I'm on my third "Bird" 242LS - 272LS - 242SS I never looked for another brand after first sea trial off Florida coast. "84
Depending on your preferences this looks real nice, understated at the least. If that is a 272LS. Note: that is probably an Alpha boat. Not that big of deal IMHO. Has bolsters and I bet it is FRESH WATER ONLY.
When looking for my boats I try to stay Away from salt environments. I look from Phoenix to Ar. You can always call Formula factory "Vintage Division" and talk to somebody that knows your Vintage boat if you have HIN. All parts still available from Formula, Interior, Foam, Interior materials, wiring diagrams, etc. They will also tell you what state the boat was originally delivered to. Their website has a Vintage brochure tab, you call see all the original brochures.
So long as the length is right I doubt you will ever buy another boat
This listed in Sayre, Ok.
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/boa/4970068492.html
Good Luck

Where is the boat classified on this forum???? I'm trying to look at what's for sale.

Can't go wrong with a formula. Pachangas became envisions.

I got my BMW up for sale. I could probably swing having both toys but why... I barely have time to use the BMW. I have to drive it so the gas doesn't go stale. Only I enjoy the BMW. The boat could at least take the family out, parents, friends etc. I think we could get more use out of a boat. I found the classifieds.... been on the BMW forum too long.

26 velocity would be another boat to consider. you do your own work. not lookiing to be on the water this summer? maybe search for a broken toy. repower it yourself. so many people on this forum don't even want somebody else's engine. they wanna start over with power they know what is in it and how it has been run, and how long it has been run...

The OP still hasn't really stated his wants, needs, and must have's. Are you looking to do overnighters? What water will you be boating in (River, lake, bay, ocean, etc)? How many people do you want to pack on? Number of engines? Speed? Reliability? Price range? Will you be trailering? Do you already have a truck?

I mean no one can help at least without a run down. Lots of knowledgeable people on here but without the info it's hard to help.

^sorry. I already have a truck. I have a '14 1500 Silverado with the tow 3.42 gears and G80 locking diff, and 5.3L, 4x4. Rated to tow like 11k LBS. So truck is not an issue to a point. Plan on using in Tampa Bay and Boca Grande. Intercostal and slightly off-shore; run parallel to the shore line. Looking to carry 6 adults. Go out for a long day cruising and having fun. I'm just about dead set on the EFI 7.4L Formula 252. The only thing I don't like about that boat are the front seats. I like the flip down bolster seats. I can't imagine that is too expensive to swap out on my own. I like the cuddy entrance and wrap around seating the Formulas have. Good looks, lights on the bow, sky lights... I mean the whole thing is dead on the money minus the seats. I do my own work, so some maintenance items like water pumps and upper end work is not an issue. Really rather not go into the motor. If it's got good compression, and relative to the specs for it, I'm good. I can work with that. I put up my BMW for sale last night. If I could sell it I have a 252 in my sights down in Miami. 3hrs away... Not a big deal. Looking to spend 15k-ish on the boat and trailer.

Click on the "Classfieds" tab at top of page. They just redid the format so it's a little hard to navigate now but................

Chaparral 2355, 2335, 2135 Sport, and the 2550 Sport are all 90s models that have optional big block EFI power and quality on par with Formula. Stretch your budget a little and probably find a deal on an early 2000s 235/265ssi models that have cuddy cabins and EFI power as well.

^I will keep my options open. I did some more research on the Formula 252's. Apparently they're not a true 24* vee bottom boat. 22* apparently. And I really want a boat that comes with bolster seats. I don't think I want to mod that. Not even sure where to buy the frames and all. I need a 25-30' sport buddy with EFI power. I found a '96 Powerquest? in Miami. Apparently the company is gone out of business. Boat looks nice, but it's not in the best shape.