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Rhythm and Blues 07-15-2020 02:31 PM

89 40’ Lightning, looking for history of this boat
 
Afternoon Fellas, I’m looking at an 89 3A 40’ Lightning, current owner doesnt know a whole hell of a lot about the boat; just looking for a bit more.. It sat rack stored under the bridge in Dredge Harbor Nj for a while. The name is “Pink Floyd“, see attached pics. If you have any info please share. Thanks.
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Helmwurst 07-15-2020 08:11 PM

Twin engine back then? Did not know they went to twins that early. Are they staggerd? Looks like they put some newer gauges in it too.

sailtexas186548 07-15-2020 08:30 PM

Don’t know about the boat other than it is super cool! I love the big straight bottoms

Wildman_grafix 07-16-2020 07:19 AM


Originally Posted by Helmwurst (Post 4748419)
Twin engine back then? Did not know they went to twins that early. Are they staggerd? Looks like they put some newer gauges in it too.

Lots of those were side by side twins. This was just before the coast guard changed the way you had to measure a boat so these are still titled as 40 foot.

Rhythm and Blues 07-16-2020 10:51 AM

I ended up talking to the old owner; got all my questions answered. Mystery solved..

later 07-17-2020 06:12 AM

my first fountain was a 90 40 with 365's bravos bout ran 63 mph and was a great ride. and that like alot of trim.

later

Helmwurst 07-17-2020 07:41 AM


Originally Posted by Wildman_grafix (Post 4748478)
Lots of those were side by side twins. This was just before the coast guard changed the way you had to measure a boat so these are still titled as 40 foot.

Thanks for the info. A friend had one that was trips, it was a pretty good wave crusher, compared to my 32 Baja I had at the time. I remember it ran about 72 top end on my hand held GPS. I would like to find one (twin power) that has had the cosmetic and interior redone. The power I would rather do myself. I still like my 35, and it runs great still. But sometimes I just want a big old cool boat that does not care how big of a wake some phat arse cruiser makes. A few of them lect around here, but they are in need of some TLC.

Crude Intentions 07-17-2020 10:32 AM

I know of a really nice 90 42. Boat is one of the cleanest I’ve ever seen. He’ll let it go at a very reasonable price. It does have fresh power. If you’re interested PM me your number and I’ll get you more info
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Rhythm and Blues 07-17-2020 12:03 PM


Originally Posted by Crude Intentions (Post 4748655)
I know of a really nice 90 42. Boat is one of the cleanest I’ve ever seen. He’ll let it go at a very reasonable price. It does have fresh power. If you’re interested PM me your number and I’ll get you more info
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...4ff64efa8.jpeg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...cfbb56bf8.jpeg

Thanks Crude, appreciate that. Is that the blower boat in MD w TRSs on it? Looks familiar.

Crude Intentions 07-17-2020 12:34 PM

No. It’s in Florida but is a 525sc boat. Well 454s with 250 blowers. Not exactly 525s but close. My buddy takes real good care of the boat. Power is fresh. Maybe 10-15 hours. Boat has AC and just about everything in bilge is brand new as of last year.


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