To buy or not to buy? 98' 312
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To buy or not to buy? 98' 312
Hey guys, I've been hanging around here for a while as a guest to check it out. Now I'm about to buy a 1998 312 FasTech. I have a deposit on it but can still back out. The deal will be done late next week.
I wanted to know what the experienced Formula owners think.
She is in absolutely mint condition and has twin 502s, 400 hours.
I haven't seen any posts about the 312 and was wondering if it's because people don't like them or if they have problem.
I'd appreciate any help I can get.
I wanted to know what the experienced Formula owners think.
She is in absolutely mint condition and has twin 502s, 400 hours.
I haven't seen any posts about the 312 and was wondering if it's because people don't like them or if they have problem.
I'd appreciate any help I can get.
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I had the same boat.....liked it, typical Formula solid and stable. Ran low 70's with 502's (78 on the dream-o-meter). Not as popular and discontinued because people jumped to the 353. If it's clean then jump on it happily.
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Hey guys, I've been hanging around here for a while as a guest to check it out. Now I'm about to buy a 1998 312 FasTech. I have a deposit on it but can still back out. The deal will be done late next week.
I wanted to know what the experienced Formula owners think.
She is in absolutely mint condition and has twin 502s, 400 hours.
I haven't seen any posts about the 312 and was wondering if it's because people don't like them or if they have problem.
I'd appreciate any help I can get.
I wanted to know what the experienced Formula owners think.
She is in absolutely mint condition and has twin 502s, 400 hours.
I haven't seen any posts about the 312 and was wondering if it's because people don't like them or if they have problem.
I'd appreciate any help I can get.
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I went from 25ft twin wellcraft to this 97 312 Fastech.. I love my boat was a great move. I'm very soon going to be moving up to the 352.
Very stable runs 73.. Boat is solid as a rock,, and looks great in and out of water.. Solid build too.. I have worked for Sea Ray and had one, had wellcrafts, Nortec, checkmates and even some jet boats.. I dig the Bird. Heres my baby
http://youtu.be/fzkLaf3kG8Y
Very stable runs 73.. Boat is solid as a rock,, and looks great in and out of water.. Solid build too.. I have worked for Sea Ray and had one, had wellcrafts, Nortec, checkmates and even some jet boats.. I dig the Bird. Heres my baby
http://youtu.be/fzkLaf3kG8Y
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Thanks for the info everyone. I really appreciate it. I think for the boat and what I can tell, the awesome price, I'm going to get it.
Silent Lucidity, awesome video. That is a sweet looking and sounding boat.
Silent Lucidity, awesome video. That is a sweet looking and sounding boat.
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I had a 2003 312 with 492 mags. Awesome boat,ran smooth,plenty of power,good cabin space.With the 292's and the 353's, I think the 312 didn't fit in. For not a lot more money you could get the 353,and with considerable savings you got a 292. You will love the 312. Good luck.
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I had a 2003 312 with 492 mags. Awesome boat,ran smooth,plenty of power,good cabin space.With the 292's and the 353's, I think the 312 didn't fit in. For not a lot more money you could get the 353,and with considerable savings you got a 292. You will love the 312. Good luck.
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I live in Crestview FL so I'll be in the Choctawhatchee Bay and in the Gulf here in the panhandle. The boat I'm getting is from Captains Choice Boats in Ft Walton Beach FL. Is it the same one?