311 vs. 353
 

Has anyone upgraded from a 311 to a 353? OR have real world expierence in both boats? If so does the 353 handle the rough stuff any better?

Re: 311 vs. 353
 

I had a 312 last year. I sold it after getting pounded in a 4 ft chop. I bought a 38 Top Gun and needless to say the rides dont even compare. I couldnt tell you about the ride on a 353 but I did test drive a 382 and that ride wasnt even close to the TG. Take your time and test ride them all.

Good Luck

Re: 311 vs. 353
 

My 1999 353 works very well in all water. No pounding in 4-5 foot of wind blown lake (Ontario) chop. Rough water is rough water...drove thru it as you can. Driver knowlege and practice is all that is needed!

Dave

Re: 311 vs. 353
 

My 311 will go through 4 footers with ease, just trim the bow down a bit and slice right through them. That's the key.

I've never been in a 31 ft. boat that handles the rough as well as a 311. I'm sure there are some out there, I've just never been in one.

And sorry Fountain guys but that includes two 32 Fevers.

Re: 311 vs. 353
 

Alot has to do with how you drive,I have been with my friend in his 311 up to 6-8's before,we are still here!!
as far as normal water,Lake Erie can be goofy,changes fast, I think the 311 handles great,I am also used to my 245 Chris Craft also,he just bought a 353 so we will see how it rides. From all the reading I have done it seems the 353 does well.

Re: 311 vs. 353
 

We boat in lake erie, we were out the other day in while cleveland was getting blasted with the storms in 4'-5' water.
The 311 rocks in rough water. I am very happy with how well it handles in snotty water.
My question is does the 353 handle any better? Would it be worth moving up from a 311 to 353 or are they about the same?

Re: 311 vs. 353
 

I would have to say the 353 may be better due to a better hull design, but they are similar in size,353 costs alot to upgrade to for just a little better ride,if you are looking for speed or sweet interior then the 353 is a very nice boat,like I said,my friends 353 has not been splashed yet,hopefully in a couple weeks I can post a better answer!!
It is always worth upgrading to a 353 as long as the funds are there!! :D :D

Re: 311 vs. 353
 

I've been in two 353's and in rough water I don't think there is any advantage at all, at least not that I could tell and I drove both....

Now if you're talking 2 ft. or less, the 353 is a much quicker, just don't trim the drives down in a tight turn. :)