88 357 SR1 reviews
 

I have a friend who is looking at a 88 357 SR1. An issues with these boats outside the $$ to run them? What is it worth?

Tanks.

its worth what ever you will pay for it .... There a bunch of variables to effect the Value ...


issues .... TRS drives ... does he want insurance ? Some companies wont insure boats over 15 years old ...m

Brick Chithouse if maintained well and worth $30's to 50's depending on condition. If worn out I wouldn't take it if you paid me to haul it away!!!

extremely well built and proven to last a long time / wave crusher with lots of space. and what those guys said!!

88 should have bravos
depends on motors
slow iwth 454 mags
faster with 420's or other high perf options ( kaama package, etc)


pretty timeless if lighter colors
price range is large as said above 30k to 50k

Ramb

I had one with Kamma's, Loved it. Lots of boat for the money as long as it has a clean bill of health. They turn alot of heads.

See, you can't go wrong with Formula
Josh sold his formula and owns a Pwerquest, but he can't stay away from the fomula page :D

Ramb

:evilb: :evilb: :D

Rob,

I have to admit that I miss the originality of my Formula. Love my PQ but the Kaama boats are adicting. Congrats on you new ride. Bring it up to Torch and call me.

Torch Lake?
 

Rambunctious - do you frequent the Carribean blue waters of Torch lake? I've been there since 2000 and have not missed the other lakes one bit!

we have gone there a few times. not sure if we will make it this year. lake michigan is only 1/2 hr away from my home so not sure if I will tug all 12,100 bls of the 336 to Torch

BUT it is aweseme
Josh ( perfect mix) is a local

pulled my 419 280miles to get there. and I am going back this summer.

Big heavy boat, I have an 88 I live on it in the summer three days a week tons of room. Bravos made a large improvment. I work on boats and this thing is over built. But that comes with a cost...it weighs alot. Great in three footers, you can sip champagne 2 footers. I love mine and can't see spending 5 times the money to shed 3000 lbs. and go 15 mph faster.

Joe

I would like to sell my 86 if anyon's interested.

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well said. I'm not saying I would not want a 10-15 mph faster either but anyways... I'm not going racing I'm going family boating and 64 mph GPS is... almost enough!

Take a look at my 292 in the classifieds. I have bought a 42 Sonic so the Formula must be sold. It has Bravo's/365 HP Magnums with Stainless Marine. Know for a fact it is not as thirsty as the TRS boats (buddy of mine has a 311 with 420s/TRS, Holley carbs that likes fuel).:eek:

Mine has quadrajet carbs so very reasonable on gas at cruise as you are still in the primaries.