2006 FOUNTAIN 42 LIGHTNING, If you have been paying attention to anything about boating for the last few decades, the name Fountain has a certain reverence and aura about it. The dominance on the race course has led to this ultra performance boat being available to the boating public. Call it a legend, call it a legacy, choose you own word for it, but anyway you see it, it is a boat that will let you cruise with your hair on fire and still be in complete control. The 42 Lightning is perhaps the most famous race boat of all time, 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 20 years. Call Jonathan at 877-Jons-Yat or via e-mail at . He will be glad to set up a visit to this rocket. At POP Yachts International we focus on representing the best interest of the Buyer. We are a full service, high-tech, and professional organization who still believes in good old fashioned customer service and ethics. We will always provide you with a TRUE REPRESENTATION of every vessel we are involved with. We are here to assist with photographing, inspections, shipping, CE certification, shrink wrap, paperwork, etc. Numerous references available upon request. Please allow us to be your eyes and ears on the ground and assist you with your next vessel purchase. TO SEE MORE OF THIS FOUNTAIN 42 PLEASE VISIT OUR MAIN SITE AT POPYACHTS DOT COM., It all started with Bob Nordskog's Powerboat Special in the mid 1980s and continued under such famous names as Ohio Steel, Ocean Spray, Rio Roses, Pier 57 and Yachts International. This 42 has the same staggered engine set-up that brings the propellers close together, keeping the center of gravity low, down along the keel where it works best. Increased speed, performance, handling and excitement are the result.With the 525s, this 42 Lightning will hit 88 MPH and cruise all day at 58 MPH. You get over 300 miles of cruising due to a fuel burn of a mere 54 gallons per hour at cruise. Over a mile per gallon is not bad for any 42 footer, much less on that covers 58 miles in an hour. There are only 260 hours on the engines. Bravo XR drives mate perfectly with the 525s. Add in offshore K-Plane trim tabs and Silent Choice exhausts, Latham Steering and tie bars, and you have a complete high performance power train. Fountain, having thought of everything, even the Bimini is speed rated.The color scheme is pretty tame compared to many sport boats today. I found it very classy, with no need for an "in your face" style of beauty. The cockpit is served by the huge sunpad over the engines, with Fountain Logo. Room for three or four on the aft bench seat. Drink holders and hnd holds are readily available.The helm is also quietly attractive and functional. Full engine gauges, depth, compass, ste
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