Formula 402sr1
09-01-2014 | 07:56 AM
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I've heard similar observations about the 402's build quality, strange bilge proportions, and cockpit depth. I remember asking Formula years ago what they thought about tweaking the 402 design and making it a Fastech. They said the 419 was disappointing and soured them on further development of larger offshores.
Mild: was your 40 Hawk a Bill Farmer hull? How did it contrast with the 402?
I've always thought an early 40 Hawk had a lot of potential if the X were raised a bit and the TRS swapped to 3As or equivalent.
Formula was building a rediculous amount of different boats in the early '80s; everything from a 16' runabout to the 402. HQ was in Decatur, and the factories were in Florida and Califonia. They didn't specialize in offshore like many other companies, and 30+ years later, it really shows.
Mild: was your 40 Hawk a Bill Farmer hull? How did it contrast with the 402?
I've always thought an early 40 Hawk had a lot of potential if the X were raised a bit and the TRS swapped to 3As or equivalent.
Formula was building a rediculous amount of different boats in the early '80s; everything from a 16' runabout to the 402. HQ was in Decatur, and the factories were in Florida and Califonia. They didn't specialize in offshore like many other companies, and 30+ years later, it really shows.
Just needs bigger power.
