Tough call if possible. The cockpit of the 242SS is probably only matched by the biggest SR1 models like 357 or even later 382. That sun sport room is huge and the typical go fast does not have sun sport room.

Looking at pics of those I'm not sure they even have as much cockpit room. Guess I'll have to round up a 419. lol.

I'm glad I came across this boat. I'm sure we'll outgrow it quick but its going to be a nice project and we'll have fun with it for quite a while.

Didn't get to work on it much this week, had actual work to do that pays the bills. Gonna be out of the shop this week for my birthday. Spending time with my wife and family. Hopefully I can get back on it after next weekend. No rush but I wanna be moving forward at a steady pace.

Thanks for the compliment. I currently have the motor pulled for repower and re rig and final detail and configuration.
I have both bolsters but elected to install only one, I like the idea of the sunpad/back to back seats as I plan on long trips in it. The bolsters do NOT just bolt in as is the case with other models as the floor storage interferes. I had to fab gunnel brackets and completely re work the leg mount and reinforce the floorboard, if you look at the pic you can see what I did to the leg. Let me know if/when you need additional pics details.
Regarding a larger boat here is how I see the layout of the boat,
forward cabin of a 21',
cockpit of a 32-35'
rear deck of an 18'
Pride and comfort of a Formula.

Are the bolsters specific for left and right? If no, interested in selling the other one? I agree with your take on the usage of the left seat.

I can not speak for anything newer than 1991. The engine hatch on 272 models for 1991 was a little different: the upper half of the seat back was attached to the hatch, so front access to the engines was a little better, but you were still going to work on them kneeling on the rear bench and bending over the bulkhead. My 1989 292 is tight all around, front and sides as well. In fact, it is so tight I have to remove the shift bracket on the starboard engine to get the battery out because the heat exchanger won't allow an easy change out....

My entire seat lifts up, sundeck, seat back and seat bottom, all as one assembly. Unbolt the seat, lift it out, remove the crossmember and plexiglass sliders and the floors wide open.

I know the engines still below the deck quite a ways but at least I can lay myself out however I need to to get in to anything that's accessible. My backs not in the greatest shape so any position that makes it easier to focus on what I'm doing rather than whether or not I'll be able to stand back up when I'm done is a plus. lol.

Same seat/hatch configuration as mine.

"I know the engines still below the deck quite a ways but at least I can lay myself out however I need to to get in to anything that's accessible."

That would be valve covers, risers,intake manifold and anything bolted to them period.
As for the bolsters the only difference is the side the release button is located. Technically, to the centerline of boat. I have not given any thought to selling other seat. Mine is red and vinyl shows age. Let me sleep on it I'll get back to you on that.

I'm gonna have to reupholster my seat anyways, the top of the seat back has some wear on it. I'd rather reupholster a bolster. Hey, that rhymes, lol. Think on it and let me know. Thanks.

Just catching up on this thread. The transom may be OK, but do check for moisture/rot in the main bulkhead and the stringers. I have a thread on iBoats.com where I had to replace the bulkhead, pull the fuel tank, repair the stringers, etc. Similar to the work that TomZ had done.

The transom was in good shape though, because it is isolated from the rest of the structure. Moisture generally wicks in from the fuel bay and the bilge into the main bulkhead on these boats. So, be sure to look there.

There is a thread somewhere where I guy completely rebuilt his 242SS and picture documented the entire process. I mean everything was tore out and refit. Great read!
Was that you tpenfield?