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  1. Quality Time, Feb 3, 2013
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    Quality Time

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    Hi everyone,
    I'm looking for info on 42' Posts from approx. model year 1998-2004. I'm aware of the gelcoat issues so really just looking for other pros/cons and performance data for this model with the 430/480 Volvos. Is 24/25 knt cruise a realistic number and at what GPH?

    I grew up on a 1987 46' and also a 1997 50'. Having owned a few Sea Rays over the past few years, I have seen the light and am ready to get back to my roots!

    Any help is appreciated.
  2. C team, Feb 5, 2013
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    Quality Time,

    I'm no help about the 42's you are interested in but do you run a big Ocean out of Bo Bay Marina?
  3. Quality Time, Feb 5, 2013
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    Yup, that's me. Did we meet at Skipjack last year?
  4. mwwhit1, Feb 5, 2013
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    I don't know for a fact, but I think a 24\25 knot cruise with those motors is very optimistic. The weight of the newer version 42 which covers the years you are looking at Post Yachts | The Legend Lives On - Post 42 Convertible is 43K lbs. That almost 10K more than my 43. With the HP being about the same and I think they added more deadrise to the stern which may slow it up some, I would think a 21-22 knot cruise is more realistic running at a decent RPM off WOT.
  5. C team, Feb 5, 2013
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    Yeah, that is me. My buddy has the '79 46' that talked to you too.
  6. Quality Time, Feb 5, 2013
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    I really have my eye on a 50' but figured the 42' would be a good in between for a couple years until we're in a better position.

    Of course, now the wife thinks everything is too small after spending the summer on the 56' Ocean...
  7. C team, Feb 5, 2013
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    Well it is a buyers market out there so if you have a certain dollar amount budgeted, you might be able to move up in size. Although everything is going to be a little smaller after spending time on that 56'!:D
  8. Soulstice, Apr 1, 2013
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    I have a 2001 with the TAMD-74 480hp. These engines are great. They run smooth, easy to maintain, and have a really long life to them. I have listed what RPM/Speed/GPH data I have based on a light load (Crusing, full fuel tank, full water tank, two people). The speeds will drop off with increased load like when I go fishing and carry a full load of ice, extra fuel, tackle, 5 guys, etc.

    RPM, Burn (G/h), Speed (Approx)
    2000, 20, 19
    2100, 25, 20
    2200, 30, 22
    2300, 35, 23
    2400, 40, 24

    I can top out at 26-28 knots around 2600 RPM however the burn is close to 50 GPH and I would suggest staying 300-400rpm off the 2700 MAX in order to get keep these engines healthy.
  9. swampyankee, Aug 7, 2013
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    You forgot about the three doggies

    :cool: