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Beak Boater 07-14-2010 04:43 PM

Had a 38/600 boat, it ran 93 very light load, with Maximus props. 90 any other day of the week. Thats why I bought the 38/700 boat!! You owned a Fountain before, so you know this but it wont hop like a 28 Skater until you get to around 70, Im sure you will miss that!!!

Back4More 07-14-2010 04:56 PM

Fastest 600 42 I've seen was a friends 07 Ex that ran 91 with -2 Sportmasters and 5 blade Herrings.

DollaBill 07-14-2010 05:09 PM


Originally Posted by Back4More (Post 3158630)
Fastest 600 42 I've seen was a friends 07 Ex that ran 91 with -2 Sportmasters and 5 blade Herrings.

It was fast. Also had sportmasters. Cash Bar and I saw at least 95 out of a 42 PR w/ 525's. THAT was impressive.

Back4More 07-14-2010 05:15 PM

I rode on a 42 PR/600s and ran 90...full of fuel and 4 fat guys.

DollaBill 07-14-2010 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Back4More (Post 3158652)
I rode on a 42 PR/600s and ran 90...full of fuel and 4 fat guys.

Sounds right. 1 fat guy and 1 skinny guy with no gas (me and Cash). We did run out of gas about 5 minutes later tho LOLOLOL

RaggedEdge 07-14-2010 08:30 PM


Originally Posted by blownincome (Post 3158565)
Me Too!!!!!!!:drink::drink::drink:How did Ragged say it "Low and Just plain Slutty":drink:



LOW and SLUTTY !!! Nothing like it!

Love that old school, hard core FOUNTAIN !!! :drink:

offshoresteve 07-14-2010 10:27 PM


Originally Posted by Beak Boater (Post 3158622)
Had a 38/600 boat, it ran 93 very light load, with Maximus props. 90 any other day of the week. Thats why I bought the 38/700 boat!! You owned a Fountain before, so you know this but it wont hop like a 28 Skater until you get to around 70, Im sure you will miss that!!!

What are you refering to "hop" .... accelerate hard ? yes it will be a hard decision, will have to do alot of research/ rides.My Skater right now will out accelerate most any "big" powered V on the lake up to 100.It is hard to go slower,however I would have alot more useable boat.
A perfect world I would have both and a center console too:)

offshoresteve 07-14-2010 10:40 PM

What about the cabin ? Does it stay together when you pound the **** out of the boat in Real Rough water( Atlantic or rough Gulf,not rough lake water).Like I stated before that was my Only dislike of my 10 Meter.

blownincome 07-15-2010 05:16 AM

42 is a wave crusher I asked Reggie once what his favorite boat they ever built he said 2, 10 meter cause it put them on the map and the 42 best overall his ride of choice!

monstaaa 07-17-2010 06:41 PM


Originally Posted by monstaaa (Post 3158151)
first off the skate is a great boat. the later models 38 will run early to uper 90's depending on setup. and will not let you down handling wise in comparison to the skater, within reason of course. plenty of room in the cockpit and cabin. the 42 is nice also but will run early to mid 90's. handling also good but may leave you yearning for more due to the small power,525's. great for bigger water with the family. either choice will due just fine, but i feel the 38 will be the best all around for a small performance oriented family.

meant mid 80's on the 42


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