Its been almost a year since my post that started this thread. The eagle has landed. I guess I should say Thunderbird has landed or Osprey (which are plentiful here) or Heron (who seems to own my dock, see attached)
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Yeah man!

Very nice! I'm currently in the market for a 311 but having a hard time finding one. Currently I have a very clean 272 (320efi/AlphaSS package) that I'm going to have a hard time parting with but looking to go a bit bigger. where did you find it?

keep me posted if you list it. Thanks

When I list the boat I will be sure to let you know but it may be a while. I need to find the replacement before I'm willing to let this one go. Boat shopping is supposed to be fun but this is more stressful than anything haha

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I almost got a 292 BUT I love the 311 (from Maryland outside of DC BUT it was a Michigan, NY Finger Lakes boat well known on this forum) with UPGRADED power, Latham steering and 280 trim tabs!

Roger that, BUT I tend to mate for life...I've had a car for 34 years!

320 AlphaSS in a 272 sound very interesting

Okay, maybe its the salt water, light chop, cooler air (in the 70s) but the F311 "flew" on the intracoastal waterway (Grande Lagoon, Pensacola) at a GPS'd 77-78 mph without any real trim work or fine tuning. :-)
This is with the "more efficient cruise but slower" 28P, 4-blade Bravo props, 3/4 fuel, two people, 5,100rpms

Sweet!!

Slip calculated at 14%. What were you trimmed out at?