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Old 04-12-2019, 01:30 PM   #19
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Mikelson 42

The Mikelson 42 is an interesting boat. We had a 43 (totally different design so no comparison). My neighbor has owned a 42 for many years and I have both ridden in it and worked on it.
DD 8.2 - This is a converted on-road medium duty diesel V8 marinized for use in boats. Before my neighbor repowered with Cummins 6BT's the boat was a 12 knot cruise at higher RPMs. Find one that has been meticulously maintained and regularly serviced and you will likely be OK. If not cared for, be very, very cautious.
Hull - be aware that the Mikelson 42 has a cored hull. The 43 is the only boat that Mikelson has made with a solid bottom. Cored hulls will elicit controversial discussion so make sure you have fully investigated the hulls integrity, especially around each and every hull penetration (thru hulls, struts, UW lights, etc).
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