I'm thinking of downsizing to a 271
 

Anyone know of a clean 271 Fastech for sale?
I'm putting my 1994 303SR1 up for sale or trade soon.

Will a 271 pull a 175Lb. skier ok?

How about performance and top speed with a 454 Mag. or a 502 Mag?

What about top speed with a Procharger?

Ok, guys. Tell me what you think about your 271"s. Let's hear from some owners out there.

Toolman

PS. I love my 303SR1, just need something a little smaller for skiing.

Re: I'm thinking of downsizing to a 271
 

175 skier, yes easily...

We have a 502 mag in ours and it hits top or mid 60s depending on water.

Not sure about speed with pro charger

I love are boat, its so fun and just enough speed for me, and plenty of upgrades you can do it.

Btw: Its my dads boat.

Haha thats funny, ive never seen someone ski behind a powerboat.

I have a 99 271 with a 502. I love the boat. Top end is about 62-63.

For pulling a skier, forget about it.(maybe I'm biased because I ski behind a Ski Nautique) Maybe on 2 skies, but never on a slalom. They take a looong while to get on plane. The skier will be VERY sore. Plus, about the slowest speed you are gonna run on plane with tabs down is 25-30 with a nasty wake. Thats fine for slalom, but a bit fast for 2 skies, and the boat really doesn't like to run much below 35 which is way to fast to be pulling anyone, unless the are good skiers. Pro's run 34 or 36. Even at that speed, the wake is HARD! My 94 271 had a ski eye. pretty funny. My 99 doesn't have it, and I don't think they even put one on any of the Fastech 271's

I don't know top end with a Procharger, but the twin to my boat with a Whipple runs 82.

Like I said, I love it, and its a great boat. Rides well, decent speed, but not for pulling a skier, IMHO.

Trenton Marine has a 99 502 for sale
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/8/0/40901880.htm

and there is one on Lake George with a Whipple in it already for sale (this is my twin that runs 82). This Whipple was put in my a top shop on Lake George, that Dustin Whipple can tell you about.

Both these dealers are Formula dealers.
http://www.boatsbygeorge.com/frame7.htm

Now, about that 303.... how's about some details? :)

I just purchased a new 353 and have a 2000 271 for sale. Its listed on boats.com and boattrader.com Its got the 502mpi, bravo one drive, lab finished prop, drive shower, ect, ect..., all the goodies. I'm incredibly anal when it comes to keeping my boat so its not an exaggeration when I tell you this boat is as clean as a new one. 217 hrs on the engine, no probs since I bought her in late 99. I can send you pics and all the specifics if your interested.

I just listed her in the classified sections of OSO - have a look. The 271 is a great boat!! You'll love it (even if you don't buy mine).

I had a 98 271 before I upgraded to an 03 353. The 271 was a great boat. I had a 502 and got low 60's. I totally agree with futz991 about skiing. It will get you up eventually, but the wake is huge and it is very difficult to find and maintain a good speed.

here's one
 

Check this one out. I know the owner and you could probably get it for quite a bit less than what it's listed for.... I will put you in touch with the owner directly if you are interested (save him the broker commission and you some money)


Chris

dockrocker,

Details: 1994 303SR1
-210 hours
-502 EFI's with bravo I drives
-all original cockpit in great condition
-cabin is perfect!
-GPS, power bolsters, K-planes, drive showers
-Runs 72 on GPS on a hot, humid summer day!
-aluminum trailer (2 years old, like new)
-$65,000 firm.

toolman,
I have a 99 271 that I use to ski behind. The wake is not too bad, my kids ski (my oldest son is 18 and weighs 170 pounds) and tube with no problems. This boat is for sale and is in excellent shape. It has all the options including drive shower, labbed prop by Houston Propeller, spare Bravo prop, K&N air filter, dual batteries, upgraded sterio with two amps, docking lights, VHF radio, Captains Call switchable exhaust, 502 MPI with 190 hours and Vanguard trailer. Top speed with the labbed prop is close to 70 on the speedo, so around 66-67 GPS. I really like this boat, I have had it since 8/01. I am looking to go bigger, somewhere in the 35 ft. size. Let me know if you're interested. My email address is : [email protected]