Formula 311 Max Hull Life Hours?
06-01-2014 | 09:23 AM
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After parting one out and cutting it up, I disagree, lots of foam, not nearly as strong built as other brands... I say its a great middle of the line boat, way better then my 320 Baja, but not built like other brands of the era... plain and simple...
06-01-2014 | 09:25 AM
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357's much bigger and better ride.... great boat... same as others watch for rot, especially center rear stringer and under step in cabin....
Bravo was 88-89 depending on build dates.... very few TRS after 88..... I would buy a TRS one... much better ride....
TRS with 500 hp will run solid 73@5200.... 400 hp would be 66-68.... TRS...
Bravo add 2-3 mph on both....
Bravo was 88-89 depending on build dates.... very few TRS after 88..... I would buy a TRS one... much better ride....
TRS with 500 hp will run solid 73@5200.... 400 hp would be 66-68.... TRS...
Bravo add 2-3 mph on both....
That is really good to hear. The 357s seem just a little too big,and the 292 just not big enough...porridge anyone?
When was the transition year to the Bravo drives?
I would have thought that the engines moved forward would balance better. I don't like porpoising at all really, did the tabs sort that out?
So no hook in the hull...great. But what is the 'concave' shape?
With stock power, at around 400 HP @ 5100-5200 RPM, how would the Bravo drives fare?
Thanks for the great feedback.
When was the transition year to the Bravo drives?
I would have thought that the engines moved forward would balance better. I don't like porpoising at all really, did the tabs sort that out?
So no hook in the hull...great. But what is the 'concave' shape?
With stock power, at around 400 HP @ 5100-5200 RPM, how would the Bravo drives fare?
Thanks for the great feedback.
06-01-2014 | 03:27 PM
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The TRS is more reliable? They are just direct drive through he legs? Shifting done on the velvet drives.
TRS parts seem to be more scarce and expensive.
I suppose either would be fine, more the overall condition etc.
What about bimini tops? I would likely run in inclement weather and rain. Are there full enclosures made for the 311?
TRS parts seem to be more scarce and expensive.
I suppose either would be fine, more the overall condition etc.
What about bimini tops? I would likely run in inclement weather and rain. Are there full enclosures made for the 311?
