainless ladder included, but not installed.

-Original factory Formula binder


Maintenance:


-All fluids changed annually, drives, engines and trim pumps.

-@960 hours: lower units and propellers refurbished

-@940 hours: complete tune-up including sea pump impellers, caps, plugs, wires, both carburetors rebuilt

-@758 hours: new gimbal rings and bearings, bushings and seals in gimbal housings, drive bellows, shift cable bellows

-@990 hours: new engine hatch lift cylinder

-Fuel gauge works, but is only accurate with only one key in the on position

-Starboard drive trim indicator cable occasionally sticks at the drive, have new extra cable


I am the 3RD owner, with a full hin report available, with zero negative marks.  The boat has been rack and lift stored its entire life in fresh water Northern lakes only.  During my 10 year ownership, it has been inside rack stored in the Summer and inside trailer stored in the Winter. With only 998 original unmolested hours on both engines and hull, that is an average of only 30 hours of use per year.  The original Imron paint shines like new and the interior has color matching carpet and cupholders, with the vinyl being replaced in 2012.  No expense is spared with maintenance and repairs, I use only OEM parts and certified Mercruiser professionals when needed.

The boat is currently located just South of Defiance, Ohio for viewing by appointment.  The boat will be moved to inside storage in Marblehead, Ohio in late April for sea trials on Lake Erie via Mazurik boat ramp.  If you frequent the Lake Erie Islands, you have probably seen this boat.


Please feel free to contact me via message or email with any questions, and I thank you for looking!