42 Fountain in big water verses Apache or Cig.
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Thanks to all.Its interesting everyones defination of big water is different thats why i used the water off NJ (where i intended to boat 100%) of the time as a reference point)Im really more concerned with the ability to run through large ocean water for a pronounced amount of time without destroying myself or the boat (something i could not due with the 31 Sutphen ) then getting wet (lack of freeboard)
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i am biased, so i say the fountain.
maybe a 12 meter v.s the apache would be a fair comparison as for speed , efficiency, ride , wetness and the like.
not everybody is racing. and no matter what is said not every body runs what or how they say. their are some but few.
i have run both. straight and steped for the fountain. i would say the only true upper hand for the apache is freeboard, and on the 12 meter or straight bottom 42 its close but the apache is deeper. this may make the trip's with those empty glass people slightly lesss likely to be moved around, but not for sure.
pound for pound i still say fountain.
maybe a 12 meter v.s the apache would be a fair comparison as for speed , efficiency, ride , wetness and the like.
not everybody is racing. and no matter what is said not every body runs what or how they say. their are some but few.
i have run both. straight and steped for the fountain. i would say the only true upper hand for the apache is freeboard, and on the 12 meter or straight bottom 42 its close but the apache is deeper. this may make the trip's with those empty glass people slightly lesss likely to be moved around, but not for sure.
pound for pound i still say fountain.
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Put a call in to Shogren in Waukegan, IL (chicagofountain.com). Tell them exactly what you are looking for and the price you want to pay. It may take a bit but they will keep their eyes open for you. My experience with them is that they are a pleasure to deal with (which is alone hard to find in the marine business) and also very honest. They are on the race and poker run circuit and everyone respects them, so they are likely to find what you want sooner than you could by yourself. They wont try to sell you something you don't want or get you to spend more than you want.