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1996 Formula 280 Ss

Poole, Dorset

£29,999

1996 Formula 280 SS 

This Formula 280 SS is a rare beast in the UK and is a real head turning performance powerboat with fantastic social and living space. This particular example has just had a serious amount of money spent on her both mechanically and cosmetically which can be seen throughout. She is powered by twin Mercruiser 5.7LX EFI V8 inboard petrol engines. Please contact the team at Blue Lagoon Marine today for more information 

Basic Boat Info

Make: Formula
Model: 280 Ss
Year: 1996
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Construction: Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length: 28 ft / 8.53 m
Length Overall: 28 ft / 8.53 m
Beam: 9'2 ft / 2.79 m
Cabins Count: 1

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Mercruiser
  • Model: 5.7LX EFI
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Engine Power: 250hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 BladeStainless Steel, Duoprop
  • Engine Location: Center-port
  • Engine Hours: 435
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Mercruiser
  • Model: 5.7LX EFI
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Engine Power: 250hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 BladeStainless Steel, Duoprop
  • Engine Location: Center-starboard
  • Engine Hours: 445
Total Engine Power: 500hp

Other

Heads Count: 1
Windlass Type: Electric
Boat Class: High Performance Boats, Sports Cruiser, Cuddy Cabin

Office

Waterside Boat Sales - Blue Lagoon - Poole
202 Sandbanks Road
Poole, E12, GB, BH14 8HA
Tel:+44 (0)1202 081700
Disclaimer

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website at www.watersideboatsales.com



Mechanical
  • 2 x Mercruiser 5.7LX EFI inboard petrol engines 
  • Port side engine hours: 435 as per the engine hour gauge 
  • Starboard side engine hours: 445 as per the engine hour gauge 
  • Electric trim and tilt 
  • Quicksilver control throttles 
  • MPH, RPM, Fuel, oil pressure, temperature, battery voltage and trim gauges
  • Hydraulic trim tabs 
Electrical
  • Batteries with isolation switch 
  • Shore power hook up 
  • Battery charger 
  • Plug sockets throughout 
  • Electric lifting engine hatch 
  • Horn and wiper 
  • Courtesy and panel lights 
  • Engine bay blower 
  • Electric bilge pump 
  • Electric anchor windlass 
  • Interior cabin lighting 
Navigation
  • "Switch" VHF Radio 
  • Top mounted dashboard compass 
  • Nav/anchor lights 
  • Lawrence depth gauge 
Interior & Domestic
  • Fresh water pump
  • Holding tank and macerator pump with indicator 
  • Sliding cockpit door to the cabin 
  • Immediately to port is the small galley with storage cupboards, cup holders, and integrated microwave 
  • Starboard side is the manual flush day head with freshwater sink and storage cupboard 
  • At the bow is the large seating area, with removable table which creates an infill and good size double berth 
  • Storage beneath the seats
  • Midships and underneath the cockpit is a large storage area 
Deck
  • Aft cushion is currently being replaced
  • Good size swim platform with stainless steel grab rail and tow eye 
  • Transom shower 
  • Transom gate to the cockpit 
  • Port side wet bar with fresh water sink, cup holders and integrated fridge 
  • To starboard is a large u shaped style sofa with small sun pad at the aft 
  • Deck storage locker with storage beneath the seats 
  • Removable cockpit table 
  • Further forward to port is an integrated sun lounger
  • Double bench style helm seat 
  • Steps up to the opening windscreen which lead to the bow 
  • Low profile stainless steel rails 
  • Forward anchor locker 
Canvas
  • Cockpit tonneau cover 
  • Sunshade bimini frame 
Disclaimer

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website at www.watersideboatsales.com

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
Gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.