25-30 foot single engine Formula??
 

I love Formula boats, however I'm interested in a 25-30 foot, single engine boat with a 525 or 575. Formula doesn't offer the 27 any more? Why does Formula only make the 292 with double small blocks?? How about a 27 or 29 Fountain? Maybe a 288 Sunsation? Any advice?

Rattlesnake Jake has a nice 1999 with a fresh 570 ish HP motor for sale.....not new but looks very well taken care of. ($45K)

I have a '86 272 on craig'slist(New York).http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/boa/1122627940.html

I still see plenty of New left over 271's for sale.. Last ones I saw were listed on Boat Trader.. I did not see one with a 525. Jeff

If you are set on a single, you should be able to find a 271 for sale, but it will likely have a 496 HO. You can pick it up much cheaper than a 525 271 and plan on Raylar or Whipple upgrades for the future.

Don't count out the twin small block 292. You may find some good deals out there and they are turn key reliable honest 70 mph boats (with 6.2's) with a lot of potential. Great mid-range acceleration too. Counter rotating drives and heavier, so tracks well and tames bigger water than a single engine. There is quite a bit of room to work on these engines compared to twin big blocks. I changed all the plugs a couple weeks ago no sweat. Plus, twin engines are just cool!:cool::p Something to think about.

Definately worth a look!!!!

I believe sales hurt the 271, I don't believe it's scrapped just yet, they just made a business decision to stop production on them.

Some Formula dealers might have a 271 leftover still sitting on their lot or in warehouse. I did see a few 271's in NH that were being offered with 525 setups, not sure if they are still available.

Its just my opinion here, but I think Formula killed the 271 themselves, it just plain got to pricey, and the price on a 271 VS the 292 was so close everyone went with the 292's

There was a 272 at the Toronto Boat Show with a 525. Not sure what marina had it but im sure you could find out pretty easily.

I agree. Actually, I think a 271 with the 525 had a higher MSRP than a 292 with twin 6.2's. Don't know what the top speed of the 271 with that engine is, but it couldn't be much over 70-75 mph.

525 / 271- 2000
 

Got one for you , but it's a Tad faster then that It's out of T . Crockett Magic Dust "Formula" :evilb:

Thanks 4mulaFasTech......What are ya pullin' it with. I have a new 2009 GMC Ext Cab 5.3, will it do the job. It is only rated at around 7500 towing. The boat weighs 7000 lbs. + the trailer,gear and fuel. Probably need a 2500 HD Truck, eh??

You're welcome.:drink:

I wouldn't recommend towing a 292 with that truck. You are looking at 9000+lbs total and it isn't safe to exceed the trucks towing rating. Although, I don't have any first hand experience trying to tow with that type of truck. I actually bought a 2500 HD crew cab with the Duramax in anticipation to the 292. Tows great! I highly recommend a diesel if you can swing it.

Hey 4Mula....how do you like the triple axle trailer???? I have the same boat...yet on two axle. Pro's and Con's?????

I love my Prestige tailer. Tracks perfectly running 75mph on the highway even in heavy winds and around turns. I have never towed my 292 with a twin axle, so it is hard to compare. About the only con's I could think of with a triple is when backing in tight places it will scrub the tires more and when it comes time to replace tires you got a couple extra!

292 single...
 

How about this?:boat:

http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/4343

I was close to bye it myself but I´m going for the Baja 29.

271 for sale
 

I got a 01 271 for sale. It's got a 496 mag
with 300 hours.I was asking $47000 but I'll
listen to offers. I can send pics if interested.
Let me know 509 280-0961 Lenny