39 to 42X
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39 to 42X
Any 39 owners here make the move to a 42X? Rode on a 42X w/1350's at the Cigarette Rendezvous two years ago boat was blistering fast but haven't driven one. Interested if anyone has a perspective.
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What are you up to now?????
Start building it now, so we can see it in the Miami show in February.
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My friend Bob picked up the 42x with the 1100's in it and it is a beast! The turbo motors pull like a bear, it is a legit 120mph and it runs good in the rough. What I loved is when we ran 60-70 mph in legit 5-7' seas and it just ate it up. I could have poured martinis while we were running.
Very impressive boat.
And yes, we raced a plane through Biscayne Bay. No idea where he came from.... but he didn't pull away from us!
Very impressive boat.
And yes, we raced a plane through Biscayne Bay. No idea where he came from.... but he didn't pull away from us!
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Hey Gary. Never owned a 39 but had a lot of seat time. I didn't think there would be a huge difference but it is noticeable between it and a 42 in bigger water. 42 also seems to run flatter than a 39. 42 is a much deeper boat. I measured it against a 39 and from the floor to the top of the brow is almost 5" difference. Also makes the door 5" taller which makes it a lot easier to get in and out of the cabin. The back seat is over 9" taller. The engine room is huge. I have almost 2' from my front engine to the bulkhead. 700s almost look small in there but very nice for working on things.
Where you ever able to get a number for Ron H?
Where you ever able to get a number for Ron H?
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Hey Gary. Never owned a 39 but had a lot of seat time. I didn't think there would be a huge difference but it is noticeable between it and a 42 in bigger water. 42 also seems to run flatter than a 39. 42 is a much deeper boat. I measured it against a 39 and from the floor to the top of the brow is almost 5" difference. Also makes the door 5" taller which makes it a lot easier to get in and out of the cabin. The back seat is over 9" taller. The engine room is huge. I have almost 2' from my front engine to the bulkhead. 700s almost look small in there but very nice for working on things.
Where you ever able to get a number for Ron H?
Where you ever able to get a number for Ron H?
Thanks again,
Gary
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How many did they make? You don't see a lot of them. That was always my favorite Cig model, how come there are not more? Price point (OL, Nortech, Cig 50 competition)? .
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Awesome feedback Rob. To be completely honest there is not one thing I don't like about the 39, this is what makes this a tough one. The 39 / 700 package is a perfect match and I love the 'Hot Rod' look of the 39. I would like to do one more go-fast project and I must admit the 1350's are intriguing.
Thanks again,
Gary
Thanks again,
Gary