Considering these two 42's...
03-18-2013, 09:34 AM
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yes we traded in for a 44 we like change often lol but that 42 is a great boat. i would really keep your focus on that boat mike had our boat up to 116 and i believe that a 42 with 1075s will run around the 120s range not to mention at 70 hours on 1075s the top ends usually have to be refreshed but the paint job on the joker is also very cool to any other questions email me @ [email protected]
The spec on service is check lash every 20hrs. If you go with better lifters you still check them but the adjustment as you'll see simply doesn't haven't have to be done at that interval. The 1075s are excellent motors.
Your old 700 boat is not a 700 boat, it's a whipple upgraded 700 boat, so don't get people thinking the boat did 116 with 700s, you're pushing almost 900 in those engines.
If you know what your doing and stay on top of maintenance the 1075s will keep you happy. There were no major bottom changes in the 42s, except the material the boat was laid up with. As long as you treat them well. They're like any other motor, it's all how you drive them.
I will agree, depending on what's in the 75s, it wouldn't hurt to open the valve covers and check the lash. Again, see how they've been run, hook the merc computer up and see what the average rpm is. That will tell you what you need to do.
If you had 375 hrs on merc 900s, then you will have 0 issues with the 1075s to be honest. That's unheard of...
Feel free to pm me if you want any more insight.
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03-18-2013, 08:17 PM
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He is right the 700 are great stock. I have had them both in the same boat. 1075s are great motors look whats inside them. Take apart 700s I have they really are junk, you can't push them real hard small oil pans beats up oil bad. Valve train on the 1075s has not bin a problem for my do you maintenance and use joe gibbs oil.
03-18-2013, 08:26 PM
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He is right the 700 are great stock. I have had them both in the same boat. 1075s are great motors look whats inside them. Take apart 700s I have they really are junk, you can't push them real hard small oil pans beats up oil bad. Valve train on the 1075s has not bin a problem for my do you maintenance and use joe gibbs oil.
03-20-2013, 07:21 PM
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I'm looking for a 42 and considering these two:
2005 42 Legacy. Merc 1075 / #6 drives, 79 total hours. I haven't seen the boat yet, but is reported to be in mint condition. "The Joker" paint job - listed here in the classifieds
The other is a 2008 42 Legacy, merc 700 / nxt drives, 194 hours. This boat is supposed to be in mint condition also (I haven't seen it in person yet). Also listed in the classifieds here.
I run my boats on the conservative side, not so interested in doing 120mph, but want to cruise at 75 without laboring the engines too much. My last boat had merc 900's and it was running great when I sold it with 350 hours on it. Did the top end at 200 hours is all. 42 cig straight bottom.
Interested in any feedback from anyone who knows these boats or has advise on which way to go.
I am aware of the maintenance difference between the 700's with hydraulic lifters and the 1075 with solid lifters. ( I'm assuming the 1075 is more reliable than the old merc 900's)
What about resale, say 3 years down the road? Which one will be the easier sell?
Both come with myco trailers. The asking price is $20k more for the 08 700 boat.
Thanks for your help!
2005 42 Legacy. Merc 1075 / #6 drives, 79 total hours. I haven't seen the boat yet, but is reported to be in mint condition. "The Joker" paint job - listed here in the classifieds
The other is a 2008 42 Legacy, merc 700 / nxt drives, 194 hours. This boat is supposed to be in mint condition also (I haven't seen it in person yet). Also listed in the classifieds here.
I run my boats on the conservative side, not so interested in doing 120mph, but want to cruise at 75 without laboring the engines too much. My last boat had merc 900's and it was running great when I sold it with 350 hours on it. Did the top end at 200 hours is all. 42 cig straight bottom.
Interested in any feedback from anyone who knows these boats or has advise on which way to go.
I am aware of the maintenance difference between the 700's with hydraulic lifters and the 1075 with solid lifters. ( I'm assuming the 1075 is more reliable than the old merc 900's)
What about resale, say 3 years down the road? Which one will be the easier sell?
Both come with myco trailers. The asking price is $20k more for the 08 700 boat.
Thanks for your help!
03-21-2013, 02:51 AM
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03-25-2013, 11:17 PM
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well 3 years down the road the 05 will be over 10 years old, a changing point for insurance and extended finance terms, while they may not be a concern to you, it would eliminate a large buyer base that want the longer term for lower payment. I think the masses would think the 700 is not an " exotic race engine" thus opening up to more buyers, some manufacturer's swapped the nxt out for the 6 on the nxt tansom assem. I dont know why but something to look into. I would prefer the 1075 boat.
03-26-2013, 06:32 PM
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Motors were freshened up over the winter and going back in right now. Trannies were also freshened up when the motors were out. Last winter I did the dives so I am good to go for a while. If I go to LOTO this year I want a ride in that SV.
