292 FASTech on the way!!
10-20-2005, 06:23 PM
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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.
10-20-2005, 06:30 PM
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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?
10-20-2005, 06:44 PM
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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 think I'll be putting mune up for sale this winter, though.
Live Wire II, you don't happen to have lower unit showers, do you?
10-20-2005, 07:08 PM
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Re: 292 FASTech on the way!!
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 
10-20-2005, 09:01 PM
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Re: 292 FASTech on the way!!
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
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
10-20-2005, 09:13 PM
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Re: 292 FASTech on the way!!
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!
10-20-2005, 09:39 PM
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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
10-21-2005, 01:49 PM
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Re: 292 FASTech on the way!!
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.
