I don't see or hear of many Forumlas with the HP 600 SCi setup. Is there a reason for this other than the cost? Anyone have 600's in a 353 or 382. Any comments?

We have twin 600's on our 382. It is a fun boat but I think the reason for not seeing this setup is because it is packaged with XR drives. 600hp is at the top of what the XR can handle. It is a fun, somewhat fast boat though. It does suck when we run next to Donzi, Fountain, Cigarettes, etc the same length with 525s and getting beat. Our 600 382 has seen 86-87mph in optimal conditions. It was just not fast enough for us so we added a 43 Donzi ZR with triple 700s. We couldnt let the Formula go though so we are keeping it as well

I Agree With Premierpower. We All Know Why We Buy Birds,and It's Not For Speed,but More For Quality.don't Get Me Wrong,i Would Much Rather Have 600's Or Even 700's. But Would Never Give Up The Ride Or Resale That A Formula Offers. I Don't Know Who Posted It But I Read A Great Post On Oso A Few Months Ago That Said "if You Want A Faster Boat,buy A Faster Boat"

I agree 100% with that statement, BUT...I have re-powered my 353 with around 600-650hp (naturally aspirated on 89 octane)and made a few changes to the driveline (boxes and shortie drives) and it goes plenty fast and keeps up with most anything in its class. They can go fast, but Formula is considerate and conservative to their customer base, who in most cases, are NOT concerened with speed but looking for that extra comfort, fit and finish! The best of both worlds if you ask me...A third time Formula owner!

Dave

Ummm YA!!!

Dave's boat is a real nice piece and runs great in the rough with that power.

Thanks alot! It was a BLAST last summer at the Sandy Pond Poker Run! You guys were doing pretty good too!

Dave

Here are some videos of our 600's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O-F9fwKOTo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INY7tXxs1EQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm4DwEEicYg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akneMIQr9OQ

Here is a video of my friends 353 with 600sci's It was a very nice boat but traded it for a Nortech...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdCpyt0beZU