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302Sport 10-31-2012 01:38 PM

Top ends should be done at 80 hours and right now they have about 15 on them.....

GOTTAGETA382 10-31-2012 03:08 PM

Yes I have spoken with someone at Cobra ( not Randy ) they knew the boat,spoke highly of it and were very helpful with all of my questions. I was surprised at there professionalism and willingness to help me on a boat they're not even selling. Theirs not as much maintenance as I would have expected..

offshoredrillin 10-31-2012 04:49 PM


Originally Posted by pm203 (Post 3806487)
The 42 Tiger hull does not like speeds over the mid 90's. The 42X fixed that.

flat bottom ones love it ;)

302Sport 10-31-2012 05:21 PM

Thank you guys for all the nice comments. I know where there is a set of Merc 850's for around $45k if that's what you wanted instead of the big power. I do not recommend 700's in a 42 because the boat is very boring to drive. 90mph in a twin step 42 is like an easy afternoon cruise.....

Wild 10-31-2012 08:39 PM

i seen and been in the 188th 42 boat at Randys shop in fl, and i can tell you there is nothing wrong w it. its definetly one of kind and a real head turner and runs amazing - that gets my vote :)

pm203 10-31-2012 09:17 PM


Originally Posted by offshoredrillin (Post 3806683)
flat bottom ones love it ;)

Sorry, I should have specified T/S Tigers.

CigUm 11-01-2012 08:49 PM

Love the 188th Street boat! Merc 850's would be a good fit for it.

4195 11-02-2012 08:00 AM


Originally Posted by pm203 (Post 3806881)
Sorry, I should have specified T/S Tigers.

I will tell you this is true my T/S runs amazingly flat and flies level, but after 95mph it is a handfull. I heard it is because the step is to large. So I have it propped for mid range to run to mid 90's and the accelaration is insane especailly for a 42' boat. The 3 relief step is the ticket to going over 100mph smoothly for sure.

mbones 11-02-2012 12:08 PM

or you taking the boat to key west this year it would be nice to see it in person

302Sport 11-02-2012 12:35 PM

were taking our Intrepid to key west, the cigarette stays nice and warm in a heated building up north all year.


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