Thanks Chris, we will catch up soon!

Thanks guys, I hope that doesn't happen either! Only a couple more days!

When TomZ went and checked it out for me he wrote down some engine specs. I don't have them right in front of me at the moment (sitting in Grafton, CT visiting customers) but if I remember correctly, they were rebuilt to 9.7:1 Merlin Heads, Cams, intakes, full exhaust. I think 475 HP is quite a generous estimate but I will find out once I open her up this spring. Pretty sure we can guesstimate by the speeds.

Correct, I am thinking low 400's

Congrats on the 292. I owned a 1990 292 SR1 for about 7 years, was my first venture into offshore boating. I loved that boat and it never let me down. I will say you must invest in full hydraulic external steering (2 rams) for her. I can't remember how much I paid (doesn't matter now anyway), but the steering put that boat on rails. I mean I could pound 3-4 footers with just a finger on the wheel (although I never drove it that way). I was amazed at how much better the boat tracked getting rid of the stock steering. It would be an investment you would never regret. I also added white rub rail, white hatches, etc. that improved the exterior looks IMHO. I think you are better off with the 1989 cabin also. I had the cloth covered wood panel ceilings and formula had problems with them falling down. I ended up getting a kit from formula to screw it back up and put covers on the screws. I liked the foam fabric ceiling in my 1986 357 much better, never sagged! Also, the newer Formulas have a real problem with ultra leather sagging on the ceilings. Great boat!

Thanks again Tom, I am excited to see your new 311! We should be able to meet up on Saturday somewhere with a large parking lot. I will keep you posted on my schedule. I should be getting down there around noon. I've been spreading the word about your 242, should see an uptick in interest in the coming weeks. See you soon buddy.

Thanks! Great input! I look forward to having this 292 for many many years. Initial plan is to run it as is this year and most likely next year and start part collecting to get the boat the way I want it. First is going to be to remove the Silent Thunder and add the aluminum platform while getting the cosmetics correct around the rest of the boat and get the mechanicals serviced for the season. TomZ and I were discussing the plan for the steering as well on Sunday which will be one of the first modifications (mechanically).

wow nice upgrade! that 223 you had looks showroom! someone is getting a great boat! great to see these birds still getting the love and elbow grease they all deserve.

Thanks blckkat, I try to keep her looking new! These old birds will treat you right if you treat them right. The new owner is definitely excited. I am glad he wants a sea trial so I can take her out one more time!

Man, that is a nice 292! AND, a really nice buy! I wonder why it never pulled up on my "zoomthelist" searches.... But, anyway, I upgraded from a 1989 242SS to a 1990 292SR1 several years ago and owned it for like 12 years! It was one of the best boats I have ever owned. It had 454 mags with Stainless Marine exhaust and it performed great with the 24 pitch 4 blade Bravo 1 props! Cruised at 42-44 mph at 3200 rpm! Good luck!