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MyIsland

08-22-2019 10:57 PM

Pad on F311

I am curious if anyone has ever put a pad on a F311? I’m wondering what folks would think if I did this how much I would get from the boat. How much of a pad should I design? Just feels like the boat handles so well in the rough that a minor pad could really help get some speed out of these vessels.

Thanks in in advance for your thoughts.

Tartilla

09-16-2019 03:54 AM

Knowing the history of the original Formula hull and rounded keel, I'm surprised that Formula went with a sharp V keel.

I'm in my infancy, learning about the hydrodynamics of high speed hulls. But I do know that any potential Pad changes, could really mess things up.

Tartilla

09-16-2019 03:57 AM

There are a couple guys that have put pads on Formula 233s.

Glassed them in.

There is also the risk of getting turbulent water feeding the drive(s).

TomZ	09-16-2019 12:36 PM

I know of one that has a notched transom along with a raised X that's running some pretty insane speeds. Haven't heard of anyone adding a pad to the bottom.

kevlar382

09-16-2019 04:27 PM

Don't mess with a good thing. The 311 is a great boat just the way it is. If you want to go faster start with a different boat.

ph1971

09-16-2019 08:31 PM

Just add more power

MyIsland

09-17-2019 09:21 PM

Thanks guys ..... I was just fielding the question. I do think the boat is great. I love it. Just looking for my own unique ways to make the boat my own. Just seemed like a small pad would help get it moving. Not opposed to engine work down the road when they need it, just know it takes a lot of power to get it to run.

Thanks again

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