Hey all,

1989 Formula 292's

I posted back in February about a few boats. Spring time now and there's a couple in my area for sale. Both look quite nice.

One has 4 blade props vs. 3 blade, not sure, and I haven't researched that yet.

Main question is about carburetor vs. EFI. I've done some googling and it seems the general consensus is that EFI is better. Now I want to know FORMULA owner's opinion. If you had your choice (or for that matter, what should I get?) what would you get? EFI or Carbureted?

Some say EFI has more power (I personally not that concerned about that).

EFI has better gas consumption (this is a plus, although not a major consideration...cause lets face it...either way, that sucker is gonna consume gas).

EFI, better cold start.

Carbureted easier to work on.

Carbureted can be tuned (not to concerned there).

Carbureted can be fixed easily in a bind.

What are your thoughts? And obviously any other thoughts on the Formula 292 when I go to look at them would be a plus...I already got a lot of helpful info back in February.


Rob

My original thread, thanks to everyone who helped me in December, hope to hear your thoughts again. Ted. hehe, and Mr. Maine to name a few

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/f...tml?highlight=


Both 1989 292's mentioned above are 454 (one being EFI and the other carbureted)

If you're going to leave it stock, go with EFI. Those engines will run like sewing machines.

When purchasing an older (1985) 272 what are the items that one should be sure to look for? I suspect moisture is top on the list, what else. Also, when evaluating a boat such as this, is it generally best to have a mechanic or a surveyor do this? How much is to much to pay for a survey/inspection? (5% of boat value? 10? 15%, etc.) or if assessing in $ amounts, $500, $800, $1,000, 1,200, 1,500, etc.? what is too much?

Lol, that's a very good analogy. I only hope it can run like a sewing machine

I have 303 for sale if you'd consider that.