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I bought a 1984 Formula 272 this summer! Love it! Does anyone know what I should be getting for a top speed? I've reached 57mph at 4000 rpm with 2 people and 3/4 tank of fuel! 23p ss props

350s alpha drives? I have a 272sr1 which I believe is same hull and with 350s alphas turnin 21s @ 4700 I avg 58-60 in florida heat with a best of 63 once. GPS speeds.

If 350's are stock your top will be around 60. Usually 21p props, maybe 23 depending on what type blades. Sounds like you are a little over propped with you rpm. (The above is knowledge gained from others on this site from me asking questions as I have only run my 272 3 times so far, all just for testing)

How many hours on engines? Stock? Where you located?

Brian

Not really sure on engine hours they were rebuilt in late 2010 the are 350ci 260hp not sure what the did when the were rebuilt she runs really well!! I think you might be right about over propped. It's like a rev limiter runs right up to 4000 and that's it!! Gets out of the hole and on plane fine, no hesitation and sounds good!! Doesn't sound like it's lugging around at all! Oh the props are quicksilver 3 blade cleaners!! I haven't ever tested her with an empty tank!! I don't want to fill it when it's on EMPTY!!! lol

Oh Thanks alot for the reply!! It's cool to talk to people who have similar old boats!!! Formula's are amazing old boats!!!!

I am in the Kansas city area.

I would post a picture but not sure how to do that.

More questions!! Is there any storage under my cuddy cabin couches?

None under mine. Just lift the cushions see if you have a hatch to open.

The couches look like they should open from the top seems like there would be lots of storage under there but I can't figure out how to open them!!