$ difference on 42 vs 46 if everything is equal
09-19-2012 | 10:52 AM
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09-19-2012 | 11:15 AM
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09-19-2012 | 11:40 AM
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Like Brace I've had both. Actually I've had 2 different 42s; one X and one Tiger as well as 2 different 46s. The Tiger doesn't get into this discussion.
The 46 is just an incredible boat and extremely smooth, balanced and efficient. It is noticeably different than a 42. That does not mean the 42 is not a great hull as well. I have not been on both with comparable power. I had 700s/NXTs in the 42 and its hard to beat that combination package.....but it can be beat by the 46 with 6s/8s and 1075/1350s. Absolutely no discussion between 1075s vs 1350s. The 8s/1350s package is unbelievable to say the least. You just can't imagine until you've ridden the boat; then you will understand perfectly. Like Ferris Bueller said, "if you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up".
I have drove the 50' on a nice trip to Key Largo and didn't notice the length that much while cruising versus the 46. It was noticeable to me while docking and I did notice the difference in the cockpit as that is where they added 2 of the additional feet.
The 46 is just an incredible boat and extremely smooth, balanced and efficient. It is noticeably different than a 42. That does not mean the 42 is not a great hull as well. I have not been on both with comparable power. I had 700s/NXTs in the 42 and its hard to beat that combination package.....but it can be beat by the 46 with 6s/8s and 1075/1350s. Absolutely no discussion between 1075s vs 1350s. The 8s/1350s package is unbelievable to say the least. You just can't imagine until you've ridden the boat; then you will understand perfectly. Like Ferris Bueller said, "if you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up".
I have drove the 50' on a nice trip to Key Largo and didn't notice the length that much while cruising versus the 46. It was noticeable to me while docking and I did notice the difference in the cockpit as that is where they added 2 of the additional feet.
09-19-2012 | 02:31 PM
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From: Plainville/Old Lyme, CT Boca Raton, FL
09-21-2012 | 07:56 PM
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From: Lees Summit/Gravois Mills Mo.
Heres your boat 302Sport: http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...po!!-101844200 at a great price but I heard you are trying to buy this and trade your 188. http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o42915-en.html
