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Formula 310 Bowrider with Volvo Penta OceanX (2010-)
(w/ 2 x 300-hp Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi)

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Brief Summary

Sterndrive lower units have faced serious challenges during the last 50 years as anyone who has owned one in saltwater can attest. Volvo Penta has introduced its solution to this problem -- its a new lower unit called "Ocean X." The whole unit has a titanium-ceramic coating which has been applied using a SOTA electro-deposition process. Volvo Penta says its new drive is up to four times more corrosion resistant than conventional drives in saltwater.

Key Features

  • Continuous molded cockpit liner
  • Dash panels with silver burl or wood finish & brushed metallic finish
  • Complete Livorsi illuminated instrumentation, domed with chrome bezels
  • Dash panel-mounted Ritchie compass
  • Digital depth sounder
  • Garmin GPS navigational system with color chartplotter
  • Livorsi chromed shifters/throttles with in-handle outdrive trim switch
  • Safety ignition stop switches with tethers
  • Dino tilt steering wheel with silver burl or wood & brushed metallic insets
  • Lockable under-dash storage compartment
  • Bennett trim tab switches & indicators
  • Fingertip outdrive trim/trailer switches
  • Auxiliary 12V outlet
  • Illuminated waterproof accessory rocker switches with E-T-A circuit breakers
  • Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo with waterproof dash-mounted multi-feature stereo remote control
  • iPod/MP3 port
  • Seventeen polished stainless steel drink holders
  • Cockpit/swim platform blue/white LED courtesy lights with hand-held remote control

    • Specifications

    Length Overall 31' 0''
    9.45 m
    Beam 9' 6''
    2.90 m
    Dry Weight 9,875 lbs.
    4,479 kg
    Tested Weight N/A
    Draft 37''
    .94 m
    - Draft Up N/A
    - Draft Down N/A
    - Air Draft N/A
    Deadrise/Transom 22 deg.
    Max Headroom open
    Bridge Clearance 8' 8''
    2.64 m (with arch)
    Weight Capacity N/A
    Person Capacity N/A
    Fuel Capacity 130 gal.
    492 L
    Water Capacity 29 gal.
    110 L
    Length on Trailer N/A
    Height on Trailer N/A
    Trailer Weight N/A
    Total Weight
    (Trailer, Boat, & Engine)    		 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.

    Engine Options

    Std. Power Not Available
    Tested Power 2 x 300-hp Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi
    Opt. Power MerCruiser Twin 350 MAG EC Bravo Three
    MerCruiser Twin 377 MAG EC Bravo Three
    MerCruiser Twin 8.2 MAG EC Bravo Three
    Volvo Penta Twin 5.7 GiC DP
    Volvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXiC DP

    Test Results - Change Measurement Unit

    RPM MPH Knots GPH MPG NMPG Stat. Mile NM dBa
    600 4.3 3.7 2.2 1.9 1.7 226 197 64
    1000 6.6 5.7 3.4 1.9 1.7 225 196 68
    1500 9.3 8.1 5.9 1.6 1.4 184 160 70
    2000 11.7 10.1 9.8 1.2 1.0 139 121 79
    2500 19.6 17.0 14.0 1.4 1.2 163 142 80
    3000 27.8 24.2 17.5 1.6 1.4 186 162 81
    3500 34.9 30.3 23.5 1.5 1.3 174 151 82
    4000 40.7 35.3 32.0 1.3 1.1 149 129 86
    4500 45.6 39.6 41.0 1.1 1.0 130 113 90
    4700 47.7 41.5 44.0 1.1 0.9 127 110 92
    RPMNMKMKPHLPHKPLdBA
    600 197 364 6.90 8.33 0.82 64
    1000 196 362 10.60 12.87 0.82 68
    1500 160 296 15.00 22.33 0.67 70
    2000 121 224 18.80 37.10 0.51 79
    2500 142 262 31.50 53.00 0.60 80
    3000 162 299 44.70 66.24 0.68 81
    3500 151 280 56.20 88.96 0.63 82
    4000 129 240 65.50 121.13 0.54 86
    4500 113 209 73.40 155.20 0.47 90
    4700 110 204 76.80 166.56 0.46 92

    All fuel consumption numbers are the total for all engines in the boat. Speeds are measured with Stalker ProSports radar gun or GPS. Fuel consumption (gallons per hour) measured with Floscan digital fuel-flow meter or by on-board factory-installed diagnostic instruments. Range is based on 90% of published fuel capacity. Sound levels determined using Radio Shack digital decibel meter on A scale. 68 dBA is the level of normal conversation. Time to plane is measured from start of acceleration to formation of rooster tail behind boat.

    Performance Chart

    Performance Chart

    Acceleration Times & Test Conditions

    Time To Plane 4.4 sec.
    0 to 30 8.7 sec.
    Ratio N/A
    Props N/A
    Load 2 persons, Full Fuel , water none, minimal gear
    Climate Temp 86, Humidity 76, Winds 0 mph, Seas minimal chop

    Formula 310 Bowrider with Volvo Penta OceanX (2010-) Line Drawing

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    Test Result Highlights

    • Top speed for the Formula 310 Bowrider with Volvo Penta OceanX (2010-) is 47.7 mph (76.8 kph), burning 44.0 gallons per hour (gph) or 166.54 liters per hour (lph).
    • Best cruise for the Formula 310 Bowrider with Volvo Penta OceanX (2010-) is 27.8 mph (44.7 kph), and the boat gets 1.59 miles per gallon (mpg) or 0.68 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 186 miles (299.34 kilometers).
    • Tested power is 2 x 300-hp Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi.

    Standard and Optional Features

    Marine Electronics

    GPS/Chart Standard
    VHF Radio Optional

    Systems

    Battery Charger/Converter Optional
    CD Stereo Standard
    Head: Fixed Standard
    Shore Power Optional
    Trim Tabs Standard
    Water Heater Optional
    Windlass Optional

    Exterior Features

    Carpet: Cockpit Standard
    Outlet: 12-Volt Acc Standard
    Swim Ladder Standard
    Swim Platform Standard
    Transom Door Standard
    Transom Shower Standard
    Wet bar Standard

    Canvas

    Bimini Top Optional
    Cockpit Cover Standard

    Warranty

    Hull Warranty
    Transferable
    		10 Years
    Yes

    Deck Warranty
    Transferable     		10 Years Yes
    Engine Warranty
    Transferable     		5 Years Yes
    Powertrain Warranty
    Transferable
    		5 Years
    Yes

    Gelcoat Warranty
    Transferable
    		2 Years
    Yes

    Blistering Warranty
    Transferable     		2 Years Yes
    Accessories Warranty
    Transferable     		5 Years Yes
    Certifications
    ISO Certification NMMA Certification Yes
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