Info on the infamous Formula 311
03-23-2012 | 08:55 PM
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I would ONLY look at 365's and 420's/425's. They have the good parts inside and will give you a much better performance. I would think with 330's you would be topping out at 55mph maybe?
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03-23-2012 | 09:02 PM
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Thanks for your feedback guys. I really appreciate it! From what I've seen for sale, it looks like 1990 and 1991 all come with Bravos paired to either 330's, 365'5, or 420's.
I know that the Formulas are no water rockets, but I was just wondering fs the 330's run at a respectable speed or if I should really be looking for the 365's or 420's.
People have tried to steer me in all directions besides the Formula trying to get me to buy their boats, but I think the 311 is the coolest looking boat out there for the money!!!
I know that the Formulas are no water rockets, but I was just wondering fs the 330's run at a respectable speed or if I should really be looking for the 365's or 420's.
People have tried to steer me in all directions besides the Formula trying to get me to buy their boats, but I think the 311 is the coolest looking boat out there for the money!!!
03-23-2012 | 09:23 PM
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An 87 with 330 and TRS will run 60 balls out and cruise about 40-45.
My 89 Bravo with 415 HP 502s ran 72 and 75 with 500 HP's, but needed more prop.
My 89 Bravo with 415 HP 502s ran 72 and 75 with 500 HP's, but needed more prop.
03-25-2012 | 08:25 AM
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There is going to be a 1988 311 Bravo boat for sale pretty quick from a member on here. PM me and I'll give you his number if you are interested. Boat is clean, you'll have to discuss the details with him.
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03-25-2012 | 03:56 PM
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I agree, My 292 with 330's will run 63 MPH with 24" hydromotives. From what I've been told the 292 and 311 will run close to the same speed with the same power. A 311 with 420's is going to run faster than 68, unless their worn out.
04-12-2012 | 10:48 AM
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MY buddy has a 90 with 365's and Bravo, 23Mirage 3 blades... best she has ever seen was 63, has 12000 hours now... shes doin 58-60... rebuilds coming...
Another buddy had 88 with TRS, with 600 ish hp it went 78-79 all day on gps, when he returned em to stock 502/500 it went 74-75 gps but needed right water to air it out, flat water they are slugs like any other non stepped boat..
Another buddy had 88 with TRS, with 600 ish hp it went 78-79 all day on gps, when he returned em to stock 502/500 it went 74-75 gps but needed right water to air it out, flat water they are slugs like any other non stepped boat..
04-12-2012 | 06:35 PM
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Here is a comparison sheet from 87
