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CObarry 12-18-2004 08:51 AM

Re: Thinking about a 336...
 

Originally Posted by Bill272
We went from a 272 to a 95 336 and the difference was substantial. It just seems to be a well balanced boat and is easy to drive. The 272 with 454's needed some work to drive it like adjusting tabs and trim. I didn't realize how much I had to do that until I got the 336. The cockpit is decent sized, you get an enclosed head and the couches fill in to make a big bed. That was important for us because we overnight quite a bit with 2 kids. You also get good engine room access.

With the non-stepped bottom, you won't be the fastest on the lake. We've seen a best of 74 GPS with HP500's, 71 anytime. We've had ours for 2 years now and I'm not looking at anything else for a while. Next would probably be a 382. I did look at a 353 at the boat show this fall and was suprised by how it felt smaller than the 336. My 10 year-old son couldn't stand up in the cabin where he can in the 336, plus the couches were smaller. Go figure...

Thanks for the feedback. You guys are confirming my decision. As far as speed, I'm willing to sacrifice some for comfort. As long as I'm in the upper 60's I'll be happy.

CObarry 12-18-2004 08:53 AM

Re: Thinking about a 336...
 

Originally Posted by dukenrock
I've got a 2001 382 for sale. Will be dealer trading next month if goes as plans. Not sure if you wanted to spring for that or not. Listed on classifieds.

Thanks for the response, but my dock won't accommodate more than 33', and I don't really want to get into that expense as well. Good luck selling; what will you be getting into?

dukenrock 12-18-2004 09:34 AM

Re: Thinking about a 336...
 
I'm getting ready to close a deal on a 2002 382. Optioned same, trailer, nice graphics. Only 40 hours. It was bought new in 2003. Warranty good to 2008. My current boat has 100 hours and warranty till 2006. I really like the Formula boats. The 336 is nice. Step hull is nice, but if your not worried about top end, you can find some good clean ones out there for a good deal. Good luck.

offshoredrillin 12-18-2004 10:24 AM

Re: Thinking about a 336...
 
My 89 311 SR1 is up for sale as well. I want to move up to a 419, here is my ebay link if your interested. I'm looking to get 40-42. twin 502 EFI's. My cell is 410-746-0020, comes ready to go w/ trailer...Rob

(had to delete ebay listing due to old man had panties in a bunch) email me for details:D

My 502's have a total of 455 hours on the starboard, only about 35 on the port, the previous owner blew a head gasket and rebuilt the whole motor, its actually a 509. They run true and hit 70 easy with a full tank and full cooler of brew! fuel consumption was great this summer.

toolman 12-18-2004 02:54 PM

Re: Thinking about a 336...
 
COBarry,

My 1994 303 SR-1 is for sale, probably the cleanest one you'll find.
Only 250 original hours!!!
502 EFI's, Bravo I's with showers, K-planes, GPS, VFH, power bolsters, docking lights, brand new stereo with remote, always kept indoors on trailer. 3 year old Loadrite alum. trailer.
I am real anal about the condition of everything I own, and it shows in this boat.

Give me a call if interested. 609-466-4108.

Dave

Formula Outlaw 12-18-2004 08:09 PM

Re: Thinking about a 336...
 
An 89 311 with the bolt on silent thunder swim platform is virtually the same boat as the 336.

Official LOA of an 89 311 with the bolt on platform is 33'6".

f311fr1 12-18-2004 08:20 PM

Re: Thinking about a 336...
 
I had a '85 272 and a '89 311. I sold the 311 and went to a 43 Black Thunder. My next boat will be a 336. They are 3" wider and about 6" longer and about 9" deeper than a 311. Try to get one newer than '94 as Formula made some hull changes around then. (hook or rocker at transom) Formula originally had rocker to help plane, but removed to help speed and handling. Latter models ('95 & '96) will run low 80's with lite load. Smaller boats on a lake are much easier to dock ect. than the bigger boats. Also sometimes depending on water levels you just can't get the big boat in some coves.

cuda 12-18-2004 08:20 PM

Re: Thinking about a 336...
 

Originally Posted by Formula Outlaw
An 89 311 with the bolt on silent thunder swim platform is virtually the same boat as the 336.

Official LOA of an 89 311 with the bolt on platform is 33'6".

I wonder if the 303 is the 292 with the platform. I was tied up by one last year, and it looked smaller than my 302.

f311fr1 12-18-2004 08:26 PM

Re: Thinking about a 336...
 
You might check with MAGICFLOAT on this forum. He is a Formula dealer and sells more Fastec's than any other dealer. He probably knows where there might be some good late model 336's that are not advertised. At 750 hours you will need to plan on major expense of re power or rebuild. That is also a lot of hours on the upholstery ect.

t500hps 12-18-2004 08:26 PM

Re: Thinking about a 336...
 
I have always been under the impression the 87-91 272 became the 303 from 92-95/6? Anyone confirm/ deny that?


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