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.

Just wanted to weigh in I must have gotten a pair of stronger 350mags, all stock and going up river me the wife two kids, half tank of gas and a big cooler of beer, I got 70.3MPH GPS! Also I towed my boat two times with the F150, and its fine if theirs no hills pulling it, but with a new triple axle break system it still didn't like stopping it! So I bought a F250 Diesel!!

What props and Gears are you running? I'm guessing 1.65 with 28 Bravo?

Not sure of the gears but yes the stock 28 bravos!

Yours is running as it's designed to...70+ top end with 600 hp.

Mine does right at 70 GPS also..... with 1/2 tank, and I little chop. I have an 07, 292, with the 350's.......great boat overall. It's for sale if anyone is interested!!!!!!! :whistle:

I agree with Sprink. You could have the props tweaked for an extra mile an hour. I had mine done by BBlades with the objective a better whole shot. I lost 1-2MPH but the boat planes much better.

yes

twin 570 Ilmor´s would be the Mega Package

also twin 6.2 430 HP Ilmor´s would push it into the 80 `s

Or these, should also see 80


http://www.mercuryvidz.com/mercury/m...vo-400-hp.html

Yep...just inspires me to get back to work in getting my 355 Vortecs in my 255 Liberator....maybe I'll see 70~75 pushing 5600 lbs with 700+ horsepower...:evilb:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/f...or-update.html

I wont be too picky just give me 400 a side. SBC's and 80mph is a great setup.