question about the 272 sr1
 

I am considering buying one of the twin big block 272 sr1 boats, I like the 89,90,91 style. How are thes hulls, what should I be looking for, when buying used? Are they a wide enough beam, for 27ft? What is the better years for that era, because there are a few stock ones on line for sale between 16k and 20k

I had a 1989 272 w/twin 454's and Bravo's. Great boat, solid ride, real quality (like alll Formula's). The Imron and SS hardware still looked great when I sold it in 2004. Only reason I sold it was to get a 357. The engines had almost 1000 hrs on them and the guy I sold it to put a couple hundred more on them. Boat would go about 62 mph tops, but probably one of the best rides for a 27' boat (remember in that year they did not include the swim platform so it is a couple feet longer than the newer 271's). There was a lot more detail on the interior and cabin then there is now (loved the liquor decanters!). If that's the size boat you want, I highly recommend it....

I just sold my 85 272 had the 350s was a excellent ride. I owned it for 7 years only thing I had to do to it other tham maintance was replace the shifters. She had 750hrs on her when i sold her ,was very reliable I crosses lake erie in her always out in 3to 5s no issues

brick chit-house when new......but it's a 20 year old boat, get it surveyed!!! If taken care of it's one of very few 20 year old boats I'd consider buying. Unfortunately in 20 years it could have had an owner that trashed it.

I agree check the stringers for sure

and its still going, a friend of mine owns it almost 1300 and counting

Cool! It just goes to show you with the 454's, don't break into 'em if you don't have to. Just treat 'em nice and leave 'em alone...

I'll sell you mine for $22k

454's taken car of, lift kept, 1500 watt stereo etc...

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That is a nice boat, that is the exact year i like, was there many changes between the 1991 and the 89?. I still havnt bought one yet, just looking at all my options.

nope, the major change came in 92 when Formula integrated the platform and called it a 271

Actually I think the 242 became the 271 and the 272 became the 292. The newer models include the swim platform in the length the older models did not.

pretty much sums it up, 271 is pretty much a 242, the 272 was replaced bye the 303

I just purchased an 89 272 sr-1. The boat is in amazing shape for its age!! only 312 hrs!!

How does the water system work? i traced the water line to a compartment under the bedding area in the bow, however the line just goes into an empty compartment. Also, I have a box in the closet for shore power/120v/etc, but cannot locate a battery charger nor shore power hook up. What gives there?

Thanks
Sorry for the highjack w my first post lol

I have two friends that have these boats one is a 89 with stock power 454 330 i think runs 63 to 65 with bravo 1's 24". the other one is a 91 with 500 efi's run like 79 to 81 with 28" i think. boats are good riding boats. good luck..............

The hose for the water system hooks up to a 5 gallon jug that is in the v-birth. Sounds like your missing the jug! No idea about the other issue.

congrats post some pics, where was it?

Ill post a new thread as to not continue the hijack :)

So how is your 272, i may be buying a 89 as well, has no kplanes, but has the big engines. Do you have any pics of your new boat?

I have a stock 91 272 with twin 330s, goes like a dream and pretty sensible if you are on a budget. The main difference between the 91 and 89 is the interior. my 91 has head rests on the engine cover and bench seat is designed to hold you in a bit more and some other minor interior tweaks. nothing major. A lot of the colour schemes in 91 seemed to be pink/yellow/turquoise. Palm beach or something like that?! The older ones seem to be more bold colours like red/black/grey etc.

I like the 91, i think it looks a bit more classic and hardcore than than the mid 90s..only my opinion though!!