Research 2017 - Fountain Boats - 42 Lightning

Remember this hull?

If you were on another boat, it's the one that left your jaw on your chest as it roared past. The 42 Lightning is the most illustrious race boat in history, winning more world and national championships than any other V-bottom in world history. It shattered the world speed record eight times with the fastest two-way average of 171.883 mph. It has done more than just win, it has totally dominated race courses over the past two decades.

It all started with Bob Nordskog's Powerboat Special in the mid 1980s and continued under such stellar marques as Ohio Steel, Ocean Spray, Rio Roses, Pier 57 and Yachts International. The 42 comes with a staggered engine set-up that brings the propellers close together, keeping the center of gravity low, down along the keel where it works best.

With a pair of Mercury 525 EFIs, the 42 will hit speeds up to 88+ mph. Insert twin 700 Mercurys with NXT1 gimbals and No. 6 uppers and lowers to dart up to 105mph. Try Mercury 850s and get an eye-watering 120mph. Still not satisfied? Bolt in the Mercury 1075s and blast into the stratosphere at more than 130mph.

Own a proven part of history, the 42 Lightning is the best value that money can buy!
Draft: 3 ft. 4 in.
Beam: 8 ft. 6 in.
Fuel tank capacity: 328
Water tank capacity: 13
Speed max: 88
Range cruising: 300
Consumption max: 90
Standard features:
Specifications
LOA: 42' / 12.8 m
Beam: 8'6" / 2.6 m
Weight: 13,450 lbs. / 6,101 kgs
Fuel Capacity: 328 gals. / 1,241 L
Freshwater Capacity: 13 gals. / 49 L
Draft w/ Drive Down: 40" / 1.0 m
Recommended Power: Twin Staggered Mercury 525 EFI w/ Bravo 1-XR/SSM/ITS
Speed: 88+ mph
Cruise (Fuel) at 58 mph: 54 gph
Miles per Gallon: 1.1
WOT (Fuel) w/Twin 525 Mercury: 90 gph at 88 mph
Maximum Cruising Range: 300 miles at 90% capacity
Hull Warranty: 2 years


Standard Equipment
Anchor Locker - Recessed in Foredeck
Anchor w/ Mounting Bracket in Bow Locker
Batteries (2) - Heavy-Duty w/ Jumper Cables & Receptacle
Battery Switches (2) - Parallel, Explosion-Proof
Bilge Blowers (2)
Bilge Pumps (2) - 12 Volt DC, 1200 GPH Automatic / Manual Pump
Bow Lights - Pop-Up w/ Deck Bezels
Cabin - Customized
Cockpit Billet Accents - Seat Legs, Cockpit Rails, Speaker Covers & Step Pads
Cockpit Carpeting - Customized w/ Embroidered Fountain logo
Cockpit Cover - Form Fitted Including Windshield (Upgraded Material)
Cockpit Seating - 2 Bolsters w/ Rear Bench
Construction - Hand Laid Composite Hull & Deck w/ Multi-Directional Fiberglass and High Density Coring & Interplastic Vinylester Resin
Construction - Hull & Deck Laminated, Thru-Bolted, Screwed & Sealed Together w/ Heavy-Duty Marine Sealant/ Adhesive
Dash w/ Monster Gauges - Carbon Fiber Glovebox Lid & Surround w/ Color Coordinated Throttles, Gauge Rims, Bezels, Wheel Hub & Steering Wheel
Depth Gauge
Engine Compartment - Motorized Hatch
Engine Room Billet Accents - Battery Box w/ Chrome Engraved Step Pad, Fender Holders, Hatch Rams, Water Fills (Blue Only), Trim Pump Caps, Motor Well Panel, Sea Strainer & Drive Shaft
Fire Extinguisher, Automatic
Fresh Water Flush
Fuel Tanks - Heavy-Duty 3/16" Thick Aluminum (Foamed, Glassed & Bolted in Position) w/ SS Pickups - 328 gal Total Capacity (240 gal Tank & (2) 35 gal Saddle Tanks)
Fuel Vapor Detector
Galley - Sink & Cold Water Pressure System
Graphics - Standard Selection
Head - Enclosed w/ Porta Potti
Horns - Electric
Hour Meter
Ice Chest - Built in Insulated
Instrumentation - Heavy-Duty Livorsi Gauges w/ Integrated Warning Lights, GPS Speedometer & Screen Display - Vessel View
Propellers - SS to Match Engine & Drive Package
Rails - Bow & Stern, 316L SS, Thru-Bolted
Satellite Radio - Sirius or XM
Sea Strainers
Seating - Bolster Seats w/ Electric Drop Down
Shrink Wrap
Slimline Cleats - Pop-Up w/ Deck Bezels
Steering - Heavy-Duty Hydraulic, Offshore Hi-Performance w/ Dual Pumps, Tie Bar (External)
Stereo - CD Player, Speakers (6) & Amp (1) & Remote
Sun deck - Upholstered Over Engine Hatch w/ Bolt Logo
Super Ventilated Positive Lift Hull
Swim ladder - Transom (Folding) w/ Integrated Fiberglass Cover
Throttles - Billet Race
Trim Indicators - Mechanical (Drives & Tabs)
Trim Switch on Throttles
Trim Tabs - Hydraulic (Heavy-Duty), Offshore Hi-Performance
Windshield - Wrap Around
Windshield - Frame (Powder Coated)