I don't have any experience in a 353 but anyone who says that you don't get wet in these boats cannot be using his. If the wind is on the beam or quartering, and the waves are 3+ you will get VERY wet.

I suspect that under most conditions 3' doesn't make that much difference. Certainly smooth water isn't going to make a 382 seem special. I believe the difference is most noticeable in places like Long Island Sound where the wave period is pretty short and choppy.

If you familiar with Porsche

The 382 is the Turbo
and the
353 is the GT3

The 353 goes easy airborn , if you like that, its your boat

If you prefer more comfort, go with the 382

Both boats have a safe and superb handling, but the 353 is simply the more sportive boat

You will see 9o+ MPH in a 353 with twin 600

You`ll need twin 700 `s for same speed in a 382