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01-31-2014, 10:59 AM
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My two cents. If you think you want a 42... GET A 42!!! I really wanted a 42, found a great 38 and loved it, but the bigger boat haunted me from the day I bought it and I never stopped looking; had my nose in the classifieds every day. Given my family needs, I finally decided that the 42 wasn't a big enough step up to warrant getting out of my 38 and ended up with the 47. I'm ecstatic about the 47 because it suits more purposes for me and my family, but I'm pretty sure if I had gotten the 42 in the first place, I would still have it. I know I will love the 47, but she's a BIG boat and will be challenging at times. I think the 42 is best boat Fountain made.
01-31-2014, 11:01 AM
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That's a great agreement. I work in a 3 man machine shop with CNC mills, lathes welders and all that good stuff needed to make boat parts 
. It's nice being able to make custom 1 off parts. I can use whatever I want, whenever, but I stick to parts just for my self so as not to get the evil eye from the big guy. Otherwise I have the complete shop at my disposal, and that I do. Last job, I ran the wire EDM machine and made some crazy stuff.
Good luck in your adventure. Parts looked of high quality workmanship!
. It's nice being able to make custom 1 off parts. I can use whatever I want, whenever, but I stick to parts just for my self so as not to get the evil eye from the big guy. Otherwise I have the complete shop at my disposal, and that I do. Last job, I ran the wire EDM machine and made some crazy stuff. Good luck in your adventure. Parts looked of high quality workmanship!
But my new shop is taking shape CNC mill up and running and multi axis lathe should be installed by month end.
01-31-2014, 11:46 AM
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im eventually going to step up to a 32-38 foot boat but I don't have to need or the lake room lol to really utilize anything bigger that and transport would be a pita for me.
01-31-2014, 01:28 PM
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01-31-2014, 01:44 PM
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Hey guys haven't been on for awhile had some personal family matters that I was taking care of and all fell apart last couple months. Hyfive578 I have your spare part going to ship to you today. 38fountainecman I cant find the parts I had set aside for you so I can refund you your money today or I can make new ones in about two weeks. Eddie I will pm you to see what you need.
01-31-2014, 02:01 PM
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