triple 7s or twin 1075s for 47 Lightning??
 

All things being equal (forgetting the BIG price difference), which one's gonna ride better??

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I hear there is a triple 1075 47' in the works now, just wait a few weeks and we will have the answer.

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How the he!! are they gonna fit 3 number 6's back there??

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Twin 1075s is the setup we have had both in stock the 1075 is a Awesome package!!!!!with a pair of #6s and the power to weight thing! 1 less engine and drive cant be bad the lake test on the 1075s was 120 :D :D not broken in !

Re: triple 7s or twin 1075s for 47 Lightning??
 

I just thought that the staggered twins would lower the center of gravity and bring it closer to the centerline than triples (I have 3 X 525s), giving the 47 a little more of the ride of a 42. Anyone ride in both?

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I would have to go for the 1075 boat....less BS with just 2 motors and even faster since its less weight.
And , Yes the CG is better too. :cool:

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But after thinking about the 2 combos....the 3x700 boat would cost less and the motors will provide a longer service duration between rebuilds..

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How long on 1075's before a refresh? You might get more boating hours out of triple 700's.
If money was no object and I had a mechanic on call all the time to re-fresh I's go with the twin 1075's.

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I think you'll find over the long run. Triple 700's will be more ecconomical than the twin 1075's. They won't need freshening up as often and they'll probably be better on gas. Also if you lose one engine it would be easier to drive it home on two rather than one. As far as initial cost I don't think the difference in price wil be all that great.



Oh and if money was no object I go with trip. 1075's myself. :evilb:

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Its mid-August and we only have about 85 hours on the '05 we got last year. That means we're putting on less than 50 hours a season, so maybe the "refresh" interval isn't that important. I'm going to have to try the staggered 1075 setup, its gotta be the best riding. Triple 1075s is WAY over the top!

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RJ1340, I gotta ask...what is with the avitar?

avitar
 

I wondered the same thing.

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FEVER: You know as much about that avatar as I do. One day, there it was. I think its a gay symbol and I think someone somehow hacked into this system and put it there, but I don't really mind. What the heck! I'm sure I've done enough arsehole things to deserve it and its not so bad looking. How do you think it'll look stretched out along the sides of my new 47 with staggered 1075s?

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RJ1340, you do know that it is super easy to change your avitarto anyone of the stock one on OSO or put in another picture of your own? Hacked into the system :confused: I don't think so. Strectched out on your new boat...it would look pretty GAY...I guess you are coming out of the ...uh...as they say....closet? :eek: :rolleyes:

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I'd take the trip set up myself, for the obvious reasons (gas, overall up time, etc)

Oh by the way, when the wife saw your avitar she said it was GAY. So you may want to change it or not..."not that there's anything wrong with being gay"

Re: triple 7s or twin 1075s for 47 Lightning??
 

1 year warranty on the 700hp's and 90 days on the 1075hp's.........

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Just a thought, but how much gas is tripp 1075s going to burn and how big is the gas tank, I think tripp 1075 would really limit your range?? Just a thought. Lets be honest Fountains are not know for big fuel tanks.

WILL

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The one with twin 1075 burned 230 gallons a hour. So I assume with triple 1075 she should burn 325-345 gallons an hour. :eek: So with the standard 315 gallon tank in a 47 you could run less than 1 hour. Better hope their are a lot of marinas near bye. Of course it should run close to 150 mph, so in 1 hour you could cover some serious distance. I have a triple 525 47 Lightning now and can't wait to see one with triple 700s which will probably be my next boat.

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If you could use Reggie's ego as a fuel tank it would have unlimited range. :D :D :D

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So less than 1 hour of running WOWOW :eek: I can see it now, at Poker Runs, first one to the first stop, not because they want the card but so they can be the first to start refueling :D :D :D

WILL

Re: triple 7s or twin 1075s for 47 Lightning??
 

We are the only dealer to get a 47 with tripple 700's so far. The boat is 200k less then the 1075 twin boat and will still run 110mph with a year of warranties! It is available. Joe

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twin 1075's

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I like the triple 700 package as well :cool:

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I hear that the 3x700's is faster than the 2x1075's

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700's Drive and ride Great @107 plenty of throttle left boat should get to 110 easy. (Reggie Says he Loves the new 700's) Just sold one and I have anouther that will be in for retail stock in 3 weeks just came out of the mold if any wants one. 07 42L just tested 105mph (AVALIBLE) for Labor Day Delivery.

47 Trip 700's will be are poker run boat for sure 110+ and rides like a dream!!!!!!!!

www.fountaindealer.com

Re: triple 7s or twin 1075s for 47 Lightning??
 

I hear there's a hold on the 700/NXT1 package because of some problems with the tiny tranny.
And YES, someone hacked into this system and changed my avatar. I know I can change it if I want to, but I'm not going to. The first time I saw that thing was when I read one of my posts a few months ago. Poof, there it was. Btw-if I came out of the closet, I'm sure I'd be told to get back in!

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Wtf? :p

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If you tow to poker runs ... have a mechanical problem, you put it on the trailer and go home with twins... with tripples, chances are you are still going to have fun. Boating is always about planning for the next failure ... unfortunately!

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Mike, still don't think someone hacked into the system and changed my avatar? Ask Back4more if he changed his avatar just because he likes mine so much.

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How's are the drives on your 38 holding up attack? Do you still have the 38?

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Yes, 38 is running great (96 mph)... but have be careful with the drives.. change oil every third outing and inspect the gears twice per season.

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Wow, that's smoking :) Did you change to shorties or are you running the same drive height as when you got it?

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on the gas milage, i drive a 47 with twin 1075's it averages .82 miles to the gallon according to the smart craft gage at 85 mph. the boat ran 122mph at the factory and is a standard 47 set-up it also has a 400 gallon fuel capacity