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)

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

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?