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Old 10-13-2006, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Downtown42
epoxy hull.

42 2005 lightning and ex were the same bottom. And same as the record holder 177 fastest pass.

Your saying the 42 2005 is the same bottom as in this pick?????

Except for the water intake thats in the bottom of the hull
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Old 10-14-2006, 02:09 PM
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Default Re: 42 Fountain bottoms ?

I will get a pick of mine...there may be a difference.
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Old 10-17-2006, 05:09 PM
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Default Re: 42 Fountain bottoms ?

here's an older pic I found, I'll try to get one closer

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Default Re: 42 Fountain bottoms ?

The 42 Ex and 42 Lightning have different bottoms.
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Old 10-17-2006, 05:42 PM
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Default Re: 42 Fountain bottoms ?

I think they are the same in 2005.
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Old 10-17-2006, 11:54 PM
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Default Re: 42 Fountain bottoms ?

looks like it
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Old 10-18-2006, 11:18 PM
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Default Re: 42 Fountain bottoms ?

TODAY Fountain Cust Svc told me that they bottoms were the same in '05 forward. The performance should be identical. SO WHY are there so many more Lightning than Ex out there when Lightning is so much more expensive?
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Old 10-18-2006, 11:22 PM
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Default Re: 42 Fountain bottoms ?

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
Hey Downtown you are a 42 Ex aren't you? I went out with my friend last weekend on his 42 Lightning 575's and we had a great ride. Where does the air stream hit you on your boat when you are in the stand up driving position?
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Old 10-19-2006, 01:46 PM
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Default Re: 42 Fountain bottoms ?

Originally Posted by avarady
Hey Downtown you are a 42 Ex aren't you? I went out with my friend last weekend on his 42 Lightning 575's and we had a great ride. Where does the air stream hit you on your boat when you are in the stand up driving position?
yes 42 Ex. Standing up chest-neck height I guess. 5'9''. I always would stand in the 35, the 42 is really comfortable sitting down. Ride is level and I am tucked in just perfect.

I can see the negatives for a big boy in a Fountain.
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Old 10-19-2006, 01:49 PM
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Default Re: 42 Fountain bottoms ?

Lightnings have more headroom and you can get TV, A/C, Genset, all the stuff that breaks unless you run with Petunia's on the table and a washer dryer
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