First Look: Formula 387 Center Console Fish Walkthrough

Formula 387 Center Console

At the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the Formula 387 stood out because it’s not trying to be a one-note “either/or” center console. Formula offers the 387 in two personalities—Center Console Fish (CCF) and Center Console Sport (CCS)—built on the same big-water platform, with the deck layout and equipment leaning toward either hardcore offshore fishing or all-around cruising and entertaining.

Under the deck, the foundation is Formula’s stepped FAS³TECH hull with a 23° deadrise, a setup designed to run fast and stay composed when conditions turn sloppy. That matters back home when a calm morning turns into an afternoon wind-against-tide mess, whether you’re running out of an inlet, crossing open water, or making the longer push when the weather window opens.

The Formula 387 is offered in a Fish (CCF) version that’s designed for real offshore miles.

For power, the 387 is designed around modern big-horse outboards, including multiple Mercury and Mercury Racing packages—ranging from triple outboards to twin V12 Verado 600s—so owners can prioritize speed, range, or efficiency depending on how they fish and boat.

The CCF version leans into fishing with serious offshore systems and fish management: twin livewells, big fish boxes, rigging and bait-prep functionality, and the kind of cockpit layout that makes sense for trolling spreads, live-baiting, and long days offshore.

We shot a walkthrough of the Formula 387 at the Fort Lauderdale show—watch the video for a closer look at the helm, console interior, cockpit layout, and the differences between the Fish and Sport setups.

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387 — Key Specs & Dimensions

Specification Value
LOA to Transom 38′ 7″
LOA 41′ 2″
Maximum Beam 12′ 0″
Approximate Weight 22,500 lb
Draft 46 in
Deadrise 23°
Cabin Headroom 6′ 4″
Water Capacity 55 gal
Holding Tank Capacity 25 gal
Diesel Generator Capacity 25 gal
Fuel Capacity (CCF) 500 gal
Fuel Capacity (CCS) 350 gal
Livewell Capacity (CCF) 80 gal (2 @ 40)
Fish Box (CCF) 180 gal (2 @ 90)

Note: Fuel capacity varies by model (CCF vs. CCS).

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Layout Highlights

• Two versions, one platform: Choose the Fish (CCF) layout for offshore fishing focus, or the Sport (CCS) layout for cruising/entertaining with center-console capability.
• Protected, offshore-minded helm: Wide hardtop coverage and a clean helm layout with room for large-format electronics makes long runs less tiring.
• Console interior: Real stand-up headroom and a finished space below—useful for getting out of the weather, storing gear, and extending your day on the water.

A wide, protected helm paired with Formula’s stepped hull design—built for covering distance and staying composed when the afternoon sea breeze kicks up.

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Why the Formula 387 Works in Northeastern Waters

The Northeast asks a lot of a big center console: early starts, long runs, and plenty of days when the ocean doesn’t match the forecast. The Formula 387 platform pairs a confident 23° hull design with big fuel capacity (especially in the CCF) and flexible outboard power options—giving captains the ability to cover distance, pick weather windows, and still feel in control when conditions tighten up.

Just as important, it lets owners choose the mission profile that fits their season. If your year revolves around offshore tuna and serious fishing days, the CCF makes sense. If your program blends cruising, entertaining, and opportunistic fishing, the CCS delivers comfort without giving up capability. Either way, it’s a flagship 38-footer that feels built for the way many Northeast owners actually use their boats.