The 1100s are available with 6's as well if i recall. Are the earlier issues with the 8's a thing of the past?

What's the expected top speed?

I think 1350's over 1100's are like 40-50K more..

A 42x with 1100's should run in the lower to mid 120's. With that said, we have a 42x with 1100's and it only runs 107... I'm not sure why it's not much faster.

Yes, the 1100's come with a choice of #6's or M8's. My understanding is Mercury only offers the 1100 / 6 package with the 1:50 gears to protect the drive. The M8 gives you gear ratio choices and a much stronger bottom end. In addition, the M8 is 2" shorter which allows the engines to be mounted lower in the boat, this helps the CG. There have been no issues that I know of with the new generation M8. They have also redesigned the M8 lower to make it more hydrodynamic. Honestly, I like the look of the 6 drive much better.

In general, I believe the 1100 / 6 package performs great. We choose the M8 for gear options and acceleration.

My information source is Bud at Cigarette and Mercury Racing consider both subject matter experts.

Hum...been told 114-118 MPH. Props, fuel payload weigh and elevation changes are the wildcards as I understand it. I have been on a 42X w/1350's at 125 MPH. Acceleration was unreal, felt like a Pro Stock drag car.

Congratulations Gary, hope to see it next summer! Do you know where your 39 is going yet?

39 is heading to Richmond Virginia. Found an awesome home, I'm sure we'll all see them on the Poker Run circuit this summer.

6's may be purdier but 8's say " big poppa's here" lol

Well the guys at Cig would clearly knowbeter than I would, but if the 42x boats with 700's routinely run just a tick under 100 mph, bumping the same boat up to 1100's SHOULD raise the speed up into the mid to lower 120's (all things being equal). Looking forward to not only seeing your new rig, but also seeing what it runs! :cool:

Once over 100-105 it seems it's much harder..... the higher you get the harder it is to achieve.....

I would think 120-125 easily. Does the 50 run 125+ with 1350's?

I think 114-118 sounds right from seeing what others go..American Muscle II was advertised as 118 but took lots to see 110+ I been on it... so I think to se 120+ is not likely... I could be wrong...

a 42 ft boat at 115, I would be real happy with that.....

The 50 will run around 120 with the 1350's. The 46 will do around mid 120's with 1350's. I would think the 42 would crack 120 with 1100's, but I could be wrong.

[QUOTE=Full Force;4225962]American Muscle II was advertised as 118 but took lots to see 110+ I been on it...QUOTE]

The 46's with 1075's run 110 all day, obviously a little more with a light load, but I would be shocked to see a stock 1075 46 cig run 118.

Congrats Gary! I'm pretty sure Linnie is as excited as you are! Looking forward to watching your build.

[QUOTE=SS930;4225976]right, just saying it did go more then 110, but took a few minutes, was't like it was instantly there.... still fun as hell tho!!

How do you subscribe to a Thread? I'd like to watch this build.

You are automatically subscribed once you make a post in the thread.

What an awesome boat, you must be extremely excited to go through this process.

Congrats again Gary. Always good to hear from you. Can't wait to see it and look forward to hopefully running together next year as long as you promise to wait up for me ;).
I think you should see 120 out of it with the right props. The few 1075 42s out there ran 115-116.
With these boats it not always about how fast it goes but how it goes fast.
Nothing like being able to take your hands off the wheel at 100. The boat is absolutely on rails.
You are going to love it.

Easy decisions first. Engine colors:

My 42 with 1200's ran 121 but they weren't Mercs so it's hard to compare as the Mercs always seem to run strong for their HP rating. The boat was on rails up to about 110, then you had to drive it.

Going with a red paint job again I see. ;)

Yep, new boat will have a red base with charcoal, sliver, white and black

Cngrats man, going to be an awesome[HR][/HR] boat,

Nice choice on power. Cannot wait to see some pics. Oh by the way GO BUCKS

Here are a few facts about my friend Bob's 42X with 1100's.

The boat runs 120+ all day long and he has seen 125. The boat has just shy of 300 hours and is getting a full rebuild both engines and drives. He bought the boat with roughly 150 hours on it. The drives alone cost $30K each and the gears were completely shot. I am not allowed to disclose the cost of the engine rebuilds. He is getting a substantial break through some connections over normal and that is all I can say.

By far, that boat is my favorite stand up V I have ever been in.

Wow Gary I just came across this thread and all I can say is Congrats. I loved the old boat and can't wait to see the new one.

Just seen this thread also. Congrats!!! Awesome boat, good choice on colors and power! Nice job!

Spoke with Cigarette today sounds like Project X is in the mold.

What a fun project that will be and I'm sure it will turn out beautiful. Hope they will take lots of pictures of the build for you and can't wait to see it when finished.

Can't wait to see it Gary.

Subscribed to see it in progress.

Going to be b@d@ss.

Congrats Gary!! Your 39 was beautiful...can't wait to see this one!

Excellent thread...can we see pics of the build process...layup, stringers, bulkheads, etc?

First baby pictures have arrived

Swee!! thats gotta be a cool feeling...!

Bet ya can't wait for the baptism!! Congrats and thanks for shareing I'm excited to watch!!

Gonna need a ride in this one. ... like others, thanks for sharing. Take care.

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