Looking for 88-92 Formula 223 or 242 LS or SS
04-18-2012 | 12:59 PM
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why is everyone so against the SS model unless you have kids or more then 3 people on the boat??? I see the advantages of the SS vastly exceeding the LS unless there is something I am missing? The LS has a longer sunbed (how often is that used? just more vinyl to keep clean) and longer benches and more cabinet space in the cabin. The cockpit space on the SS is SO much roomier and where you spend 90% of your boating experience, whether its 2 people or 6 people your not sitting on top of each other like you would on the LS. I am not arguing your guys points, just simply want to know what advantages of the LS I am missing??
04-18-2012 | 01:29 PM
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why is everyone so against the SS model unless you have kids or more then 3 people on the boat??? I see the advantages of the SS vastly exceeding the LS unless there is something I am missing? The LS has a longer sunbed (how often is that used? just more vinyl to keep clean) and longer benches and more cabinet space in the cabin. The cockpit space on the SS is SO much roomier and where you spend 90% of your boating experience, whether its 2 people or 6 people your not sitting on top of each other like you would on the LS. I am not arguing your guys points, just simply want to know what advantages of the LS I am missing??
04-18-2012 | 01:56 PM
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Depends on usage but for me it is a couple things. LS is faster(not a lot but some) with better COG and rides heavier/softer by breaking the waves farther in the rear and is a little better on ride when it gets rough. The look is too "stubby" up front with the SS and I like a longer bow proportions of the LS....that higher bow rail on the ss has got to go in favor of the lower rail of the LS's. But you are absolutely right for cockpit space, bringing people and spreading out when you get to the sanbar or beach the SS is hands down a better boat to be in/on/around then the LS. Getting there I would rather have the LS.
What he said, and we use our sunpad all the time
04-18-2012 | 03:22 PM
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here's the thing...the SS's still ride good enough that unless you jump back and forth between the two you aren't going to know the difference and the overall difference isn't that much...you just happen to feel it differently based on what part of the hull you are sitting over too. I have never done a 242 ss vs ls ride comparison but like I said...space wise the SS is light years ahead of the LS making it a more useable day boat.
