You're welcome! One other thing to note. The 292 generally likes to cruise above 35 mph. If you get around 30 mph the props will start to slip more and she likes to begin falling off plane. I have heard this is especially true with labbed props. Non-labbed are supposed to slip less at the slower speeds (I have no experience with non-labbed). Pic attached shows my slip numbers. I usually cruise 40+ mph. If you plan on pulling a skier or tube with a 28 Bravo, you must have K-Planes. Now 5-blade props may be a different story...

Either way, I highly recomend driving whatever you plan to buy so you know what to expect. Good luck!

Dave

Had mine out today for the first run of the season.Just had my props redone not labed just cleaned up and balanced seemed to come up on plane quicker and I had a full load of fuel.Really its not a big deal you just have to get used to them they are a great all around boat and have a lot of room for a 29

Is their a noticable diffirence in rides between a 292 and 311?
How about cockpit / cabin space?

I currently have a Cobalt and I am consitering a bigger boat that I can still trailer for overnighting with my kids and Formula is high on my list.

This discussion is about the newer 292 (Fastech). It's an overall smaller boat than the 292 SR1. So, are you asking about a 292 Fastech in comaprison to a 311 or a 292 SR1 in comparison to a 311?

I'm sorry, I miss spoke. I am asking about a Fastech 292 vs a Fastech 312.

Ahh, now we get it. Unfortunatley, I drive an old 311 so the new boat guys will have to pipe in on this.

I don't mean to take over the thread here but I should frame the rest of my question.

I understand that the 312 is two feet longer and 1000 lbs heavier than the 292. As some one above meantioned the 292 still runs almost 70 with small blocks. Considerring the cost of running a boat these days are you giving up much in the way of ride going from a 292 with small blocks to a 312 with big blocks?

Glad to hear some of us can get their boat out. They are actually talking about possible SNOW here today!
Good to hear about the prop improvement...

Your right, these characteristics are not a big deal and just take a little getting used to. IMO it is a great boat with a perfect balance of performance and comfort for a 29.

The 292 is a twin stepped hull which reduces drag so you can still run pretty good with small blocks.It will also run 60 in the ocean with (2 or 3 foot seas) trimmed properly any more it can be a handful but is fun to drive.I keep my boat on a lift so it is very easy to use and I use it a lot about 60 hrs a season on average about 40 gallons a weekend so small blocks do have there benefit.
Its really a great boat I like mine more the longer I have it

Expensive still thinking about the 42 lightning or sticking with the fastech.

I plan on having mine in the water this weekend. Had some issues with the title, bunch of BS, so I couldn't get it registered, but it should be arriving today, HOPEFULLY! Should be registerred Saturday morning and launched that afternoon. Can't wait to take her for a short cruise. Hopefully it will be nice this weekend.