Marine trailer Boats magazine’s attention. “Instead of an across-the-beam sunpad, Formula took a Trailer Boats tested the new Formula 240Bowrider and featured it in their January 2006 issue, “We got the full experience when we tested this 24-foot open bowon both bumpy and smooth water in the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway along North Miami, Florida.”Writer Zenon Bilastold of Formula’s well-earned reputa- tion, “When you see one of these rigs on the water, there’s no need to look for a logo on the hull; you know it’s a Formula...via consistency in its colors, interior components and exterior design lines...(and) high-quality materials throughout...Result: an image of luxury combined with performance.”A stand-out feature of the 240–its uniqueaft lounge that folds out to a double-wide, full-length sunpad–captured

Since its recent introduction, the hot, new Formula 240 Bowrider for 2006 has been making waves in boatingcircles. The featured-filled newcomer to the Formula lineup earned the front cover on three major marinemagazines, garnering rave reviews. Since its recent introduction, the hot, new Formula 240 Bowrider for 2006 has been making waves in boatingcircles. The featured-filled newcomer to the Formula lineup earned the front cover on three major marinemagazines, garnering rave reviews in each.

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hoses that are double-clamped wherepossible, and appreciate the excellent access to all service points–including thebilge pump, which some builders installunder the engine marine block, where it’s nearlyimpossible to reach.”The article continues with key designelements on the 240 that make all the difference, “You don’t have to dig deep to see what separates the 240 Bowrider from your basic runabout. Start with the sunpad...It’s set up with an angled backrest that allows two loungers to face aft and watch the water when the boat is at rest. Pull the pin, and the backrest opens flatto create a full tanning bed...Behindthe helm seat sits an entertainment center with a Corian® countertop, two(stainless) cupholders (out of 13 total on the boat), a stainless-steel sink with a faucet, and a stainless-steel grabhandle ...And yes, there’s a head with a portable MSD. It’s fully fiberglass lined with littlestowage bins and a lockable door.”Final comments focused on the 240’sperformance, “As far as overall ride goes, the 240 Bowrider is exceptional. The extra weight and stout construction help the boat mush through waves rather than pound. (There was no rattling, either)...when you put the boat through its paces, theFormula 240 Bowrider answers the call.” Boating Magazine’s Pete McDonald, inthe 2006 Buyer’s Guide, began with a fundamental Formula difference that sets the 240 apart from the rest, “One peek under the engine compartment hatch tells me what I need to know. Formula’s hull- to-deck joint consists of through-bolts and a chemical bond, a sturdy combination you’d normally find on bigger boats or ones designated for offshore duty.”McDonald had more

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to say about the 240’sincomparable quality standards, “In build- ing this boat, Formula kept to the samestandards it adheres to throughout its line...the engine is sturdily mounted on L-brackets that are through-bolted to the stringer grid. Then check out the flaw- lesslyloomed wiring in the engine com- partment, look over

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Motorboating magazine’s front cover and feature story on theFormula 400 Super Sport was “Over the Top” in its October 2005 issue. Editor John Clemens was hosted for the test by Formula dealer Legendary Marine in Destin, Florida. Clemens points out, “Formula has put a crowning touch on its 40-foot Super Sport flagship, the 400 SS, adding a brand-new hardtop for 2006 as an alternative to the familiar radar arch and Bimini...Atop the new hardtop were two smoked Bomar hatches–for ventilation as well as light–a radar scanner, a spotlight, antennas, anchor light and a horn.”Pointing out the boat’s position as a style and performance leader,the article explains, “The 400 SS has already set standards that competitors are still trying to match, marrying a stepped, go-fast hull to an express cruiser layout and giving owners the best of both worlds...‘The hardtop will make this boat an even bigger seller,’ said (Sean) Cardow (of Legendary Marine). ‘It’s already the Cadillac of luxury performance boats.’ That’s Formula’s forte–luxury performance, and the 400 SS epitomizes it.”

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Clemens, describing several of the 400’sstand-out features, says, “It has flip-bolsters on its twin-seat bucket helm bench for a comfortable erect stance, but when fully seated you can still see right where you’re going...As for luxury, just enter the cabin. Dark, high-gloss laminate and light gray Ultraleather

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TM fabric offset each other for astriking sophisticated effect...Counters are Corian...The galley boasts a home-style fridge with freezer at the top. I liked the garbage bin built right into the galley counter and concealed, like the single-burner electric marine stove, by a Corian cover.”The 400 article finished strong, stating, “We cruised in style at4200 (45mph) and were able to make fairly aggressive turns at thatspeed with confidence. We were on a luxurious performance boat, shaded by the new top from the overhead sun and we were headed for the horizon, experiencing performance that was truly luxurious.”