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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this episode of Factory Fridays, the boats.com crew travels to Decatur, Indiana to tour the remarkable Formula Boats facility. Host Ryan McVinney meets up with Patrick Laux, Formula's Plant Operations Manager, for an in-depth walkthrough of the entire 500,000 square foot facility. Here, viewers learn the secret behind the iconic Formula Boats name, an equation that starts with "The Three P's: People, Plant and Product".
Out on the production line we see the full gamut of Formula's attention to detail across various assembly lines and all the detailed processes that go into constructing the brand's current models - from the largest luxury crossover boats on the market (such as the 500 Super Sport Crossover) to the brand's newest line of center console sport boats. Mr. Laux explains the individual personalization available on many key areas of Formula boats, made possible through the company's innovative "FormulaFlex" and "FormulaFlex MyWay" programs. Owners can choose from a huge variety of graphics, upholstery and electronics options, as well as create their own personalized transom names.
We also learn how Formula undertakes a unique and extensive process of full-scale mock-ups for every model, prior to beginning any assembly, ensuring every inch of the boat is perfect before construction of the first hull ever begins. From molds to plugs and small parts to engine rigging, this episode reveals every phase of the boat building process that makes Formula one of the top names in the marine industry today.
Content:
0:00 Intro
0:46 Facility Overview
1:14 Welcome Lobby And Vintage Showroom with Pat Laux
1:57 Design Studio
3:09 Build Materials Stage
3:27 FormulaFlex Program - Personalized Boat Customization
4:35 Construction Phase 1 - Plugs And Molds
5:58 Grant Porter Inspecting Design Development
6:42 Full Scale Mock Ups In Engineering
7:08 387 Center Console Cabin Interior Design Mock Up
9:07 Pattern Generation and CNC machines
9:30 Corian Cutting
10:14 Mold Room
11:17 Closed Molding and Infusion Area
12:06 Small Parts with Angie Hamilton
12:57 Sub-Assembly Line
14:20 Assembly
15:29 Paint Prep
16:13 Paint Application - 9 Spray Booths
17:47 Sanding And Buffing
18:40 FormulaFlex Program 400SSC Customization with Jason Brune
19:30 Custom Cockpit Materials
21:40 Upholstery
22:44 Custom Canvas Cut and Sewing with Shaffer Amber
23:41 Seat Skins And Final Upholstery
24:23 Test Tanks
25:15 Final Detailing And Inspection
25:43 Formula's Secret To Success
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I have visited 7 facilities of boat works. This is the highest level of quality and professionalism I have seen thus far. Amazing to see dedication and focus taken to this level. I am certain it translates to the products, one boat at a time.
I am a employee at Thunderbird. I work in the wood shop. You see me for a split second in this video. It’s a great atmosphere and a great place to work. Our team does a great job making state of the art boats.
As a proud owner of a 370SS, I couldn’t be more pleased in the exceptional quality, excellent performance and fitment. Formula really delivers!
As a former production worker at Formula, I feel that the work ethic has been ingrained in my DNA. I now work at health clinics, and I keep that same drive for excellence, that the Porter Family has instilled on
Awesome boats with an impressive history!! Now I know why after watching this video-a first class facility with first class personnel!!
Thanks for a very informative tour.
Great episode!! We love Formula Boats!
Formula owner for life!
What makes me amazed is how they know how the weight of everything in the boat is so balanced all the way to the water line
Impressive 👍 complex building boats nowadays. Knew Scott Poole from racing years ago. My race partner used to sell a bunch of formula boats.
Absolutely love it!
you work in a hygienic and beautiful environment
I wish they would do a retro boats from the early 80s with the square windshields those are the best looking boats
These tours always make you realize why boats are so expensive
Hope they hold RC boat races in that pond
If I ever bought and built a million dollar boat I would go to formula
Nice boss. Employees that are working there for 17 years, he didn’t recognize.
I think Formula will be "Top Dog" in the future
Wow I like boat
Enjoyed the tour of Formula boats factory. Only thing that was funny to me was Pat Laux, operations manager, did not seem to know the employees that talked on camera. They have worked there a long time. This is just an observation. Not meant to be mean.
He’s allowing them to introduce themselves for the audience…
USA 🇺🇸
Just wish they kept the fastech line but thats just me being bias.
I would love to work for a company like that.
Heat the paint up before painting !
Cold pimt will orange peel !
Built very similar to rv in the same area
No mention of Don Aronow the creator of Formula power boats. Without Don , there would be no Formula.
Well, this was mostly a factory tour describing the current build process - but we did produce a full episode on the history of Formula Boats with our sister brand YachtWorld in which we delve into Don Aronow's early involvement with Formula and how the Porter family eventually took over the brand. Check it out here: th-cam.com/video/KWtS51k83-c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=MTbrlkAmpHwuH0q5
Formula make one of the best quality boats that balance between style, comfort and performance. I was disappointed to see them switch to Ilmor instead of mercs in recent years though
Why aren’t the hulls resin infused? 🤔Would provide ideal resin to glass ratio and reduce overall weight.
Was wondering the same. Kind of crazy in 2022 they aren't. I'd expect a company like this to also offer carbon layups as well as an option.
@@brandonadams7837 the hulls are resin infused
Formula does infuse the boats with resin. See 11:17 Closed Molding and Infusion Area
2022 and still not vacuum infusing the resin in the hulls? Wow.
The hulls are vacuum infused
Indeed these boats are vacuum infused, see 11:17 Closed Molding and Infusion Area
Surprised that none of the workers in the mold room doing layups are wearing at least particle masks. There may be excellent ventilation for the fumes off of the resin, but there are still small particles of fiberglass floating around
Kinda wondered about that myself.
They're all maga.
Masks are deep state....
Today, most facilities at this level have whole building ventilation/exhaust systems that negate the mandate for PPE/mask/respirator systems. Lowers liability insurance as well.
You can tell this guy loves nothing more than a good "mock up"
no industrial masks while applying fiber! (seems to be a thread)
if you cant walk around the engines and open the hatch and replace them within the hour,you did it wrong.
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What makes me amazed is how they know how the weight of everything in the boat is so balanced all the way to the water line