Sounds like a good review to me. Funny thing is we used to have a place in Center Harbor, in '87 we bought a place out on Black Cat. Thanks again for your feedback, I think I'll take a much more serious look at the 292. The 312 is nice, and it's only a couple of feet longer, but now you're talking big blocks and the probability of not getting a spot at the Naswa, or Wolfeboro on a Sat. afternoon... It's a tough call, trying to balance the size, ride power and ability to get a dock space all in one package. The 292 just might be the ticket...

:) :p It all boils down to the Naswa! :p :)

I frequent the Alton Bay area. Nice to see people on the web that are so close. I'll keep an eye out for a new 292 next summer.

Been there...done that, last week as a matter of fact! Damned wind blew almost all week. Crossed the Broads from Wolfeboro back to the NASWA where we stayed,and caught up to a small 20/21 foot bowrider who then proceded to try to stay with me.
:D :D I could see him bouncing in the seat from my boat:D They gave up after maybe a mile and we went one our way across the top of the waves :cool: That was in a 1989 272 , which is the same size as a new 292.
God , I wish I was still there this week:(

I traded up this past april from a 271. I thought about 292, my dealer thought i might not be happy with it because it is not much bigger then 271. My wife and i went with the 312. we are so very happy with it . The ride is great, the size is just right, The cabin is perfect, the cockpit is big enough for 4 or 5 with out being cramped. We ordered it with 496mag ho. Performance is awesome.

2001 formula 292
 

JUST TOOK A 2001 292 FASTECH ON TRADE. IT IS POWERED BY TWIN 377 SCORPIONS. GIVE ME A CALL 330-219-3095. JOE

Just traded up from a '93 271SR1 to a 2002 292 Fastech with the scorpions, my buddy got it with 6.2's. I run mine with 30's, the 6.2's running with 28's. They are both fast, I am hitting over 81 on a GPS, the 6.2's are hitting 76 on the speedo. The biggest difference is in the torque and mid range punch with the scorpions. I do reccomend the hydraulic steering which is standard with the scorpions and optional with the 6.2's. It makes it an easier boat to drive. Boat rides great in the slop and the cocpit has more room than the 27, and the speed can not be compared.

Hello board members,
I also purchased new 02 292 with 6.2's,latham steering,
but I am running lab finish 28's off total marine F2 boat and
have had a 300 RPM increase and app.75MPH on GPS with a
major difference all around but mainly a dramatic difference on plaining.I inquired about 26's but they explained it would decrease plaining.Also if RPM allows 30's would screw two inches further per rotation and so on with 32's again if HP and RPM is achieved.Every 2 inches accounts for speed the way the f2 mechanics explained it to me.Anyway I also considered 312 but was discouraged by the possibity of it's possible discontinued status.But very happy with this boat looking foward to 04 353
with boxes.

Jim in NJ

PS 88" Donzi 18 classic for sale mint cond 66+ GPS

Formula 271 , did you sell your 271? i KNOW THIS IS A LONG SHOT but hey you never know

What is the weight difference between the 292 and the 312?

Just wondering how many years the 292 Fastech has been produced...

Rob