What are your thoughts about a 312 with 496 HOs???
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What are your thoughts about a 312 with 496 HOs???
I would like some honest feedback on this topic. My formula was stolen, I had a 260SS and I want to move into a performance formula. I have heard both negative and positive feedback.
Also, if there is anyone out there in my area (Northeast Jersey) with this boat how about a sea trial - please?
So what do you think about the boat?
Thanks for your feedback
Also, if there is anyone out there in my area (Northeast Jersey) with this boat how about a sea trial - please?
So what do you think about the boat?
Thanks for your feedback
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Re: What are your thoughts about a 312 with 496 HOs???
Nothing negative on a 312,great boat,and 496 HO's would be a great choice for power. Robert
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Re: What are your thoughts about a 312 with 496 HOs???
I have a 2000 312 w/ 454's. Original owner, 170 hours of fresh water use. I bought a 353 and now need to sell my 312.
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Re: What are your thoughts about a 312 with 496 HOs???
I bought a 98 312 w/ 502's off Long Island this past winter. Love it so far, just want more LOA already
A local repo lot recieved one soon after I got mine. 2001 312 w/ Volvo 454/ 385's. They've had it since Dec. 04 and I'm sure they are dying to move it if your interested.
Search for Commonwealth boat brokers, it's on their web site.
PS. If you come to VA I'll give you a ride.
A local repo lot recieved one soon after I got mine. 2001 312 w/ Volvo 454/ 385's. They've had it since Dec. 04 and I'm sure they are dying to move it if your interested.
Search for Commonwealth boat brokers, it's on their web site.
PS. If you come to VA I'll give you a ride.
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also, boat and power should run 75-76 GPS in best of conditions....summer heat more like 72 GPS.
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Re: What are your thoughts about a 312 with 496 HOs???
Originally Posted by t500hps
I bought a 98 312 w/ 502's off Long Island this past winter. Love it so far, just want more LOA already
A local repo lot recieved one soon after I got mine. 2001 312 w/ Volvo 454/ 385's. They've had it since Dec. 04 and I'm sure they are dying to move it if your interested.
Search for Commonwealth boat brokers, it's on their web site.
PS. If you come to VA I'll give you a ride.
A local repo lot recieved one soon after I got mine. 2001 312 w/ Volvo 454/ 385's. They've had it since Dec. 04 and I'm sure they are dying to move it if your interested.
Search for Commonwealth boat brokers, it's on their web site.
PS. If you come to VA I'll give you a ride.
Volvos???....
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Originally Posted by Formula Outlaw
Volvos???....
I've had them in previous cruisers and runabouts and they ran great!
This local 312 has the 454's and duo-prop drives with the hydraulic steering built into the transom assemblies. I told them it wouldn't sell because of that, but I still think it's good equipment. Someone must have special ordered it that way because Formula had to know it would be a hard sell.
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Re: What are your thoughts about a 312 with 496 HOs???
Volvo's - maybe a good motor but no one up here to fix them. My uncle has a Pursuit and he always barks when he needs service done has to travel over an hour by boat for service.
Although the broker site should be interesting, will check this one out.
Thanks
Although the broker site should be interesting, will check this one out.
Thanks
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Re: What are your thoughts about a 312 with 496 HOs???
Thanks for the offer but I really want the 496 HOs maybe a hard boat to find, but someone out there I am sure wants to get into the 353 just like you. My other option is just going for the 353.
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Re: What are your thoughts about a 312 with 496 HOs???
We have a 312 in Edgewater, NJ we can probably work a ride out in. Doesn't have HO's though, just 454's, but maybe it would give you the ride idea you are looking for. PM me if you are interested.