Thanks, seen that one too. If it was the "perfect" boat I'd consider it more seriously, but it's pretty much as far away as they get.

pm'd you about mine 91 242ls 502 solid blue sides imron #2, not a bolster boat though

Humbler, send me your email address and I'll send you some pictures of my 90 242 ls. Aluminum Headed 496, drop down blosters and very clean I'm looking at getting into a cat.

there was a 242 w bolsters recently on BT looked nice, I'll c if I come across it again, how about a 271??? just a newer version of the 242, I had a 242 and loved it, stepped into this and very happy, some pro and cons vs the 242 thou,

cuposterchild your not talking about kjo are you?

also note I have listed my 271

Thought about (and definitely noticed) your 271. A bit out of budget range and we really like the more "old school" look of the 87-91 vintage. Besides, the 242 is pushing it as is. Interested on your thoughs of the pros/cons of 242 vs. 271.

This was just supposed to be a "tube" boat for the kids, and something easy for the old folks to jump in and go for a cruise or to grab lunch. I started looking for a 206, decided the 223 was a bit better for what we wanted, and extended to the 242 because there just seem to be more of them out there.

Responded to all PMs. Thanks everyone!! I knew there were more nice boats out there then what I've been finding.

they both are great and actually I think have the same handling charachteristics. run around 40 and they eat pretty much anything up, the 242 has more cabinet space downstairs and I think has a touch more headroom, however on 1 side of the cabin the 271 has a longer couch that 2 adults can sit in, neither 1 are a speed demon, my 242 ran 59.9 never could get the gps to click 60 lol, guess when I was trying hard I needed less fuel and my 271 runs 58 so far. there is more engine room in the 271 however the 242 had these handy black drop in storage containers that I dearly miss. both are great boats and very similar. my friend has a mint 242 with bolsters I bugged him forever but he didnt want to part now I think he's thinking about it, been looking at houses, if hew sells it I will cry its probally the nicest 242 in the country, I'll keep ya posted but I might just buy it myself thats how nice it is lol

Hi Humbler,

I have a 1988 242LS that is just coming off a full restoration with pictures and documentation. New motor, new paint, all stringers and boxes below deck replaced by a professional fiberglass company. Gas tank was pulled, motor pulled, rerigged. Fully checked. The boat is beautiful. Never been bottom painted. 454 Magnum 365hp all rebuilt by a professional with pictures. Sitting on immaculate Shoreline bunk trailer. Let me know if you are still interested in a vintage restored Formula. Email me at [email protected] for pictures.

Regards,
Peter

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