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01-13-2012, 08:27 PM

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need some fountain knowledge

I am looking at a 42' lightning with triple 454 supercharged carb motors it is a 1998. What kind of speed can that set up obtain..? give me the pros and cons if anyone knows.

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01-13-2012, 09:23 PM

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525's? Low 90's

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01-13-2012, 09:38 PM

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Prob low 70's from what I have been told from friends that have owned these.

01-13-2012, 10:01 PM

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I would say in the 70's lots of weight with trips, if they're stock motors.

01-13-2012, 10:02 PM

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Prob low 70's from what I have been told from friends that have owned these.

it will do 70 with the center engine off dragging a drive.....

i would say high 80's low 90's....

BTW i have owned a triple non step 42...not speaking on assumtion...

01-13-2012, 10:29 PM

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Buddy owned one with triple 525SC's. Low 90's
Any pics of the boat?

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01-14-2012, 03:18 AM

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I know stock 502 efi (415 hp) trip will do 83.

01-14-2012, 05:28 AM

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I had a 42 1993 flat bottom 525 SC boat ran 81 GPS when dailed in. Steps should be worth a few. I burned $8k worth of fuel May - August get ready for that. The SC's are very thirsty and run on 92+