I like that boat, I just don't really need twins. I don't like working in an engine compartment that is that cramped. If I had a little more time I would go look at it. I am right on the St. Lawrence in Alexandria Bay. I have seen a few 242's on the river. I just haven't been able to find one for sale. There was one on Wellesley island earlier this spring, but I didn't have the money when that one was availible.

If you are close to that boat it would be great if you could check it out for me. I don't want it to be a hassle for you though. If you thought it was really nice I would probably make an offer on it. I also don't mind paying a surveyor to check something out, but i just haven't done that yet. If I found a boat that was exactly what I wanted and it was too far to check out easily I would get it surveyed. Then have it shipped to me if it all worked out.

I'm willing to travel pretty much anywhere for the right boat. But I am more flexible on what I want if the boat is close to me. The dream list for my boating use is............

242 SS
454 Magnum
Bravo I
Low hours
Red and white graphics and interior
Split throttle and shift controls
Aluminum bunk trailer
Very clean and cheap.....hahaha

I found what I wanted early this spring, but I had to sell my Carver before I was ready to buy. Now I'm ready and actively searching. I would even consider a really nice 223. I have a friend with a 223 that I love and borrow all the time. That's why I decided on a 242. His boat is great, but I would like just a bit more room. I don't really need the size for the water I travel in, but it would be nice. I also I want the 242 SS for the cockpit room and extra seat. I don't need bolsters because I plan on using it for more of a day boat/cruiser than a wave jumping/performance boat.

I think a 242ss is going to be perfect. I have been on a 223 and a 242 in the river....242 hands down rides totally different in the days when it is rolling 2-4 but still sunny and you want to hit the river. The SS boats offer up an ENORMOUS amount of space while maintaing the smaller sport boat feel with a cuddy. Will keep my eyes peeled there are a couple of 242ss floating around the capital region but I think again they were priced a little high

Thanks, I appreciate that.

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/3106709071.html
Little older and you would have to live with yellow and the gray interior but looks relatively clean

Again I think I would still wait for something newer but another one. Personally think the 6 should be a 1 in the price to be more realistic

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...port-100127553

http://newyork-ny.allboatlistings.co..._17230127.html

Not sure if it is still available but not a bad looking 242ss.

I have looked at all three of those ads. I think overall the last one looks like the nicest boat. I don't really want a 502, but I guess it would work. I do think that I would rather have a 502 than twin 350's. The yellow is better than the teal and pink in my opinion, but it's still not my favorite. It also has the single Quicksilver controls. I really want the split controls. I guess I'm being picky, but I really know what I want and don't want to be disappointed with a purchase.

The boat in Lake George is the color I want, but it's a standard 454 instead of the mag. And being an 87 I'm sure it's an Alpha I and not a Bravo. Like you said, if it was a 1 instead of a 6 on the price it would be more enticing.

Just my opinion but I would definately take the 502 over the 454 mag but that is up to you. I think you have the right idea and should be picky. Wait it out for a well priced 90/91 with the colors you want and then you will be happy. If you can live with a 454 mag vs the 502 makes your picking that much more plentiful. I hear ya on the colors. Formula had some really great combos but had some REALLY bad ones that just seem to hang on over the years. I wish you had been looking a couple years ago you could have had this bird. Not an SS but doubt you would find one cleaner.
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