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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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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

I knew I saw the same boat advertised, but it must just be a broker listing it up that way?
the reason I like that 40 is because its set up for tall decks, includes stellings, and is 99.9% factory. I’m a sucker for all vintage paint, upholstery and such.
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Not to hack the thread or anything but Ive got a redone 85 12 meter, all new stringers and transom, new cabin interior and stringers. new pan to carb 540's making 700hp on dyno and freshened #3's. Considering selling if anyone has any interest
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I have been in this boat, it is clean and a LOT of boat for the money. Pretty new trailer to if I remember.

This is pretty old school cool.


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[QUOTE=Wildman_grafix;4749492]This is pretty old school cool.

I am a sucker for period correct stuff, but honestly not a die hard fountain guy. I’m only really a fan of a few select hulls and their all the integrated swim platform later boats. Post 1988..