fastavenger

well i would like to know what if any thing anyone knows about it 400 hr orignal owner trs trans 454 425 hp thanks

88242LS

Well DoczDock had one its listed on powerboatlisting.com bye current owner, he loved his, maybe he will chime in

jriggs

Well I am the current owner of DoczDocks 1989 Formula 357. It really is a great boat, classic lines, and does a lot of things well. It is a big heavy boat that rides well, and has a ton of storage space, and is a good overnighting boat for an offshore. It is no the fastest boat out there (cruise speed of 40-45 mph and tops out at 61mph), but a very enjoyable ride, stable and safe. Like DoczDock, I would like to move up to a newer 382. In fact a friend of mine is selling his and that is what I have my eye on. Let me know if you have any specific questions.

88242LS

still look as good as when he sold it?

jriggs

It looks exactly the same (it has spent the last 3 years inside a rack and launch facility). Only thing that looks different is the name on the back.

Perfect Storm

I loved that boat when it was here in town... classic colors that never get old. Greg never spared a dime taking care of it either! Sweet Boat!

fastavenger

what is it weight were there any problems with them what should i look for any problem with the trs drives

Perfect Storm

Captain Caveman used to own a 1992 357 Formula (He now owns a 31 Sonic) Maybe he will chime in...

jriggs

This is / was my first TRS boat and I have no complaints. They shift very nice and smooth (unlike the bravo's) and have performed perfect. Only routine maintenence - annual fluid changes. Only problem I have ever heard of with 357's is a leaky windshield gasket that allows water into the cabin sump under the step (at least I think I remember this). If it is wet in that area it can be a big problem. TRS drives with stock 420's should be a bullet proof combo that will give years of trouble free usage. Formula lists dry weight at 8950lbs

captain caveman

great boat. very heavy 9500 lbs. 425/trs

pkg topped out at 65 mph. at speed you empty your 193 gal tank in no time. shifting the trs trans. was a dream compared to a clunking bravo. i would call this pkg. bulletproof up to 600 hrs. i sold mine for a faster, more economical 31 sonic.