Cabin room in 382
 

Looking to move up (for a while now :rolleyes: ). Its been a while since I have been in a 382. Thought I remembered that Formula listed the cabin headroom at 5 Ft 2 inch? The head compartment in my '89 292 SR1 is shall we say smallish.

Have been looking at (and almost bought) other boats in the size but I keep coming back to the 382.

We are day boaters in the 1000 Islands so we won't be living on it.

Comments from 382 owners?

Magicfloat: sending you a PM.

Thks all

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5'1" is the headroom. My wife and I overnight in it quite a bit. I've actually had 4 people in it overnighting. Wouldn't consider doing it without AC. As far as room goes, I think it's plenty.

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Thanks for the reply.

I have looked at a few taller cabin 38's but keep coming back to Formula for the quality, style, ride, resale, etc etc. Noted re: the AC. It would be a definite in case we did want to stay on board.

My wife and I have 2 kids (7 and 10) so it sounds like plenty of room.

Too bad my wife doesn't like the graphics on the MN boat or I would be checking that one out.

Anybody know how hard it would be to install a second set of bolsters? Cost?

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Huge dollars, and I mean huge dollars. Plus, there goes all the cockpit space. Unless you're a poker-runner, I don't see a second set of bolsters as good for anything, except of course, emptying your bank account.

Give Formula a call and ask for a price, you'll chit yourself!!:eek:

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Randy Sweers has the '04? poker run boat with a windshield and with 2 sets of bolsters, 100 hrs.

Do I have this right Robert?

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We moved from a 312 (about the same size as your 292) to a 382 last year....LOVE IT. The A/C can be installed later, but look hard for one that already has it. We overnight with 3 boys (5,8,10) 4-5 nights a summer and around 10 more w/out the kids. Don't even get hotel rooms when we stay places that have them anymore. I'm 6'1" and use the head regularly. Typically back into it as that is easier but have no problems completing the tasks needed.

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Thanks for the input. I'm 5 10 and my wife is 5 7 so it shouldn't be a problem.

As for the bolster thing, just getting tired of my wife saying she rides "in steerage" when we are running the boat.:rolleyes:

How huge is huge $ for the second set of bolsters ($10M$?).

The more I think about it the Formula is my fit for the reasons above and also to handle some of the big water and washing machine affect we get around here.

Rippem: I'll check the fastboats site for the '04.

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I don't think I would like the second set of bolsters. I would think it would make it hard to move around and access the coolers, side storage compartments etc. The nice thing about the Formulas (vs some other boats) is the large open area behind the windshield. It might even make getting in and out of the boat a little more difficult. Just my .02.

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I second the second set of Bolsters.....no way I would have them in there. A buddy has a Black Thunder that did not have the second set of bolsters. He even removed the side-by-side seat form the drivers seat to make it a 2 bolster and back seat only cockpit. PERFECT that way! Plenty of room to move around considering most of us avoid running hard in big water anyway.

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Steerage???? Doesn't your wife occupy the first mate's bolster? My wife doesn't give up her bolster for anyone.:D Nor should she, it's her boat too.

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Kids always seem to steal "shotgun"!

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The 382 will walk through nasty washing machine like it's not there. It is like a tank.

I own the '99 382 Poker Run Special. I am also the Chief physician for GLOPRA and GLSCS and have ridden in a few of the Formula 382 Poker Run boats at race sites over the years.

As far as the second set of bolsters go, I personally do not like them. OK if all you do is poker runs with four people, but there is literally NO ROOM to move around in the cockpit. It is very difficult to sit in the back seat. If you plan to use the boat recreationally with your family, you would very much regret this set-up.

Check out the photos and see how cramped a large cockpit becomes ...

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I put the Mcleod bolsters in my 1983 302 a couple of years ago. At that time it cost 4500.00 U.S. They are made right in Michigan 734 942 1166 any color combination you want. Easy to install as well.

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Eight in my much smaller 311 cockpit:

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"Six pack" seating OK if this is what you are going to do:

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Chris,
About 10 minutes ago I received your voice mail (And about 3 others from this weekend)you left me on my Nextel:( I just placed a nice call to them about the prompt messaging.

I'm gonna send you a PM....

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Look at all the room for friends and coolers!!!! And look how much bigger it looks when you put two of them together:drink:

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The cockpit will be tight with four electric bolsters/footrests. As an option in 2004 they cost $14,555.00. Wasn't sure I would like them, but I do, and your passengers will appreciate them tremendously, especially in rough conditions.

Also, with the four seat system, if anyone is sitting in the bench seat, their view will be slightly obstructed because of the two additional bolsters.

With four people aboard and the waves kick-up, I feel much more comfortable that my passengers are "locked in" their seats.

I would definitely check this setup out to see if its right for you and your family.

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Extreme Boats Mag has a Mc Leod ad for custom made , any color ,electric bolsters....new model seems to have adjustable side panels`to accomodate smaller, and larger occupants....check it out. :drink:

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With the "six pack" set-up, you can't even stand up straight in the rear seat behind the second set of bolsters. You also cannot move around the cockpit if there are more than four people ... someone is always in the way.

It all depends on your personal preference and what you intend to do with the boat.

Agreed it would be best to try each out and see what works for you.

Would be neat to be able to have an option for quick disconnect mechanism to temporarily remove the rear bolsters if one wanted.

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Wow.....great feedback guys, thanks.

Does look like a tight fit with the 4 bolsters in there.

Concerns noted.

Still may suit our style of boating which is a half an hour rip to a beach somewhere and everyone having lunch off the sun pad or swimming (although "the beaches" are about 15 degrees below freezing now!:eek:).

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I for one, as a single male, seek to avoid at all cost, the need to accomodate "larger occupants"

but you know the saying...

...in a storm" :drink:

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Classic.........LMAO :drink: :drink:

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We have had 8 in a 311 during a few rainy nights!! Wow did that suck especially with no air! I will never forget it.