Spaciousness, luxury, and a rock-solid build.
By Gregg Mansfield
The 457 Center Console Sport joins the 387 Center Console Sport & Fish in the company’s lineup and like all models Formula builds, it’s built rock solid.
With a length of nearly 49’1” and a 13’9” beam, Formula had lots of room to work with when laying out the 457 Center Console.
Formula designed the 457 Center Console around triple Mercury Marine 600 Verado outboards and added a spacious swim platform with foam decking that Formula carried throughout the cockpit. Few high-end center consoles offer as much space as the 457 Center Console Sport. A rear bench on the transom folds away, offering even more room.
Under the hardtop were two rows of seats and a prep station with drawers, including a cooler with a split lid that slid out with the touch of a button. Each passenger has an individual bolster with dropout bottoms and movable armrests. The helm was sleek, featuring triple Raymarine screens, Mercury Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) and Mercury Joystick Piloting for outboards.
The helm featured triple Raymarine screens, Mercury Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) and Mercury Joystick Piloting.Protecting the technology was a large wraparound glass windshield. A neat bit of technology are screens supported by a Wind-Armor gas shock on the port and starboard side to deflect wind from the crew. Some might argue the best seat on the 457 Center Console is in the bow. Whether it’s the two-person lounger in front of the console or the deep bow seating with molded-in forward-facing backrests, the center console will deliver a comfortable ride at speed.
From the durable hardtop to the cabinetry, Formula sets the standard when it comes to build quality. The cabin is often an afterthought, but Formula was meticulous when designing the cabin. The cabin boasts 6-foot-6 headroom and includes a head with a separate stand-up shower. The U-shaped seating can be converted for overnight sleeping and several windows let in lots of natural light. Formula also included a microwave and a sink in the cabin.
The Formula 457 Center Console Sport has a cabin for dining or overnighting as well as a full enclosed head. The 457 Center Console weighs over 33,000 lbs and will eat up big water whether it’s offshore or a large lake.
Specifcations
LOA: 49 ft 1 in
Beam: 13 ft 9 in
Weight: 33,250 lbs
Fuel: 700 gal
Power: (3) Mercury Marine 600 Verado
MSRP: $2.44 million USD
For more information: www.formulaboats.com
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