42 Fountain bottoms ? - Page 3

OL40SVX · 10-03-2006, 12:02 PM

The 42 fountain has a very good ride. One of the best ive ever been on. Speeds should be around 83-84mph consistantly.

On Time · 10-03-2006, 12:52 PM

Is this boat really a "38 footer" as many are saying?

Downtown42 · 10-03-2006, 01:24 PM

I bought my 2005 42 new and love the boat. Had a 35 for 8 yrs prior.
You won't crush waves, but rather skip over them. The faster you go the better it will ride which takes some getting used to.

Test ride one first and you will answer your own question. Happy shopping

On Time · 10-03-2006, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Downtown42

I bought my 2005 42 new and love the boat. Had a 35 for 8 yrs prior.
You won't crush waves, but rather skip over them. The faster you go the better it will ride which takes some getting used to.

Test ride one first and you will answer your own question. Happy shopping

Thanks, I did, but it was rough conditions 4'chop got to 70mph but I was really hanging on! I've only got rides in 38 Scarab AVS and Baja 38 special to compare it to, and those were in much milder waters. There seems to be a distinct difference in ride between stepped and straight hulls at the same length.

Strip Poker 388 · 10-03-2006, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Downtown42

Pair A Dice 2000...117 with full cabin...900 SC and 6's.

Race boat with full cabin??

So how much faster would the newer bottom with same power be over the 117?????????

Rob

Downtown42 · 10-04-2006, 06:07 PM

Pair A Dice was a 42 Lightning full pleasure version with no light lay-up. A 3rd bolster could be popped in front for the 3rd man when needed.

On Time · 10-13-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FeverMike

I too have heard about the 2 different large step 42 bottoms for different power but no one I know with Fountain will confirm that and say that is not so. I do know for sure the 42 Cigarette Tiger Twin step has 2 different bottoms depending on power.. and that is published with Cig...the Fountain 42 bottoms are a rumor from my understanding...although if someone from Fountain can confirm this please correct me. I do know since the large step 42 bottom came out there have been a few revisions to it due to racing and Reggies on going R&D.

Is there any way to get more information on the bottoms? I've heard people say yes and others say no that the Lightining and Ex bottoms are different. Fountain Cust Svc just now told me they were different, that the small steps go on the Executioner, or staggered models. This is way too confusing...

wcmarine · 10-13-2006, 03:41 PM

the new 42 APRA boat I think ran 126 with 900's

Downtown42 · 10-13-2006, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by wcmarine

the new 42 APRA boat I think ran 126 with 900's

epoxy hull.

42 2005 lightning and ex were the same bottom. And same as the record holder 177 fastest pass.

FeverMike · 10-13-2006, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by avarady

Is there any way to get more information on the bottoms? I've heard people say yes and others say no that the Lightining and Ex bottoms are different. Fountain Cust Svc just now told me they were different, that the small steps go on the Executioner, or staggered models. This is way too confusing...

Sounds like they thought you were talking about the 35 hulls. The 35 Ex and Lighting hulls are different but the 42 Ex and Lighting hulls are the same.