Formula 280 SS

Every once in a while

you are at the dock and a boat ties up and everybody says "beautiful

boat". Then the real conversation starts when they find out the age of

the boat! This is one of those boats. This 1997 Formula 280 SS looks almost new. Both owners have been retired, detail oriented

friends who enjoyed cleaning and maintaining this vessel. Regular

detailing and waxing has kept this one in great condition. Over the

years, anything needing replacing or repairing was immediately completed

with an open checkbook. You can see from the many pictures this boat

has its own boat house. Lift kept and with full canvas covers snapping underneath the rub rail keep out the dust. It has had a much pampered life. Not only the

condition is great but mechanically this one holds its own with much

newer Formulas. The engines are 2007 Mercury 350 Magnum MPI Closed Cooled

Horizons installed new in 2007 and currently have 256 hours on each.

Having closed cooled engines means no saltwater as with most older engines. When they were replaced all associated systems were replaced as well.

The engines are paired up to Bravo Three drives. Also upgraded with the

engines was the installation of Mercury Smart Craft computers for each

engine on the helm. These low hour Mercs make this cruiser run up to 55

mph with a full load of fuel and people. Anyone familiar with this

model knows Formula has changed almost nothing over the years to the

hull and interior of the 280 SS. It runs dry and solid and is one of

Formula's best sellers.The other major upgrades and replacements included

a complete cockpit and interior upholstery in 2008, and the dash and

electronic gauges in 2014. Navigation is provided with a Raymarine

RC435 full color chart plotter. Sound system is a Clarion CMD4A that is

Sirius Capable. VHF communication is provided thru a West Marine 480

VHF that also has controls on the mic. For sunny days out on the water there is a full canvas bimini for

keeping cool from the sun. The other options are a table for the aft

seating area or choose a full sun pad. The interior offers a private

enclosed head, hanging closet, and open seating. Addition cushions

offer a convertible full berth as well.With oil changes regularly

performed, regular maintenance kept up on all systems, and batteries

replaced every two years, this boat is ready for its new owner. If you

are in the market for a great, clean, fast and comfortable vessel and

not one that will have you rebuilding everything in a couple of years,

this is it! $51,500.00, phone.