Old school 242 or late 90's 271??
 

Greetings all! It's time for another boat. Just trying to get some thoughts from the experts. Should I go with an old school 242 or get the tech of a stepped hull and injection of a 271? Any thoughts, comments appreciated.

What's the issue with the 292?

Later is usually better. Better hull technology for fuel and speed

+1...unless you're an old fart like me living in the '80's LOL

Even you have looked for a newer larder hull for your power!! Lol

No Issue's with 292.. Guy followed me to the ramp and made an offer I could not say no too. Did they make a 271 with a bravo III??

I got a nice 271 all redone. New motor with 0 hrs Take a look. motor is a stroked 454. 496 ci and it sounds MEAN! Done want to sell, looking to go bigger.
http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/26396

I owned both, 242 first boat, 271 second boat both had a cpl minor things that was nicer then the other, buy the nicest one u find, my thoughts are u would be happiest with a 98-up 271 with the fastech technology

Thats what im leaning towards the 271. Was your 271 with the 502? I was told those will hit 68mph, That seams a bit optimistic

I have 2005 271 fastech and it is a great boat handles rough water well,fit and finish is awesome.I won't be looking to buy for awhile very happy so far.Good luck with your purchase.Bill

yup mine had a 502 carb, it was tired I could get 58 mph thats it, again it was a carb and tired also a sr1, the newer fastechs with efi's and somehow Formula figured out turning a left hand four blade was better they would be honest 65 mph boats,

Here's one that has been listed a cpl times over winter, I have a craigs search app on my phone, it popped back up today, it gets my vote

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/boa/4350177543.html

88242LS, thats funny that was the boat I had picked out. I have been talking with the guy.

His boat would be more searchable if he had some key words in tha ad......

Thats OK!! I dont want it found by anyone else! sshhh

I would like to move up to 292 thought about selling but it would have to be good price ?

My buddy has a 00-01 271 w/ 502. When the water is like glass, he runs pretty much neck and neck with my 292 with 350s. However, any bit of chop he can't keep up. 292's need a little bit of chop to get the air under the hull and that 2nd step. Other then twins, that 2nd step and 2ft in LOA its the same exact boat. Cockpit is practically identical in size when we are anchored together.

Oh666 i c u tried to pmme, try again i cleaned it out