Just bought my first Formula
 

I just got rid of my baja and got myself a very nice Mint 1993 Formula 271. I was looking for some gear for it, as when I had my baja i had T-shirts, towels, keychains etc. But the formula gear site is pretty bad. Nothing on there really catches my attention and it all looks outdated. So does anyone know where I might be able to get some other formula stuff? Also, how fast do you think my formula will go? heres the set-up

single 502 MAG EFI
23 pitch prop
Bravo 1 outdrive (believe its a 1.5 ratio)

Im guessing/hoping at least 60-65 mph. My baja i just got rid of did 70 but it was built and had twins. Let me know if 65mph is realistic for that boat.

Thanks

Congrats. Try eBay for Formula goodies.

i have a old 272 was thinkinking of going to a 271 just kinda wondering how well it will do in a chop . how much dif is it from your baja???

Congrats. I would think 65 would be the top, but it should be a great handling boat. See you on St. Clair!

thanks, its a pretty sweet looking boat and i dont think anyone out on st clair has the same one as me. This one has flame graphics on it. Ill have to post some pics. Im hoping to get 65 out of it, but yeah formulas are world class machines, everyone I've talked to just praises them.

Formula Gear
 

I agree with the formula gear its lame. Whoever is incharge of merchandising needs to scrap all that stuff and start over.

:eek: 65, Don't get your hopes up, Especially if its stock, expect to go 60 on a good day, had mine 2 summers, best is 58.8, its on the tired side I'll give her that but freshened up probally 63 ish I'm guessing, with the right conditions maybe 65, (keep a gas can handy) It will be a dog outta the hole, but she will ride great, has a sweet spot around 4000-4200 rpm where it cuts threw just about everything, We love ours, you will to, but its no speed demon, but build is second to none, there Formula gear isn't the greatest, frustrates the hell outta me, lol, it needs to be updated, they haven't lately, probally because of the economy, you will enjoy the economy of a single engine, post some pics!! heres mine also a 93

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/HPIM4169.jpg

271 speeds
 

Had a 1995 sr 271. 502 mpi, 60 was all she would do. Installed a blown 540 hit 78 on GPS, hit some nasty rollers little wrong damn near killed myself.

Hey PocketChange
 

I ended up buying your old boat.

Send me your e-mail if you don't mind I have a few questions.

I like your 06!

u bought the indy outta lakeport? last I saw I thought its was a pretty good deal