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07-12-2006 | 10:48 AM

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I looked a 1987 272 today. The price ($29K) seemed high to me for the year/model but since it was only about 10 miles from the house it was worth a look. Boat has twin 350 mags with 300+ hours and 630+ hours on the boat. The listing said "300hp mercruisers" so I didn't know if it had BBCs or small blocks before I got there.

Nice boat! The graphics look the same as mine!

It wasn't until recently that the 350 mags were actually 300hp. And as a matter of fact, the newer 350 mags (which are EFI-multiport) are supposed to be 300pshp. I think the older 350 mags were rated at 270hp at the flywheel.

My boat is still in the shop. The Stainless Marine stuff is all on there, new sea water pumps, oil changes (motors and drives), plugs, wires, etc... Hopefully, we can run it this weekend!

07-12-2006 | 11:05 AM

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If I ever sell my 292SR1, I would only consider a used 311SR1, 357SR1 or a 382. It seems like all the other Fastech's just aren't as roomy.

Althougth, I haven't been on a 353 yet...It seems like a newer version of the 311SR1...

Just depends how fast you want to go,you will hit a wall with a straight hull,a 353 is almost the same as a 311,you can go pretty fast with a fast-tech over a straight hull with alot less power.

07-12-2006 | 11:10 AM

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I spend little time at WFO. So, top speed isn't my biggest concern. Handling, comfort/room and cruising top my list. Don't get me wrong, I like the newer Formulas. I also like the idea of going faster with less power!

07-12-2006 | 11:19 AM

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I guess the budget is the biggest factor,you can buy a 357 for less than a 271 fast-tech,so if speed is not a big deal and you like the older boats the SR1 is for you!!

07-12-2006 | 08:25 PM

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Re: New plan. Bigger Formula

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If I ever sell my 292SR1, I would only consider a used 311SR1, 357SR1 or a 382. It seems like all the other Fastech's just aren't as roomy.

Althougth, I haven't been on a 353 yet...It seems like a newer version of the 311SR1...

From all the reading I've done about Formula's on all the different sites, I get a gut feeling the 311 may be the most popular model they ever put out.

07-12-2006 | 09:29 PM

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My boat is still in the shop. The Stainless Marine stuff is all on there, new sea water pumps, oil changes (motors and drives), plugs, wires, etc... Hopefully, we can run it this weekend!

That's great. We will need a full test report when it's done.