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Forum: Velocity
06-18-2022, 12:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,633
Posted By formula454

assuming you sold the boat as it is no longer...

assuming you sold the boat as it is no longer advertised. If not, let me know. Potentially looking at a 290 SC.
Forum: Baja
06-09-2022, 05:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 789
Posted By formula454

Anyone looking to sell their 277?

Hey guys, looking to potentially get into a 277 Islander. Saw a few for sale earlier this year and just missed them and now getting more aggressive with my search so I figured I'd come on here. Been...
Forum: Sunsation
06-09-2022, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,940
Posted By formula454

Any 288 MCOBs in the Northeast? Looking for help

Hey everyone, quick history on me.. been a member of OSO since 2003 (hence 454 in my name haha) but never posted and have just been reading/soaking up the knowledge for a few decades now... well I'm...
Forum: Formula
08-11-2003, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,616
Posted By formula454

also, Cignificant, how much hp did the 502 have...

also, Cignificant, how much hp did the 502 have that you installed before you added the blower?
Forum: Formula
08-11-2003, 07:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,616
Posted By formula454

Thirdbird, if you know of any sites with one on...

Thirdbird, if you know of any sites with one on there let me know! thanks
Forum: Formula
08-11-2003, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,616
Posted By formula454

that's the reply I was waiting for Cigbificant!...

that's the reply I was waiting for Cigbificant! I'll keep my eyes open. Thanks
Forum: Formula
08-10-2003, 09:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,616
Posted By formula454

454 or 502?

When I buy my 242 LS in the near future (with any luck) I'm sure that it will come with a stock engine unless I get lucky and find one where someone has upgraded. It will most likely be 330 hp. The...
Forum: Formula
08-10-2003, 09:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,958
Posted By formula454

masi242, I talk to a guy, the guy that let me...

masi242,
I talk to a guy, the guy that let me drive his 242 actually, and he had the same situation, a 454 in an 87 with an alpha drive. However he said he had blown his the year before so he...
Forum: Formula
08-10-2003, 11:29 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,958
Posted By formula454

masi242, I am in southern new hampshire but...

masi242,

I am in southern new hampshire but I boat in Maine. Sebago Lake, ever hear of it or been there? Anyway, what did your boat come with originally? 330? And how did you upgrade to the...
Forum: Formula
08-05-2003, 03:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,958
Posted By formula454

Sheikman, is that 540hp or 540 ci? Is it fuel...

Sheikman,
is that 540hp or 540 ci? Is it fuel injected? Sounds like a great boat. Unfortunately I'm not going to purchase anything until at least next boating season, but I would love to see your...
Forum: Formula
08-05-2003, 03:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,958
Posted By formula454

Thirdbird, I wouldn't doubt that being the...

Thirdbird,
I wouldn't doubt that being the case. I bet having twins is a maintanence nightmare! To be honest I drove a 242 LS with the 330 and the performance was great. Just looking for a little...
Forum: Formula
08-04-2003, 08:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,958
Posted By formula454

As soon as I found out that the silent thunder...

As soon as I found out that the silent thunder swim plat form slowed you down slightly and also almost completely muffles the sound... I was already thinking of ways to modify it even though I had...
Forum: Formula
08-04-2003, 06:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,958
Posted By formula454

Outlaw, if he was getting 63/64 without the swim...

Outlaw, if he was getting 63/64 without the swim platform with the 330 than with a 415hp and the swim platform I would assume you must beable to get about 68/70 or so. I saw an add for an 89 242ls...
Forum: Formula
08-03-2003, 02:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,958
Posted By formula454

By the way Outlaw I'm a bit north of you. I'm up...

By the way Outlaw I'm a bit north of you. I'm up in New England. But never the less the help is much appreciated. I would love to see this Formula 242 SR1 that was mentioned in 87-88 with twins. If...
Forum: Formula
08-03-2003, 02:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,958
Posted By formula454

Well I liked the boat very much just from...

Well I liked the boat very much just from browsing different boats online and such but this guy randomly let me drive his about a week ago just because I helped him load his boat into the water and...
Forum: Formula
08-02-2003, 09:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,958
Posted By formula454

sounds like a project that I can't wait to start!...

sounds like a project that I can't wait to start! Now all I have to do is find the right boat!
Forum: Formula
08-02-2003, 09:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,958
Posted By formula454

32storm, Do you think the twins is a better...

32storm,
Do you think the twins is a better performing boat than the single big block? I have not seen to many available with that option so they must not have made too many of them. Every one I...
Forum: Formula
08-02-2003, 07:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,958
Posted By formula454

Yeah, I found an 86 with twins and like you said...

Yeah, I found an 86 with twins and like you said the windshield is easy indicator of the boats age. I have a friend with a Chris Craft Stinger 260 1986 with twin 350's and he just replaced the 260...
Forum: Formula
08-01-2003, 09:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,958
Posted By formula454

Thanks outlaw... don't the 242 LS's only come...

Thanks outlaw... don't the 242 LS's only come with twins in the 85-86 models? That's the only thing I guess is I was looking to get an 89 or 90 and have yet to fine one with twins. Otherwise I would...
Forum: Formula
08-01-2003, 12:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,958
Posted By formula454

242 ls single big block

Looking to purchase a 242 LS but the 330hp is not going to cut the mustard I don't think. What will I need to get this boat up to around 70mph or is that even possible with 500hp or less?
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