Formula 27 PC with Twin 4.3

[Rboats509]

Found a good deal on a 2003 Formula 27pc in EXCELLENT condition. My only concern with it is it has the 4,3 V-6's. My concern is getting and staying on plane with a few friends and gear aboard. The tested WOT speed and cruising speed looks ok on paper, I was not sure what the real world expierience is with this setup. I would appreciate any input.

 

[tpenfield]

AllDodge is our resident Formula 27 PC expert, but his boat is a single 502 engine, not the twins.

My take is that you will find the boat under powered, since you are dealing with a total of about 420 HP. A light load will probably be fine, but a heavier load of people and gear may be sluggish.

The spec on that boat is 9,500 lbs (dry). I have the 330SS at 8,900 lbs (dry) and it has twin 7.4 EFI, 620 total HP.

 

[Slip Away]

You will be fine with those engines. Unless you overload the boat with gear and passengers. I had a 31ft. cruiser with same engines, it is was just fine.

 

[alldodge]

I believe the biggest issue will be low end torque. These are heavy boats and need a low of it to get up on plane. My boat came with a single carb 454 and would hardly pull it self out. Change to a 502 MPI (415hp) and it comes up pretty well, and will come up with a few more folks then the wife and I, but does struggle. Pull the motor out and rebuilt, now it brings 530hp/617 ftlb torque and she comes right up without issue.

Being twins also puts more weight on stern then a single but you do have more blade area. I would request a test drive and bring along some large friends for a test ride

 

[NYBo]

...I would request a test drive and bring along some large friends for a test ride

This is the only way to tell for sure if the boat does what you want.