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Cabin Door - Changed to slider in 2005
Bottom Changed - 2005
Cockpit Changed - 2007
Dash Changed - 2007
Cabin Changed - 2008

The new bottom allows the hull to take more power. The angle of attack and strakes were changed in 2005 to allow flatter faster turning.

Hope that helps.

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www.teamshogren.com QUOTE=drpete3;3301524]Did that change take place in 04?[/QUOTE]

I have a 2005 42 Ex with 525's with 225 hours. I run Kendall straight 40weight. With the original equipment non labbed 32P Bravo 1's I got an honest 82 mph GPS after about 2 miles at approx. 5200 with an occasional bump of the rev limiters. I now have BBlades labbed Maximus 30P 15 1/4" and I run up to 81-82 more easily but I have only reached max speed of 83 GPS and that is at about 5300 bumping the rev limiters quite a bit. This was in about 70 degree weather on Lake Conroe with 1/2-3/4 fuel and 2-3' chop.

Are these numbers about right?

Scott do I have the "new" bottom? I am friends with Gerrit that you sold a 42 to down here.

my 12yr old boat with 500hp side by side pushes 80 on gps.

later

Well Scott..... your opinion on the speed??? keep in mind ALL boats are faster in saltwater where they are tested

2005 has the new and latest bottom

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1999 - 2004 Hull is a little faster (2-3) with same power but cannot take as much HP wihtout getting a bit loose over 115MPH. 2005 and newer will also turn and hold straight line on water better.

2002 42 - 2004 with 525's will run 83-85 with 4 people and fuel (200 gallons). Add 2-3mph with light load

2005-2011 will run 81-84 with 4 people and fuel (200 gallons). Add 2-3 mph with light load.

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Thanks Scott - Interesting figures. I have another friend with a 2001 Lightning, and it seems his steps are deeper than mine. He is freshening his 575's as we speak. He's been talking about a 700's boat. Know of any?