IMO there are a lot better Formula dealers out there than Bald Knob. We bought new from another dealer who provided much better service.

Never Satisfied... I've seen you on the Chain! We have a 260 BR with black hullsides and silver accents. Launch out of Ben Watts most weekends.

Trailered up to Door County over the last few days... great water, great water, and best of all... great boat!

Pondering the same question you are
 

LIMNATR - I actually got on the forum tonight to post the very same question you did, but I am considering moving from a '01 260SS to a 292 so that I can get involved with the poker and fun runs around here. I love the 260 - had it since new - just not built for the boating I want to do now. Keep us posted if you do get the 292 - reported time to plane (boattest.com) is what concerns me about the 292.

Regards,

RP

The easiest thing to do is plan the type of day you are going to have.
For instance, if it is just the wife and I, and I know we are going to run pretty hard, I will put around 3/4 fuel in and it comes on plane a bit better.
If we are going to the lake with the kids to swim all day, I usually don't have more than a 1/2 tank fuel.
I always keep the fresh water tank full for a little extra ballast up front.
Out on the big pond, always leave with full fuel!
As for Bald Knob, I had a few minor issues with the first boat I bought from them but they eventually worked them out with us.
All the people in the service dept have been pretty good all along and are usually willing to help in anyway possible.
Good luck with the search!

Have you looked for a good used 312? They have big blocks and not much more money. I love mine.

I know ther not rockets out of the hole ,but either is my Eliminator with its 32 pitch prop. I'd love a 312, but financing it would be a whole nother story. The financing on a new Formula is what makes it so attractive, besides that it is a great boat.

Thanks for the suggestion Dave. What's your comfortable fast cruise and top end on the 312 in real world conditions? I imagine the 312 will handle the washing machine water churned up by dozens of boats better than the 292 as well. Hole shot makes a big difference in a run if you can jump out ahead of several boats on the start.. After the pack thins - settle into a lower RPM cruise and run in clean water.

Thanks

RP

I like to save my drives so I don't usually hit it real hard out of the hole. I think it is propped too low right now with 26's so it does come out pretty fast. It has 454 mags also so top speed is around 75 and comfortable high end cruise is about 60. I would also say that ideal conditions for top speed are probable in a little rougher conditions in the 2 foot range with the single step. Great boat I'm sorry they don't make it anymore.

Im happy with my 312, for a 31' boat it handles some decent water for a single step, however, when your on the wood it feels extreemly loose on the stern. loose is fast right ?