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242 LS on LOTO?
Is there anybody here with an older 242 at LOTO? I've fallen in love with the late 80s early 90s Formulas but my dock is only 24ft so the 242 is what I'm looking at. How bad is it really down there for a boat like this? I'm thinking I'll be limited to early morning and evening runs and during the week. |
FWIW a 242 actually measures just over 26'.
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Originally Posted by Redneckcustoms13
(Post 4646263)
FWIW a 242 actually measures just over 26'.
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you'll be fine, I run around in a 24' Challenger which is a much lighter boat and I do just fine. Now you probably wont be able to run WOT all the time but if you drive responsibly and don't get in a hurry you should be able to go anywhere anytime.
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You will be surprised how much a Formula 242 will handle comfortably. I don't think you will be running away from water conditions. Good choice these are heavy boats compared to the other makes of that vintage and it has a 24 deg. bottom.
As a side note that bottom was originally designed for off shore racing conditions |
You can do it at LOTO in a 242, as that is a serious boat comparable to today's 27 footers. But, you'll still need to drive it with better skills than someone in a 40 footer, but you'll be pleasantly surprised at how well it rides in the LOTO washing machine water for its size.
FYI, in addition to the 242LS, they also made a 242SR1. Don't limit yourself to just the LS when you are looking. Side note: Formula tried to discontinue the 242 for two years before their dealers allowed them. It might have been the most popular model Formula ever made, according to the tour guide at the factory. |
Originally Posted by Chart
(Post 4646308)
You can do it at LOTO in a 242, as that is a serious boat comparable to today's 27 footers. But, you'll still need to drive it with better skills than someone in a 40 footer, but you'll be pleasantly surprised at how well it rides in the LOTO washing machine water for its size.
FYI, in addition to the 242LS, they also made a 242SR1. Don't limit yourself to just the LS when you are looking. Side note: Formula tried to discontinue the 242 for two years before their dealers allowed them. It might have been the most popular model Formula ever made, according to the tour guide at the factory. Great choice the 242 as you don't need a monster truck to pull. |
My first boat was a 1989 Formula 242ls, and we spent most summers at LOTO. Its not the fastest, but handles the water amazingly well for its size. Cuts through great and doesn't beat you to hell at all, and we were out every holiday and shootout weekend too. I think you will be very pleased with it, good luck on your search, and btw when you find one, don't waste your time with a 3 blade on that hull, bravo 1 4- blade is what they ride best with to get their big heavy assess out of the water.
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This was my old one. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...188a7aac4.jpeg
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I appreciate the replies from everyone. That makes me feel better about making an offer on 1990 I found. Super clean vinyl. New sunpad. Transom replaced professionally a couple years ago. Only concern is the engine hasn't been rebuilt. The color scheme is odd though. It doesn't have the graphics like all other 242s I've seen. I've scoured internet and vintage formula brochures. Paint looks like an 87. |
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