02 292 with 350's
 

good or bad, how fast?

Think you are only talking 2-3 mph off the pace of the 6.2's. Some have run as fast as the 6.2s with just a chance happening stronger pair of 350's from merc. I would take 350's for the right price. Of couse I would be looking to do a 383 or Ilmor Swap in a few years which would drive me towards the cheaper option. Some with 350's had steering added which I would look for as it is a nice add-on and saves a couple grand at motor upgrade time if you decide to go down that path

Test information
http://www.boattest.com/boats/boat_v...38#Test-Result

great link thanks

I would agree, probably 68 light fuel. One thing though like the 6.2s they get to 65 pretty quick, but that last 5-6 MPH takes a while. If you can find one with hydraulic steering its a huge plus. Just had it installed on mine and it is night and day.

NP...if the boat is priced where it should be vs an identical 6.2 boat I would probably go with the 350s. They are just flat out super reliable setups. Also not sure if there is any backing to this but I thought that some 2004 6.2's were prone to problems but other than that haven't heard much of a problem with the 6.2s if you keep them stock

I love a 292...great size, easily trailer-able with 1/2 & 3/4 ton pick-ups...great open ocean boat with super performance. Might be my next Formula....it's got all the right stuff.:evilb:

Just scratch the 1/2 ton, I have done that you don't want to.

Has ALMOST all the right Stuff :D Needs a set of the in the back!

I've towed 9000# plus regularly around here in the flat country with my F-150 w/9200# tow package...no issues to speak of. Granted I wouldn't want to do it regularly in a mountainous area. I would do it here with a 292 on a good triple axle aluminum trailer.

My 255 on the 3000# steel monster trailer that it was on when I bought it tipped the scales at 9600# with a full fuel load!!! I. towing about 7500#~8000# now. The new 10,2003 GVRW trailer i have it on now made a world of difference.:evilb:

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In summary...what I tow with now and where I tow would not stop me from buying a 292.

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You can do it and be legal....sort of, I did for a couple of years. But its just so much nicer with 3/4 and up. Granted the 3500 Dually is overkill, but you forget its there.