Offshore Performance Boat Under 26' With Windshield - Does This Exist?
04-09-2012 | 11:51 PM
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I looked at the 26 Sutphen you mentioned, but it only had a wind deflector, no windshield.
I'm not worried about image. I learned long ago that's how to end up with something others like, but not the person buying it. It's strange that all the big, high end boats like Outlimits' or MTI's have windshields, but not the smaller, less expensive performance boats. I must have expensive taste.
BTW, I noticed Outlimits is coming out with a 28...with a windshield.
Michael
I'm not worried about image. I learned long ago that's how to end up with something others like, but not the person buying it. It's strange that all the big, high end boats like Outlimits' or MTI's have windshields, but not the smaller, less expensive performance boats. I must have expensive taste.
BTW, I noticed Outlimits is coming out with a 28...with a windshield.Michael
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04-13-2012 | 06:30 PM
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Here ya go...why blow a lot of money on a new boat? Still turns heads - solid build - under 500 hrs. the 242LS with swim platform is exactly 26' LOA - nice cabin, too...
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/boa/2883330039.html
will negotiate.
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/boa/2883330039.html
will negotiate.
04-13-2012 | 06:43 PM
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From: Tonawanda NY
Here ya go...why blow a lot of money on a new boat? Still turns heads - solid build - under 500 hrs. the 242LS with swim platform is exactly 26' LOA - nice cabin, too...
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/boa/2883330039.html
will negotiate.
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/boa/2883330039.html
will negotiate.
04-14-2012 | 06:49 AM
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Here ya go...why blow a lot of money on a new boat? Still turns heads - solid build - under 500 hrs. the 242LS with swim platform is exactly 26' LOA - nice cabin, too...
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/boa/2883330039.html
will negotiate.
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/boa/2883330039.html
will negotiate.
Nice looking boat, classic Formula. A new 240 SS will go for $95k with a Single 5.0
Last edited by VtSteve; 04-14-2012 at 05:52 PM. Reason: about $20k shy of the MSRP Base price
04-14-2012 | 11:36 PM
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Formula 255 Liberator with twin Small Block Chevy's...'77~81....24 deg dead-rise...classic wave buster. You won't find a better ride under 30'...or equal free board.
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They are getting harder to find as time passes but they are out there. The closest boat that I would compare over all is the 26' Cobalt Condurre.
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04-15-2012 | 12:46 AM
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From: Newbury Park, CA
Formula 255 Liberator with twin Small Block Chevy's...'77~81....24 deg dead-rise...classic wave buster. You won't find a better ride under 30'...or equal free board.
They are getting harder to find as time passes but they are out there. The closest boat that I would compare over all is the 26' Cobalt Condurre.
They are getting harder to find as time passes but they are out there. The closest boat that I would compare over all is the 26' Cobalt Condurre.
Here is a guy restoring one in this Formula 255 Liberator Restoration iboats thread
Thanks for sharing.
Michael
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04-15-2012 | 01:13 AM
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From: Ocala, Fl
Cool boat! Twins and an impressive cabin. Now that's a boat that looks like it could handle the Pacific. Look at the amount of freeboard!
Here is a guy restoring one in this Formula 255 Liberator Restoration iboats thread
Thanks for sharing.
Michael
Here is a guy restoring one in this Formula 255 Liberator Restoration iboats thread
Thanks for sharing.
Michael
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/f...or-update.html
04-15-2012 | 01:16 AM
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From: Boca Raton, FL
Formula 255 Liberator with twin Small Block Chevy's...'77~81....24 deg dead-rise...classic wave buster. You won't find a better ride under 30'...or equal free board.
They are getting harder to find as time passes but they are out there. The closest boat that I would compare over all is the 26' Cobalt Condurre.
They are getting harder to find as time passes but they are out there. The closest boat that I would compare over all is the 26' Cobalt Condurre.
