A few before and after boat pics...

[GRADS]

Keep in mind I'm all in on this boat at about $33K. We originally set out with a budget of about $100K but decided to scale things back as I was losing interest in boating in general and didn't want to have that kind of cash tied up in one. This one came along and was smaller and much less money so I said what the hell, it might be nice to have a boat I'm not so worried about scratching.

It's only got 265 hours on it and the interior is mint condition. It has only been on the crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe it's entire life and I am the second owner. The only problem was gas had leaked out the breather and melted the paint on one side and it had a few scratches in the paint. I decided to have it repainted and change up the colors a little bit but also decided to stay with the stock graphics which aren't really my favorite but oh well.

The colors I picked were probably a shade or two darker than what I wanted but when the sun hits it you can really see sparkles.

Before...

After...

 

[Joker]

I think it looks great[emoji106]


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[GRADS]

And one of the interior....

 

[Sharp Shooter]

It still looks slow to me Grandpa. haha

 

[Holymoses]

Love the look of Formulas it looks great! That’s a 26 or 27ft?

 

[GRADS]

I think it looks great[emoji106]

Thanks man.

 

[GRADS]

It still looks slow to me Grandpa. haha

What are you talking about???...I've had it up to 43 m.p.h. already.

Love the look of Formulas it looks great! That’s a 26 or 27ft?

It's a 260 SS.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Looks like it came out nice!

You need a blender

 

[4Waters]

Looks great Greg, looks way better with the grey vs the gold.

 

[GRADS]

And did I mention it has a pump out head....if you've ever been on Tahoe you'll realize how nice that is.

 

[highvoltagehands]

What are you talking about???...I've had it up to 43 m.p.h. already.

It's a 260 SS.

Why only 43mph? Guessing the short drive down Douglas Blvd to Folsom Lake isn't long enough to reach posted 55mph speed limit? lol

 

[4Waters]

And did I mention it has a pump out head....if you've ever been on Tahoe you'll realize how nice that is.

My head pumps out

 

[OLDRAAT]

Nice boat Grads, easy to maintain and tow. Enjoy your summer!

OR

 

[BUDMAN]

Turned out really nice. I’ve got you covered on the speed tho 45 mph for this guy lol

 

[Tommy Gun Images]

Looks good!

 

[Ziggy]

I can imagine being anchored with my wife in a clear Tahoe Bay blending up a tasty adult beverage.

 

[Motoxxxloak]

Looks like that would be a nice Catalina cruiser, too! Came out nice Grads.


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[DaveC]

What was wrong with OE colors. Niner nation!!

Plus it has a stabbing cabin

 

[highvoltagehands]

What was wrong with OE colors. Niner nation!!

Plus it has a stabbing cabin

Problem was it didn't have any Silver and Black! Raider Nation Baby! Now, it has a stabbin' cabin!

 

[Andy01]

Looks really good Greg, it certainly updated the boat 10 years. Nice Tahoe cruiser for sure.
I’m curious I hear all these crazy Tahoe huge wave stories. Could that boat get small on Tahoe on a rough day or no?

 

[82daytona]

Looks great sir! I’d go for a ride with you [emoji16]


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[Andy01]

Looks great sir! I’d ride you [emoji16]


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Yikes!

 

[82daytona]

Yikes!

Could you imagine?!


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[GRADS]

I can imagine being anchored with my wife in a clear Tahoe Bay blending up a tasty adult beverage.

Me too! This boat is all about low stress and relaxation. I'm hoping we can experience it soon. We had a trip planned to Tahoe two weeks from now but Kate's Dad's situation has put that on hold for now. Even had a house with a dock and an indoor swimming pool rented.

Looks really good Greg, it certainly updated the boat 10 years. Nice Tahoe cruiser for sure.
I’m curious I hear all these crazy Tahoe huge wave stories. Could that boat get small on Tahoe on a rough day or no?

Thanks! As far as Tahoe being rough the stories are true. LOL. Tahoe can be like glass but when the wind picks up in the afternoon stay the hell out of the center. About 15 years back I had a 26' boat break apart on me when I thought I could cross it. Lifevests on, wife crying, not sure we were going to make it. Luckily we had another boat following us....a 29' Shockwave Magnatude. That was the day I said if I ever owned another v-hull I would buy a Magnatude and I did. That boat loved the rough stuff.

Here's a pic from the day I test drove the Formula...you probably can't tell from the pic but there was about a 3-4' chop and we were only 1/2 mile off the shore.

 

[DaveC]

In that case shouldn’t it be called shankin cabin

Problem was it didn't have any Silver and Black! Raider Nation Baby! Now, it has a stabbin' cabin!

 

[GRADS]

In that case shouldn’t it be called shankin cabin

It's actually called the black hole.

 

[Enen]

That boat looks great! Boating is a means to escape the stress of life. Even for a trophy husband. You guys are going to have some fun onboard that boat.

 

[4Waters]

What was wrong with OE colors. Niner nation!!

Plus it has a stabbing cabin

I wouldn't go in there with a black light, especially after Grads was in there

 

[RiverDave]

What’s down below and what is under those hard covers on the port side across from the seating?

 

[GRADS]

What’s down below and what is under those hard covers on the port side across from the seating?

A sink, fridge and garbage.Down below has a bed/table and a pump out head.

 

[Dalton]

any plans to tint the windshield?

 

[Snprhed]

any plans to tint the windshield?

That would probably look sharp.

I didnt see what engine it has, 7.4L or 8.2L?

 

[Snprhed]

Me too! This boat is all about low stress and relaxation. I'm hoping we can experience it soon. We had a trip planned to Tahoe two weeks from now but Kate's Dad's situation has put that on hold for now. Even had a house with a dock and an indoor swimming pool rented.

Thanks! As far as Tahoe being rough the stories are true. LOL. Tahoe can be like glass but when the wind picks up in the afternoon stay the hell out of the center. About 15 years back I had a 26' boat break apart on me when I thought I could cross it. Lifevests on, wife crying, not sure we were going to make it. Luckily we had another boat following us....a 29' Shockwave Magnatude. That was the day I said if I ever owned another v-hull I would buy a Magnatude and I did. That boat loved the rough stuff.

Here's a pic from the day I test drove it...you probably can't tell from the pic but there was about a 3-4' chop and we were only 1/2 mile off the shore.
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Im a little disappointed about this, I have been driving to reno/carson city for work recently and had been interested in boating on Tahoe. I have no interest boating in 3-4' waves

 

[DaveC]

It’s fine usually. Just cold

You have to watch out for the wind though. When the real winds come up watch out.

You must watch the weather. If they are predicting a blow out then it’s just best to find something else to do

Im a little disappointed about this, I have been driving to reno/carson city for work recently and had been interested in boating on Tahoe. I have no interest boating in 3-4' waves

 

[4Waters]

Keep in mind I'm all in on this boat at about $33K. We originally set out with a budget of about $100K but decided to scale things back as I was losing interest in boating in general and didn't want to have that kind of cash tied up in one. This one came along and was smaller and much less money so I said what the hell, it might be nice to have a boat I'm not so worried about scratching.

It's only got 265 hours on it and the interior is mint condition. It has only been on the crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe it's entire life and I am the second owner. The only problem was gas had leaked out the breather and melted the paint on one side and it had a few scratches in the paint. I decided to have it repainted and change up the colors a little bit but also decided to stay with the stock graphics which aren't really my favorite but oh well.

The colors I picked were probably a shade or two darker than what I wanted but when the sun hits it you can really see sparkles.

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How was the maiden voyage?

 

[GRADS]

How was the maiden voyage?

The ramp was crazy busy and there was quite a bit of driftwood because the lake is the highest it's been in a decade but other than that it was really enjoyable. I bumped 50 m.p.h. and once I burn some of the fuel off (550 lbs. or so) and propped right, I'm guessing 55 m.p.h. isn't out of the question and I'm good with that. One really nice thing that I've never had before was we were able to leave the bimini top up the entire time. Just a very relaxing boat.

 

[4Waters]

The ramp was crazy busy and there was quite a bit of driftwood because the lake is the highest it's been in a decade but other than that it was really enjoyable. I bumped 50 m.p.h. and once I burn some of the fuel off (550 lbs. or so) and propped right, I'm guessing 55 m.p.h. isn't out of the question and I'm good with that. One really nice thing that I've never had before was we were able to leave the bimini top up the entire time. Just a very relaxing boat.

Glad you had a good day on the water, what lake did you go to?

 

[GRADS]

Glad you had a good day on the water, what lake did you go to?

Folsom but this boat screams Tahoe.

 

[highvoltagehands]

In that case shouldn’t it be called shankin cabin

It's actually called the black hole.

Hell Yeah! Who wants be cameraman for 1st episode of "Spankin', Shankin' and Grads-uatin' inside the black hole"

 

[GRADS]

Hell Yeah! Who wants be cameraman for 1st episode of "Spankin', Shankin' and Grads-uatin' inside the black hole"

God damn, I think we have a hit show on our hands here.

 

[GRADS]

That would probably look sharp.

I didnt see what engine it has, 7.4L or 8.2L?

No plans on tinting the windshield, my only plan at this point is to run it and enjoy it...or until I get off my ass and buy @n2otoofast4u 's boat or another Magnitude. The boat has an 8.1 496Mag.

Im a little disappointed about this, I have been driving to reno/carson city for work recently and had been interested in boating on Tahoe. I have no interest boating in 3-4' waves

No, don't let what I said scare you away...hell, I used to bring my 18' SeaRay up here all the time.

It’s fine usually. Just cold

You have to watch out for the wind though. When the real winds come up watch out.

You must watch the weather. If they are predicting a blow out then it’s just best to find something else to do

This!

 

[707dog]

looking good... i really dig those 260's formula makes a nice open bow 240 but they are slim pickings. i want to get up to that part of the river this year RT99 is gonna have to show me around