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| + | In 1963, James R. (Jim) Wynne and Walt Walters worked with Don Aronow to design the Formula 233, so-named for its 23.3' length, for Aronow's recently formed Formula Marine Co. Wynne's personal boat, the 17' ''Wyn-Mill'' was commercialized as the Formula Junior model. The mold for the Formula Junior was soon sold to [[Thunderbird]] and continued to be produced as a Thunderbird model. This was a winning boat - leading its class in the Miami-Nassau and Miami-Bimini races ([http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1077488/3/index.htm Sports Illustrated, August 2, 1965]). Address was Formula Marine Corp., 2940 N.E. 188th St., Miami, Florida. | ||
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| + | Some history from the [http://www.formulaboats.com/formula-history Formula Boats] website: | ||
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| + | Don Aronow founded Formula in 1962 in Miami, Florida. The original 233 deep-V hull design was built at his direction and later earned notable victories on the national offshore racing circuit. Formula was the first of Aronow’s boat companies. In 1961 Thunderbird was acquired by Alliance Machine and Foundry and they followed up by purchasing Formula in 1964. Both Formula and Thunderbird models were then produced in North Miami. An Atlanta-based conglomerate, Fuqua Industries, acquired Thunderbird /Formula in 1969. | ||
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| + | Vic Porter came aboard with the was named president of Fuqua’s entire small-boat division. At that time there was also a manufacturing facility in Paso Robles, California. In mid-1976 Vic Porter purchased Thunderbird/ Formula from Fuqua. The second generation of Porters joined in the management team as they finished their college work and gained experience in the business. The trihull design was discontinued in 1979, and company emphasis centered on the offshore deep-V hull configuration of the Formula models. | ||
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File:Formulabb001.jpg|1968 to 1971 Formula outboard boat models | File:Formulabb001.jpg|1968 to 1971 Formula outboard boat models | ||
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| + | '''1963 Information''' | ||
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| + | File:Mercbhb63F-53.jpg|1963 Formula 233 [[Mercury|Twin MerCruiser 310]] sterndrive boat test | ||
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| + | '''1969 Information''' | ||
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| + | File:Mercbhb69-120-6.jpg |1969 Thunderbird Formula F-1700 [[Mercury|Mercury 1250EL]] test | ||
| + | File:Mercbhb69-141-1.jpg |1969 Thunderbird Formula F-1700 [[MerCruiser|MerCruiser 160]] test | ||
| + | File:Mercbhb69-137-6.jpg |1969 Thunderbird Formula T-2000 [[MerCruiser|MerCruiser 160]] test | ||
| + | File:Mercbhb69-143-2.jpg |1969 Thunderbird Formula 233 [[MerCruiser|Dual MCM 160]] test | ||
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Formula Boats
Thunderbird Products
Pacemaker Corp.
Fuqua Industries
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
In 1963, James R. (Jim) Wynne and Walt Walters worked with Don Aronow to design the Formula 233, so-named for its 23.3' length, for Aronow's recently formed Formula Marine Co. Wynne's personal boat, the 17' Wyn-Mill was commercialized as the Formula Junior model. The mold for the Formula Junior was soon sold to Thunderbird and continued to be produced as a Thunderbird model. This was a winning boat - leading its class in the Miami-Nassau and Miami-Bimini races (Sports Illustrated, August 2, 1965). Address was Formula Marine Corp., 2940 N.E. 188th St., Miami, Florida.
Some history from the Formula Boats website:
Don Aronow founded Formula in 1962 in Miami, Florida. The original 233 deep-V hull design was built at his direction and later earned notable victories on the national offshore racing circuit. Formula was the first of Aronow’s boat companies. In 1961 Thunderbird was acquired by Alliance Machine and Foundry and they followed up by purchasing Formula in 1964. Both Formula and Thunderbird models were then produced in North Miami. An Atlanta-based conglomerate, Fuqua Industries, acquired Thunderbird /Formula in 1969.
Vic Porter came aboard with the was named president of Fuqua’s entire small-boat division. At that time there was also a manufacturing facility in Paso Robles, California. In mid-1976 Vic Porter purchased Thunderbird/ Formula from Fuqua. The second generation of Porters joined in the management team as they finished their college work and gained experience in the business. The trihull design was discontinued in 1979, and company emphasis centered on the offshore deep-V hull configuration of the Formula models.
The 1971 ad below mentions manufacturing facilities are located in New Jersey, Florida, and California, and Japan. Deliveries were made from Egg Harbor, New Jersey; North Miami, Florida; and Paso Robles, California. The model listing below gives an address at 14100 Biscayne Blvd. Miami Florida.
Model Information
1968 to 1971 Formula outboard boat models
1963 Information
1963 Formula 233 Twin MerCruiser 310 sterndrive boat test
1969 Information
1969 Thunderbird Formula F-1700 Mercury 1250EL test
1969 Thunderbird Formula F-1700 MerCruiser 160 test
1969 Thunderbird Formula T-2000 MerCruiser 160 test
1969 Thunderbird Formula 233 Dual MCM 160 test
1971 Information
1971 Brochure, page 1
1971 Brochure, page 2
1971 Brochure, page 3
1971 Brochure, page 4
1971 Brochure, page 5
1971 Brochure, page 6
1971 Brochure, page 7
1971 Formula 1700 Ad
