84 Formula 402
05-18-2011 | 04:43 PM
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84 Formula 402
What do you guys have to say about this boat? http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o38391-en.html
To be honest I really don't know much about Formulas of this vintage, I saw it for quite a while on CL then here; I've herd that it's a wet noodle, a slow log, needs a ton of HP to move it, ect... Lets say someone didnt want to go pound OS with it, could it be a diecent day on the water? P.S. I really like the old skool look so the interior doesnt bother me as much as it totally horrifies some of you.... I really like to hear peoples opinions of the model and if you know this particular boat chime in please... Thanks.
To be honest I really don't know much about Formulas of this vintage, I saw it for quite a while on CL then here; I've herd that it's a wet noodle, a slow log, needs a ton of HP to move it, ect... Lets say someone didnt want to go pound OS with it, could it be a diecent day on the water? P.S. I really like the old skool look so the interior doesnt bother me as much as it totally horrifies some of you.... I really like to hear peoples opinions of the model and if you know this particular boat chime in please... Thanks.
05-18-2011 | 05:13 PM
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I don't know that particular boat, but I do like those big 402's. Tons of space, and they are wave crushers. It will take tons of HP to make it move, but if you are okay with going 55 MPH they are great boats.
I think the interior is neat. Reminds me of an old Lear Jet.
Formulas are well built boats, but like any 26 year old boat, it is bound to have some moisture in it.
Good Luck!
I think the interior is neat. Reminds me of an old Lear Jet.
Formulas are well built boats, but like any 26 year old boat, it is bound to have some moisture in it.
Good Luck!
05-18-2011 | 06:39 PM
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ive had many formulas 292sr1,357sr1,402 they are great boats that handle like cadillacs,so that being said if youre not looking to win any races this boat will make you happy. if i time it gets too slow for you a couple of 540 cid motors will fix that.& i can build them for you.
05-19-2011 | 10:14 AM
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That is a great-looking old school boat - especially with that black/red/white color scheme. Still would turn heads - looks to be in nice shape, too - at least from am appearance perspective.
05-19-2011 | 12:18 PM
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Contact Mild Thunder on here. Not only did he have one, but that one in particular was parked right next to his when he bought it. The interior on that boat just freakin' rules. Wet bar, swivel chairs, crystal decanters...they don't make em like that anymore!!! We used to call Joe's The Regal Beagle.
05-19-2011 | 07:55 PM
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Contact Mild Thunder on here. Not only did he have one, but that one in particular was parked right next to his when he bought it. The interior on that boat just freakin' rules. Wet bar, swivel chairs, crystal decanters...they don't make em like that anymore!!! We used to call Joe's The Regal Beagle.
