Hye guys ....I am looking around for a formula and have been looking at 292's ..I have also found a 272 (1987) that looks cherry. I think I can get a really good deal on it but the 331's and 292 look really sweet ....think I would be ok with the 272 ....its prob about 15K cheaper

I've had my 272 4 years now and love it. Keep in mind , by todays standards it's really a 292 , considering they now include the swim platform like most other manufacturers

here's a pic ......

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If you are looking for a 272 let me know. Friend of mine is buying a 419 and is looking to sell his 272. It would be worth the drive to minnesota.

The "black" will be hard to keep clean. Water spots will show as soon as you start running. Nice looking ride though.

A 311 SR-1 is a GREAT rough water boat with a lot of room. By today's standards it as big or bigger than most 33's. I've docked mine next to a new 353 and you could barely tell the difference.

Good luck in your search.

I had money down on a 272 last year, but the deal fell through (thankfully!). I ended up with a 311, and I love it. I am still going through freshening things up a bit, but it is alot more boat than a 272. Don't get me wrong, 272's are a great boat, as a couple of my friends have them, but after they have gone out on my 311 once, they're ready to sell! I am impressed with the way the 311 hull handles the ocean.

I'd say if you can somehow swing the extra $$ for a bigger boat, do it. I ended up spending way more than I set out to (what else is new?) , but overall I am happy with my purchase.

Good luck torturing yourself now! Just kidding, but I put myself through some serious gut wrenching before signing on the bottom line.

I agree with Jaybird. Get the biggest you can. The 311 is a LOT more boat than the 272.

Thanks for the info ...its is torture ..esp after just looking at pics and specs for 2 months ...there are almost NO clean Formulas here in Fla for sale ...South Florida has some but usually alot of salt damage or very high end boats ...my boat house is 24 feet long so I am in the process of enlarging it now ....16 more feet ...total of 40' when I get done ... just in case
here is the 292 and 311 I am looking at also .....

The 311 ....

Closed the deal on Boathouse extension today !!! soon to have 40' of covered slip ......