Anybody Know this 47 Lightning
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Anybody Know this 47 Lightning
I asked this question couple days ago in the Fountain Section and only 1 response.
Anybody know anything about this:
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2002.../United-States
I have been watching this boat for over a yr. now, I think. Last yr it was over $200,000 and now under
$140,000.
A 47' with 575's in it and know body bought it yet. 7yrs old and only 175hrs. When was the last time it was in the water?
I know triples are not the most popular right now.
If there is good history behind this one, it is really starting to look appealing.
Anybody know anything about this:
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2002.../United-States
I have been watching this boat for over a yr. now, I think. Last yr it was over $200,000 and now under
$140,000.
A 47' with 575's in it and know body bought it yet. 7yrs old and only 175hrs. When was the last time it was in the water?
I know triples are not the most popular right now.
If there is good history behind this one, it is really starting to look appealing.
Last edited by srl520; 08-14-2009 at 03:32 PM.
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The original owner was an older gentleman that used to run it with the FL powerboat club in the winter season. I am pretty sure he traded it for another 47 Fountain.
http://www.flpowerboat.com/gallery/d...album=32&pos=1
http://www.flpowerboat.com/gallery/d...album=32&pos=1
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Fixed the link.
Most response are referring to the Triples being a problem.
I know this maybe is an issue why it has not sold, but I was more interested in finding out if there is Mechanical/Electrical/Structural reasons.
I'm not to concerned about the Trips as far as fuel goes, at least not at today's prices. I cruise around at 40mph most of the time now, but would like to have the power to get up and go when desired.
I have a feeling Twin 850's will probably consume the same amount of fuel.
Most response are referring to the Triples being a problem.
I know this maybe is an issue why it has not sold, but I was more interested in finding out if there is Mechanical/Electrical/Structural reasons.
I'm not to concerned about the Trips as far as fuel goes, at least not at today's prices. I cruise around at 40mph most of the time now, but would like to have the power to get up and go when desired.
I have a feeling Twin 850's will probably consume the same amount of fuel.
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Fixed the link.
Most response are referring to the Triples being a problem.
I know this maybe is an issue why it has not sold, but I was more interested in finding out if there is Mechanical/Electrical/Structural reasons.
I'm not to concerned about the Trips as far as fuel goes, at least not at today's prices. I cruise around at 40mph most of the time now, but would like to have the power to get up and go when desired.
I have a feeling Twin 850's will probably consume the same amount of fuel.
Most response are referring to the Triples being a problem.
I know this maybe is an issue why it has not sold, but I was more interested in finding out if there is Mechanical/Electrical/Structural reasons.
I'm not to concerned about the Trips as far as fuel goes, at least not at today's prices. I cruise around at 40mph most of the time now, but would like to have the power to get up and go when desired.
I have a feeling Twin 850's will probably consume the same amount of fuel.
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Fixed the link.
Most response are referring to the Triples being a problem.
I know this maybe is an issue why it has not sold, but I was more interested in finding out if there is Mechanical/Electrical/Structural reasons.
I'm not to concerned about the Trips as far as fuel goes, at least not at today's prices. I cruise around at 40mph most of the time now, but would like to have the power to get up and go when desired.
I have a feeling Twin 850's will probably consume the same amount of fuel.
Most response are referring to the Triples being a problem.
I know this maybe is an issue why it has not sold, but I was more interested in finding out if there is Mechanical/Electrical/Structural reasons.
I'm not to concerned about the Trips as far as fuel goes, at least not at today's prices. I cruise around at 40mph most of the time now, but would like to have the power to get up and go when desired.
I have a feeling Twin 850's will probably consume the same amount of fuel.
Plus it's nice to have three props getting a 47' Fountain on plane.
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I guess I do have some limits.
The economy is pretty bad right now, but it has not effected the reduction of price on the new ones enough for me.
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Really seems like a lot of boat for the money, but.......................................TRIPS,.. ...........ugh.
I'm thinking of THREE of everything, routine maintenance alone would get expensive, not even mentioning 3 of them to refresh or worse.
I'm thinking of THREE of everything, routine maintenance alone would get expensive, not even mentioning 3 of them to refresh or worse.