What if I sold the Formula...
 

I've been considering selling my 1990 Formula 292 SR 1 in favor of a more family friendly boat. The problem is that I love my Formula but my wife keeps saying that there is not much cockpit space to have non-boat owning couples and/or families to go with us. So, reluctantly, I've done some light searching on the net and found a 1991 Sea Ray 310 Sunsport w/twin 454 mags, Sea Ray style thru hull exhaust, heat/ac etc.

Have any of ya'll been on one of these? How do they perform? Part of me just wants to keep the Formula I have; it just runs excellent and very reliable.
It seems like the best mix of cruiser :eek: and performance :D style of boat. Any suggestions or comments?

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One idea would be the Formula 330 sun sport. Will still run 60 with 454 mags/bravo three. Has the look of a formula sr1 but the seating of a crusier. And the best this is it is still a formula.

Don

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f-ck em! :D :D

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Im the exact opposite. Im trying to sell my Pantera becasue there is too much cockpit space. All i need is 4 bolsters to take few girls out. Although the sink and extra space is great, ive decided that i dont need it for the type of boating that i want to be doing. The space is great to take 6 people to shooters to lunch, which is what my dad likes to do, but i dont need that now.
IF your interested i'll give ya a nice deal.
http://server1.offshoreonly.com/geoc...php?a=2&b=1755

on a side note.
what about a bigger center console if your looking for something else with a lot of room. I also have a 28 century (not selling) that can hold a ton of people. Southern Boating this month has a center console buyers guide. A lto of them are pretty fast and have decent cuddy cabins. Its worth checking out.

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Hey Nancy - your out of the club, turn in your penis.














:D :D :D :D

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Alright ya'll, it's not like that! Have ya'll seen the 310 Sunsport? It's a pretty sweet lookin' boat. It's actually the model boat I almost bought instead of the Formula I have but they (at the time) were out of my price range. If I was computer savy enough, I'd post a pic or two. From a couple of people, I've heard these boats will run around 60+ MPH. The cool thing is that it's got a 9'6" beam with a wraparound back seat (to fit all of the non-boaters, a consideration when you have 3 kids who want to bring their friends), radar arch and thru hull exhaust.

I guess I'm just getting older... :(

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It sounds like a nice boat and you seem to be set on it. If its what you want, then get it.
Sea ray builds a great boat. Once of my dads friends has one thats about 15 yrs old and still in great condition.
Good luck with it.
-Rick


so does anyone else want my pantera?

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:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

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all right, all right - I'm done. Just giving you crap, I'm married too. Its nice being on the lucky side every so often.

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See, I was afraid of being kicked of the Forums by owning a Sea Ray!! :p :o If that's the case, I should definately reconsider! :D

Truth of the matter is that my wife really could give a damn what kind of boat I own! I was hoping she may get into boating a little more if the accomodations were a little better :argue: Even with the Sea Ray, she still would probably give a damn :p !!

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Damn, I just noticed...there is NO Sea Ray owners forum!! :eek: :o

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Seems like the Formula SunSports are what you are looking for. Still has the performance, but more amenities and seating to keep the wife happy.

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Go look at some of the nice outoard center consoles, good looks, good performance, and TONS of room for people.

-Greg

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I think there's a Crownline owner, but it's just rumor! :D

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Now That Is Funny!!!!!!! Nice carpoon!!!!

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I thought Sunseeker was the cruiser of choice for the performance guy become family man. John Gov.

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I hate to do it on the offshore forum, but if the wife is talking you in to a cruiser GO CRUISER. A 1/2 and 1/2 curiser is a waste of time. If you want to cruise go with a searay sundancer or a formula PC. I had plenty of race boats but when the wife becomes a major pain in the ass about it FIRE her or Just get a PC. (I LOVE MY PC)

JUST MY .2

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Of course, I could just downsize and get a 260SS or an older 242SS and save some money :rolleyes: to boot!

John, I forgot about Sunseeker... I may have to work alot of OT to afford one of those :p

32Storm, I've considered those too, just a little too wide to trailer in VA.

Thanks for most ;) of the replies....

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YOUR WELCOME!!!!!!!

Now go and put on your prettiest dress, we're going dancin!




-I want to stop, I really do - but you said cruiser

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If your going to make the move ,then dont go to the cruiser style, go look at the Black Thunder's , they have 6'10" head room, lots of cockpit and cabin features are all there, that would be the perfect compromise. And still in the performance series.

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more space and comfort?

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