Just got back from the Annapolis Boat Show and really liked the Formula 330 SS. Anyone ever owned one or ridden in one?

Just looking for opinions on ride VS. a true performance boat. I believe that it only has a 20 degree deadrise, not sure it will "slice" the waves like a true performance boat. Is it too much like a cruiser? Would I be kicking myself later?

Three people I know have 330 SS's. I've never personally ridden on any of them but the owners rave about them. Nice big heavy boats. Keep in mind, sharp deadrise (over 20 degrees) really only matters when you're launching off waves and landing near the stern. What makes a bigger difference is width. The wider it is, the less soft it will ride when coming off waves. The 330 is pretty wide so it's not going to land as nice as and 8' beam. However, the 330 is not built for wave launching. The entry at the front and mid section of a 330 is pretty sharp so it should ride nicely when driven as it was designed and intended. A lot of SeaRays are famous for this type of hull, relatively flat at the back but very sharp entries up front.

They do look like a nice mix of cruiser and performance.

I wonder how fast they will haul with a pair of 496's?

Mid-50's.

Third, it's almost as if you've done some homework on this one.

It's a 37 for me so you don't have to convert the bow all the time, we can keep the aft cabin made up for sleeping. Not that I've considered such a move.

How's Gina doing? Have you gotten your boat winterized and tucked away O.K. with all that's been happening?

Say hello to Julie for us.

Randy and Dianne

We ran one last week on a demo,496 Mags(HO's not available) GPS 61,freshwater.Most everyone who has ever run a 330 comes away impressed. If at all possible,demo one,it is a surpise to many people who consider it just a big roomy boat.

I am seriously considering a 400SS with diesels and thinking of parting with the 03 353. The 330SS is a nice piece and versatile as well.

I was told 59 or 60 was top end with the 496's. Sounds about right, Boattest.com said top end was 53 with 350's. I would love to go for a ride in one of these.

Rippem - I like the 37 too, but I am thinking of the 330 because I think that it is still somewhat towable at 9700lbs. I guess I would would buy a trailer and take the chance with the 10' beam towing it a few times a year.

Magicfloat - did it feel like a cruiser or like something in between? Does it have the rumble of an offshore boat? I have seen some with silent choice.

The 37 has the lines. Pure class.

Robert, the HO's would make for close to 65 eh? Why do they cut you off at 375's in the 330? This means no beefier Bravo X either, which you would think to make sense in a heavy boat.

What does a 37 run w/ HO's?

Rip,

I knew deep down you were a cruiser guy, slower speeds, sippin' the gas. You know this means we'll have to move you down by O'hara and the gang. There's always gonna be transients waiting to take your current spot. (as long as you leave the carpet, deck, cameras, and motion sensor system) If we thought we had boathouse banter before, imagine it as a 370SS ties up to the slip. I feel you would be sent adrift like Rennassaince was on Labor Day weekend. BTW, don't you owe me a couple pics? The boat pics Rip, I can find the other ones.

Third, I thought from the Kingston run we pretty much confirmed your ride WAS a cruiser!! Hope all is going well.