Why?? Just tire kickers, no buyers!!
#11
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From: Eastern Lake Ontario
Bayliner NOT!! The bolsters & floor alone cost over 10% of the asking price! I guess a lot of people don;t realize the quality of a Formula as compared to many/most mass produced boats..... I do have Prochargers but only at 3# boost. I am going to remove them though for that very reason. Just gotta keep after it I guess.

I may have a buyer for you. Leave the prochargers on it, he'd be interested in them. He's looking at a 312 as we speak. I'll get a hold of him.
Call me 315-349-7572 days
Dave
#12
It took me 8 months to sell my Fountain and ending up giving it away to move it. When the right person came along it was less than a week from initial contact to done deal. the right one will come along, just have to be patient. Good luck.
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Bayliner NOT!! The bolsters & floor alone cost over 10% of the asking price! I guess a lot of people don;t realize the quality of a Formula as compared to many/most mass produced boats..... I do have Prochargers but only at 3# boost. I am going to remove them though for that very reason. Just gotta keep after it I guess.

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True Formula lovers won't care about the Black dash. The quality is there that's what really matters. On the other hand the blown merc's are probably the reason it's not going. Being in the market myself, worked motors are a red flag unless I personally know that they were properly maintained and maintenced. Two often you hear stories about buying a boat and then having ot replace the motor 10 hours later. Also gas prices being above $3 isn't helping your situation any either. Be patient, it will go eventually.
#16
Phantom,
No that is not my boat.
Mine only has 224 hrs on it. It is maintained by a Merc mechanic locally. It has a new full cover, cockpit cover & Bimini top also. The upholstery is near perfect -no tears or seperations. The bolsters look new. I did install the new white switches in the seats- they look a lot better than the black ones. There is a Eagle GPS with tracking that is two years old, component stereo w/12" woofer, am/fm stereo w/amps. The pump out head still has the factory seal on it. The pressurized water system has never even had water in it! ac/dc refridge works great and has shore power too. K-planes, drive showers, every Formula option avail at that time. Paint & gelcoat is in great shape. Always stored inside or on a covered lift. It does need docking light bulbs replaced. I never use them so I did not replace them. Everthing else works great. The sunpad is also perfect- no blemishes at all. Two new batteries also. Triple axle trailer w/ 12,000# Kodiak discs on two axles (new bearings & races also). Electric/hydraulic actuator w/new Predator pump. If it wasn't for my Sonic I would keep it. But something has to go. Oh yes, this is a freshwater only boat- Arizona, Oklahoma & LOTO only. I am the second owner.
I hope something turns up soon.
No that is not my boat.
Mine only has 224 hrs on it. It is maintained by a Merc mechanic locally. It has a new full cover, cockpit cover & Bimini top also. The upholstery is near perfect -no tears or seperations. The bolsters look new. I did install the new white switches in the seats- they look a lot better than the black ones. There is a Eagle GPS with tracking that is two years old, component stereo w/12" woofer, am/fm stereo w/amps. The pump out head still has the factory seal on it. The pressurized water system has never even had water in it! ac/dc refridge works great and has shore power too. K-planes, drive showers, every Formula option avail at that time. Paint & gelcoat is in great shape. Always stored inside or on a covered lift. It does need docking light bulbs replaced. I never use them so I did not replace them. Everthing else works great. The sunpad is also perfect- no blemishes at all. Two new batteries also. Triple axle trailer w/ 12,000# Kodiak discs on two axles (new bearings & races also). Electric/hydraulic actuator w/new Predator pump. If it wasn't for my Sonic I would keep it. But something has to go. Oh yes, this is a freshwater only boat- Arizona, Oklahoma & LOTO only. I am the second owner.
I hope something turns up soon.
Last edited by blown formula; 06-19-2007 at 05:04 PM. Reason: addition
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From: Osage Beach, MO
Its because of its age and the price is a lil high compared to newer 312's on the market. I looked for quite some time for the right 312 but ended up getting another Eliminator due to the eliminator being newer and getting better interest rates.
#18
I see another 312 on the OSO ads for the same price, same year, no hours are quoted. Is that because there are a lot of them?? Who knows! Mine has VERY low hours which should add to it's value & more equipment & options.
Bottomline is, you have to start somewhere & negotiate from there. I am negotiable!! Heck, I'll even deliver the boat as part of a deal. Just gonna keep trying, but I won't give it away either!
Bottomline is, you have to start somewhere & negotiate from there. I am negotiable!! Heck, I'll even deliver the boat as part of a deal. Just gonna keep trying, but I won't give it away either!
#20
I was just trying to find your boat ad. I had the same boat and it took some time to sell. I sold mine for $60K in 2002 with stock motors (never supercharged), very clean, low hours, awesome Sony Xplode stereo install, new batteries, cockpit and full cover, drive showers, all new factory white dash plates with all new formula red-line gauges and switches.....and a never used porta potty.
If you really want to sell, I suggest you drop the price about 2-3K every 1-2 weeks until it sells. Of course, you should list it on OSO too!
If you really want to sell, I suggest you drop the price about 2-3K every 1-2 weeks until it sells. Of course, you should list it on OSO too!


