couple of questions

do the staggered motors make it tougher when docking and handling in tight situations?

does anybody have a good feel as to the real speed benefit?

does staggering the motors benefit the ride and handling in rough water?

thanks

Yes ... tougher to dock !

Speed diff .... Minimal ... as a matter a fact some hulls are actually faster in a side by side configuration.

The real benefit to staggering is a lower / further forward wt. distribution .... flies the boat "more level" .

I had an 02' 42 with staggered 575's for 3 seasons. I got 88 on the gps and it was a great boat. The staggered did not dock any differently than my previous 35 with side by sides. The only difference in docking were that my drives turned in on my 42 which meant I had to use the throttles and the steering wheel to spin it around. The stagger makes a cool rooster!!!

Masher,
There is another boat in Dallas you should try,
I talked to you briefly awhile back when you were looking at a 37 Outerlimits and got the owners number for you. I have another boat (not the Outerlimits) in Dallas that will fly. I have sold a bunch of 42's and they are great boats and the ITS is the way to go. This is something a little different and for sure worth the ride. Were you in Austin last week-end? E-mail me for the details.
VeeCat