Just aquired 233 from the 70's open console fishing boat Yamaha 220 outboard

[Greg Thurmon]

I'm new to this site, just acquired this boat, (waiting for title for yr.) I have no picks of how it should look.  I needs some work and I would like to restore back to original if possible.  It has Thunderball on the side?  Would appreciate any info or picks of how it should look.

[Henry Todd]

Good evening Mr. Thurmon!

 

It has been some time since you last posted!  I am surprised you haven't received a response before now!  Have you been able to obtain any details from any of the other members regarding your F233 Fisherman??

 

Henry

[Greg Thurmon]

No I am still looking for photos of the F233 to help with restoration.  Thanks Greg

[Henry Todd]

Mr. Thurmon, 

 

I forgot to add.......  If you haven't received your title with the year listed, you should be able to tell what year the hull is if you can read the VIN number stamped into outside of the transom (Exterior, top right side just below the trim).  The last two numbers should tell you what year your hull was manufactured.  (Obviously, this only applies if the VIN is ACTUALLY stamped into the hull!)  Some of the early boats may not have this stamped into the hull.....

 

Henry

[Henry Todd]

Good morning Mr. Thurmon!

 

Look up Alex Tellechea on the boards here.  I am pretty sure he just purchased an F233 Fisherman and is currently in the process of rebuilding her.  Also check out Capt. Stanley Lewis's boat that he just finished a two-year restoration of.  It is absolutely gorgeous!

 

I am sure that either of these gentleman (Or anyone else on the boards here), will send you photographs of their boats.  

 

Not to plug any other websites to direct business elsewhere, but check out "ClassicMako" and "ClassicSeaCraft" websites as well.....  The hulls are similar and there are a lot of photos and tons of discussions about classic center console boats on these other sites. 

 

My F233 was originally built as a cuddy cabin but is currently undergoing a transformation.....  Some day it will be a center console!  :)

 

Good luck Sir and keep us posted with your progress!

 

Henry

[Greg Thurmon]

Great Thanks

[Henry Todd]

Mr. Thurmon, 

 

If and when you have time, post some pictures of your boat on here.  That way the rest of us can see what you have and what you are working with!  :)

 

By the way, I think the name "Thunderball" was used on a 32' Alton Cary raceboat from the 70's....  Maybe a previous owner liked the name and applied it to your hull for good luck!

 

Take care!

 

Henry

[jim mckinnon]

good luck with your project i cant wait to see photos of her.

regards jim

[Greg Thurmon]

Thanks for the reply I am going to get some pics and place online ASAP.

[Dan Waldrep]

Hi Greg,

 

I have a F233 center console and I would be happy to snap some pics and post them. If you go on Formula's website they have a vintage section and you can see the actual sales brochures for these boats, its pretty neat.

[Dan Waldrep]

And I also just put a few on my page if you want to check them out..