- Builder
- Fountain Powerboats
- Model
- 42 Lightning
- Type
- High Performance
- Length
- 42 ft
- Built in
- United States (USA)
General
BuilderFountain Powerboats
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States (USA)
Boat TypeHigh Performance
CategoryPower
Hull TypePlaning
Hull ModifierDeep-V
Hull MaterialComposite
Vessel DesignerFountain Powerboats
Accommodation
LayoutAccommodation Set 1
Guest Limit2
Number of Cabins1
Double Bed1
Total Berths2
Wet Head1
Total Heads1
Engines
Standard · 2× Mercury 565 EFI
Drive TypeSterndrive
Engines2
Horsepower per Engine565 HP
Fuel TypeGas
Optional · 2× Mercury 860 QC4v
Drive TypeSterndrive
Engines2
Horsepower per Engine860 HP
Fuel TypeGas
Optional · 2× Mercury 1100 SCI NXT 1 SSM
Drive TypeSterndrive
Engines2
Horsepower per Engine1,100 HP
Fuel TypeGas
Optional · 2× Mercury 1350 QC4v Dry Sump
Drive TypeSterndrive
Engines2
Horsepower per Engine1,350 HP
Fuel TypeGas
Measurements
Overall Length42 ft
Waterline Length33 ft
Beam8.3 ft
Draft1.5 ft
Dry Weight13,400 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity250 gal
Fresh Water Tank9 gal
Figures are for the current generation unless marked otherwise. Where a specification differs by generation or engine package, it is shown for the relevant version.
What Is a Fountain Powerboats 42 Lightning?
More than a year in the making, the most legendary high-performance V-bottom to ever hit the water, has a new lease on life for 2022. Sporting a next-generation deck, transom, cabin, cockpit and dash, the only thing we didn't update on the 42' Lightning is the boat's race proven bottom design.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The current generation of the Fountain Powerboats 42 Lightning measures 42 ft overall, with a beam of 8.3 ft.
Top and cruising speed depend on the engine package and load. Check the engines tab in the specifications above and the individual listings for the figures of each hull.
New hulls are priced by the builder and its dealers and include the current generation's equipment. Used hulls are priced by their owners and reflect age, hours, condition, and upgrades since delivery.