285ssi

hi everyone, i'm about to buy a fastech 292 2005 as a second boat for the holiday home, i would like to know if anyone has already spent the night in a 292 we are 2 normal size adults and 2 children low ages, I was thinking of making a second bed with the 2 banquets I don't know if someone already has it if yes I would like to see a photo, I also thought of modifying the counters to put a fridge in it someone has already done that?

t500hps

Many years ago I had a 312 and a local guy had a 292. At a raft up we compared cabins and his was ALOT smaller. We overnighted with 3 young kids and it was TIGHT. My memory of that 292 was that there was no way we could have done what we did in that boat. I did add A/C and it already had a frig.

SabrToothSqrl

my wife and i slept on our 292 once.

once.

it was hot, humid, cramped. i gave her the 'bed' and broke my neck on the 'couch'...

i don't recommend it. we plan to air bnb next time we get to actually go somewhere.
and someday own a bigger boat but for now, we go fast.

285ssi

oh ok thank you I liked the 292 for the small engine and their shot maintains I already have a 38 I wanted to avoid 2 high cost of large engine

t500hps

Look for a larger boat with 502mags. Those things burn a little oil but will run FOREVER with minimal upkeep.

HerdOfTurtles

In the photo gallery thread there is a Fastech 292 with an air conditioner and full camper enclosure - get a hold of that guy if you can.


I don't plan on overnighting on my 292 but I could see taking a nap in the cabin, or kids taking a nap in there.


As for "t500hps" who says the 292 cabin is "ALOT" smaller than the 312... he/she is completely full of **** and has rose tinted glasses on because the 312 was the boat they owned. The 292 actually has more sleeping/sitting area in the cabin than the 312 because the 312 has a fridge on one side and a hanging locker on the other side taking up space. You can sit 5 comfortably in a 292 cabin, you can sit 4 comfortably in a 312 cabin. The 312 does have an inch and a half or so more headroom in the cabin which may make it feel bigger than it is.

Franks292

I have spent a few overnights on my 292. Once with 2 other adults and about 5 times by myself. Its not comfortable, even alone. Im purchasing a portable AC unit to make it tolerable. But even then I will be keeping overnights to a minimum.

AmiableDave

A 292! It is what it is.. Once you have that thought in your mind, it's tolerable. My gal and myself sleep in it on the weekends and did a 120 mile RT vacation for a week to Ft Myers, Fl. some months ago. I'm 225 lbs, 6 ft. It's not the best boat to get in and out of when sleeping. But it's doable. I also put in shore power and AC.

When we get home, we enjoy the King Size bed

Formula292fastec

I had an 03 292 Fastech and We once slept 4 people in it, not fun. I slept on the floor since the port side couch wasn’t big enough, it was humid and hot. It’s not bad for 1 person on a cool night but anymore than that it becomes uncomfortable. Amazing boat, lasted almost 700 hours before one of the motors hydro locked.

btr_chicago

We had 292 Fastech for abut 3 seasons. Spent few nights on it with my wife. It is tight but doable. What really bothered me was lack of storage. It has small cabinet under the sink and shallow above the counter. It was hard to pack anything for a weekend stay. Out had 377 Scorpions. It was outstanding driving boat especially after upgrading to K-planes. Now we have 382 that has slightly larger cabin and more storage.