looking for a formula
 

Hey guys I am in the market for a sr1(292,303,311) formula. I need to stay right at 20k or below as this will be a cash deal. Let me know if you have or see anything. thanks!

Fixx
 

here ya go!http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o30340-en.html

the boat is stout! i known this boat its whole life,it has newer motors 80 hr on them and the boat will do 80+..its being brokered and i know you could get it for about 20 k but go in with a offer around 18k and see if the owner dibbs on it..

Ha thats great. I have actually talked to mark at grand sport center about it. Do you know the owner? What do you know about the boat? I am pretty interested in it. thanks


scott

Fixx
 

mike

theres also a nice 311 on Ebay right now, I know you didnt post a 272 but theres a few around the 16k mark right now

Ok I will call in the morning. Thanks!

You can call me also if you want. I am very interested in talking with you on this boat

31-503-6390

scott

Try and buy a bravo boat if you can. May be tough with your budget though.....

Please elaborate.....

Trs are good strong drives but they are old technology and really hurt resale value as apposed to a bravo drive boat.

On the other hand you can buy a lot more boat with Trs but you may have a hard time selling it down the road.

Keep in mind, the potential beating you take is when you buy, not when you sell. In other words, buy the right boat for the right price and you shouldn't lose a bunch of money when you decide to sell a few years from now.

I have bought and sold 6 boats in the last 9 years and learned the hard way on the 1st one.

got it! thanks

Well guys, sold my boat today! Got cash in my pocket. Time to get serious!!!

TRS is superior to a Bravo, in 1988-1991. The only way to get the Mercruiser factory HI-Performance engines, 370' or 420's in 1988-1991(Formula 311 SR1) was with TRS drives. And with the TRS drives you have transmissions, that means a longer sunpad for your lady becuse the engines are mounted furthur forward. And I have NEVER found that a TRS hurts resale.

Each drivetrain has its plusses and minuses. The only boat in that vintage where you can compare TRS vs Bravo is the 311. And the sunpad is the same regardless of drive.

The TRS is easily (but not cheaply) converted to Konrads and will handle big power. The Bravos are cheaper/easier to service, not as reliable with power over ~525hp. And if you find a 272, it'll either be small block/Alpha or Big block/Bravo.

CB don't even think about it, remember last time, Adrbear I'm interested possibly, what colors, and more info
[email protected]

wow.... whats up with that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:bsflag:Not to say you dont have a nice boat but to bash a so called hockey stripped /kaama boat which you havent even seen. Thats just not right/ Obviously you never tried to catch one of these hockey stripped/kaama boats with your TRS formula.

I am interested! I am buying in the next week. I have my eye on a 311 im going to look at tomorrow. If you want to sell act fast. I have cash in hand. [email protected]

Whats the right money to you?

That KILLS the resale. I wouldnt even look at a boat with Kaama's.
I have a 1990 311 SR-1, original owner, every factory option offered, 420HP Performance Mercruisers, TRS drives, Factory Gill Exhaust. Less then 450 original hours, less then 20 hours since engines were rebuilt. I have had it in Storage for 4 years, Since I bought my new boat.
I will be posting it as soon as I get my old lady off the title. I am in NY.[/QUOTE]

WOW i didn't realize my boat was going to get so much flack:eek:

Around $30,000.00

Car, Kaamas are cool, just plain cool! Obviously not for everybody but, as far as "killing resale", no way.

Did I mention Kaamas are cool?:cool:

well I checked out the 311 in Chicago today. Not quite as nice as it was supposed to be. So, I am still on the hunt. Bring em on guys!!!!!!!!!! Cash in hand

Take your time. Usually around April 1st lots of boats come on the market that aren't advertised now.

Say it Ain't So !!!!!! :drink:

Hope it was you


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I would have liked to get this one

Formula 33 Foot
 

I have a little larger 33 foot 1993 Formula if you are interested that I would take $28K for. Thought it was sold last week but purchaser could not raise funds. Anyway here is the link: http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o32938-en.html
Thanks
Steve

Not getting out of boating, just slowing down a bit. I love my 311 but it's more of a day boat; I want a little more room. New price, 25k.

I have owned several 30' plus Formulas. I now have a 336 Formula that I purchased last October from Lake Ozark, and had it shipped to FL for $1,100. That 336 SR-1 has to be one of the nicest best handling Go Fast boats on the market. So thoughtfully constructed, many standard features are options on other boats, tons of space in the engine room, lots of storage, at 38 MPH I get 1.6 MPG. Formula made a mistake canceling the 336. Power to weight ratio was right on for speed and efficiency.
I have not seen the boat, but it seems to me that the 336 for sale in Marco Is, FL is a real deal if it passes mechanical survey!

:bsflag:
Maybe I'm wrong here by raising the flag so by all means let me know if I am!

I was just letting yamahahead know about my boat. It's the type boat he's looking for and I'd take way less than what his top dollar is. Other owners here has posted their boat and for how much they want for it. Whats the difference between my post and others who have posted their boats?

Ok... I will lower the BS Flag.. I need to post the boat in our OSO Classifieds section in order to post my boat in this forum. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Hi

I am looking for a 303 or 336. yours could be interessting

Mail; [email protected] send as much info and pics as possible

rgds

Rune

I noticed you looked a boat in Chicago, if you are in the area I am 1hr north and have a 1993 303 SR-1 Formula thats worth checking out. Call Jeff at 414-581-4300.

Thanks,
Jeff