42 hook bottom
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So , this year I had the hook sanded off to the original bottom . The difference is dramatic , carries over the waves much better . Whomever modified this hull did a superb job but I can't fathom why it was done .
Next I may cut the transom step back in . Does anyone have a clue why they would have filled this section in ? Should I gain speed with a transom step ? ( see photos in post #9 )
This is a 1998 42 with trip Merc 525 sc
Next I may cut the transom step back in . Does anyone have a clue why they would have filled this section in ? Should I gain speed with a transom step ? ( see photos in post #9 )
This is a 1998 42 with trip Merc 525 sc
Last edited by aex; 08-07-2011 at 08:40 PM.
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BTW , I've heard Reggie blueprinted his "perfectly good hull designs" at considerable effort and expense for special projects .
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My apologies. My point was only that Reggie had countless dollars in designing a very fast hull, and as I have never heard this sort of modification making a 42 faster I was somewhat surprised. But hey, I haven't learned anything new today....yet.
By looking at the pictures it looks like quality work. With that being said I would imagine that the original step is under the "new framing and FG work and should be easy to access.
Good luck.
Last edited by Precision; 08-07-2011 at 09:33 PM.
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Q2) in theory yes, absolutely. The factory X dimension surely was calibrated for the original notched transom, and filling that part of the stern means that the legs should have been lowered accordingly.
But since you previously said that the trim is not effective, probably they didn't mess also with the outdrives. So, by removing the filling, you should now bring the hull and its business end back to the most efficient setup.
Good luck.
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Man Im sorry you bought a boat then had to deal with this....on one of the most successful hulls in history no less.....Id be REALLY pizzed at the seller for not disclosing the mods to the hull
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My apologies. My point was only that Reggie had countless dollars in designing a very fast hull, and as I have never heard this sort of modification making a 42 faster I was somewhat surprised. But hey, I haven't learned anything new today....yet.
By looking at the pictures it looks like quality work. With that being said I would imagine that the original step is under the "new framing and FG work and should be easy to access.
This is true...the best way to find out is probably to call RF Power boats and ask him what his take on this hull is.
Good luck.
By looking at the pictures it looks like quality work. With that being said I would imagine that the original step is under the "new framing and FG work and should be easy to access.
This is true...the best way to find out is probably to call RF Power boats and ask him what his take on this hull is.
Good luck.
This is a real good running boat , good economy ( for what it is ) good speed , good water handling , and three not two engines so if you lose one you can plane on two and cruise no problem .
I have no complaints , just a few questions .
Thank you , I like a boat that's a little loose . I'm actually a cat man .
All I know is someone spent a lot of money doing this and I'd like to know why .
I've run 86 on gps loaded and cruise 65 all day , again a great boat .