[Fr. Frank]

I've run a lot in three 23 formulas, two short decks and one long deck, two were Don Arrnow boats, which are quite a bit heavier than the later versions and one was an early Thunderbird. All three were fabulous running back and forth to Bimini. However, very very wet boats and roll was an issue. Most of the time it wasn't bad, but every now and then that hull develops a vicious snap roll, almost throw you out of the boat. The long deck seemed worse in this respect.

Went for a ride in a racing model 233 Formula with twin small-block 350/350's with Arneson drives back in '86. We hit a cross chop at about 74-75 mph and I though for a moment we were going to do a complete barrel roll. We ended up hooking and nearly swamping as we came to a sudden stop. Even with racing bolsters, I had a livid bruise from under my armpit to my pelvis for a couple of weeks.

They will indeed snap-roll in the right (or wrong) conditions, especially if you hook the bow a bit.