what are he pros and cons of a stagered engine setup on a 42 fountain lighting w/hp 500.late 90,s hull?

better balance, faster boat, easier to work on motor sides......cons.....a little harder to spin around the dock b/c the drives are pushing and pulling much closer to the centerline.

Ditto. My props turn in and I run 5 blade Maximus and that does help with the manuevering around the docks.

go staggered for sure