The complete 242 thread
06-19-2009, 12:03 PM
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nice thread
I don't think this has been done yet and I think it would be interesting to anyone doing research, I'm starting a thread for each model boat. I'm hoping they will be the complete "guide" to each model. What I'd like to see in it is hard facts about this model only,(length, beam, available power, years produced, numbers produced, colors, pictures, weights, pricing for different years.)
I'd like to keep out the shopping questions. But feel free to put in comments about likes and dislikes, common problems, and results with different power packages. As time permits, I'll troll through old posts and add info collected through the years. If I didn't start a thread for a model you want to see, start one up with the right subject name.
Thanks in advance,
Dave
I'd like to keep out the shopping questions. But feel free to put in comments about likes and dislikes, common problems, and results with different power packages. As time permits, I'll troll through old posts and add info collected through the years. If I didn't start a thread for a model you want to see, start one up with the right subject name.
Thanks in advance,
Dave
06-21-2009, 11:58 AM
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I am the owner of a 91 242 ss blue and teal. I have had the boat out a few times this year and with 4 adults and a full tank of fuel it went 47mph (gps) i love the boat and is my first one to own and couldn't have picked a better boat. i am in the process of turning it into a speeder. Going to be building a 496 stroker motor with almost 600 hp this winter. Not sure what to do for a prop so if anyone has any ideas that would be great. Thanks and when i get some pics of her i will post them!!
06-22-2009, 07:24 AM
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I am the owner of a 91 242 ss blue and teal. I have had the boat out a few times this year and with 4 adults and a full tank of fuel it went 47mph (gps) i love the boat and is my first one to own and couldn't have picked a better boat. i am in the process of turning it into a speeder. Going to be building a 496 stroker motor with almost 600 hp this winter. Not sure what to do for a prop so if anyone has any ideas that would be great. Thanks and when i get some pics of her i will post them!!
06-22-2009, 10:54 PM
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Wiring Diagram for a 1990 242ls
Hi new to boating and just bought a 90 242ls with an aluminum headed punched out 454 now a 496. Boat runs great and I've seen 75mph on the gps. It also has bravo x with an imco lower unit. My question is does anyone have a wiring diagram for this year and model they could email me. The previous owner started replacing the original gauges with white faced ones, he installed a gps speedo and tach and I now have finished the rest of them. My problem is it seems the gauges I installed only work half the time, I'm guessing a loose ground but I don't know where to look. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
06-23-2009, 07:10 AM
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Hi new to boating and just bought a 90 242ls with an aluminum headed punched out 454 now a 496. Boat runs great and I've seen 75mph on the gps. It also has bravo x with an imco lower unit. My question is does anyone have a wiring diagram for this year and model they could email me. The previous owner started replacing the original gauges with white faced ones, he installed a gps speedo and tach and I now have finished the rest of them. My problem is it seems the gauges I installed only work half the time, I'm guessing a loose ground but I don't know where to look. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
06-24-2009, 12:39 AM
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I bought an '87 242 ss this spring with a 350 mag and alpha. It will do 54 on the speedo but I think in reality is only about 48. I just bought a 496 out of an '06 suburban that I'm in the process of converting it for marine use. I want to build it into the HP3 if I can find all the parts to do that. Either way after I finish the engine and replace the alpha with a bravo I'll be very happy if I see the high 60's. So far even though it not a speedster yet its been a fun boat.
06-24-2009, 09:19 PM
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I just picked up an '85 242LS w/twins and bolsters. Haven't been out yet (other than the test drive), but really looking forward to a great summer. The interior is beat. Any tips on redoing the upholstery and carpeting in the cabin? Does bottom paint really reduce top end by ~4 MPH as someone on this thread asserted? Thanks!
06-25-2009, 07:00 AM
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I just picked up an '85 242LS w/twins and bolsters. Haven't been out yet (other than the test drive), but really looking forward to a great summer. The interior is beat. Any tips on redoing the upholstery and carpeting in the cabin? Does bottom paint really reduce top end by ~4 MPH as someone on this thread asserted? Thanks!
I also had my sun pad and bench redone. I used an automotive guy. His prices and quality was better than the marine guys. On my boat, Naugahyde brand matched the best, I believe thats who Formula used. Anyway good luck.
