118 mph Formula 382
06-12-2006, 03:34 AM
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Re: 118 mph Formula 382
Originally Posted by Panther
How much to these boats weigh? Since the new BMax HT's are warrantied up to 950 hp on a 15K lb. boat I'd be curious to see as well! 
06-12-2006, 08:00 AM
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Re: 118 mph Formula 382
Originally Posted by FeverMike
More than a 38 Formula...around 11k. I'd still take the 42 Fountain any day or a 38 Cigarette even at cruise!
I've been in both too. I'd take the Formula on a rough day and the Fountain when it's calm.
06-12-2006, 08:56 AM
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Re: 118 mph Formula 382
Originally Posted by Rare Breed
It better have one bad ass tow rig, they dont make a Formula that runs anywhere near that speed!
Did you catch the article on the 382 that did the Arneson swap out, it was running 115 with ease.....
06-12-2006, 09:07 AM
#34
Re: 118 mph Formula 382
Originally Posted by Panther
Fountain has a pad keel and flatter bottom. The Formula has a deeper V and higher sides.
I've been in both too. I'd take the Formula on a rough day and the Fountain when it's calm.
I've been in both too. I'd take the Formula on a rough day and the Fountain when it's calm.
06-12-2006, 09:37 AM
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Re: 118 mph Formula 382
Originally Posted by BajaRunner
Im just curious, as i havent been in both of the above boats. How would a 36 Baja Outlaw's ride compare to those?
06-12-2006, 09:39 AM
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Re: 118 mph Formula 382
abouy the same as the formula a friend had 2 382 race set ups 525s mid 80s . road nice in the rough,thought the baja did too 36 24 degree hull.
06-12-2006, 09:45 AM
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Re: 118 mph Formula 382
Me neither, have not been in a 36 Baja. I would guess since the bottom is simple it would be easy to drive and probably pretty smooth.
Panther don't both boats have a 23 degree bottom? Yes the Fountain has a pad but with the longer nose the Fountain could cut down and span some of the rough stuff pretty good. Back in 2000 when I was an APBA inspector I was on flag duty in the Formula pace boat. It was a 382. It ran good but was a little slow with HP500's back then. 75 was about all it would do and it knocked us around pretty good at times.
Panther don't both boats have a 23 degree bottom? Yes the Fountain has a pad but with the longer nose the Fountain could cut down and span some of the rough stuff pretty good. Back in 2000 when I was an APBA inspector I was on flag duty in the Formula pace boat. It was a 382. It ran good but was a little slow with HP500's back then. 75 was about all it would do and it knocked us around pretty good at times.
06-12-2006, 10:20 AM
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Re: 118 mph Formula 382
Originally Posted by FeverMike
Me neither, have not been in a 36 Baja. I would guess since the bottom is simple it would be easy to drive and probably pretty smooth.
Panther don't both boats have a 23 degree bottom? Yes the Fountain has a pad but with the longer nose the Fountain could cut down and span some of the rough stuff pretty good. Back in 2000 when I was an APBA inspector I was on flag duty in the Formula pace boat. It was a 382. It ran good but was a little slow with HP500's back then. 75 was about all it would do and it knocked us around pretty good at times.
Panther don't both boats have a 23 degree bottom? Yes the Fountain has a pad but with the longer nose the Fountain could cut down and span some of the rough stuff pretty good. Back in 2000 when I was an APBA inspector I was on flag duty in the Formula pace boat. It was a 382. It ran good but was a little slow with HP500's back then. 75 was about all it would do and it knocked us around pretty good at times.
I'm not saying one is better than the other, it's just a matter of personal preference. If I wanted to take my buddies out and go fast I would take the Fountain. If I wanted to take the wife and her friends out I would take the Formula.
When I'm out in my 80+ mph Apache and it it's rough I seem to catch up and run with all the 100 mph boats.
Last edited by Panther; 06-12-2006 at 10:24 AM.
06-12-2006, 10:35 AM
#39
Re: 118 mph Formula 382
Originally Posted by Panther
The Fountain running surface (pad) is probably more like 26-27*. Pads are great for speed but sacrafice a little comfort.
I'm not saying one is better than the other, it's just a matter of personal preference. If I wanted to take my buddies out and go fast I would take the Fountain. If I wanted to take the wife and her friends out I would take the Formula.
When I'm out in my 80+ mph Apache and it it's rough I seem to catch up and run with all the 100 mph boats.
I'm not saying one is better than the other, it's just a matter of personal preference. If I wanted to take my buddies out and go fast I would take the Fountain. If I wanted to take the wife and her friends out I would take the Formula.
When I'm out in my 80+ mph Apache and it it's rough I seem to catch up and run with all the 100 mph boats.
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