240 to 270 BR New to Forum. First Post


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Hello Formula Owners. My name is Mike and I "lake" in Arkansas at Greers Ferry Lake. I currently own a 05 Glastron GX255BR with a Merc 496 MAG (375 HP)/Bravo III setup. Boat weighs 4600 lbs so obviously the performance/weight ratio is excellent. Top speed is 60 mph on GPS. That being said, the fit/finish is nowhere near a Formula boat so I am considering a used 240 to 270 BR from Formula. I am basing my decision to "upgrade" to a Formula based on tons of comments from owners. The current "culture" at my lake is almost everyone owns a Cobalt. Cobalts here Cobalts there Cobalts everywhere. Come to think of it, I do not believe I have ever seen a Formula on the water here. I understand Cobalt and Formula are the top dogs here and Formula is better suited for light offshore use. I just like the looks of the Formula better + I want something noone else seems to be driving around in here.
Performance has always been a primary factor in my boat buying decisions. I also understand these boats are heavier (yes I know the #s) so they need more power to produce better performance results.
I am looking for performance numbers for the following boat/engine combos:
1. 240 BR with a 375/380 HP engine (whether Merc/Volvo/Ilmore)
2. 270 BR with a 375/380 HP engine (whether Merc/Volvo/Ilmore)
3. 270 BR with a Ilmore MV8/7.4L (483HP) One Drive.
I am "assuming" a 240 BR with a Ilmore MV8 would be rare or this combination not available on a 240.
Boat owners with experience on these model types comments welcome.
Thanks.
 
What years are you looking at? Cobalts are amazing boats and I have had both Formula and Cobalt BRs...Cobalts are not going to be as fast. You may want to try the Boattest site - they always give pretty good numbers.
 
According to the small 2015 Formula spec/std/opt. equipment booklet the 270br with merc 380 hp is 47-50 mph with bravo 3 26 prop -- 430 hp 50-53 same prop
volvo 320hp 43-46 mph. no numbers in the book for the higher hp volvos at time of printing

240 br - merc 380 hp 53-56 mph and 28 prop -- 430hp 56-59 mph same props
book also says with volvo 380, 48-51 mph
 
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