Re: My new 353 w/600's
 

Can't waite to see that thing. Interesting that you went with the Stelling boxes over the ITS. Do you feel the same that most seem to that the ITS is not all that it is cracked up to be?

Jon

Re: My new 353 w/600's
 

Magicfloat, do you know what kind of strainers those are that were installed in that boat. Just wondered, it looks like the ones with the single knob the tightens the top cover down. I like that part and the fact you can see down through the top as well. Thanks Propwash.

Re: My new 353 w/600's
 

propwash,don't know on the strainers but I will when I get the boat,hopefully next week. Audi,I like the Stellings because they enhance performance,ITS doesn't seem to do much,not much setback,to me just a hitech steering system. Merc says it cleans up the transom,personally I like the looks of the hoses and fittings and polished rams :p Cost is only a couple bucks difference. Stellings should cost more cause lot more labor is involved,but they don't.I think a lot of builders push ITS cause it is so much easier to install,Formula doesn't push,they go with what the customer wants.Nothing wrong with ITS,I just think Stellings are better.Robert

Re: My new 353 w/600's
 

Say, I wish Formula would have tested my 03 382 w/ 575's and ITS before they sent it to my dealer since it was the 1st 382 w/ that engine drive combo before I took delivery and it would not even plane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: Enjoy, Wrink

Re: My new 353 w/600's
 

Going from a 311 to a 312 would like be going from a size 11 shoe down to a size eight. :eek: :D

I hear ya on the first born. I have no "borns" so I would offer "the other half" but that would certainly "kill the deal". :D

Re: My new 353 w/600's
 

Sounds sweet, can someone with aim send me the pics??

Dustin.... im me when you read the post again!!! I wanna see the pics!

Re: My new 353 w/600's
 

I know (smart azz :D )....I went to look at a 311 and they had the 312 I bought sitting beside it. The 311 was just rough and had been bottom painted. I would have been pissed for driving that far if it weren't for the deal I worked out on the 312.

Re: My new 353 w/600's
 

Magicfloat, Very nice!!!! Glad to see formula starting to put bigger power in there boats to get closer to there competitors on speed!!!

Re: My new 353 w/600's
 

Robert,
I'll trade you a nice 382 with low hours, and I'll even save you the delivery fee! $229,999.99?
:drink:

Re: My new 353 w/600's
 

That would be my ultimate dream boat.