292 yes or no
 

looking at a 292 with 350 s anyone with one care to give me any input on it i will be running her on lake erie alot 3 to 5 footers chop how would she do in that also fuel burn cruise speed info would be great top end anything you got on this boat would be great thx

I had an 02 292 and I loved it, unfortunately my significant other wanted to opt for less speed(app 70) and more luxury.

I had 1 with 454's and Bravos,,,,76 MPH and runing thru everything !!!!!

Very cool boat.

Mine is an 07, 292 and I love it....I go out in 3-5 chop and it handles it very well. Formulas are quality boats and it show in the workmanship...... if you're looking for 80-90MPH this is not the boat.....but 70 MPH and a lot of quality it's awesome.

Mine is for sale, and still has warranty....email me if you are interested, at [email protected]

Jay

A friend of mine has an '03 292 with Scorpions for sale, it's in the classifieds here on OSO. Absolutely perfect condition, always fresh water here in N.Y., lift kept or stored inside, might be worth the call to see where he would go on the pricing. I know he would like to move the boat, just does not use it very much.

The Scorpions would also up the performance if that's what you are looking for.

I can tell you from first hand experience boating on Lake erie for 20 years that if you are expecting top run a 292 in the choppy waters of Lake Erie then this is probably not the boat for you. Certainly not a boat that you want to take out in 3-5s or even 2-3s. Low freeboard and a short hull will not be a very comfortable package on Lake erie. Great boat just not well suited for big water.


RAF

Sorry guys I did not try and contradict what Daredevil stated. I believe he had or has driven a 292 SR1 and I believe we are talking about a 292 fastech. Two completley different boats. 292SR1 is a much larger boat.

If you're mainly going to be on the lake, you should be looking 353 or 382. Prior to my 353 I owned a Donzi 28zx and 3-5 on Ontario was at it's limit. My river buddies can get away with 292s and 35 lightnings......:lolhit:

My 2003 292 handles the SF Bay water really well, and 3-5 rollers are pretty common, esecially around the golden gate bridge. But you really have to get on top of the waves and pick good lines, or you're swapping bow\stern alot by dropping in the toughs.

for pure driving fun, I love it. I believe my passengers would all prefer something a little larger, tho :drink:

I always figured the Donzi was more limited by the NUT behind the wheel. :lolhit:


As far as the Fountain "river boat", it eats 3-5's at 90+. You do that often?
Opps, forgot you can't even run 90.:rolleyes:

I had my 292 on Lake Erie, but not in 3-5's. The waves on the lake are a lot closer together than the long rollers of an ocean. Would make for a very rough ride. If you are set on the 292, expect to sit out on those days with the NE winds...:D Seriously though, I had 280S K-Planes installed on mine and it definitely improved the ride and control compared to the stock Bennett tabs, but anything more than 3's on that lake will be a handful. 90% of our boating is on the Mississippi River, where a 292 is perfect! If you have the means, I would look into a 353 or 382.

Correct ,,,it was a SR-1 !!!! did not know they are that much diffrent togh.:party-smiley-004:

About 2 feet.....

I agree with this. good post.

3-5s at 90+:bsflag::bsflag::bsflag::bsflag::bsflag::bsflag ::bsflag::bsflag::bsflag::bsflag::bsflag::bsflag:: bsflag::bsflag: you've never been west of Cape Vincent in that thing.......

Looks like a BS parade. I've seen those before, think they call them tours. :coolcowboy:

Ragged....that does sound a bit of an extreme.... I know your boat kicks butt and all...but 3-5's at 90 plus???? There are not too many boats (of ANY model) that can handle that.... safely!

wow didnt mean to stir that up i just have to cross the lake my 272 does it in the 30 s unless im headin dead into em hey any of you guys know wat year formula went no wood stringers in the 292

It's a Fountain ...................... and I'm real good!!! :D



5's might be a bit of a stretch, but 3's are child's play.
Old 5 PM is challenged at 75 on flat water, but he's one of those engineer types,
drinks fancy wine and thinks way too much. :lolhit:

I'm more a Kentucky Bourbon drive it by the seat of your pants kinda guy. :drink:

You river folk kill me. I was in 3s on Ontario today, went to Fair Haven for dinner and we had a glass ride back. Benefit of being 20 minutes from your boat.....

I hear ya with the Bourbon.....but I'll take a Jack on the rocks!!!! :drink: