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<<-Making the Silent Thunder exhaust an option or allow it to be deleted and have thru hull exhaust and an aluminum swim platform option.

-Custom paint schemes

-Allow for more power options:

-Staggered engines
-Why not include Merc's T-600's or 1075's?
-Custom power ..Sterling..Pfaff...Illmor etc.
-Arnesons/Teague Platinums/Imco's/#6's

-Bring back a stepped version of the 42'er and add a 47'er as well.

They make one of the best production boats out there...how about adding some customization??>>

I couldn't agree more. A stepped 419 with a pair of staggered 900's would be an incredible boat. I've never owned a boat with triples but they look to be a PITA to maintain. I'm surprised someone hasn't ordered a bare hull and done their own staggered install. The silent thunder is really the only thing that I don't care for on my 311 but I've already talked to Extreme Marine and may have an aluminum platform by the spring!

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top gun? number one? is he talking about cigs now? :confused: :confused: :confused:

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should be the same or lower.... :cool:

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Hydro, Although I agree we would all like to see more options or some things done differently, I'm not sure the added overhead and "non-standard" configuration control at the factory would be profitable. I read on the forum (can't remember now where or who) that Formula may be dropping the 412 due to low sales (only sold 6 last model year). Even if the models had more configurations I don't think it would boost sales significantly. People who are looking for the configurations you are talking about would probably not go with a Formula anyway. With new Formulas going for well over $300,000, you are in cigarette territory price-wise and I think Formula would lose out to other specialty manufacturers.

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I think you answered your own question. Custom, or production? Formula has been building boats for a long time. I think they know what they are doing.

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Ok then I will narrow my scope of requests to "two".

#1 Silent Thunder Optional / Aluminum platfrom with thru hull exhaust option.

#2 Offer the new 600's and a drive that can handle them on the 38'er.

Keep the price "reasonable" and they would have my business.

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I speak jive, here is what he meant.

you guys ARE BUGEN PUDER, - ILL SHOW YOU PUDER! LOOK IF THE BOAT IS BOSS, IT MEANS ITS TOP GUN - ITS NUMBER 1! THATS IF YOUR THE BOSS, YOUR USUALLY ON TOP. THATS WHAT BOSS MEANS!

hey afton, keep your sense of humor - you'll need it!

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I guess you ought not mess with success. Their swim-platform/muffler system is fine; I could get used to it. Hey, Formula is one of the best production builders out there. Their "fit and finish" and overall quality is very apparent. I like both the 35' and 38' Formula's a lot.

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ok i give up on you guys someone start a new thread .

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Thank goodness. You finally used some punctuation. A single period.
There's light at the end of the tunnel.

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Has anyone ever seen 900sc's and number 6s in a Formula????........Its funny with all the racing Formula does they wouldnt drop some 900s in and hit the Poker Run trail.......doug

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A 419 with twin 1000 H.P. Sterlings and #6 drives would be the boat of my dreams, and no ... it has never been done.

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You can order and they will deliver an all white boat without any graphics ready for your own custom paint.

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There's a guy in California with twin 850 Teagues and Arnesons in a 382. Recently did an article on it in Powerboat regarding swapping the Bravos for the Arnesons. It's a legit 100+ boat. They call it the 100mph condo! He does run several poker runs on the west coast. There is also a 382 Poker Run edition for sale in Cali with a pair of blown 540's (reported 800 hp each). I would think it would run in the 90's. There are some fast Formulas out there but it just isn't the norm nor is it the direction the factory wants to go. If you want to go fast, buy one with a pair of 500's or 525's and whipple or pro-charge it.

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I'm with BajaRunner on this one.

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hole's the only thing more expensive to update than boats :drink: :drink: :drink:

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Extreme caution must be exercised when updating the hole otherwise severe damage to the lower unit could occur.

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I have Jwags old F311 and have repowered it with 2 540,s. Now I have the best of both worlds.Unless the boys are in a 38 top gun or something I can hang right with them in the water. Although the additional length would be appreciated trying to do some wave hopping on the ocean front. I agree the old Formula paint schemes are alot more atractive then that new mess . !!