I'm still looking to downsize........

toolman · 06-04-2005, 11:04 PM

Selling my 94 303 and would consider a smaller Formula in trade.(242 a possibility)
Anyone looking to upgrade?

5speed · 06-05-2005, 07:59 AM

Have a 292 1988 nice but don't have the difference ---- Unless you would like a really nice 1998 Harley Fatboy Custom paint , Some perform, mods - NOT a Chopper Signed Wishfull Thinking
PS going out in about 1 hour Leaving from Balto. 410 960 5786

formula271 · 06-05-2005, 11:05 AM

I still have a nice 99 271 for sale, it's listed in the classifieds.

stangjeeper · 06-09-2005, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by toolman

Selling my 94 303 and would consider a smaller Formula in trade.(242 a possibility)
Anyone looking to upgrade?

Still have our '93 271 SR1 and Id be willing to do most of the driving to arrange the swap.Although I am shopping for an Eliminator Cat now Hate to stray from the formula blood but they are just sweet boats.

Croozin2 · 06-10-2005, 08:57 AM

Stangjeeper, I hope you've looked into insurance costs before you get serious on a cat. A buddy of mine has a 30' Eliminator w/500hps - all stock, no mods. His insurance runs over $4K per year with a $7500 deductible if he hits something in the water and a $22,500 deductible on theft! I would really love to have one but that's like paying another note on just insurance. And, Lord knows, don't get one with big power - you might not find anyone to write a policy at all. I'll stick with my big V-bottoms. I might not get therefirst but I'll have plenty money left over forbeer and gas!

stangjeeper · 06-11-2005, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Croozin2

Stangjeeper, I hope you've looked into insurance costs before you get serious on a cat.

Yeah Ive done some price shopping. one of the issues is the overall price of the boat the other is the rated speed. according to my current agent my insurance agent one thats under 75K and rated at less than 80mph wont be too bad. but anything in the 80K plus range and over 85mph will run big money to insure. Im not looking for the speed but more the ride in a smaller boat.

toolman · 06-19-2005, 06:47 AM

SOLD THE 303 YESTERDAY!!!

Moving on to a Mastercraft ski boat(v-drive)
Great boat for our family, I'm really looking forward to it.
Should be easy of fuel (single 350) and insurance only costs
$318.00 per year! Plus we all love to ski!

I figured it out and the cost of ownership with the Formula including insurance, gas, repairs/maint., and depreciation over the last 3 years was $229 per hour to run. ( I only put about 100 hours on it in the last 3 years.)

Don't get me wrong, it was a fun boat to have, but it doesn't suit our needs any longer.

STANGJEEPER,

If you're not concerned with speed, look into an express cruiser like the super sport series or a Formula PC. I'm sure the insurance cost would be far cheaper than a Fastec.

masi242 · 06-19-2005, 07:01 AM

Congrats with with the new boat, yes a single 350 should be easy on gas compared to twin BBCs. Have a great time with your new boat

Lake Cumberland 303 · 06-29-2005, 06:26 PM

Congrats on the sale! I have a Fresh Water 303 Formula that is listed in the classifieds as well on Lake Cumberland, KY. If anyone is interested let me know. It is in excellent shape and we will miss her.

I need to downsize in boat to an open bow. I like the idea of an open bow cat from Eliminator (25 Daytona) with mercruiser power. I wish Formula made one.

I am too young to go slow.