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MTI-V 42

CENTER CONSOLE

“...With 450 gallons

of fuel we recorded

39 gph at 40 mph,

which equates to

1 mpg with the

Mercury Quads...”

mph in seconds. McCauley then throttled
the boat in a predicted right hand turn at

wide-open throttle without lifting. The 42
carved the turn and I felt the benefit MTI’s
patented “Slot V” bottom design work.

We then came off plane, cruised under
the Causeway Bridge, then at a moment’s
Above: The plush seating forward of the Attention to detail wasn’t missed anywhere on
notice, we were back up blazing.console. the model, including access ways past the large
In front of Miami Marina, with McCauley
at the helm, he snapped a hard turn again Below: Perfectly-positioned foot rests also add console.
comfort to convenience.
at wide-open throttle. I was dazzled that the
boat showed zero signs of slipping or sliding rienced boaters who appreciate the fine

at better than 55 mph. We made full circles detail of performance and comfort. MTI
one way and then again the other. Entering owner Randy Scism and his team at the
into an inlet and blasting through the mouth
Missouri-based facility most certainly have
of the mother Atlantic can be one heck of a winner on their hands. This is undoubt-
an experience. McCauley was not about to edly a model that raises the bar in the SUV

disappoint any of us on board.center console arena and warrants signifi-
Looking ahead and down range, we were cant praise for the 2014 season. PRA

running close to 70 mph and right outside
the inlet was a 70-foot sport fish pulling a
huge wake. This was a time where you hope

your faith in a captain’s judgment is prudent. SPECIFICATIONS
The wake resembled a small house. Gregg

approached it correctly and the 42 popped LOA: 42’
over it with ease.Beam: 11’ 6”
Running by South Beach in true three- Displacement (Weight): 15,200lbs with

foot seas, the 42 performed flawlessly quad Verados Outboards
throughout our sea trials, hitting speeds Bridge Clearance: 10’ (No Radar)

close to 70 mph without adjusting the Fuel Capacity: 460 Gallons
engines or tabs. The passengers were all Fresh Water Capacity: 35 Gallons
happy, and most importantly, dry. The pat- designed a model that appeals to perfor- Holding Tank Capacity: 20 Gallons

ented hull design is very efficient, not just mance boaters that like to stand out from Hull Material: E Glass, Epoxy Resin, Foam
in top speed but also in fuel burn at cruise. the crowd. With vanity aside, the MTI-V Coring, Completely Vacuum Bagged

We recorded 39 gph at 40mph, which 42 also shines in the SUV segment, not
equates to more than 1 mpg with the quad only in performance, but in unique, func- Price and test boat supplied by
Mercury 300 Verados. This efficient design, tional styling, and comfort and practicality. Marine Technology Inc.
165 Enterprise Drive, Wentzville, MO
coupled with a 450-gallon fuel capacity, It does come with a price tag well above (636) 639-1166
yields excellent fuel range.your average SUV, but again, this is not www.marinetechnologyinc.com

The team at MTI have once againyour average boat. It’s for discerning, expe-

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