wwolfe

Hello -

Just sold my 01 Baja 272 with 120 original hours and now looking to upgrade in size. I am searching for a 312 Formula Fas Tech in the 2000-2003 era range with low hours, fresh water boat, Big Block Chevy's (496 or ??) and really super clean.

If anyone out there knows of any please send me some leads.

Any additional info or what to watch for on these boats would be helpful as i have never owned a Formula before.

I think the 292 will be too small and not ready for a 353...so looing for a clean 312.

pondrunner

Don't know about a 312, but I can offer up my 2003 292 fastech with blue merc racing scorpions that will beat any 312 with stock power! 230 hours, excellent condition on matching eagle trailer. I'm local...PM me with an email address to send pics to if interested.

88242LS

what price range there was one floating around detroit craigs a while ago, i'll start linking a few later

Dtile

I wouldn't rule out a nice 292, i had a 33 Fouintain and my present boat, 88 292 feels the same in size, though I had a lot more power. I wouldnt hang in the ocean with my 292 too much, but for the bay and in the Hudson river, ny where im presently boating it is very good. I couldnt tow anything bigger too.

wwolfe

Really want to be in the $45-55 range for a 312. Have not totally ruled out a 292...need to go in one to see how much room i will gain over my 272 Baja. Just not sold on twin SBC's. Are the 6.2's on the newer 292's good motors?

Dtile

I heard the 383's perform better than big blocks from some mechanics...I'm a big block guy though. I just came from a similar Baja...different world, the Formula.

wwolfe

I Wanted a 271 Fastech in the worst way for my first boat...but couldnt find anything in the price range or hour range i wanted.....so settled with my 272 Baja. Great boat but not the quality build of a Formula and know whatever i buy this time around i plan on keeping for a while so want to make sure its the right boat.

pondrunner

I did a cursory search on Boat Trader and found one fresh water deal at your price(you will get it for less than listed with this dealer/good place), but with 6.2 power. The 312 would be about a 65 mph boat with these or 454's. I would want 454 mags or 496 mags minimum in this boat, 502's or HO's all the better. Alot of saltwater options with that power and a few freshwaters, but much higher asking prices (70K +). With a 292 and 6.2's you're gonna get 70+. The 292 is a nice compromise and your available boats increases significantly at your price range...you could even pick and choose.

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...tech-101807793

314joey

iTrader: (1)

I've had a 312 Fastech and loved it, but here at LOTO it wasn't big enough, now we have a 353 and it's tons better, you still might want to think about the 353, you will be in a year or two, we love ours.

Good luck in your search, show us the pics when you find something.

wwolfe

Been to Lakeport in Laconia a few times to look at their inventory. Love the 312 listed...but do not want 6.2's in a 312. Gonna look a bit harder at 292's but needs to be right graphics, interior, options, etc. Need to look at one in person to see how much cabin room is available.