New 43ft Formula Super Sport Crossover with 1200hp

Go-fast boat brand Formula has a dashing new 430 Super Sport Crossover about to dawn reality and, according to the American powerboat brand, destined to change the performance boating experience.

The American performance-boat builder has combined its models, supersized the result, added a rack of big outboard engines, and created a new class of open-bow boat that may well steal attention away from traditional sportscruisers.

Formula says it combined the poise of its sleek Super Sport line-up, with the open bow and cabin elements from its Crossover Bowrider, then incorporated the versatility of a flush cockpit centre console outboard.

The boatbuilder goes on to say the result is "the paradigm-shifting 430 SSC — a transformative adventure where boaters truly can have the best of all worlds."

Formula says virtually every boater’s preference is satisfied in the 430 SSC cockpit, from up-front exhilaration in the expansive bow to the flexible coupe design with full-width motorised glass sunroof and triple command seating, to the U-shaped lounge aft with convertible rear-facing sunpad and extended swim platform.

Add to that cabin accommodation said to offer amenities previously encountered only in closed bow vessels, including a convertible dinette/sleeping berth, aft stateroom with queen-size Sensus memory foam bed, private stand-up head compartment, full galley and premium AV entertainment, and you have a fast getaway and weekender.

The 430 deep-V hull with FAS3Tech multi-step design and quad outboard power delivers the swift, stable performance that the badge commands worldwide, adds Formula.

The side console helm maximises Formula’s offshore heritage with triple command seating that is chiselled for support, yet expertly formed for ultimate comfort. Each seat bottom adjusts for options to sit, stand or rest on the upright seat, affording your team confident command for varying seas and activities.

The sturdy composite dash features Raymarine twin eS128 GPS widescreen color chartplotters with upgrade to twin or triple gS165’s, Mercury DTS with SmartCraft VesselView and intuitive waterproof rocker switches logically arrayed in Liquid Black panels with bold, metallic accents.

The 430 SSC also features impressive digital switching with a helm-mounted, dedicated Raymarine gS95 display and wireless iPad control with subscription-ready cellular remote control, putting mobile command at your fingertips.

Quad Mercury 300hp Verado Outboard motors, with upgrade to Quad 400s, respond instantly to your control with electronic shift and throttle, Mercury Joystick Piloting and impressive leather-wrapped, polished stainless tilt steering wheel.

With the Formula 430 Super Sport Crossover, you can head offshore without compromise in a vessel that so smartly balances purpose with pleasure, where every feature is on target for your needs.

At 43ft (13.11m) in length with a 12ft (3.66m) beam, the 430 attains Formula SS flagship status and will be introduced at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, November, 2016.

Oh, and the dash-mounted Rockford Fosgate AM/FM stereo system with iPod/USB port and Bluetooth delivers music through 10 x JL Audio blue LED lighted chrome-finished speakers in the cockpit with 600W amplification and two lighted 200W subwoofers. They'll hear you coming from miles away.

At-a-Glance: Formula 430 Super Sport Crossover
LOA: 13.11m
Beam:  3.66m
Draft: 1.04m
Weight: 1143kg with hardtop
Deadrise: 21 degrees
Fuel: 1892lt
Water: 196lt
Max Speed Range: 45+ knots
Power: Quad 300-400hp outboard engines
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