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Ridge Runner posted 07-26-2013 06:07 PM ET (US)
Not sure if many have seen a Hydrasports 42 Foot Center Console, but I recently saw one on the water in New York Harbor. This boat supports up to four Yamaha 350-HP V8 outboard engines or four Mercury 350-HP Verado engines. The specifications of the Hydrasports 42-foot center console are:
Length:41' 7"
Beam:12' 2"
Deadrise: 23 degrees aft
Weight: 23,000 (with 4 v-8s)
Horsepower rating: 1400
Fuel capacity: 614 standard (optional 826)
Freshwater Capacity: 50 gallons
Livewell Capacity: 2 @ 45 gals each
Draft – Engines Up 24"
Perfomance Data:
RPM MPH GPH MPG
1000 6.8 7.6 0.90
1500 8.6 13.0 0.66
2000 9.1 22.8 0.40
2500 21.9 30.3 0.72
3000 28.7 37.7 0.76
3500 37.0 46.1 0.80
4000 43.9 57.0 0.77
4500 50.4 73.8 0.68
5000 57.7 93.3 0.62
5500 62.8 118.4 0.53
5950 65.8 130.5 0.50
One big boat!
http://hydrasports.com/4200sf.aspx
jimh posted 07-27-2013 08:40 AM ET (US)
Boston Whaler has been able to develop the Unibond construction to a 37-foot hull. I wonder if there is any upper bound to how large a hull they can fabricate with their Unibond technique in a single foam filling shot.
Binkster posted 07-27-2013 02:27 PM ET (US)
Looks like something Homeland Security could use to put on a "show of force.".
Ridge Runner posted 07-27-2013 10:53 PM ET (US)
Homeland Security maybe the only one that can afford to run this at full speed - that burn rate is almost $650 an hour.
BQUICK posted 07-29-2013 04:15 PM ET (US)
800+ gallon tank!!!
That is one thirsty set up.
When you think about it there are a lot of guzzler boats out there. Amazes me how many people can afford to feed them on top of buying them. Probaly bought all on credit....I like my stuff paid for...by me!
fno posted 07-29-2013 11:16 PM ET (US)
The seating makes me think this is not a primary fishing boat for most ordinary people. Think large butts and large wallets. Also the fishing layout is pretty lame. I realize it is a custom boat and anything is possible.
fno posted 07-29-2013 11:17 PM ET (US)
Not to mention, why would anyone need 50 gallons of freshwater for a day trip???
Ridge Runner posted 07-30-2013 02:19 AM ET (US)
There is not much "ordinary" about this boat - reading through some reviews here are a few things that struck me:
- 48 rod holders
- 7 fish lockers (four in the sole, two at the bow, and the coffin box ahead of the console)
- Frigid Rigid coffin box with a compartment separator and an option to turn it into a freezer
- Bait prep station w/tackle drawers, a stove top and a cooler under
- Twenty tackle drawers
- Ballyhoo sink
- 50 gallon recirculating bait well
- Side tuna door
- 6 deck drains
- 6 freshwater wash downs
- Hot and cold shower
- Overhead water misters
- Forward Looking Infra Red, camera
- 23-degree deadrise, one-degree less than most high-performance offshore racing boats
- Custom made Yamaha props
I was in a Conquest 295 and it dwarfed the Whaler.
Ridge Runner posted 07-30-2013 02:27 AM ET (US)
Suggested Retail Base Price with four Yamaha V-8 350's - $555,720
jcdawg83 posted 07-30-2013 02:22 PM ET (US)
Interesting boat, but I'm wondering who the target buyer is. It has a full shower/head, but nowhere to sleep aboard; when would anyone want to take a shower if they weren't staying on the boat? Also, four outboards (even three) seem like an expensive, complex alternative to two diesel inboards on a more conventional 42' fishing boat which would offer actual sleep aboard capability. I guess the speed is much better but the fuel consumption is horrific. As a fishing platform, it is nice and workable but for large fish like marlin, swordfish, tuna, etc. it is generally nice to be able to work the fish at the stern and not have to open a tuna door on the side of the boat. It is also much easier for the captain to maneuver the boat when fighting a fish from the stern rather than the side.
It is an impressive boat, but at half a million plus dollars, I think there are better options for a serious fishing boat.
kwik_wurk posted 07-30-2013 05:38 PM ET (US)
What amazes me about this boat (and a lot of others), is the use of plastic bait well pumps below the waterline. (I saw an image of the auxiliary space with two through hull bait pumps.)
Specifically, it drives me nuts to see a through hull and sea cock (both bronze) with a plastic pump threaded on to the end. -- While they are designed to be this way; they are indeed plastic and cantilevered on the thru hull/sea-cock. Talk about a weak link below the water line. -- I separated mine (older boat no longer owned), with a hose and loop. It still pushed water into the live well under way, and the pump had enough suction to get itself going while stopped.
chuck130 posted 07-31-2013 04:39 PM ET (US)
42' Outrage coming also......

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Author	Topic: 42 Foot Center Console
Ridge Runner	posted 07-26-2013 06:07 PM ET (US) Not sure if many have seen a Hydrasports 42 Foot Center Console, but I recently saw one on the water in New York Harbor. This boat supports up to four Yamaha 350-HP V8 outboard engines or four Mercury 350-HP Verado engines. The specifications of the Hydrasports 42-foot center console are: Length:41' 7" Beam:12' 2" Deadrise: 23 degrees aft Weight: 23,000 (with 4 v-8s) Horsepower rating: 1400 Fuel capacity: 614 standard (optional 826) Freshwater Capacity: 50 gallons Livewell Capacity: 2 @ 45 gals each Draft – Engines Up 24" Perfomance Data: RPM MPH GPH MPG 1000 6.8 7.6 0.90 1500 8.6 13.0 0.66 2000 9.1 22.8 0.40 2500 21.9 30.3 0.72 3000 28.7 37.7 0.76 3500 37.0 46.1 0.80 4000 43.9 57.0 0.77 4500 50.4 73.8 0.68 5000 57.7 93.3 0.62 5500 62.8 118.4 0.53 5950 65.8 130.5 0.50 One big boat! http://hydrasports.com/4200sf.aspx
jimh	posted 07-27-2013 08:40 AM ET (US) Boston Whaler has been able to develop the Unibond construction to a 37-foot hull. I wonder if there is any upper bound to how large a hull they can fabricate with their Unibond technique in a single foam filling shot.
Binkster	posted 07-27-2013 02:27 PM ET (US) Looks like something Homeland Security could use to put on a "show of force.".
Ridge Runner	posted 07-27-2013 10:53 PM ET (US) Homeland Security maybe the only one that can afford to run this at full speed - that burn rate is almost $650 an hour.
BQUICK	posted 07-29-2013 04:15 PM ET (US) 800+ gallon tank!!! That is one thirsty set up. When you think about it there are a lot of guzzler boats out there. Amazes me how many people can afford to feed them on top of buying them. Probaly bought all on credit....I like my stuff paid for...by me!
fno	posted 07-29-2013 11:16 PM ET (US) The seating makes me think this is not a primary fishing boat for most ordinary people. Think large butts and large wallets. Also the fishing layout is pretty lame. I realize it is a custom boat and anything is possible.
fno	posted 07-29-2013 11:17 PM ET (US) Not to mention, why would anyone need 50 gallons of freshwater for a day trip???
Ridge Runner	posted 07-30-2013 02:19 AM ET (US) There is not much "ordinary" about this boat - reading through some reviews here are a few things that struck me: - 48 rod holders - 7 fish lockers (four in the sole, two at the bow, and the coffin box ahead of the console) - Frigid Rigid coffin box with a compartment separator and an option to turn it into a freezer - Bait prep station w/tackle drawers, a stove top and a cooler under - Twenty tackle drawers - Ballyhoo sink - 50 gallon recirculating bait well - Side tuna door - 6 deck drains - 6 freshwater wash downs - Hot and cold shower - Overhead water misters - Forward Looking Infra Red, camera - 23-degree deadrise, one-degree less than most high-performance offshore racing boats - Custom made Yamaha props I was in a Conquest 295 and it dwarfed the Whaler.
Ridge Runner	posted 07-30-2013 02:27 AM ET (US) Suggested Retail Base Price with four Yamaha V-8 350's - $555,720
jcdawg83	posted 07-30-2013 02:22 PM ET (US) Interesting boat, but I'm wondering who the target buyer is. It has a full shower/head, but nowhere to sleep aboard; when would anyone want to take a shower if they weren't staying on the boat? Also, four outboards (even three) seem like an expensive, complex alternative to two diesel inboards on a more conventional 42' fishing boat which would offer actual sleep aboard capability. I guess the speed is much better but the fuel consumption is horrific. As a fishing platform, it is nice and workable but for large fish like marlin, swordfish, tuna, etc. it is generally nice to be able to work the fish at the stern and not have to open a tuna door on the side of the boat. It is also much easier for the captain to maneuver the boat when fighting a fish from the stern rather than the side. It is an impressive boat, but at half a million plus dollars, I think there are better options for a serious fishing boat.
kwik_wurk	posted 07-30-2013 05:38 PM ET (US) What amazes me about this boat (and a lot of others), is the use of plastic bait well pumps below the waterline. (I saw an image of the auxiliary space with two through hull bait pumps.) Specifically, it drives me nuts to see a through hull and sea cock (both bronze) with a plastic pump threaded on to the end. -- While they are designed to be this way; they are indeed plastic and cantilevered on the thru hull/sea-cock. Talk about a weak link below the water line. -- I separated mine (older boat no longer owned), with a hose and loop. It still pushed water into the live well under way, and the pump had enough suction to get itself going while stopped.
chuck130	posted 07-31-2013 04:39 PM ET (US) 42' Outrage coming also......