Dave, Formula is still using those crappy plastic step plates. In the fully optioned 353 in the water, they stood out like zits on a Playmate's butt. Do us all a favor, call Watson Rittenhouse at (609) 847-5109 and talk to him. Tell him that I said to call about the plates. He's a consultant for Formula, but might be able to get you in the door there. He is expecting your call.

Artie - I just sent you an email through OSO. So far, you're first in line.

It's really funny that you mentioned the "crappy plastic step plates" and how out-of-place that they look on that boat...

I was talking to Kyle Porter, (a third generation Porter) at the Formula in-water exhibit on Friday, and I brought up the fact that a lot of our OSO FasTech brethren are replacing those cheesy steps with the upgraded ones that Dave had commissioned for us. I told him about the Formula step-plate thread on OSO and he said that he was going to look into it...

Other than the step-plates, (which we all know are correctable) it sure is one beautiful boat!

Thanks alot guys! I'll get in touch with Watson this week and maybe Kyle. I got the chance to meet Scott Porter inside, but I never brought it up! That is a HOT 353! If I were ever buying another one, it would be the Silver (what do you think Chuck?).

Dave

Act now, and you could be second in line behind RT930Turbo for my boat...

It just screams "Take me to Bimini....right the f-you-ck now!!!" My God...that is one more beautiful Son of a Biatch.

Jesus C- you'll need to line up some shopping carts from the local grocery store with the plastic corner protectors !!!!! LLOL

I've already saddled up on one of the electric carts

That 353 was a beautiful boat, the silver was just awesome.

Just thought I'd update you guys...Spoke to Kyle Porter today and Formula is going to discuss the step plates. They are going to look at the step plate threads. I'll keep you posted!

Thanks again for the support!

Dave