25-30 foot single engine Formula??
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25-30 foot single engine Formula??
I love Formula boats, however I'm interested in a 25-30 foot, single engine boat with a 525 or 575. Formula doesn't offer the 27 any more? Why does Formula only make the 292 with double small blocks?? How about a 27 or 29 Fountain? Maybe a 288 Sunsation? Any advice?
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Don't count out the twin small block 292. You may find some good deals out there and they are turn key reliable honest 70 mph boats (with 6.2's) with a lot of potential. Great mid-range acceleration too. Counter rotating drives and heavier, so tracks well and tames bigger water than a single engine. There is quite a bit of room to work on these engines compared to twin big blocks. I changed all the plugs a couple weeks ago no sweat. Plus, twin engines are just cool! Something to think about.
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I believe sales hurt the 271, I don't believe it's scrapped just yet, they just made a business decision to stop production on them.
Some Formula dealers might have a 271 leftover still sitting on their lot or in warehouse. I did see a few 271's in NH that were being offered with 525 setups, not sure if they are still available.
Some Formula dealers might have a 271 leftover still sitting on their lot or in warehouse. I did see a few 271's in NH that were being offered with 525 setups, not sure if they are still available.
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I believe sales hurt the 271, I don't believe it's scrapped just yet, they just made a business decision to stop production on them.
Some Formula dealers might have a 271 leftover still sitting on their lot or in warehouse. I did see a few 271's in NH that were being offered with 525 setups, not sure if they are still available.
Some Formula dealers might have a 271 leftover still sitting on their lot or in warehouse. I did see a few 271's in NH that were being offered with 525 setups, not sure if they are still available.
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I agree. Actually, I think a 271 with the 525 had a higher MSRP than a 292 with twin 6.2's. Don't know what the top speed of the 271 with that engine is, but it couldn't be much over 70-75 mph.