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I don't know for sure but I have been told by people that know more than I...that I was marginal to begin with a 72 GPH due to my WOT GPH requirements for these engines....and that these units have a history of weakening quickly. I am going to verify with a Fuel Pressure Gauge but I think I am...

Here are a few pics that show the sharp entry of the hull and the advantage of the extra freeboard sitting in the water. [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] I have had a lot of fun with this project and look forward to years of enjoyment with this one. It's very gratifying to...

I am thinking about the bezels...got a few things to do ahead of that though. As far as twins go...most 255 Liberator/LS boats came with twin 260/MR-1 (pre-Alpha) Mercruisers. The standard power in the early models was twin 165 HP in line 292 six cylinder GM engines. There was a twin...

Formula introduced the 255 "Liberator" in '75 as their first entry into the "Sports Boat" field. This model was joined by the 233 "Interceptor" in '78. In '82 the names were changed to 255 LS and 233 LS respectively. There was never any connection between the two brands or sharing of molds. the...

Here's a link to a little progress video I made.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R526BfFVXbE I replaced the entire propulsion system with twin 425 horse 355 Vortec Roller Cam motors spinning Mirage Plus 23" props thru '98 model Bravo I's. The whole bilge and cockpit has been re-wired and...

I wonder what John Adams at Formulas inspiration was when he designed the 255 Liberator? [/IMG] [/IMG] Amazing "Family Resemblance" !!

You are right...I am considering setting this one up that way....talk about a huge cockpit!!

I'm in...,79 255 Liberator..twin 400 Horse 355 Vortec Roller Motors on Bravo I's. [/IMG] West Palm Beach, Fl

1979 Formula 255 Liberator...about 85% restored [/IMG] It originally had twin 260 Pre Alpha Mercs. Upgrading to twin 400 plus Horse Vortec Roller Cam Motors with Bravo I drives. I am getting close to finishing. These boats were produced by Formula from '76~'82. Most came with twin...

'79 Formula 255 Liberator On it's way back....Vintage 1979 Formula

I found you guys... Here's my little survivor boat...'79 255 Liberator. Twin 260's thru No 1 Mercs. She is well preserved since all but the past 2 years were spent in the UP of Michigan...fresh water DOES make a difference. Now she's in South Florida getting a lot of TLC. Runs 63~67 w/21"...