I am considering an 04 or newer Cigarette 42ts or 42x, with big power 1050 to 1075s w dry-sump 6s for the Chesapeake Bay.
Does anyone have any experience with the newer 42 Cigarette's as to actual cruise speeds, top speeds as well as overall ride and handling ?
Thanks in advance!

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Tony
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Buy the X, not the Tiger... Or, buy a 46.

You might want to check out the classifieds. There's an '03 46'er in Austin, TX that's for sale w/ 1050 Sterlings --- VERY nice boat and he is motivated to sell it. Don't pay too much attn. to the listed price. As with anything... there's negotiation room that should get you near or under the 42X prices.

www.danjmccarthy.com ---- website showing the boat.

P.S. Mike, the owner, is a great guy.... only 40 hrs. on the boat since new. Majority is all fresh water.

If you want to jump up to a 46 RR let me know, my buddy has American Muscle for sale. The 1075's were just at Mercury getting rebuilt. They have 0 hrs and full 90 day warranty. He is ready to deal! PM me if your interested.

On the 42X, another friend has one (Blue 42X Powerboat) and he loves it. It has 850 Mercs. and runs 106-107 on Herrings.

Well, WW, what's the deal'eo???? Finding anything?

Pier 57 just took in a really nice 42 w/ 900's. I hear they're really willing to deal on this boat. I believe the owner is building/buying a 46.

Joe

Thanks guy's for the response, I am weighing my options as to what I really want.
I will be replacing my Cat and Gun with one stand up bolster V that my family will enjoy just like the Gun, but the boys can still rip it up as we do on my Cat.
I really like the looks of the 42X and a 42' will fit right into my hydro lift , so a 46 is just to much boat for my situation.
I am also looking at the stand up bolster OL 42 and Fountain 42 as I would like to be capable of running closer to my Cats speed if possible.
I'ts a tuff situation when your wife plane hates the Cat at any speed!

he said the f word.... please god show him the way......

If you are looking to keep up with some cats, than you need this..
http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-11897.html

I know it is the F word but Bill from Team Taboo has a pleasure version 42 Lightning with 1075's that hit over 130 with Reggie at the wheel. That is why they are known as Cat Killers!

Geez, they even ripped off Taboo's paint style......