Looking to buy formula
 

I have been looking to buy an either high preformance type boat or center console... after reasearching I have decided that I probably want a formula. I am look for between a 23 and 27,only looking to spend around 17500. anyone have advice on what to get

I have a 1990 242ss ill sell you for around that...new motor, outdrive, vinyl and loadright trailer...if your interested email me @ [email protected]

im gona use it till the end of july then list it for sale l love the boat but im looking for 2005 or newer 353

That sounds pretty cool, I have seen the model... I will shoot you a mail

http://www.boats.com/boat-details/Fo...7-sri/23717471

Not going to be fast with the 350's and alphas but will be a solid mid to upper 50's setup. Which will be the same as a single 242/271 with anything less than a 502. I prefer big blocks and bravos but if this thing is soild and you can live with yellow and get it for like 12k on trailer think you are doing okay

that could be a nice buy, lotta boat for the money, int looks cleanable ext looks pretty decent

"Great value on a well-kept and maintained performance boat. Don't pass this one up she is a must see!"


What a joke, do they think we're stupid or what??!!

That thing looks like a penicillin factory. There's friggin' mold on the steering wheel for Pete's sake!!! With the bolsters and dash and wheel all moldy, I can only imagine what the cabin smells like. "Well kept and maintained" huh?

5K for the boat and the rest of the summer detoxing that microbe nest!!

On the bright side, it does look to be in pretty good shape, I think the yellow is cool, and it has a nice trailer. Of course, the bearings and brakes are probably junk.

Did you notice the dude walking all over the vinyl with his grubby sneakers? Some people just don't get it.

Bird I agree....I am a sucker for the yellow birds for some reason. The shoe thing was the first thing I noticed and I was like WTF that interior stands a CHANCE but don't kill it. Will need some "detox" but if the 350's are sound they are pretty bullet proof. Again it is a boat that is going to get you on the water CHEAP if you aren't afraid of elbow greese IF(big If) it checks out sound.

Agreed CU, just had to comment on the "well maintained" thing. You're right, it can be resurected - for the right price and with lots of work. And, I wouldn't shy away from the 350/Alpha setup either. Pretty reliable and relatively cheap to fix. If you like cruising at 35-40mph, it's perfect.

Yeah read that too and laughed...I swear I feel like most people's definition of well maintained is "I wash and waxed it once a season"

Yup!:ernaehrung004:

Besides the dirt and mold, there's probably problems in the transom, or power. Certainly the trailer is going to need 7 tires, and 3 axles to rebuild. You're going to have to run it before you buy it, otherwise you'll have a nice yellow formula hull and go from there. I would say go to $8k at the most.

I like the boat, and really it is a consideration... But yeah its in decent shape, just pretty dirty

ya its dirty but you gota go look at it in person.....

Right, skipper buds has lots of locations

Its in wisconsin Im in ohio....

haha. I was thinking of this yellow 272 over the weekend, yes. they are incredible boats, but again, probably rebuilding the power and drives is going to be mandatory. I wonder how much play is in the gimbal/steering? I see that as being a reason to pull everything out.

271 FASTech, Austin, TX
 

Check out boat traders for the 97 271 FASTech that is listed. It is more money than you want to spend, but seems loaded with a ton of options. Looks turn key.

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...0#contact_form

I've got a 1990 242ls that I'm thinking about selling so I can get into something bigger. Pm me if your still looking and ill send you some pictures.

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/boa/2500128513.html

selling mine

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/boa/2490810221.html

selling my 272... shoot me and email and we can talk.

Regardless .... get it surveyed then you will know !!!! Spend a little to get a diamond in the rough.

You never know what is hidden.

Jeff

Good Luck!