Differences between 42X & 42 Tiger & between 700 Mercs vs 1200 Cobra
 

I am looking at boats and im not to sure what I want as of now but I was interested in the 188th street 42x for sale on here. Now my question is what exactly is the difference between the 42x and the 42 Tiger. And as far as the engines go it seems like the 700 mercs are selling way better than the 1200 cobras. I was wondering what the reasoning for that was if it was having to keep up with maintenance or why they would be selling for less but cost more new. Also if anyone has in videos of the 188th street 42x i would be very interested in seeing them. Thank you for your time. Kevin

A 42x is a staggered or even triple engine model and the 42 Tiger is a side-by-side model.
As for the Merc 700's??? I Like the Old School type power cause they are easy to work on and get parts for.

Easy way to tell the difference between the tiger and a newer x style bottom is that the x bottom has a very small third step after the first two big ones. If you are serious about buying a 42 cig, I think you will be hard pressed to find a cleaner, faster, and more complete package than this boat for the money.

42X is a faster/better handling boat with all things being equal....add #6's and 1200 Cobras, and you got a serious boat!

Out of curiosity what would be the difference in maintenance costs on 700s/NXT vs 1200/#6s? I think that is one of the things the OP is trying to figure out.

The 42 Tiger hull does not like speeds over the mid 90's. The 42X fixed that.

The maintenance cost is exactly what I'm concerned with I will be maintaining it with an open checkbook as others say but mine will be empty and I do almost all work on my own. It just seems that the cost of a new 1200 is alot more than the 600 or 700 Mercs but the used boats with the big power always seem to have a lower resale price, just wondering why this is. I've been looking at 39' Outerlimits but have decided that I don't like the side by side cockpit seating and this 188th st has really caught my attention as I'm not into the really flashy paint scheems

adam. is yours the 42 that was for sale at lake cumberland last year? i saw one like yours when i went down there for the poker run last year. it was awsome!! was there another one with similar paint?

Thats my boat, its the only 42 ever built or painted like that. There is also a 38 with 525's that has the same paint.

For the price of this boat you can't go wrong. Even if you sold the 1200s for 35-40 and bought a pair of 700s you'd still be fine. Have you called cobra and asked them about the reccomended maintenance on that power?

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

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..

flat bottom ones love it ;)

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.....

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 :)

Sorry, I should have specified T/S Tigers.

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

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.

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

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

What are the fuel requirements for the 1200s?

Beautiful boat!

They run on 93. From what I heard from Randy

yeah they run on 93........