Jeremy,
Welcome to the Formula/Kaama club! That boat is gorgeous. I've spoken with the river rat a number of times. That one has some very unusual transom housings on it. Probably one of the last Kaamas produced. Be sure to get the extra drives and parts with it. Now that its a little closer to home maybe I'll have a chance to see that boat in person. Getting used to it will be easy, as long as you aren't much of a water skier.
ALJ

Nice talking to you last night thanks for the info:D

ALJ- I have not bought it yet.......... pending survey:D ................. As far as the extra drives i told Brian i would not be interested in them. Main reason is they are the different syle and i don"t think they would bolt up if the boat ever had a problem.

Everything should be the exact same except the transom mounts (housings). I would buy at least one side for spares and I think the river rat has two complete sets including rams etc. Having backup rams alone is worth it. Important parts (beyond belief) are drive cases, transmissions, transom assemblies, BOOTS,and rams. Ask Josh (perfectmix) about this. With that last post, the river rat will be buried in inquiries for those parts and they will be gone. Contact me by PM or talk to Josh about the value of that spare setup. I'm sure Brian will help you if you are buying his boat.
alj

Waiting??????????

You get no bow lift with surfacing drive, that's why when you trim it up all that happens is the spray gets bigger. How fast does she run with the limited bow lift of the surface drives?

b-man- The survey will be done tomorrow.:D

vrodn- My wife is from Bay City i always wanted to take our 272 up there and run it. Any way i forgot the dayum GPS in the truck at the launch ramp:angry-smiley-044: Formula said in 1987 that a 311 with the 377 hp motors and surface drives would run 68 so i'm guessing this rig should run that.

When You Look Over The Back Of The Boat You Can See The Complete Nut On The Prop Shaft, That Means Over Half Of The Prop Is Out Of The Water,throughing Water. It Does Make A Difference Whether You Spin In Or Out. Surface Drives Also Like Large Diameter Props. I Spin 18x30 With 8%over Drive. I Get Plenty Of Bow Lift With The Larger Wheels, Tabs Are Always At 0 Or Higher Bm302

WELL TODAY SHOULD BE THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:party-smiley-020: