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Originally Posted by Upstater (Post 3870980)

Thanks for all of the replies. I was hoping to put the boat in the detached garage I have, garage at the house isn't deep enough, detached one is 24w x 28d so that's why I was shooting for the 223, only thing that has me worried is the height to get it in the door so I would have to measure height on the trailer. I started looking 2 years ago for a 242 and was going to pull the trigger on it until it failed the inspection so I put my search on hold and have just been using my dads checkmate. Now I really want to find one. If the height doesn't fit in the door then I would for sure be looking for a 242 ls or my favorite, a 292 sr1. I took a ride in a 272 with big blocks and it seemed to rear heavy, I loved the 311 but its too much to be towing around. Thanks again for the help, I have been searching everywhere but you never find all the local ones that people on here might know about.

I was told the 272 sr1 is bigger than the 292 sr1 ,so if you find it too rear heavy, you will probably find the 292 just as heavy, mine with BBC's feels and handles great.

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Originally Posted by Diego9040 (Post 3871186)

I was told the 272 sr1 is bigger than the 292 sr1

(Disclaimer: I have never been on a 292 SR1 or fastech, only going by what others have told me)

Going to go out on a limb here state a correction to the above. I believe a 272 LS or SR1 is bigger or seems bigger than a 292 fastech. The fastech has the molded in swim platform so it includes that length. The LS and SR1 are both old school design with the seperate added swim platform. That is why the 272 seems bigger than the 292 fastech. That is what I was told, in real experience I am still an idiot! :cartman:

Brian

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Originally Posted by Upstater (Post 3870980)

I have smallblocks in my 272sr1. Great boat. Not tail heavy. Runs right at 60 most days. Best of 63. All GPS. Fairly good on fuel. Don't rule one out if you decide to go that size. I've had 6 people total. 4 adults and 2 kids and boat performed with no problems.

The 272 sr1 is in no way shape or form, bigger than a 292 sr1. Now a 272 sr1 and a 292 fastech the 272 is going to be about the same size. My old 242 ls with the silent thunder was the exact same size as my buddies 271 fastech.

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Originally Posted by 86242ls (Post 3871314)

You are correct, i meant the 292 fastech not the 292 sr1 . Like Befu said i am also telling what i read here.

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Originally Posted by Diego9040 (Post 3871599)

You are correct.....Like Befu said......

Wow, I was right! Aaahhhhhh, what a feeling. Been a long time....... Need to go smoke a cigarette now.... :eekdrop:

To much information? to descriptive? :cartman:

Brian

Still gotta check out a 292 fastech some day, they look nice.

My dad is rebuilding an 87 223 ls.It measures 83 inches to top of windshield with no motor or drive in yet and it is on a fairly low trailer and it all fits in 28 feet (tight). Hope this helps.Attachment 494540

Cleveland boat looks great. I have owned both the 272 and the 292 Fastech and yes the 272 is bigger

hi I might be interested in selling my 1990 242 ls. Its very clean and will run 75-80 mph. It has a lot of custom features. Email me at [email protected] and I will send info and pics. I love the boat just looking for a bigger bird.