370ss how towable?
12-12-2016, 12:40 PM
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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.
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.
12-12-2016, 12:47 PM
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Based on the paint scheme I'm guessing the rig is between 2003 - 2005 which should be 10'-6" wide (believe the 2007 model shifting to 10'-9") and 14,400 dry. Consider adding 1500 - 2500 lbs based on fuel/gear load... My 04 scaled at 15,900 lbs with 33% fuel, 75% water and 20% waste with all gear in the boat so right at 1500 above dry. As mentioned already get the permits/flag/signs ready... I would say its not bad just take your time and make sure those brakes are healthy.
12-12-2016, 12:50 PM
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12-12-2016, 01:59 PM
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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.
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12-12-2016, 03:02 PM
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