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I sold my 35' Cigarette and bought a Formula 400SS with 525s thinking that it would be a good compromise and it wasn't ,
the Formula is a great boat and we had a lot of fun, but trailering it was such a pain the ass, i towed it with an F450 and that was not fun, behind the Sportchassis was no problem and with a Peterbilt no biggie. the biggest issue was just getting it ready to trailer ( take the radar off the lights off, putting flags and banners on ) it just took time wasn't difficult. but figure an hour at least to put it on and take it ff the trailer. having the Formula in the water and just getting on it is the hot ticket but don't expect to have the feeling like your in a performance boat. i ended up buying another Cig and having both boats is the hot ticket except that you now have 4 525 motors to deal with and 4 sets of headers to worry about. |
Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL
(Post 4508781)
I have a dually and I`m used to towing a Flatdeck at 15, 000lbs.
Formula has it at 15, 000 dry plus trailer and gear, seems like it would be quite a load? Anyone with any experience? http://33outlaw.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v5/p640593971.jpg |
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T/S Gun with 525's and XR, 84 mph and very reliable.... done.... lol
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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL
(Post 4508874)
I`d get a slip but I still want to:
1. not take 2 hours to go 40 miles 2. be able to bring it home for winter storage and maintenance/repair 3. Be able to tow it to a new destination couple times a year I ask because with 10' doors I could barely get my 24' CC in because of the Bimini arch. At 40+ OAL and with that arch and freeboard, I'd be getting ready to feel the burn and pay the marina for everything. |
You may be surprised how pleasant it is to get rid of monster tow trucks, trailers and be in a well. Hire a yard to launch and haul it start and end of season.
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My 400SS IS 13'-3" on the trailer with the radar, spotlight and satellite tv removed
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Dan, the wide load isn't a problem. Give the cruiser a try and if it doesn't work out, there is always a go fast for sale. Doug
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Originally Posted by 27daytona
(Post 4508980)
Dan, the wide load isn't a problem. Give the cruiser a try and if it doesn't work out, there is always a go fast for sale. Doug
Pretty sad this is the 1st time I've ever seen your newer tow rig. |
Yep. You should go boating with me. Although it is not a Skater so it's not to you standards.
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