Ok,

In your own opinions, what is the best model Formula ever made and why?

No prizes, just a bit of fun.

353.

#1 'cause the bottom just plain works. The least trim and tab input required to run proper.

#2 the space is divided up near perfectly for a boat that size.

#3 fast with big power, economical with std. power (see #1)

#4 nice lines...it just looks right.

#5 nice features built in (bimini storage, the "trunk" with hidden shorepower receptacle, 4 hatches in a 35', anchor locker, ect.)

What Rippem said.
When I bought my 1988 F206 LS 5 years ago it turned heads where ever it went. And still does. The styling was ahead of it's time then, and is still modern looking today. People can't just believe it's 17 years old. She still has the original engine and will outrun just about every boat in her class.

Remember, Formula was Don Arronows first boat company.

I believe the 242 was a great model for them it even came with twins,talk about a solid boat not many manufacturers could put twins in a boat that size.











Unless Rip would like to trade

311 has to be the most manufactured and longest lasting

Shall we all just vote for what we have?

302 SR1

Seriously, I'd give the nod to the 353 myself.

I think the 311 had the best proportions and lines of the SR1's.

The 353 is in it's 8th year of production, and is a very popular boat...I think you'd be suprised how many are out there.

Another testament is it's value holding...much like the 311 in it's price/age niche.
It's not easy to find a nice 7 or 8 year old 353 for under 100K...even a salty one.

353

stable


fast


great lines



fast



awesome ride in the chop




did i say fast

Great thread really.

I will always LOVE the older 35'er.
ALWAYS - since I was a kid. Just love the look. Big-boat type look. Comfort below. Unquestionable offshore capability. I really like the fact that I see quite a few with surface-drives ( another nod to the performance side ) . . . and I am a Fountain guy.

Love the 'older' Formulas. . .