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Back4More 04-22-2010 03:34 PM

They better throw in the trailer at 400 hours. Go with a 42 and never look back.

RaggedEdge 04-22-2010 06:18 PM


Originally Posted by Team Shogren (Post 3092458)
The 2010 and newer 42's do not have saddle tanks anymore.

Regards,

Team Shogren




Is there such a thing as a 2010 42? There does not seem to be any out there, lots of '09 stock, just don't see the 2010 inventory.

eddie 04-22-2010 07:11 PM


Originally Posted by Back4More (Post 3093670)
They better throw in the trailer at 400 hours. Go with a 42 and never look back.

I keep hearing that from the guys that know Fountains.

:daz:

SLOWRIDE-388 04-22-2010 07:51 PM

Keep looking Eddie, the right boat will turn up. Will let you know if any pop up under the radar.:party-smiley-004:

TeamShogren.com 04-22-2010 09:15 PM

2010 42's
 
There are a few but they were all retail sold. The MFG switched to 2011 @ MIAMI.


Originally Posted by RaggedEdge (Post 3093760)
Is there such a thing as a 2010 42? There does not seem to be any out there, lots of '09 stock, just don't see the 2010 inventory.


JMPH 04-23-2010 02:23 PM

[QUOTE=Team Shogren;3092456]The 38 is a stretched 35. The 42 is its own boat and there really is nothing comparable. Let me give you a few comparisons. We have scaled all three boats. The 38 is only 400 pounds heavier than a 35 while the 42 is 4,000 pounds heavier (12,880 dry with 700's & 6's) than a 38.

The way I see from fountains web site,
35- 9500lbs, 38- 9800lbs, 42- 11400 lbs, dif., from 38 and 42 dry with 525's is 1600 lbs.
Still big dif.

RaggedEdge 04-23-2010 05:41 PM

[QUOTE=JMPH;3094287The way I see from fountains web site,
35- 9500lbs, 38- 9800lbs, 42- 11400 lbs, dif., from 38 and 42 dry with 525's is 1600 lbs.
Still big dif.[/QUOTE]



I think the Fountain site number would be standard rigging on the 42 which would be 525's with Bravos. The number would be quite a bit more with the No. 6 drives. Big weight difference in the drives, plus the trannies etc.

custom29scarab 04-23-2010 07:05 PM

Eddie
I know of a 38 with staggered 525's that maybe for sale in GA. If you are interested send me a PM. A friend told me about it this week. It is not listed anywhere but heard from a friend that it was for sale. Let me know.

JMPH 04-24-2010 08:16 AM


Originally Posted by RaggedEdge (Post 3094395)
I think the Fountain site number would be standard rigging on the 42 which would be 525's with Bravos. The number would be quite a bit more with the No. 6 drives. Big weight difference in the drives, plus the trannies etc.

True but if both boats have same power your comparing the same thing

JMPH 04-24-2010 08:32 AM

I am really undecided on a new boat, I ultimatly want 38 with 600's 06 or newer, but the cockpit room is a killer. I am going from a 2000 35 which will has more room than a newer boat.I realize because of the full stagger. Scott at shogren has been very heplfull. So I realy think I have to go to 42, which I realy don't want to. Trailering, lift ,dock all set up for my 35 , 38 will be okay , 42 have to change everything. We boat mostly on a river so 38 is perfect. Want ot go over 100 so I feel better in a 38 than a 35.So when the right one comes along even maybe a 35 , 38 or 42.Guess I want my cake and eat it to.


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