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Re: 292 FASTech on the way!!

Thanks everyone! Really looking forward to picking her up. I will continue to post "under construction" pics from Formula.

Re: 292 FASTech on the way!!

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Originally Posted by Venomous

Those numbers are very respectable. I see your boat will have Lathem hydraulic steering. Is that a factory option? I didn't see it listed as one on Formula's website. Is it just a matter of requesting it from Formula?

Venomous, oddly Formula does not advertise hydraulic steering as an option, but it is available. I guess they figure it is not normally required. I have future plans for performance upgrades and figured might as well upgrade now and have it factory installed (lot less hassle). Plus it is a MUCH better steering system, even with the stock engines. It IS a pricey option at $8995 MSRP, but the piece of mind having it factory installed to me is worth it.

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Originally Posted by Live Wire II

I have a 2003 292, and love it, but I'd get them to put another set of props on it, as the labbed 28's have way too much slip. I got them to put a set of labbed 30's mine. But since then I have changed them, and put a stock set of 28's on, way better cruise. Does'nt quite get the WOT rpm's though, but it's still sbout the same top end.
I think I'll be putting mune up for sale this winter, though.

I have not heard that about the labbed 28's.... From what I have read those props should be ideal. Meaning it should allow the engines to run up to their maximum rpm with reasonable slip numbers. Doing the math; running 5100-5200 rpm at 70 mph equates to 13-15% slip. This on a heavy deep-V hull, which seems reasonable. What do you guys think?

Live Wire II, you don't happen to have lower unit showers, do you?

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Our experience with 292's/6.2's have shown 28 Labs to be right. But we will test the boat prior to delivery to be sure. The Prestige trailer will be here Monday,I'll post a pic then.Robert :p

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Originally Posted by 4mulafastech

Well I finally pulled the trigger and ordered my 292 FASTech a few weeks ago. I'm sitting here after midnight in my hotel room on a business trip and thought I would share my excitement! Here's the run down:

Imron Silver #3 - Barbados
twin MX 6.2 MPI's
Lathem hydraulic steering
mechanical trim indicators
SmartCraft SC5000
upgraded stereo
bimini + FSA curtains (sorry Cuda)
transom shower

I have been on OSO for some time. It will be nice to actually OWN a Formula to share stories/ideas/information/etc. My last boat was Talon 22 tunnel hull with twin 2.5's (110 mph). This boat will be a change of pace, but in a good way. My Dad still owns his 1978 20' CL Formula 330 HP TRS (that's another story....).

Kim and I toured the Formula plant last month. Ryan, our tech support/tour guide, is now sending photos of our baby under construction. How cool is that!! See the following pics.

BTW, thanks to you guys I hooked up with Robert Nelems who has been great and I am looking forward to a smooth transaction.

Dave

Good luck w/ your new boat Dave. I have gone thru the whole offshore series since 94. 271 SR1 94', 312 98', 353 2000', and currently an 03' 382 loaded up (for sale)! Take care, Wrink

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I have a 04 292 w/ twin 6.2's. I'm running labbed 26's at anywhere from 1500 to 5000 ft elevation. Not able to get more than mid 60's and I added IMCO exhaust system to boot. Love the boat! I'd just like to see a bit more mph!

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Originally Posted by wrinkleface

Good luck w/ your new boat Dave. I have gone thru the whole offshore series since 94. 271 SR1 94', 312 98', 353 2000', and currently an 03' 382 loaded up (for sale)! Take care, Wrink

Your thoughts on the 312/ 353/ 382 in my "former 312 owners" thread would be great.....please!!! :D

292 FASTech being built..

Just received these today!

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With the labbed 28's that came with my 292, I was always hitting the rev limiter, the slippage was awfull, very tuff to get on plane. If I can remember corectly, at 3k rpm- 30mph, 4k rpm- 40mph, not the kind of numbers I wanted. The 30 labbed that Formula sent me was a big help, but still not right. Went to a stock set of 28's, much better, but not as high rpm's at WOT, but then I,m not running there all the time.