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42 with vt 903

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  1. Kenny's Toy, Oct 20, 2018
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    Kenny's Toy

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    Hi I'm looking at an 42 post, with vt 903 I assume 400 hp or maybe 425 .
    I wonder, what kind of speed this boat should run, its an 1975 .
    I searched but can't find any information, maybe the folks here know more .
  2. PacBlue, Oct 20, 2018
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    It could also be 370hp depending on the age.
    A lot of iron for that amount of hp.
  3. Capt Ralph, Oct 20, 2018
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    Keep looking.
    A mid to late 60s design. Designed to compete with 8V71s. A poor attempt at it anyway.
    As all old Cummins Vs, keep on walking. There are better boats to sink your money in, including 8V71 powered ships.
  4. Capt Ralph, Oct 20, 2018
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    If you really like the ship and want a keeper, re-power as soon as you can.
    Newer horse power is a fraction of the weight.
    Again, if it's a keeper.
  5. Kenny's Toy, Oct 23, 2018
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    I finally got a hold of the owner, its sold : (
  6. Boomer, Nov 7, 2018
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    They do go fast...I lost out on one they was prime for a facelift but could be bought right
  7. shawn, Nov 8, 2018
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    It had the 400hp its was fast. Knew
    that boat from 75 to 2004 it had quite the history.
  8. shawn, Nov 8, 2018
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    Its still on Craigs list