Lightning vs. Ex.
03-03-2006, 09:46 PM
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Re: Lightning vs. Ex.
Originally Posted by Bob Zubik
I have been looking at a new 42 Lightning and the Ex. After the Miami show I fell in love with the new Interior of the Lightning, but after I hit back on Earth and found out that the boat cost approx $75,000.00 more than the Ex.!!!! I have a deal all set on the Ex. but I love the Lightning. What would you do??? Is it worth the extra $$$ on resale I need to decide and just cant... And yes $$$ is not unlimited to me.....BZ
i'll post it on OSO......no one will see it here. 
75,000.00 extra cash for gas & Beer. Go with the X.
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03-06-2006, 09:17 AM
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Re: Lightning vs. Ex.
new design in very nice but for the extra $$$ and to lose the walk around / ledge if you will i personally like the EX better.
Good luck
Good luck
03-07-2006, 12:35 AM
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Re: Lightning vs. Ex.
BZ, take the EX, and put the extra $$$ under the hatches.
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03-07-2006, 02:00 AM
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Re: Lightning vs. Ex.
Originally Posted by Single With Twins
new design in very nice but for the extra $$$ and to lose the walk around / ledge if you will i personally like the EX better.
Good luck
Good luck
I was looking at a 35 Lightning a week ago. I realy liked the walk around, but it has no non slip on it other than the couple feet at the cockpit. I can see alot of swimmers with that.
03-07-2006, 06:51 AM
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Re: Lightning vs. Ex.
Originally Posted by Memphis
You might be interested in pics of my 06 all-white 42 Ex. Just took delivery this week from Pier 57. I like the better cabin of the Lightning as well, but no way is it worth the difference in price.
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