28-33' performance boat at loto
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From: Cedar Rapids Iowa, LOTO, Cape Coral Fl.
After 25 years at LOTO and having owned several boats, I would agree that 32' is the sweet spot. It is long enough the straddle the waves, yet small enough to still dock at most places. That said, there is a world of difference in 32' hulls. I really like to Formula Fastec as it has a stepped hull for speed and the boat is built very, very well to handle the rough water at LOTO.
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From: Osage Beach, MO & Breckenridge, CO
I've been on a formula 312 Fastech at LOZ and was surprised how well it handled true washing machine conditions. It's not fast, but rode much better than a 29' Formula. I'd guess top speed would be mid 60's...? I really don't see many around here. I generally find formula's boring-ish, but all in all they're a great package. Timeless shape...
The feature I appreciated the most was the length - still compact enough around every dock with just enough running surface to cruise...
The feature I appreciated the most was the length - still compact enough around every dock with just enough running surface to cruise...
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From: Lake Ozark, MO USA
If you are going to run weekends, get as big a boat as possible. Might as well buy a used 48 SeaRay or something because that is all that is out there on the weekends. Besides that, the WP lets them do as they please.
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The best riding and probably the one of the fastest will be the 33 Active Thunder that Big Thunder has listed....and they just had a huge price drop on it 2007 Active thunder 33 Evolution 8500 Lake of the Ozarks (bigthundermarine.com)
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From: Tallahassee, FL
Donzi 28ZX made some singles which is probably about the heaviest you'll find and with a good hull for waves. There are not a lot of boats bigger than that in single engine form. Fountain made some in that range, Formula too. There is a 27 Formula in the classifieds now with pretty good single power and an imco drive.
Maybe some velocity's are out there too.
Maybe some velocity's are out there too.



