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Formula 370 Super Sport
(w/ 2 x 420-hp Volvo Penta 8.1GXi Sterndrives )

 
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Formula’s 370 Super Sport combines style, high performance, quality and comfort. Her FasTech hull design and one-piece fiberglass structural grid give the 370 both strength and speed.

Key Features

    The 370 was inspired by her predecessor, the 400 SS. At 37 feet overall, with a 10’6” beam and around 12,200 lbs. of displacement, the 370 is a lot of boat. She has a good-size cockpit with U-shaped lounge area and wet bar for outdoor entertaining. At the helm the 370 has a dual position seat with easy to read, backlit instrumentation and top of the line Kiekhaefer engine controls. In the cabin, Formula again gives you what you’d expect when it comes to standard features and comfort. The 370 has overnighting accommodations for 4 adults with an aft cabin and an Ultra leather sofa that converts into a double berth. The galley comes complete with Corian contertops, refrigerator, one-burner cooktop, microwave oven and sink. Contact: Thunderbird Products, 2200 West Monroe Street, Decatur, IN 46733-5003, www.formulaboats.com.
    Formula Hotline: 1-866-244-0803

Specifications

Formula 370 Super Sport Specifications
Length Overall 37' 0'' Dry Weight 14,400 lbs.
Beam 10' 6'' Fuel Cap 238 gal.
Draft 3' 0'' Water Cap 43 gal.
Deadrise/Transom 21 deg. Bridge Clearance 10'0''
Max Headroom 6' 2''
Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.

Engine Options

Formula 370 Super Sport Engine options
Std. Power 2 x 420-hp Volvo Penta 8.1GSi sterndrives
Tested Power 2 x 420-hp Volvo Penta 8.1GXi Sterndrives
Opt. Power 2 x 496 MerCruiser MAG MPI sterndri

Formula 370 Super Sport Line Drawing

Formula 370 Super Sport Photo Gallery

Formula 370 Super Sport Captain's Report

Formula’s Super Sport models have been so popular in the past, that Thunderbird decided to create a model that would fit somewhere in the line between the 400SS and 330 SS. The 370SS was born by popular vote, and she’s a great complement to the line bringing with her everything you’d expect from Formula. What makes the Super Sport models so popular is their sleek appearance and overall good performance, which is due to the FastTech hull design. This stepped FasTech technology combined with a one-piece fiberglass structural grid stringer system gives the Formula both strength and agility while cruising.

There is plenty to commend on this 37-footer. First of all, she was designed with plenty of room both in the cockpit and the cabin. The 370SS was designed as a daycruiser but she also has good overnighting capabilities. In the cockpit there’s plenty of seating and suntanning areas available. A wetbar fitted with an AC/DC refrigerator, sink, and trash receptacle allow the host to remain in the cockpit while serving up drinks.

You enter the cabin through a one-piece curved acrylic door that slides into the dash. Six port lights allow plenty of natural light and breeze to flow through the cabin. Spacious accommodations await you down below, with an Ultraleather sofa, entertainment center with 13-inch color TV/VCR and AM/FM stereo with CD player.

The galley comes complete with Corian contertops, refrigerator, one-burner cooktop, microwave oven and sink. There are numerous cabinets for cooking utensils and storage.

An aft cabin features a queen-sized berth along with good stowage areas, a spacious head with Corian countertops, and enclosed shower with seat finishes the interior treatment on the 370SS.

When it comes to performance the 370 really showed us her guns. She jumped out of the hole in 5.7 seconds, and reached a top speed of 54.3 mph at 5000 rpm with a pair of 420-hp Volvo Penta 8.1 Gsi engines. Her superior performance, wave-slicing ride, and clean tight turns proved that Formula’s FastTech technology really works.

To sum up, the 370 is a well-executed entertainment platform and a beautiful boat to behold. Veteran designer John Adams has worked for the company for years, and his sleek, functional styling has always been one of the major elements that make Formula the leader in its field. In many ways Formula, along with a couple of other companies, has been in the forefront of sportboat design in America.

Now lets talk about price. You can find 37-footers for less money but they simply don’t have the quality construction, high-quality fittings, and superb fit and finish of a Formula. They do virtually everything right, such as chemically bonding and bolting the deck to the hull, all the stainless steel is 316, and most parts and systems out-sourced are from the highest-quality suppliers. The boat is simply loaded with the best items the industry has available, such as Kiekhaefer throttles, VDO gauges, a Ritchie compass, Dino tilt steering wheel, a motorized engine hatch, and courtesy lighting. The list goes on.

All of this costs money. It also creates a very durable boat and that is why Formula has a five-year transferable warranty. And if you’ve ever checked Formula out on the used boat market, you see that they sell for more. It’s worth your time to visit Formula’s website as they have an exhaustive description of the boat.

The 370SS adds up to what you’d expect Formula to deliver. She has proved herself by combining classic Super Sport styling, optimum performance and spacious accommodations.

For further information call (800) 736-7685 or visit www.formulaboats.com.

















Formula 370 Super Sport Test Result Highlights

  • Top speed for the Formula 370 Super Sport is 54.3 MPH (87.4 KPH), burning 70.2 gallons per hour (GPH) or 265.71 liters per hour (LPH).

  • Best cruise for the Formula 370 Super Sport is 36.0 MPH (57.9 KPH), and the boat gets 1.29 miles per gallon (MPG) or 0.55 kilometers per liter (KPL), giving the boat a cruising range of 277 miles (445.79 kilometers).

  • Tested power is 2 x 420-hp Volvo Penta 8.1GXi Sterndrives.
For complete test results including fuel consumption, range and sound levels
go to our Test Results section.

Standard and Optional Equipment

Formula 370 Super Sport Standard and Optional Equipment
Systems
Air Cond./Heat Standard
CD Stereo Standard Sirius Satellite Radio
Head: Fixed Standard
Trim Tabs Standard
TV/DVD Standard
Water Heater Standard
Galley
Microwave Standard
Refrigerator Standard
Stove Standard
Exterior Features
Carpet: Cockpit Standard
Ice Chest Standard
Outlet: 12-Volt Acc Standard
Swim Ladder Standard
Swim Platform Standard
Transom Door Standard
Transom Shower Standard
Wet bar Standard
Canvas
Bimini Top Standard
Cockpit Cover Standard

Standard = Standard Optional = Optional

Formula 370 Super Sport Warranty

Formula 370 Super Sport Warranty Information
Warranties change from time to time. While BoatTEST.com has tried to insure the most up-to-date warranty offered by each builder, it does not guarantee the accuracies of the information presented below. Please check with the boat builder or your local dealer before you buy any boat.
Hull Warranty
Years 10 year
Transferable Yes
Extendable No
Link http://www.formulaboats.com/documents/Formula%20Warranty%20Statement%20Handout.pdf
Deck Warranty
Years 10 year
Transferable Yes
Extendable No
Link http://www.formulaboats.com/documents/Formula%20Warranty%20Statement%20Handout.pdf
Engine Warranty
Years Total of 5-years - Original Manufacturers (1st yea
Gelcoat Warranty
Years 2 year
Transferable Yes
Extendable No
Link http://www.formulaboats.com/documents/Formula%20Warranty%20Statement%20Handout.pdf
Blistering Warranty
Years 2 year
Transferable Yes
Extendable Yes
Link http://www.formulaboats.com/documents/Formula%20Warranty%20Statement%20Handout.pdf
Accessories Warranty
Years Total of 5-years - Original Manufacturers (1st yea
Transferable Yes
Extendable Yes
Link http://www.formulaboats.com/documents/Formula%20Warranty%20Statement%20Handout.pdf
Certifications
NMMA Certification Yes

Formula 370 Super Sport Price

Formula 370 Super Sport Price
Base Price (MSRP) $432,720.00
Price as Tested N/A
Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.

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