Formula 370 SS opinions?
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From: Jasper,Alabama
Sure,the 370 is just a big runabout. My good friend that buys a new one every year(his 07 is #5) comes up every Sat by himself,never an issue.He comes by my dock,ties up,all by himself,no problems. He has a 12' slip now,but previously had an 11',little tight,but no problems. My personal 370 is in my 12'slip now,Karen takes it out by herself. She is more into boating than the average wife,but the 370 is easy to run.
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From: Lake of the Ozarks MO
If your boating style is changing and your better half wants a boat for the family, you cannot go wrong with the 370SS. It has all the comforts of home but the speed we drivers can live with! We have sold four since Feb. and I still have two on order for delivery. Here at LOTO we can see water that makes a 353 rough riding at 30 but the 370SS makes the ride GREAT for 10 people at 30 but can turn into the wind and 55 is easy w496 MAG/HO`s
Great compromise !!
Great compromise !!
#14
Something to think about - 400ss. I thought the 370ss and 400ss would be the same minus 3 ft. Well jumping back and forth between the 2 at the boat show, the 400ss certainly seemed much bigger, especially in the cabin.
I have no experience , but one would think the extra length would help the offshore ride? Plus if you are looking used it seems there are twice as many 400ss for sale as 370ss. Something to think about.
I have no experience , but one would think the extra length would help the offshore ride? Plus if you are looking used it seems there are twice as many 400ss for sale as 370ss. Something to think about.
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From: LAFAYETTE, LA.
JAYBIRD, THANKS FOR COMPOUNDING MY DILEMMA. LOL. NATURALLY, YOU ARE CORRECT ALTHOUGH, I HADN'T RECOGNIZED IT. THANKS FOR POINTING THIS OUT, i.e., THE VAST NUMBER OF 40'S AVAILABLE COMPARED TO 37'S. NOW, I'M REALLY SCRATCHIN' MY CHIN. WITH THIS SHOPPING, THE SLOWER YOU GO, THE FUNNER IT GETS.
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I'm going to test a 370 and a 400 on Saturday in LOTO to compare the two myself. The rep said the 400 weights 1.5 tons more and that would make a huge differance in the ride on the ocean I would think. I'm just trying to figure out if I want to slow down 20 mph, I think I would order a 400ss with 525's. I did find a 2001 with 500's though.
Does anybody know what speed one will get with 525's in it? Thanks.
Rich.
Does anybody know what speed one will get with 525's in it? Thanks.
Rich.
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From: Lake of the Ozarks MO
Hey Rich,
Cannot wait to take you out on both boat today. Hope we can find some traffic to play with. Wait till you drive the Diesel boat!
Was neat to see you and your wife at Frank & Louies last night, the boat ride home was great in the 45 Yacht.
See you later today.
Cannot wait to take you out on both boat today. Hope we can find some traffic to play with. Wait till you drive the Diesel boat!
Was neat to see you and your wife at Frank & Louies last night, the boat ride home was great in the 45 Yacht.
See you later today.
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From: Lake of the Ozarks MO
Well we had a great ride today and found some great water to run in. But I am gonna wait and let Rich tell you what happened!
In case yous guys did not know it he is driving a 1999 38 Powerquest with 525SC in it a very nice boat for sure.
In case yous guys did not know it he is driving a 1999 38 Powerquest with 525SC in it a very nice boat for sure.




