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If I make a change, it won't be for another 382. I really like mine. If I make any changes, it would have to be pretty radical.
Formula's website has a nice site where it shows the specs of the 353 and 382 for comparison purposes. Kelly and I overnight alot on the 382-Would not have considered a 353 for that. (IMO) AC/GenSet was a must when I was looking. Chris, I like the diamondplating in the engine compartment. :drink: 382: LOA 38' 2" 11.63 m Maximum Beam 8' 3" 2.51 m Approx. Weight 10,450 lbs 4,740 kg Cabin Headroom 5' 1" 1.55 m Fuel Capacity 195 gal 738 L Water Capacity 19 gal 72 L Holding Tank Capacity (opt.) 6.5 gal 25 L Bridge Clearance (Light Load) 5' 6" 1.68 m Draft 33" .84 m Deadrise 24° 24° 353: LOA 35' 3" 10.74 m Maximum Beam 8' 3" 2.51 m Approx. Weight 9,500 lbs 4,309 kg Cabin Headroom 4' 10" 1.47 m Fuel Capacity 149 gal 564 L Water Capacity 19 gal 72 L Holding Tank Capacity (opt.) 6.5 gal 25 L Bridge Clearance (Light Load) 5' 4" 1.63 m Draft 36" .91 m Deadrise 24° 24°
Originally Posted by handfulz28
(Post 2193514)
Kevin, are you looking to get out of the 382, or you just itching to make a deal with Nelems on a new one? :D
Maybe this is a decent time for me to hijack and ask how the 382, 353 and 311SR1 cockpits compare? As much as I love the engine room space when I have to get in there, I find myself wishing there was more room between the bench and the bucket seats. My knee has found that grab handle a few too many times... |
Originally Posted by Perfectmix
(Post 2193263)
Hey guys, I am considering moving back to Formula. I am looking at 353's and 382's. I like the agility of the 353 but the amenaties of the 382 are attractive. I currently own a 38PQ(which is F/S) I love it but everyone in my marina has a PQ now.
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Originally Posted by dukenrock
(Post 2193900)
(IMO) AC/GenSet was a must when I was looking.
Chris, I like the diamondplating in the engine compartment. :drink: Thanks, Kevin. One of last years many projects. Looking forward to downing spirits and checking out the boats with you next week. Want to take a look at your generator rigging. I have a 6.5KW Kohler generator that came with the boat but has never been installed. Now that I have my engine problems sorted out, I will be installing it and want to get some ideas from yours. |
Thursday night would be a great night to start! With everything you've done to your boat this year the genset should be a piece of cake for you. There's gonna be some nice rides so I will have the batteries charged in the camara this time! I'm especially interested in one:rolleyes:
Originally Posted by RedDog382
(Post 2193993)
Thanks, Kevin. One of last years many projects. Looking forward to downing spirits and checking out the boats with you next week.
Want to take a look at your generator rigging. I have a 6.5KW Kohler generator that came with the boat but has never been installed. Now that I have my engine problems sorted out, I will be installing it and want to get some ideas from yours. |
i cant imagine that you would like the space or the storage in either of them coming from a 38 quest. i have also heard that the 353 is better a balanced boat. not sure what that means or if i would have the ability to tell...been in a and ran with a 353 plenty of times, nice boats. never riden in a 382. there is a very clean 353 in petoskey for sale if you are interested give me a shout. good luck I love boat shopping.
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We just did 5 days in a 382......with 3 boys age 5, 8, 11. The trip was great and the boys loved it. But with 5 people for 5 days that thing seemed like the size of a canoe by the time we got home!!! :eek:
Then as I'm pulling up to my dock (finally home!!!) a guy in a center console comes and asks me to tow a broke down 30 footer to a local marina!!! Man that sucked, I was so ready to get off the water but couldn't leave the guy floating. |
Originally Posted by yzbert
(Post 2194220)
i cant imagine that you would like the space or the storage in either of them coming from a 38 quest. i have also heard that the 353 is better a balanced boat. not sure what that means or if i would have the ability to tell...been in a and ran with a 353 plenty of times, nice boats. never riden in a 382. there is a very clean 353 in petoskey for sale if you are interested give me a shout. good luck I love boat shopping.
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382 will have more room but will take alot to go fast, A 353 has decent room and run pretty fast and ride nice, I never rode in a 382 but I am sure it is nice, depends mostly on what is more inportant, room or speed?
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Originally Posted by t500hps
(Post 2194354)
We just did 5 days in a 382......with 3 boys age 5, 8, 11. The trip was great and the boys loved it. But with 5 people for 5 days that thing seemed like the size of a canoe by the time we got home!!! :eek:
Then as I'm pulling up to my dock (finally home!!!) a guy in a center console comes and asks me to tow a broke down 30 footer to a local marina!!! Man that sucked, I was so ready to get off the water but couldn't leave the guy floating. |
Originally Posted by yzbert
(Post 2194220)
i cant imagine that you would like the space or the storage in either of them coming from a 38 quest. i have also heard that the 353 is better a balanced boat. not sure what that means or if i would have the ability to tell...been in a and ran with a 353 plenty of times, nice boats. never riden in a 382. there is a very clean 353 in petoskey for sale if you are interested give me a shout. good luck I love boat shopping.
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