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Hi,
I have an 1988 42 Fountain as I`re build. I`shall install twin Detroit diesel (6V92) but I`am concerned about the weight. What is the max weight this boat support?
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Bjorn
Norway
I have an 1988 42 Fountain as I`re build. I`shall install twin Detroit diesel (6V92) but I`am concerned about the weight. What is the max weight this boat support?
Regards
Bjorn
Norway
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What is the weight of your diesels? What engines do you have in the boat now???
You can use this link to find the weight of your current engines.
http://www.outdrives.com/merc/sternspecs.html
You can use this link to find the weight of your current engines.
http://www.outdrives.com/merc/sternspecs.html
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Those engines are gonna be way to heavy for that boat. They weigh about 2300 pounds a piece as compared to about 8-900 for a typical marine gas engine. I can't say as to weather the hull will support the weight or not but I know preformance will be horrible with them. look into some newer diesels. A pair of Yanmar 315's would be a nice power option for that boat. They weigh more like 1300 pounds(600 Kilograms) each.
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