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Alongside the industry, NMMA is mourning the loss of longtime owner and chairman emeritus of Formula Boats, Vic Porter. Porter, a 2016 recipient of the NMMA Hall of Fame Award, passed away at the age of 90 on Oct. 24. In an announcement, Formula Boats honored Vic as "the heart" of the company, who transformed Formula Boats into the world-renowned brand it ...

Formula Boats says it is sorry to announce that "the heart" of the company, Vic Porter, passed away late Sunday, at the age of 90. Vic Porter’s life story began in Decatur, Indiana, and that's where he still resided at the time of his passing. Early career ventures included mobile homes sales, real estate, and his own frozen food and ...

Formula Boats and Sea Tow Services International have announced a new partnership that the companies say provides boaters with extra peace of mind on the water. As part of Formula’s five-year manufacturer’s warranty, Sea Tow Gold Card membership now comes standard and provides all new Formula owners with access to Sea Tow's fleet of on-water assistance vessels and captains. The ...

The new Formula 400 Super Sport Crossover takes a design cue from the 430 SSC, combining the versatility of an open bow and with cabin Crossover elements.  At 40 feet in length with a 12-foot beam, the 400 SSC centers on a full-height windshield and coupe top design that encloses the entire width of the cockpit. The Formula Crossover SmartZone ...

Formula Boats’ Crossover fleet is now five models strong with the introduction of the Formula 400 Super Sport Crossover. Taking a design cue from the company’s 430 SSC, the 40-foot 400 combines offshore Super Sport performance with open bow and cabin elements. Featuring a 12-foot beam and 21-degree deep-V hull, the 400 will make its official debut in September at ...

Marine financing specialist LH-Finance announced a new strategic partnership with Formula Boats, a company located in Decatur, Ind. Starting at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, LH-Finance and Formula Boats are announcing a partnership in retail financing.
With this partnership with LH-Finance in North America, Formula Boats has a financial partner at their side to achieve their growth targets; especially with ...

Formula Boats announced Wednesday it will introduce the new Formula 350 Crossover Bowrider outboard at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The manufacturer is also introducing its 430 SSC at the show. The 350 CBR was built to expand bow and cabin space. It comes with an aft-facing sun lounge and extended swim platform. “The unique Formula CBR design extends ...

Formula Boats will introduce the Formula 430 Super Sport Crossover at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in November. The 430 is a new concept the company hopes will change the offshore boating experience. Formula has combined its Super Sport lineup with open bow and cabin elements of the Crossover Bowrider, and then incorporated the versatility of a cockpit center console. ...