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.

Ya that one was the cleanest ran into him in seneca. theres a 87 on syr craigs for 8700 not what u want but close we will find u the one lol theres a few of us in tune with any that pops up lol ya we need help