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ratedx 12-13-2011 11:31 AM

35 lightning vs.38 lightning??? 2007
 
PLEASE help me decide! would you prefer having a 07 35 ft. lightning 525,s full staggered or 38 with same power for close to same $$ 07 35 lightning has updated cabin. 35 does 102mph and 38 does 94 mph.

Downtown42 12-13-2011 12:11 PM

where do you run your boat at? Rivers, Lakes, Oceans?

ratedx 12-13-2011 12:12 PM

barneget bay nj -had a 35 executioner that had no problems.

ratedx 12-13-2011 12:18 PM

wanted a 07-09 lightning 35-38 must have 525.s
 
i am ready with cash in hand for a 35 or 38 lightning 2007 and up! please p.m. any leads- thank you sooo much!!!



please call me 908-295-9088

Esquire 12-13-2011 12:30 PM


Originally Posted by ratedx (Post 3570250)
i am ready with cash in hand for a 35 or 38 lightning 2007 and up! please p.m. any leads- thank you sooo much!!!

Here's a nice 2007 38' with staggered 525s and ITS/Sportmasters. New style cockpit interior, old style cabin. Pretty sure it can be bought at a decent price.

http://www.bentmarine.com/Page.aspx/...Lightning.aspx

StarLoone 12-14-2011 01:43 PM

35 versus 38
 
I boat on the Barnegat and went from a 35 to a 38 fever. The 35 was fun in the bay but if you ever want to poke your nose in the ocean, there is no comparison. I love the 38. Just one guys thoughts

PARADISE ISLAND 12-14-2011 04:20 PM


Originally Posted by ratedx (Post 3570218)
PLEASE help me decide! would you prefer having a 07 35 ft. lightning 525,s full staggered or 38 with same power for close to same $$ 07 35 lightning has updated cabin. 35 does 102mph and 38 does 94 mph.

I spotted a nice 2008 35 on here some where but if your gonna run the outside AKA Ocean get a 38!Good luck!

Wes Burmark 12-14-2011 06:37 PM

If time spent "down below" is a factor you will enjoy the additional room in the 38. The head has its own sink. I cannot speak to the ride.

triple 300s 12-14-2011 06:55 PM

what is your location?

ratedx 12-14-2011 07:56 PM

New jersey-

Single With Twins 12-14-2011 08:05 PM


Originally Posted by ratedx (Post 3571262)
New jersey-

Thought you had a deal negotiated on the outerlimits?

ratedx 12-14-2011 08:24 PM

yeah i was close-just can not break away from fountains! i guess i am in love with the beek lol

253 12-16-2011 05:45 PM

I would go with the 38, either way good choice, stay with Fountain, great boats.

ratedx 12-16-2011 08:45 PM

Deffinitely going to be a 38!! thanks for every ones replies!! 525's with ITS xr drives!

Wildman_grafix 12-16-2011 08:55 PM


Originally Posted by ratedx (Post 3572871)
Deffinitely going to be a 38!! thanks for every ones replies!! 525's with ITS xr drives!

Cool so you picked the 07 up?

mcprodesign 12-17-2011 09:51 AM

Pics or it didn't happen :D

Beak Boater 12-17-2011 11:29 AM

Had an 06 38 with XR's and 600's, loved the boat. Traded it for a 38 with 700's and 6's, love it even more. Good luck with your boat, you will love it.

ratedx 12-17-2011 01:46 PM

38 with 700's awesome- heard it is a little dangerous?? at wot? 115mph amazing!!

Beak Boater 12-18-2011 09:38 AM

Not sure what you mean by dangerous....anything going that fast can be dangerous. If you mean unstable, unpredictable, hard to drive? Nope.......rock solid.


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