From: Tim and Nancy SharkeyTo:Webmaster Subject: 292 FAS 3 T ECH ® At the Atlantic City Boat show, I purchased an ’06 292 FAS 3 T ECH . I wasvery close to buying a 30-foot Baja prior to this, but did not, due to the financing options offered by Formula and Trenton Marine. The FAS 3 T ECH was $14,000 more, but the payment was $140 a month less, and total interest was about half, if the loan goes to full term.Jerry, John and Dave from Trenton Marine were great todo business with. Everything I was promised at the show I received. Last week, I ordered a decal for the back of my truck from theFormula website—it came in damaged and with one call to Formula Gear, it was replaced and even filed with UPS— great service!!From:Joe UrsoneTo: Technical Assistance Subject:Total Marine’s ServiceIn my opinion, Total Marine stands far above any other marinaI have ever dealt with. I have to mention that Tom Caruso has been outstanding to work with from the purchase of the boat to getting it into the water here in Connecticut. Another person who stands out is James Flaherty (service technician). Not only is he helpful, but has been extremely concerned that I am happy with the product and also with Total Marine. As a general rule, salespeople turn me off right away—it’sa trust issue. In this case, however, I feel Rod Hill has been outstanding from our first meeting through the sale of the boat. I never felt I was just another sale. I felt respected as a person and how I wanted the terms of the sale to proceed was important. I have every intention of keeping my relationship with TotalMarine as long as they want me as a customer. I would purchase another Formula from them tomorrow. From: P. Scott HathawayTo: Customer Support Subject: Customer Service—Great DesignI couldn’t be happier with the newly designed Formula 240 BR that Ipurchased new. I originally was planning to purchase a Cobalt 262 or 272, but found that the 240 offered more features and amenities for less money. Value aside, both my family and I appreciate the overall design of our Formula and useful layout over the Cobalt’s. Finally, and this was icing on the cake, the 240 was more responsive and handled better than the Cobalts. Count me and my family as Formula converts after many years of owning Cobalts.From: Perry A. Cheek To: Sales Department Subject: New 292 FAS

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never thought we would ever own a Formula untilIwent for a test drive in your 2005 40 PC Formula cruiser. We have been looking for the right boat to buy eversince we moved to southwest Florida three years ago. We have owned two different boats since we moved here, not finding exactly what we wanted until now. Let me tell you what I think of this boat, from awoman’s perspective. Since I am the one who ties thelines on the boat for docking, the walk-thru windshield is an absolutely wonderful thing to have. I like the option of sitting next to my captain, putting my feet up on the stairs, or lounging in the side seat and still being able to see where we are going. I love the central vacuum and little things like the cockpit electrical out- let, the ice maker and the aft cabin area that converts into a bed for visitors. I like all the mirrors in the head and master stateroom. These are some of the details that I truly love about this boat. My husbandwould say it’s the windshield wipers, hardtop,diesels, etc; but as we all know, the woman has thefinal say in what we buy. And if it were not for the things I mentioned, we would have purchased the 39´ Sea Ray. I just wanted to tell you how much we both lovethis boat. We love to cruise and scuba dive and this boat allows ample storage for our dive equipment and still provides the luxuries we enjoy. All your employees, from sales to service, have been pleasant, courteous and more than helpful. That means a lot in this day and age where service seems to take a back seat. I am hooked! D D i i a a n n e e
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3 T ECH I just received my new 292 FAS 3 T ECH , and I wanted to express howwonderful it is. Not only is it a beautiful boat, but the fit, finish, quality and attention to detail is second to none. Since this is my fourth Formula,I knew what to expect, but the finish and overall quality exceeded myexpectations. I have it at Buzzard Rock Resort & Marina on Lake Barkley—it looks sobeautiful on the lift and even better on the water. It is the talk of the marina! I even have a friend who is a Fountain owner who commented that the fit and finish was the best. I have never ever considered buying any other boat. I would also like to saythat everyone at Hilltop Marine is great. They made my boat-buying experience a total pleasure. Keep up the great work. I look forward to getting a 353 FAS

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am pleased to provide you with a picture of my2001 Formula 41 PC moving at 8 knots through two-footseas just before going into Jones Inlet, Long Island, our ultimate destination. This was via a direct shot through4- to 5-foot seas from the Atlantic to the Shark RiverInlet at Belmar, New Jersey. Our vessel did not pound once while maintaining a reduced speed of 18 knots ina forward sea, and it took no water over the bow whilein auto pilot. Thank you for sending us your fifty-year anniver-sary card. My wife and I wish you all continued success! 3 T ECH in the near future.From: Nancy Hogland To: Formula Boats SupportSubject: New ProductsHi! I am a reporter at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, and recently wasassigned a story on what’s new in boating for 2006. I called many dealers in this area, but none were as prepared as the staff at Glencove Marine, who supplied me with a tremendous amount of material on the new Formulas. They let me watch the video with the designer (John Adams) walking the viewer through the boats. They took me through a boat, letting me take pictures, then drove me around the marina to show me the new hardtop. Your efforts have resulted in well-prepared and enthusiastic salespeople. P P e e t t e e r r
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