Formula 312 likes or dislikes
 

Would like to hear from any 312 owners or anyone that knows this model, this would be my first formula boat, I have looked at a lot of 312s on line and noticed that some come with ext. steering,k-planes,502s etc, which I think I want,But any input would be much appreciated, so if anyone knows of one for sell please contact me . Thanks

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If you can get one with all the goodies you should. The benifiets are not only in the enjoyment of using the boat and the safty but also in resale. Great boat you will love it.

Jon

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PM STIX312...He has one...Mags/Latham/K-planes/power bolsters & footrests
Formula "Boat show" boat....Is SWEET !!

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My friend had one with the power foot rests, and they rattled....bad. Other than that it was a great boat.

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Had a 98 312 loaded w/ 502mags. Ran 74ish. Make sure you at least get the 454mags. Had a buddy who had those engines and it ran real close to my 502's. Good luck, Wrink

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I have an '01 312 with 6.2's. This is my first twin performance boat. I got it specifically because it was a learning boat and I planned to upgrade later as I learned more about how I use and drive a performance boat. Thing is, I'm so impressed with the build quality, the ride, and the gorgeous lines of the boat I don't want to give her up. She runs about 65 on GPS. I got a great deal on her (probably because most people think its underpowered). The wife thinks the boat is fast enough. I would like to run about mid 70's. My thought process was to get into a performance boat relatively cheaply, learn and plan for the next boat. I like this boat so much that I'm thinking of just Whippling the small blocks, which should put her over 80. Whipple seems to be the most cost effective performance add on. If you are considering aboat with all the goodies (HO engines, latham steering, K-planes) look at going to a 353. It maybe a handfull at first, but you will grow into it and you should be happy for the foreseeable future.

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Thanks guys for all the info, Keep it comimg.....

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Upthecreek, I have a 01 312 W/502 mags, lathem external steering and k planes, the boat runs mid 70's not the fastest boat out there but will get some peoples attention, the only thing i don't have is the electric footrest but all and all is a very nice pkg, Formula builds a really nice boat.

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Where were you a year ago! :D


http://www.vxi.cc/312/

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The 312 is a very sweet ride!! It handles the rough stuff (like Lake of the Ozarks) extremely well. My '97 only has 150 hours on it, all the options including the shorepower, McLeod floor, bimini, fridge, pumpout head,etc (two new covers-full & cockpit). Head never used. Two new covers-full & cockpit. Boat practically new. Has 454 Mags (new) W/Prochargers installed by Arizona Speed by original owner. Trailer -new rebuild with electric over hydraulic 12" disc brakes & new tires. For Sale- too many boats & now retired so I need to sell it.
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