First big boat
02-18-2017 | 09:51 AM
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Not trying to hi jack, but I also just stepped up to a 30' with twins from a 25'.I have had minimal time docking a friends boat with twins with good success.My biggest concern is learning when the tabs come into play other then if u need them to get up on plane.My buddy would set his level with the bottom of the boat and leave them there. Big_Rooster good luck with witch ever you choose,I have been in both up over 110mph and they are awesome boats!!!!!
02-19-2017 | 12:42 PM
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Thanks Rak rua. Wow, the lights just went on. I've been backing my 35 Lightning into a 30' finger dock for the last 3 years and could never figure why it would't remain straight. I got pretty proficient at making adjustments, but will try trimming when I'm back on the water this spring.
02-19-2017 | 12:59 PM
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In the thousands of times docking boats, many for other people that are scared of damaging there boat so they have me drive I have never experienced what rak said. I have trimmed up on boats that the props spin in though to get a little more response.
02-19-2017 | 01:13 PM
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I will be relocating to florida in a couple months and plan on getting a fairly fast boat that can handle the ocean. Thing is, I have never had a large boat. I am not new to boating and have been driving bass boats up in the Muskoka and on Georgian Bay for the last 10 years. I currently have a 20 foot Bullet the tops out at around 95mph on the gps. I have found a 38 fountain with twin 700sci engines, and also a 42 fountain with twin 1075sci. Both engines have fairly low hours, hulls and interiors are in equally good condition. I am looking for input from people with experience on big boats to get an idea if this is too large of a boat. My only concerns are docking and getting it back on the trailer. I usually have to get it back on the trailer on my own, as my wife can't provide much help lol. Its easy with a bass boat but I have no idea how different it will be with a 38-42 footer.
02-19-2017 | 07:05 PM
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I played around one quiet day in the marina, still conditions and the boat felt more responsive to the reverse engine. Just my experience/thoughts....
RR
02-19-2017 | 11:02 PM
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I went from a 25ft to a 41 ft and find the duels easier to maneuver, however, wind is NOT your friend, with a larger boat it acts like a sail and can get away from you without a lot of seat time. Just remember go slow hit slow, take your time and you will be fine, hey that rhymes! I keep mine at Barber Marine and they take it out and store it indoors, so no trailering for me, you may give that some thought.
03-02-2017 | 10:45 AM
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I ended up pulling the trigger on the 42 with 1075s. The owner was kind enough to take me out for lengthy ride in biscayne bay and a bit offshore to show me how well it handled some chop. I was impressed with the power and how it performed in what looked like 3-4' waves while maintaining high speeds. Something I'd never consider doing in the types of boats I owned in the past.
03-02-2017 | 11:27 AM
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I ended up pulling the trigger on the 42 with 1075s. The owner was kind enough to take me out for lengthy ride in biscayne bay and a bit offshore to show me how well it handled some chop. I was impressed with the power and how it performed in what looked like 3-4' waves while maintaining high speeds. Something I'd never consider doing in the types of boats I owned in the past.
Damn, if you're gonna step up, step up big!!! Congrats!!!
03-02-2017 | 01:15 PM
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Congratulations! ....post pics!
I ended up pulling the trigger on the 42 with 1075s. The owner was kind enough to take me out for lengthy ride in biscayne bay and a bit offshore to show me how well it handled some chop. I was impressed with the power and how it performed in what looked like 3-4' waves while maintaining high speeds. Something I'd never consider doing in the types of boats I owned in the past.
