Which 454, 330 or 365? The 292 is closer to the 311 tHan the 272.

Hey, they are the 454 (the ad says mags...not sure how to tell). oh you had an 89 272. You now have an 87 311? How do you like the 311 vs the 272?

My 272 was a really nice boat with all options. With stock 330s it would cruise 50mph at 3500rpm and topped out about 64 to 65. It was a little tail heavy and the engine room was real tight.

The 311 is a much bigger boat and better balanced. It has trs drives which I like because it has transmissions for awesome shifting. This does move the engines forward 18 inches, but still not nearly as tight as the 272. It takes more power to move it of course and more gas. Runs just over 70 with 420s with roller cams. Engines are out for refresh with dart heads, bigger cams, intakes etc.

I've heard and read in a few places the 272 is tail heavy. I mean, I'd be happy with either, but I'm quite certain that a 292 is worth the look.

What about the price of the 292...is what I said high, low, about avg?



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The 292 is certainly worth a look. The 272 and the 311 seem to be the more popular models of that era, yet I've always been concerned about the stern weight of the 272. Not everyone has the desire to go with the bigger 311, and you get nothing more in cockpit space . . . it is all in the sun deck and the cuddy cabin. So, the 292 is sort of a compromise boat between the 2 more popular models.

Since you are looking in the midst of winter, would you not be able to do a sea trial?

I don't think the 272 being a little tail heavy would be
a deal breaker, it's not that bad. With small blocks it's fine.

Yes all three have the same cockpit, but the difference isn't just the cabin size it's the fact the boat is 4 feet longer and runs bigger water easier. The 292 is in between. I like all 3.
Here is my 272
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CEZQSXAvq4c

Hey formula Canada do you happen to have contact info on 272 if you think you may not want it ?

So nice. Lol. I want one now!

Ya well, no sea trial in the winter where I am (Georgian bay...frozen solid). I don't know if the guy could sign a deal pending sea trial ...would that be an odd thing to request? I think I asked this in iBoats, and I believe you thought it was okay for the guy to ask for full payment....what do you think though...if I was selling a boat that you can't even start...I'm not sure I'd expect full payment.

This 292 guy is even willing to drop it off at my marina. I'd do it myself except I'd have to buy a trailer harness, tow bar kit ($1000+ for my car) and I'd literally only need it once as I don't tow to locations and I may get a marine rail for it.

Sent you a pm.