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flying J 10-23-2011 09:01 PM


Originally Posted by skidolof (Post 3534562)
Ok, thanks!

Iam 6'5" too, need a longv-berth to sleep comfortably.. Hows the v-berth in a 32 compared to a 35?

The cockpit and engine bay are where most of the room is between the 32 and 35. The 32 is like a 27 with the front end of a 35

jmoore1225 10-23-2011 11:42 PM

Haha ya pretty much....

SteveO782 10-24-2011 07:46 AM


Originally Posted by flying J (Post 3534877)
The cockpit and engine bay are where most of the room is between the 32 and 35. The 32 is like a 27 with the front end of a 35

I'll 2nd this, especially in the engine bay

1980Condor460 10-26-2011 08:54 PM

I have one that I am thinking about selling. It needs to be cleaned up and has a few of the typical issues - but it also has the Carbed HP500's with fresh top ends (one season) and Bravo Drives, brand spanking new windshield and stereo. I think it will be priced right, it is not a fire sale - not hell bent about selling it but am also looking to move up to a 42.
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...0/c99422c6.jpg

Steve - Did Mike ever send you some pics? I have been busy with work and have not had a chance to follow up.

Good luck with your search guys.

skidolof 10-27-2011 01:01 AM

1980Condor460 and StevoO got a PM..

KWright 10-27-2011 07:03 AM

[QUOTE=skidolof;3533743]Here is an 2007!! for under 80k.. I think thats is reasonble, a little over my budget but still a good price for a 2007..

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...oner-100107475

Nice boat but the price is related to the fact that it only has 496's and bravo 1's and no HP transoms. Kinda like owning a corvette with a 305. :eek:

skidolof 10-27-2011 07:24 AM

[QUOTE=KWright;3537655]

Originally Posted by skidolof (Post 3533743)
Here is an 2007!! for under 80k.. I think thats is reasonble, a little over my budget but still a good price for a 2007..

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...oner-100107475

Nice boat but the price is related to the fact that it only has 496's and bravo 1's and no HP transoms. Kinda like owning a corvette with a 305. :eek:



All the new Ex comes with 496s, Ive only seen a few with 500EFIs. Most of the Ex (with the 496) is priced 90k +/- 10k

There is only a few mph difference too, I can live with that.
They way I see it the 496 is an economical, realiable, almost bulletproof engine

KWright 10-27-2011 09:00 AM

[QUOTE=skidolof;3537665]

Originally Posted by KWright (Post 3537655)



All the new Ex comes with 496s, Ive only seen a few with 500EFIs. Most of the Ex (with the 496) is priced 90k +/- 10k

There is only a few mph difference too, I can live with that.
They way I see it the 496 is an economical, realiable, almost bulletproof engine

The 496 is a great motor. you asked why was some boats were more money. I was just pointing out that that 2007 had bravo 1's and regular transoms, not the hp transoms and bravo XR's. Big price diff. If you push those drives to what that hull can handle you will quickly find out why the boat was priced that cheap. Just saying.:drink:

skidolof 10-27-2011 02:35 PM

[QUOTE=KWright;3537727]

Originally Posted by skidolof (Post 3537665)

The 496 is a great motor. you asked why was some boats were more money. I was just pointing out that that 2007 had bravo 1's and regular transoms, not the hp transoms and bravo XR's. Big price diff. If you push those drives to what that hull can handle you will quickly find out why the boat was priced that cheap. Just saying.:drink:

The Ex and pre 1999 lightnings all come with bravo one as standard. A lot of Ex are priced around 100k with the same setup, 496 - bravo one. But they are not selling either..

SteveO782 10-27-2011 02:58 PM


Originally Posted by 1980Condor460 (Post 3537539)
Steve - Did Mike ever send you some pics? I have been busy with work and have not had a chance to follow up.

Yes he did. Thanks again for them. I'll be honest, I have a shopping list of other 35's I'm looking at also. And seeing what else pops up over time.


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