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Smokin_Joe

10-11-2018 08:51 PM

Fountain 42 vs Fountain 47

Does anyone have experience with these 2 hulls. I was thinking of a 42 with 700’s or a 47 with 850’s or 1075’s. Does the 47 lose that sport boat feel, is it too big? Is the 42 a perfect Hull? We have some big water on the east coast and was looking to upgrade.

jeff32

10-11-2018 09:02 PM

Big difference! Sport boat vs flying condo! 5 feet longer but much bigger and higher! You can stand in cabin its roughly 5'10 so 70 inches high vs around 45-48 if my memory serves me right! Closed bathroom
not the same machine! If you look for speed go 42
if looking more for confort go 47
my triple 525 47 ran 88-90 ish so 850 must be quite fast!

Smokin_Joe

10-11-2018 09:08 PM

Hi Jeff. Thanks for the info. Did you ever have the 47 in rough water. How did she handle?

VT32SSR

10-11-2018 09:26 PM

My friend here in Burlington Vermont is looking to sell his 47 Fountain. Beautiful boat, 05 with triple whipple 525s runs over 100mph. Shoot me a text if your interested I can hook you up with him..802-363-5400.. Tom

QWKRN U

10-11-2018 09:33 PM

Both handle the rough well. The 42 feels fun and fast. The 47 takes a lot of that fun away as it just crushes thru. Big thunder marine had a few of each to choose from. You could compare the two side by side.

phragle

10-11-2018 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by VT32SSR (Post 4653811)

Those 525's warmed up a little? I thought bigbird was the fastest 47 with triple 525s ??

Smokin_Joe

10-12-2018 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by VT32SSR (Post 4653811)

Thanks for the lead Tom. I’m interested in a 2008 or newer and only want 2 engines. I just can’t deal with the headaches of a third.

Smokin_Joe

10-12-2018 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by VT32SSR (Post 4653811)

Thanks for the lead Tom. I’m interested in a 2008 or newer and only want 2 engines. I just can’t deal with the headaches of a third.

frickstyle

10-12-2018 07:00 AM

I have been on a 47, it smashes the water! Quite fast w/ warmed up trip 600SCs, great Lake Erie boat. Runs noticeably different than my 38 Gun (which I assume would be close to a 42 non-step), and has a lot more amenities.

The above 47 is for sale, although trips, it's been well taken care of, new interior, refreshed engines, a lot of money spent and a good deal for what he's asking.

Full Force

10-12-2018 07:30 AM

47 better smash the water its a big heavy boat! I think it rides good as it should at 17,500 lbs lol we had my buddy Tims in good 4-5's in Buffalo last year it was a blast.... you know waters big when you are airing out a 47 Fountain

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