42 Tiger Performance Questions
 

I know it is most likely out here already, but I am looking for a 42 Tiger. What is the performance like on a 42 Tig with say 525's, 575's etc......speed? Thanks for the help. Is there a difference in models when it comes to cabin amed..?

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Who are you, George Jefferson....................MOVIN ON UP!!!!
Straight bottom boat will struggle to break 80 mph with stock 525/575 but won't struggle to break bravos.

This is my favorite boat right now and the price keeps dropping, it is listed at 309K on Suncoast's site:
http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-11344.html

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theres a straight bottom tiger in classifieds with twin 700s that claims tops at 80. this is gotta be ur most bang fer buck tiger out there http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-13634.html with twin 525s I would think ud be seeing more round 70..just and educated guess.. :D

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Those are all straight bottom speeds. On the twin steps with 525's they run around 82-84 mph and 575's around 86. With 500efi's they run 78-80. The non steps and the step boats have the same cabins, either covergirl or extended cover girls. They are just half cabins. There were 1 or 2 flat bottom boats built with the full cabins. The 42x has staggered motors but is built for larger power and nxt's or 6's. They have built them with 525's but are slower than the side by side boats.

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I use to hit 82 with that one...

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The 42X triple 525 boat should hit what speeds? Is that a good/bad set up?

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I would say its a good set up. Great reliable power. Its better than big power and 6's for cruising. They should run low 90's since the 46's run around 88.

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The green boat will run 90mph +/-. I love the paint, you have to see it in person. It depends on how you use the boat to say whether it's a good or bad set-up. I'd personally take bigger power and twins but if you plan on taking long trips or you're a new boater the three smaller engines may be the ticket. They didn't make many either, I only know of three.

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I love the paint. The trips would be a nightmare to insure/ maintain but it is a cool ride. The insurance companies hear triples and think you will be racing Apaches or Smokin Joe's every weekend. :eek:
Hideaway has had a new 525 triple boat for 2 years so that might be an issue when it comes to resale time.

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There is a black TS Tiger for sale in the classifieds that is real nice.
Freds boat is a killer deal too.

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That boat is a non step. It was one of the few produced in 2001.

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My Bad Sorry.

Here is a nice T/S for a good price.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-12501.html

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They sold it last week and I heard they gave it away.....

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well your educated guess should get you in detention...500's in a 00 straight hull will have you around 70 in flat water, get a little chop your at 73 or so. 580's will have you at 75 in flat 76-77 in some chop. Niels boat with 700's and the cool weather will hit 80...Gl's old Tiger straight hull with his blower motors was at 82..lets see if the people above 18 that really own a Tiger can say any more...:rolleyes:

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What power does your boat have?

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no need to hate :p . Im surprised thats all the gain in speed you get with 700s over 580s...guess ya learn sumthin everyday :drink:

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Tigers are not the fastest at 80...

They are the fastest at 68-70 in 6' sh!t.

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hehe i guess 6ft chit at 80 is outta the question? :eek:

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Not many things go 80 in real 6 footers... for long anyway! Specially when you pay the bills.

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had the 500's now the 580's...so the performance numbers are first hand. all the straight hull tigers aren't the fastest until you get some chop under them, but as the chop increases you can hold your speed much longer than a shorter boat.

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I have ts tiger extended cover girl 525efi. Best so far 82mph GPS.

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Just step up and buy this one....Teague 1000's to dry sump VI's. New interior and gel. will run over 100...SICK!!!

Price will not be beat for equally equipped power/drive/condition! :cool:

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Sweet ride :cool:

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Did you ever get one?

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What year did they start putting steps in the Tiger?

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2001

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new gel ?

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Yes, well, gell work I should say....there were stress cracks near the fairing from the factory laying the gelcoat on too thick, thus resulting in no flex. very small hairline cracks. Phils people sanded it all down and re-applied. Went over the whole boat with a fine tooth comb and fixed every blemish, crack, ding, etc. thing is STUNNING now!