I have 2 friends I fish with that both own F233 Formula's. The are a deep v boat that rides well. Trim tabs are a MUST for these boats as they allow you to make the most of that 24 degree dead rise. Both of my friends boats have SBC powered inboards and the boats are fast and very able. Excellent fishing boats. Dare I say it here? but IMHO the Formula is a big step up in ride and sea worthyness from the V-20. Ad trim tabs and a hard top & curtains to the formula's and you can fish with just about anyone in all but the worst kind of weather. Very similar in performance to the 24 Albemarle's. That one on Ebay looks really nice too!

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