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This is very interesting- I have also wondered about ease of handling around the dock in a staggered vs. side-by-side. I have a friend that bought a staggered 42 and loved it- except around the docks (they can get VERY tight at LOTO) where he hated it. I have never operated anything that big one way or the other (except a 46 Black Thunder, which is another story all together), so I am seeking the genius of experience here on the Board . . .
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My '96 with stags had hp500 engines with silent choice.
With silent choice it was a real mother trucker to crawl around with all that piping going on. Stripped out the SC and put in CMI's. BIG imporvement as far as getting around in the engine compartment. Went with 2" shorties with 5 blade props which IMOHO the boat is more mannerly around the docks. Dennis |
Originally Posted by SeaWeasel
(Post 2248885)
I have been kicking tires on a bunch of non-step (and early step) 42's- many of which run triples. I am not too fired up about the prospect of 3 motors, so have been trying to find a nice twin in my price range. Have seen some that are staggered (not my preference because of the small-ish[er] cockpit) and a couple with side-by-side install. Does anyone have any experience with these guys? Will a non-stagger 42 be "OK" with HP500's or am I kidding myself? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by StrikinLightnin
(Post 2252317)
My '96 with stags had hp500 engines with silent choice.
With silent choice it was a real mother trucker to crawl around with all that piping going on. Stripped out the SC and put in CMI's. BIG imporvement as far as getting around in the engine compartment. Went with 2" shorties with 5 blade props which IMOHO the boat is more mannerly around the docks. Dennis |
Originally Posted by sommerfliesby
(Post 2252615)
Damn dude...where you been? Haven't seen you out in a couple years...I still had the PQ last time we hooked up! You should come out to Boater's on Sept 15th for the CPC Beach Party!
I had Nabbers re-gel my bilge so I rerigged the engine compartment and had the engines upgraded:D I just fired up my new engines a few minutes ago. Gonna take it over to East Chicago maybe tomarrow to see how it runs. See you at Boaters.........:cool-smiley-011: Later, Dennis |
Originally Posted by TexomaPowerboater
(Post 2252608)
I thought this boat was a great deal. 1996 42 side by side. It says make offer, but I remember it being around $70K at one point. Its been for sale all summer.
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I prefer the staggered on the longer boat. The drives are much closer to the center line of the boat, handling at speed is better and ease of engine access. However, close quarters handling may be slightly deminished if you rely on boat rotation using opposing engine thrust or pirouetting . The 42 should have ample cockpit room for staggerd engines. I saw a new 35 Lightning with stag 525's, now that consumed cockpit room!
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Originally Posted by barron
(Post 2252894)
What 96 are you talking about?:D
Its the 1995 42 fountain http://www.dallasboats4sale.com/index.asp?boat_type=29 |
That boat has been for sale for several years. Been sitting outside a lot. There is a early 90's tripple 454 boat for sale on the lake too.
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Originally Posted by SeaWeasel
(Post 2248885)
I have been kicking tires on a bunch of non-step (and early step) 42's- many of which run triples. I am not too fired up about the prospect of 3 motors, so have been trying to find a nice twin in my price range. Have seen some that are staggered (not my preference because of the small-ish[er] cockpit) and a couple with side-by-side install. Does anyone have any experience with these guys? Will a non-stagger 42 be "OK" with HP500's or am I kidding myself? Thanks.
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