Formula F-311 SR1
 

As some of you know, I sold my 22-foot bowrider and I am looking for a 30-foot "wave crusher". It doesn't need to be the fastest both on the water, but I need three things...

1) A smooth ride from the ramp to the party cove

2) The ability to write it off as a "house"

3) Plenty of room for sex :evilb:

The Formula F-311 SR1 looks like a boat that will fit the bill.

Opinions?

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The repeat # at leaste 5 or six times..........

List is oposite of real requirements!!!! :D:D

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You are definatly on the right track there Clay

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I like them. Nice lines, and big enough to run rough water in, but not so big it's a pain in the ass to launch, dock, and anything else. I've never heard anyone say they didn't like their 311.

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Hey Clay you talking about the party cove at lake of the Ozarks? The crowd loves my 357. There is a nice 311 for sale at glencove marine in lake of the ozarks.

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Clay-

I have one for sale that is an orignal.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-7923.html

It needs a good home!

Don

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I love mine. It would definitely fit your bill and even has a couch area aft of the v-berth so the on-deck Claymates can lounge while they wait their turn. :D

Velocity Mike is selling his too, decent shape mechanically, needs a little cosmetic TLC. 454's and TRS's. Will go for a good price.

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If you are looking for a 30' wavecrasher PQ's Revenge can handle it! Lots of room too.

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I love my 89' 311. Best boat in rough water for it's size I've ever been in. And it's a true 31 feet, the bolt on patforms are NOT included in the LOA.

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You've never ridden in a 302! :D

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That is a beautiful boat, Don. However, I hate the sun deck (sorry).

I need a large FLAT sundeck so that the Claymates can lay out and get some sun. :D

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Hey clay-

All the sun decks on the 311's are the same........
They measure all most 6ft long and 7ft wide.

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DAMN STRAITE!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Here's a model with ALL the options .... :D
33'1" OAL ...... :evilb:

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Here's a model with that water holding, water draggng, dead weight, appenditure surgically removed from the rear.....:D :D

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Not exactly ... I think the head rests in the 1990 and 91 models give a little less "flat" area. I considered Wes's boat when I was looking but my wife liked the flat rear bench seat in the older ones better.

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I like the looks of the 90-91 rear seat and deck but the earlier ones have more room .....

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Just traded for a 1988 from the original owner,supposed to be really nice.I've always thought the 311 was one of Formula's absolute best models.There are still some nice ones out there.

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I agree, it must have been one of their all time most popular performance boats.

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did you take down the lil take a number machine I had on the cabin entrance? :D...311 is a perfect boat for hangin with hotties and the majority of them will be well within your range.
most of the sunpads are the same, Ted's has some added extra dense foam in it from the previous owner (before me) and you dont hit your feet on the rails...

Clay, those three headrests make great pillows when your laying on the pad as well...one for each girlie:D

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So from your research...which looks like a better match for you 311 or 31 cig bullet or something else?

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Have you ever checked out the cabin on a Bullet?????????????

Not good. Friggin too short, too low,, too not good.

I was so un-inpressed with the Bullet that I wouldn't but one, Cig ot not!!!!!!

Cockpit was tighter than a Fountain and the cabin was,,,, well,,,, Stupid small.

BIG FAST ROOMY LOUD RED & BLOWN
 

Hi Clay -

Before you buy a 311 you should take a look at my 357. Big, fast, loud, red and blown. There's room in the cabin of this thing for about 10 Claymates.

Bob Loyd knows my boat well. In fact, your recomendation was one of the reasons I started using Bob. He just put fresh superchargers on it last season and he's done all the work on my boat for the last couple of years.

You may have seen and/or heard me out at Devil's cove or around Travis.

It looks and runs great. It does need a few things so I do't have it listed for sale right now. But, I would sell it as is seriously, seriously cheap.

There are a few pics at this thread here:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=102857

I keep the boat in a building in San Antonio. If you're interested send me a message. I have a bunch more pics if you want to see.


Brent

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Older Formulas are nice and will fit all three of your criterias,,as far as space goes, I had an 89 272sr that was roomy enough to put my 02 292 Fastech in the cockpit of(slight exaggeration) but difinately roomier than the newer birds..

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I have a 311 fore sale with new power . This boat is beautiful . Call Me

Drew 757-435-1479

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A 1993 Formula 336 would also be a nice boat for you...... and it happens that I have one for sale ......check it out in the classifieds.

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Clay- my '89 311 is a bus in the rough and will run at speed in most of what LOTO can throw it it which is more than I can say for some "faster" boats. I have mild cam / head / intake / carb work on 454's and am happy enough. Of course, I want a FasTech . . . . and a Sunseeker and a and a and a and a

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Clay,

Have 1996 303 w/ 454 mags avail. and also have 1995 336 SR1 w/450hps. Both boats CLEAN. let me know if interested.

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To everyone... I am very interested! :p

I have gone back and forth on what I think I want and need. I was looking at 34+ foot wave-crushers, but decided that they were too big and too heavy. But...

I went to the Austin Boat Show yesterday and found some 28-foot "wet slips" for $1830/year. I was told I could park a 35-foot boat in them! :eek:

So, now Brent's 35-foot monster and other big boats are back! :D

Please send pics, specs, and your "bottom dollar" price to:

[email protected]

Thanks! :cool:

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Clay, Could you maybe give us an idea of the price range you are looking to be in?? you mentioned you may be looking at 35 footers again, if that is the case i have 3 353 fastechs available. I will email you some details. - Andrew

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I would prefer a late model "wave crusher" than has been updated (vinyl, carpet, paint, graphics, etc.) for under $40K

I would also like to see boats that are "mechanically sound" but could use some updating for under $30K

Love your mods Looks Fast and clean

So Clay, are you selling the Bullet or expanding your boat stable? Good luck either way, Formulas are nice boats and have a better interior for sure. Cockpit also, but I would not say a better wave crusher than what you have, although for most it would be a close call. I have friends with a 242, 292 & a 382. All are happy.

Apologize up front if some think I'm bashing on the Formula site. I'm not. Just that a 311 and a Bullet are equals in the rough. IMHO

BTW, Clay. Miss your Claymate posts.

311 GPS speeds
 

Last day of boating for me this year, went out and finished off the fuel in the tank. Stock 365's with Gil exh. Cool day, light chop, 2 people, light on fuel. Stock bravo 1 props, 26 inch pitch. 68 mph @ 4900 rpm.

Look at the date of this thread. :drink:

Haaa, I was thinking the same thing but didn't want to embarrass him!!:drink:

I deserve to be slapped around some :)

After seeing Clay's deckhands, he made the right choice :)

wtb 311
 

the wife says I can buy another boat, a 311 seems to fit. Anyone want to sell their late 80's for a reasonable ( its coming out of my hide) price? email buckknekkid@ hotmail.com :drink:

YUP:drink:

There is one for sale at my marina in Pensacola, FL. It has been updated and even has a gen with A/C. I saw it listed on boattrader. I think asking $39k