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Got Freedom? 06-22-2018 12:40 PM


Originally Posted by ALL_IN! (Post 4633114)
It has quite a few upgrades that should make it relatively bulletproof. Mike is a smart dude too (we've chatted 42's several times). We looked at it when we were shopping - it has a very glossy finish to it. Based on the little I do know about Mike, I'd guess this is one of the better setups on the market right now. ...and it appears to be really fast for a 42/700 boat.

He's on OSO - give him a shout.

Thank you ALL_IN!, I blew three NXT transmissions in the the first year I owned the boat, which is why I did the Huber upgrade that Winter. I haven't had a single transmission issue since, but even with doing all the work myself it still cost more than $25K to do the upgrade. Every person I know with a 700SCi/NXT boat has had transmission issues and it gets expensive very quickly. Installing DriveGuardians solved the problem of pitted upper gears and ever since it's basically been routine maintenance. I had a 1999 42' Lightning before this one and I thought it rode well but there's no comparison, especially in rough water and in hard turns. I rarely run the Whipple blower pulleys because it runs 105MPH without them and that's been good enough for most of the running we do.

GF?

Smitty 07-07-2018 09:42 AM

Easily the nicest and most sorted out 42 on the market. If you have the funding, grab it !!!

Padraig 07-07-2018 12:54 PM

Sweet boat and very nicely set up!

Padraig

575cat 07-09-2018 07:34 AM

Very nice boat , seems like no matter what upgrades a person has done to theyre boat this market is tough for selling , thought about putting mine up for sale but seems like nothing is moving .

eddie 07-22-2018 05:45 AM


Originally Posted by 575cat (Post 4636434)
Very nice boat , seems like no matter what upgrades a person has done to theyre boat this market is tough for selling , thought about putting mine up for sale but seems like nothing is moving .

We are having a hard time keeping good, clean used boats in stock. They are moving pretty good right now and have been this year.

eddie 07-22-2018 05:57 AM


Originally Posted by Got Freedom? (Post 4633596)
Thank you ALL_IN!, I blew three NXT transmissions in the the first year I owned the boat, which is why I did the Huber upgrade that Winter. I haven't had a single transmission issue since, but even with doing all the work myself it still cost more than $25K to do the upgrade. Every person I know with a 700SCi/NXT boat has had transmission issues and it gets expensive very quickly. Installing DriveGuardians solved the problem of pitted upper gears and ever since it's basically been routine maintenance. I had a 1999 42' Lightning before this one and I thought it rode well but there's no comparison, especially in rough water and in hard turns. I rarely run the Whipple blower pulleys because it runs 105MPH without them and that's been good enough for most of the running we do.

GF?

Very nice boat, good luck with the sale.

I have a 38 with the Drive Guardians in it that were installed at Keith Holmes I'm told, been very nice piece for us. I didn't know you designed them. Good info.

Got Freedom? 07-24-2018 12:57 PM


Originally Posted by eddie (Post 4639273)
Very nice boat, good luck with the sale.

I have a 38 with the Drive Guardians in it that were installed at Keith Holmes I'm told, been very nice piece for us. I didn't know you designed them. Good info.

Thank you! CK was our very first dealer...RIP Keith Holmes

GF?


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