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ToTheMax

01-24-2007 10:19 AM

42 Lightning performance #'s

what top speeds is the 42 capable of with twin 700's and the NXT drives, or with twin 850's and #6's?

FeverMike

01-24-2007 10:48 AM

Re: 42 Lightning performance #'s

You should post this over on the Fountain forum. With 700's Fountain claims 105+...I've heard 108mph.

dreamboater

01-24-2007 11:23 AM

Re: 42 Lightning performance #'s

I think it would have to be 700's and #6 drives too. I have heard issues with the NXT drives. I saw a test with 850's and I believe the boat ran around 120mph.

FeverMike

01-24-2007 11:32 AM

Re: 42 Lightning performance #'s

Yes Fountain is building boats with 700's useing the #6 drive.

ToTheMax

01-24-2007 02:21 PM

Re: 42 Lightning performance #'s

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Originally Posted by FeverMike (Post 2003203)

Yes Fountain is building boats with 700's useing the #6 drive.

Are top end numbers pretty much the same with #6 instead of NXT?

FeverMike

01-24-2007 02:50 PM

Re: 42 Lightning performance #'s

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Originally Posted by ToTheMax (Post 2003412)

Are top end numbers pretty much the same with #6 instead of NXT?

Not susre but the NXT drive was not holding up to the power...so...it's not even a case weather it is faster or not. The NXT will not work period.

Sydwayz

01-24-2007 02:54 PM

Re: 42 Lightning performance #'s

Other manufacturers are doing just fine with the NXT drive.

It was posted here on OSO some time back that the Fountains were not handling well with the NXT drive, and they were being swapped for VI drives to correct the issue.

(9000th post too.) :D

Pwrbt33

01-24-2007 04:20 PM

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FeverMike

01-24-2007 05:01 PM

Re: 42 Lightning performance #'s

OK talked to someone in the know....Fountain still uses the NXT gimbal but puts the # 6 uppers and lowers on for better performance and durability.

dreamboater

01-24-2007 05:16 PM

Re: 42 Lightning performance #'s

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Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 2003448)

Hey Brian I believe it had to do with the nosecone not being really good and efficient for the speeds they are running.....atleast thats what I heard about the 38. However I know they were having issues with the 42 due to weight....which makes you wonder why the 38 TG, and 38 Donzi are not having similar issues.

Donzi38ZR

01-24-2007 05:42 PM

Re: 42 Lightning performance #'s

The 700/NXT Package on a Donzi 38 ZR has a neck snapping midrange punch that still amazes me and I'v heard nothing but praises so far with the NXT's on that boat.

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Originally Posted by dreamboater (Post 2003642)

FeverMike

01-24-2007 05:44 PM

Re: 42 Lightning performance #'s

Wouldn't buyers of a boat (any brand) of this performance rather have the #6 upper gears and lower case? I know I would.

Jamie B.

01-24-2007 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheMax (Post 2003108)

what top speeds is the 42 capable of with twin 700's and the NXT drives

106-107 is whats being mentioned.

Chris Sunkin

01-24-2007 05:53 PM

Re: 42 Lightning performance #'s

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Originally Posted by FeverMike (Post 2003670)

Wouldn't buyers of a boat (any brand) of this performance rather have the #6 upper gears and lower case? I know I would.

Sixes suck up alot of juice- even the dry one's.

If I had the scratch, I'd buy Weissmanns.

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