Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > General Q & A
Formula 242 rpms and props and such >

Formula 242 rpms and props and such

Notices

Formula 242 rpms and props and such

Thread Tools
 
Old 02-11-2015, 06:58 PM
  #1  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Miami fl
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Formula 242 rpms and props and such

The boat is a 1985 formula 242 with twin 260 5.7 engine. My top speed so far is 60 on gps at 4600 rpm drives out tabs up throttle all the way water moderate chop. I have 23p cleavers that are dinged and scuffed, no major damage but well used for sure. I'm new to this style boat but it seems to take a bit to get on plane. Do you guys think I could gain anything with a modern style prop. Should I just quit spending money on the boat and just go run it?
Ta12sec is offline  
Old 02-11-2015, 08:12 PM
  #2  
Registered
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Chicago, IL; Onekama, MI
Posts: 3,887
Received 121 Likes on 66 Posts
Default

Cleavers are old school, put them on the shelf and never look at them again. My 242's really liked the Mirage Plus props, seems that the SR-1 boats (twins) seem to do well with the non-plus. Look on craigslist, I'm sure you can find a very nice set for under $300.00.
endeavour32 is offline  
Old 02-12-2015, 08:11 AM
  #3  
Registered
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 2,274
Received 177 Likes on 114 Posts
Default

Formula spec'ed the 242 w/twins @ 64. Check on their site under vintage section for prop that came with boat for reference
GLENAMY 242SS is offline  
Old 02-12-2015, 10:49 AM
  #4  
Registered
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Miami fl
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Where did you find the 64 mph part I've searched till the end of the Internet and only found the option list.
Ta12sec is offline  
Old 02-12-2015, 11:49 AM
  #5  
Registered
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Omaha, Nebraska. Boat on the Mighty Mo! Longest river in the USA!
Posts: 1,944
Received 37 Likes on 23 Posts
Default

I have a pair of mirage plus 23's I would need $400. These sell for over $500 a piece new. Send me a PM if interested.
1BIGJIM is offline  
Old 02-12-2015, 12:04 PM
  #6  
Registered
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 2,886
Received 144 Likes on 96 Posts
Default

There's a set labbed Mirage + 25p on eBay for $850 for the pair.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=300922035189
Baja Rooster is offline  
Old 02-12-2015, 07:53 PM
  #7  
Registered
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 2,274
Received 177 Likes on 114 Posts
Default

Ta, pm me your email and i will return with formula perf. Sheet.
Gary
GLENAMY 242SS is offline  
Old 02-12-2015, 08:00 PM
  #8  
Registered
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: East Greenwich, RI
Posts: 939
Received 75 Likes on 36 Posts
Default

I had the exact same boat/year/power and chased top speed for 3 years. Best I ever saw was 58.6 on GPS. Search for old threads I posted in Formula forum. I even scraped posts on here for configs and claimed top speeds - posted in a thread.
242LS is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.