Thinking of 42 Fountain Executioner with triple Hp525Efis
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Re: Thinking of 42 Fountain Executioner with triple Hp525Efis
My buddy has a 96 42' with triple 500 carb motors.Very nice boat. Tops out near or over 90mph. Will plane on any two. I do not see any negatives
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Re: Thinking of 42 Fountain Executioner with triple Hp525Efis
Originally Posted by jryan26
If you decide to go staggered, check out this one!
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The nicest part of triples is if you lose a motor you're still coming home on plane at a decent speed. You won't be idling home on one. You can also run mild power.
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Re: Thinking of 42 Fountain Executioner with triple Hp525Efis
Originally Posted by Sydwayz
You SEVERELY limit your resale market when you buy triples. .
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So can someone fill me in on why triple engine boats have lower resale.
Seems like 3 engines at 500hp vs 2 at 750 would be about the same speed (within a couple mph) burn about the same fuel (same total hp same gal/hr), cost about the same insurance (rate is based speed which is figured out by hp).
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Rick
Seems like 3 engines at 500hp vs 2 at 750 would be about the same speed (within a couple mph) burn about the same fuel (same total hp same gal/hr), cost about the same insurance (rate is based speed which is figured out by hp).
Thanks,
Rick
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Re: Thinking of 42 Fountain Executioner with triple Hp525Efis
Originally Posted by rv
So can someone fill me in on why triple engine boats have lower resale.
-feeding 50% more engines.
-50% more engine and drive weight.
-Most insurance company won't touch them.
-There are some inefficency issues regarding the middle prop fighting one of the two other. Trip 500HPs are marginaly faster than twin 500HP's from what I have seen around here over the years.
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Re: Thinking of 42 Fountain Executioner with triple Hp525Efis
Originally Posted by jayjay
Tombone 1993
What do people say about the triple 42's
Fill me in !
What do people say about the triple 42's
Fill me in !
I like mine, fast, smooth ride, without being supercharged. My buddy has a 94 with triple 525's that runs 87 all day long. Plus I like the fact of having a extra spare motor. This is my tenth boat to own. I have driven staggered, twins, and triples. Just personal opion. Tom
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Re: Thinking of 42 Fountain Executioner with triple Hp525Efis
tomtbone1993
what do you have in your 42 triple. What year, (Step , 2 Step ,No step?)engines ,and your speed?
Thanks
what do you have in your 42 triple. What year, (Step , 2 Step ,No step?)engines ,and your speed?
Thanks