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Being that I think outside the box (on here at least) I'd take the 42' Lightning with a pair of Arneson ASD8's and Sterling 1050's
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47 lightning...
But 1) Much simpler, 2) Smaller diesel engines for a 50 kt cruise, 60 kt top end, 3) Lighter lay-up enabled by the slower speed. Twin staggered diesels to ASD drives. It seems there should be no problem building the boat to a 7000 lbs. weight budget due to the reduced top end, and all the stuff left out. Basically get rid of everything below deck. Smooth finish the interior surface of the laminate under deck. Awlgrip it. Then just a nice comfy berth, an enclosed head with shower. No carpet, useless "galley", headliner, sofas, ... Two bolsters and a bench in the cockpit, with some open space between. No carpet, no padding, just smooth fiberglass and non-skid floors. Smooth finished and awlgrip engine room. Two staggered engines, no generator. Simple, fast (as fast as 100 miles offshore in the Pacific ocean allows), economical enough to use, reliable enough to use all the time. |
Originally Posted by Cash Bar
(Post 2919539)
You realize we are discussing FOUNTAINS, right?
The 32' was already notorious for sinking. Add some 1075's and 6's and you have a rocket alright. The VERTICAL kind. :lolhit::grinser010: |
48 EC for me.
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Originally Posted by carcrash
(Post 2924885)
47 lightning...
But 1) Much simpler, 2) Smaller diesel engines for a 50 kt cruise, 60 kt top end, 3) Lighter lay-up enabled by the slower speed. Twin staggered diesels to ASD drives. It seems there should be no problem building the boat to a 7000 lbs. weight budget due to the reduced top end, and all the stuff left out. Basically get rid of everything below deck. Smooth finish the interior surface of the laminate under deck. Awlgrip it. Then just a nice comfy berth, an enclosed head with shower. No carpet, useless "galley", headliner, sofas, ... Two bolsters and a bench in the cockpit, with some open space between. No carpet, no padding, just smooth fiberglass and non-skid floors. Smooth finished and awlgrip engine room. Two staggered engines, no generator. Simple, fast (as fast as 100 miles offshore in the Pacific ocean allows), economical enough to use, reliable enough to use all the time. Banks Duramax |
id have em build me a 65 cruiser like they had a few years ago, i think they only made 2 or 3
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Hope it's not too tacky guys... but I'd pick my boat as a tribute. :drink:
47CS with Arneson ASD8 Surface drives (16" offset) Power?? No power as of yet... but I always wanted a set of T-53's in here... or maybe some 1350's. Either way, would be a great set up. I've spent a lot of coin on this thing rebuilding it correctly. At this point, the interior is almost complete... I will post pictures next week once I get everything installed. Also, I have posted it up on ebay for sale... this is one of those deals where if the right buyer comes along... it's sold. Otherwise, I will continue my beloved project and have it ready for next season. Link to ebay is below... Ebay Auction - 47 Fountain Flat Deck - 47CS |
Originally Posted by TeamPSI
(Post 2950471)
Hope it's not too tacky guys... but I'd pick my boat as a tribute. :drink:
47CS with Arneson ASD8 Surface drives (16" offset) Power?? No power as of yet... but I always wanted a set of T-53's in here... or maybe some 1350's. Either way, would be a great set up. I've spent a lot of coin on this thing rebuilding it correctly. At this point, the interior is almost complete... I will post pictures next week once I get everything installed. Also, I have posted it up on ebay for sale... this is one of those deals where if the right buyer comes along... it's sold. Otherwise, I will continue my beloved project and have it ready for next season. Link to ebay is below... Ebay Auction - 47 Fountain Flat Deck - 47CS |
38 Lightning W/ 850's #6's
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Originally Posted by TeamPSI
(Post 2950471)
Hope it's not too tacky guys... but I'd pick my boat as a tribute. :drink:
47CS with Arneson ASD8 Surface drives (16" offset) ] |
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