Originally Posted by Downtown42

I bought my 2005 42 new and love the boat. Had a 35 for 8 yrs prior.
You won't crush waves, but rather skip over them. The faster you go the better it will ride which takes some getting used to.

Test ride one first and you will answer your own question. Happy shopping :drink:

Originally Posted by Downtown42

Pair A Dice 2000...117 with full cabin...900 SC and 6's.

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Originally Posted by FeverMike

I too have heard about the 2 different large step 42 bottoms for different power but no one I know with Fountain will confirm that and say that is not so. I do know for sure the 42 Cigarette Tiger Twin step has 2 different bottoms depending on power.. and that is published with Cig...the Fountain 42 bottoms are a rumor from my understanding...although if someone from Fountain can confirm this please correct me. I do know since the large step 42 bottom came out there have been a few revisions to it due to racing and Reggies on going R&D.

Originally Posted by wcmarine

the new 42 APRA boat I think ran 126 with 900's

Originally Posted by avarady

Is there any way to get more information on the bottoms? I've heard people say yes and others say no that the Lightining and Ex bottoms are different. Fountain Cust Svc just now told me they were different, that the small steps go on the Executioner, or staggered models. This is way too confusing...