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Formula 387 CCF (2025-)

3 x 300-hp Mercury Verado w/Joystick Piloting

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Brief Summary

Long a mainstay in the industry, with almost 70 years of boat building in its wake, Formula, its DNA deeply rooted in performance, presents the 387 CCF, an exciting John Adams designed center console fishing platform offering offshore capabilities combined with the kind of luxurious features this recognized builder is known for.

Specifications

Length Overall 41' 2"
12.55 m
Beam 12'
3.66 m
Dry Weight 22,500 lbs
10,206 kg
Draft 46"
117 cm
Deadrise/Transom 23°
Bridge Clearance 9' 9" / 2.97 m w/mast light down
10' 8" / 3.25 m w/radar, mast light down
12' 4" / 3.76 m w/radar, mast light up
Fuel Capacity 500 gal
1,890 L
Water Capacity 55 gal
208 L

Engine Options

Std. Power 3 x 300-hp Mercury Verado w/Joystick Piloting
Opt. Power 3 x 350-hp Mercury Verado 5.7L V10 w/Joystick Piloting
3 x 400-hp Mercury Verado 5.7L V10 w/Joystick Piloting
4 x 400-hp Mercury Racing Verado 5.7L V10 w/Joystick Piloting
3 x 450-hp Mercury Racing w/Joystick Piloting
2 x 600-hp Mercury Verado w/Joystick Piloting

Performance Directed, Fishing Focused

Captain's Report Formula 387 CCF

by Capt. Ken Kreisler

Locked and loaded and bristling with rods and reels, the Formula 387 CCF powers her way offshore in search of fishing action.

Locked and loaded and bristling with rods and reels, the Formula 387 CCF powers her way offshore in search of fishing action.

 

Major Features

  • Transferable 5-Year Formula Guard® Limited Protection Plan (USA & Canada only) w/Worldwide 10-year Structural Warranty
  • FAS3TeCH® hull w/foam-filled continuous molded structural grid
  • Bow thruster
  • Windlass w/digital chain counter, 300´ rope & 30´ chain, polished stainless anchor & freshwater anchor washdown system
  • Fiberglass hardtop w/3-piece compound curved console glass windshield w/power operated forward glass
  • Integrated swim platform w/undermount telescoping swim ladders & pull-up cleats
  • 120V shorepower w/fail-safe galvanic isolator & two 30-amp cords
  • 10 cockpit rod holders, 7 hardtop rod holders, GEMLUX® deluxe outriggers w/18´ telescoping poles & dual rigging kit
  • Cockpit leaning post w/aft-facing slide-away mezzanine bench, full Corian countertop/bait rigging station w/removable cutting board, custom-molded sink, Plano® tackle box organizer, drawer storage & dedicated fishing locker, accessory switches, YETI® Tundra® 35 cooler w/pullout drawer, custom-molded motorized slide-out cooler w/reFLEX durable foam decking, trash container & fire extinguisher/paper towel locker
  • Dual forward-facing bow sun lounges w/4 rod holders in armrests, in-floor fish box or bow seating w/removable cushions
  • Sea chest raw-water manifold system
  • Bennett® dual-ram hydraulic trim tabs
  • 8.5 KW Fischer Panda Mini 9 diesel generator w/sound shield, battery & 25-gallon tank
  • Molded private head compartment w/frosted portlight, vanity, open-grain finish doors, upper & lower cabinet storage w/concealed trash container, Corian countertop, custom-molded sink w/faucet, porcelain Flush and Forget® VacuFlush® head w/25-gallon holding tank, dockside pumpout, shower exhaust fan & night light
  • Mercury Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) controls w/7˝ SmartCraft® VesselView®
  • Port & starboard mid cockpit floor storage w/YETI® LoadOut 5-gallon buckets
  • Port & starboard aft cockpit fish boxes w/macerator discharge

Notable Options

  • Remote control LED searchlight
  • SureShade ATF™ electric power retractable sun shade
  • Bow sunshade w/telescoping carbon fiber poles
  • Lumitec™ Razor LED light bar 
  • Ultimate rod holder package – includes 2 additional rod holders & 10 (open bow configuration) or 6 (bow seating configuration) rod holders
  • GEMLUX Bluewater outriggers w/22´ telescoping poles & triple rigging kit
  • Wind-Armor® weather doors
  • SiriusXM Satellite Weather & fish mapping service receiver
  • Seakeeper3 gyro
  • Automatic outboard flushing system
  • Garmin triple 8616 GPS widescreen color chart-plotters, depth sounder & remote keypad or  Raymarine triple Axiom XL 16˝ GPS widescreen color chartplotters, depth sounder & remote keypad
  • 48˝ open-array radar
  • 18,000 BTU cockpit reverse cycle air conditioning
  • JL Audio M6 blue LED lighted chrome-finished speakers, bow stereo remote, bow 200W subwoofer & chartplotter integrated stereo control
  • Aft cockpit fish box freezer plates w/separate digitally controlled thermostats
  • Aft cockpit 12V electric reel outlets (4)
  • Solid teak cockpit accents
  • Helm & leaning post enclosure
  • Helm, leaning post & side walkways enclosure

Vessel Inspection

With a complete walk through layout from bow to stern, there's plenty of space for the crew to get around the Formula 387 CCF.

With a complete walk through layout from bow to stern, there's plenty of space for the crew to get around  the Formula 387 CCF.

Bow

With its complete walk around main deck setup, the Formula 387 CCF is well-suited for any kind of fishing action whether is be inshore flounder pounding with the family or taking on serious offshore, horizon-chasing big game. All the action starts up on the bow.

With her 12-foot beam, the Formula 387 CCF offers abundant bow seating including a double centerline lounge and forward benches. Abundant storage is found beneath the cushions.

With her 12-foot beam, the Formula 387 CCF offers abundant bow seating including a double centerline lounge and forward benches. Abundant storage is found beneath the cushions.
As you can clearly see, the bow area on the Formula 387 CCF offers a deep well and gunnel mounted rod holders for safe and efficient fishing.

As you can clearly see, the bow area on the Formula 387 CCF offers a deep well and gunnel mounted rod holders for safe and efficient fishing.
The double, centerline bow lounge offers additional rod holders to either side. There is a large storage compartment below and holds the filler cushion for the forward bow as well as housing a cooler for a wide variety of useful space.

The double, centerline bow lounge offers additional rod holders to either side. There is a large storage compartment below and holds the filler cushion for the forward bow as well as housing a cooler for a wide variety of useful space.
Bait casting is made easy on the wide bow point. Of course local conditions may mean caution and good judgment must be used to ensure safety. There’s a fish box in the deck here as well. Under foot of our net thrower, is a hatch with a Lewmar windlass.

Bait casting is made easy on the wide bow point. Of course local conditions may mean caution and good judgment must be used to ensure safety. There’s a fish box in the deck here as well. Under foot of our net thrower, is a hatch with a Lewmar windlass.
The Formula 387 CCF can also do double duty when not fishing as a day boat for on water fun. The bow shade and carbon fiber poles will be a well utilized option.

The Formula 387 CCF can also do double duty when not fishing as a day boat for on water fun. The bow shade and carbon fiber poles will be a well utilized option.

Helm

The centerline helm console spans enough space to allow for a trio of large touchscreens and all the necessary controls, switches, and equipment necessary for safe and efficient operation. The helm area itself is jam-packed with features to make any outing a memorable one.

Seen here with the optional teak trim, the helm console displays the kind of space found on larger boats. Note the stainless rails to either side.

Seen here with the optional teak trim, the helm console displays the kind of space found on larger boats. Note the stainless rails to either side.
Triple individual, bolstered seats, with the driver’s located in the middle, and each with armrests and high backs, allow for excellent sightlines into the seaway and to either side. The center seat is electrically operated.

Triple individual, bolstered seats, with the driver’s located in the middle, and each with armrests and high backs, allow for excellent sightlines into the seaway and to either side. The center seat is electrically operated.
The one piece windshield, which fully opens, allows for unobstructed views ahead and is electrically operated to let additional air flow in.

The one piece windshield, which fully opens, allows for unobstructed views ahead and is electrically operated to let  additional air flow in.
Just aft of the helm seats is this tackle console. Note the bench seat which can be rolled back revealing a large countertop.

Just aft of the helm seats is this tackle console. Note the bench seat which can be rolled back revealing a large countertop.
Making it easy to access the bench seat is this electrically operated hidden step located at the bottom of the console, The lid opens to reveal yet another storage space. Note the optional solid teak decks. Fish boxes are located here in the deck. Both are macerated and contain freezer plates.

Making it easy to access the bench seat is this electrically operated hidden step located at the bottom of the console, The lid opens to reveal yet another storage space. Note the optional solid teak decks. Fish boxes are located here in the deck. Both are macerated and contain freezer plates.
Here, with the bench seat rolled back revealing the countertop, you can see how deep the drawers go. Plenty of space for all your tackle and supplies. There’s a sink to port whose lid slides in the center space and becomes a cutting board.

Here, with the bench seat rolled back revealing the countertop, you can see how deep the drawers go. Plenty of space for all your tackle and supplies. There’s a sink to port whose lid slides in the center space and becomes a cutting board.

Living Accommodations

Whether stretching your fishing time to an overnight layover or looking for a weekend getaway, the Formula 387 CCF will be able to accommodate your needs. 

Accessed from the port side of the helm console, the cabin features a place to stretch out or grab a snack. There's plenty of headroom, a microwave, refrigerator, and storage space.

Accessed from the port side of the helm console, the cabin features a place to stretch out or grab a snack. There's plenty of headroom, a microwave, refrigerator, and storage space.
With the filler cushions in place, the space will provide comfortable room on which to take a break.

With the filler cushions in place, the space will provide comfortable room on which to take a break.
When not used for relaxing, the forepeak can easily store some big tackle items.

When not used for relaxing, the forepeak can easily store some big tackle items.
Headroom abounds here with easy access to the microwave and refrigerator.

Headroom abounds here with easy access to the microwave and refrigerator.
Additional storage is found under the cushions.

Additional storage is found under the cushions.
The stand-up head offers an electric toilet and hand-held shower.

The stand-up head offers an electric toilet and hand-held shower.

Aft Section

With a notched out platform to accommodate the big shouldered power courtesy of triple Mercury 450R outboards, the Adams design still provided for frontal and side access.

Easy access to the optional automatic flushing system makes this part of your preventive maintenance program quick and easy. Note the additional rod holders across the transom.

Easy access to the optional automatic flushing system makes this part of your preventive maintenance program quick and easy. Note the additional rod holders across the transom.
Twin 40-gallon, pressurized livewells will keep baits fresh and alive. Just below is a fold down bench seat.

Twin 40-gallon, pressurized  livewells will keep baits fresh and alive. Just below is a fold down bench seat.
With the fold down seat deployed, there is additional space for your crew to relax before getting into the action.

With the fold down seat deployed, there is additional space for your crew to relax before getting into the action.
Just forward of the transom livewells, this hatch allows easy access to the optional Seakeeper3 gyro, standard 8.5kW Fischer Panda mini diesel generator, and other equipment including pumps, sea chest, and filters.

Just forward of the transom livewells, this hatch allows easy access to the optional Seakeeper3 gyro, standard 8.5kW Fischer Panda mini diesel generator, and other equipment including pumps, sea chest, and filters.
There is under gunnel storage to either side. Note the optional electric reel and outlet to starboard. Another one can be located to port while two more can be positioned amidships. The surrounding bolsters are 30-inches high.

There is under gunnel storage to either side. Note the optional electric reel and outlet to starboard. Another one can be located to port while two more can be positioned amidships. The surrounding bolsters are 30-inches high.
Another useful option is this electrically operated aft sunshade which when deployed, will give much needed relief when out on hot, sunny days, Note the lineup of rocket launchers on the hardtop.

Another useful option is this electrically operated aft sunshade which when deployed, will give much needed relief when out on hot, sunny days, Note the lineup of rocket launchers on the hardtop.
Ready for action whether aft, on either side, of from the bow, the Formula 387 CCF will get you there. The rest is up to you.

Ready for action whether aft, on either side, of from the bow, the Formula 387 CCF will get you there. The rest is up to you.

A Word About Performance

With a long-held heritage of built-in performance DNA scoring high points in both her handling and sea-keeping abilities, it’s no surprise the Formula 387 CCF delivers on all counts.

Riding on her sea-proven 23-degree deadrise FAS3TECH hull, and powered by triple Mercury 450R outboards, the Formula 387 CCF will deliver outstanding performance in a variety of sea conditions.

Riding on her sea-proven 23-degree deadrise FAS3TECH hull, and powered by triple Mercury 450R outboards, the Formula 387 CCF will deliver outstanding performance in a variety of sea conditions.

Our test day saw us top out at 60.2 mph turning 6100 rpm with 19-pitch props. At 4000 rpm, her best cruise came in at 32.8 mph with a range of 307 sm while holding back a 10% fuel reserve. Our approximate weight was 25,276 lbs with four people on board and 66% fuel of her 500 gallon capacity. She went from 0-30 mph in 15 seconds and planed at 6.9. Test day saw air temps around 87° with 80% humidity and calm winds with a 1-foot sea state.

Grabbing the wheel, you could feel the both the power and ease of handling Formula are noted for boats throughout the model lineup. She was controlled in both tight turns and maneuvers and tracked straight and true during speed runs. While cruising along, it was a pleasure having auto-trim. Solid underfoot, we experienced no pounding or slamming during our time out on the Formula 387 CCF.

Summary

With her single level, walk around deck, wide hardtop overhang, and plenty of fishing space aft, the Formula 398 CCF awaits her prime directive.

With her single level, walk around deck, wide hardtop overhang, and plenty of fishing space aft, the Formula 398 CCF awaits her prime directive.

The Formula 387 CCF had no trouble joining the crowded center console field of offshore fishing platforms and affirming her rightful place. Firstly, she’s a Formula, and that name carries a lot of weight in the industry. Known for performance and quality construction techniques, Formula utilizes only the latest technology has to offer. Their Super Sport/FAS3Tech® multi-plane hull technology enables superior handling and performance. They ensure a resin-encapsulated, suspended cross-framed stringer and bulkhead system and inseparable deck and hull utilizing  a chemical Plexus bond plus stainless steel bolts through heavy backing plates, as well as a myriad selection of other methods and systems, all. This is overseen by formula’s exclusive designer, John Adams and the entire team of the company’s expert craftspeople. 

While she has been designed and engineered as a no-nonsense, offshore fishing boat, the Formula 387 CCF easily can provide exciting days out on the water with family and friends. She does have her luxurious side as well, with accents and décor both above and below decks as one look around the bow, helm, cockpit, exterior, and cabin space will confirm. And with a long list of standard and premium, must-have optional equipment, your Formula 387 CCF can easily deliver a personal statement of ownership. 

Remember, life is better on a boat!

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