35 lightning or 32 fever im torn
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From: Cape Coral, Florida
I have owned both and loved them both but the 35 is allot more stable when you get into the upper 80's or above...
My 32 with (2) 502-415hp ran 78mph...
My 35 with (2) 525-525hp Blue Motors (really about 540hp) ran 88mph
My 32 with (2) 502-415hp ran 78mph...
My 35 with (2) 525-525hp Blue Motors (really about 540hp) ran 88mph
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From: Ardmore, OK
The one I'm jonesing for(already applied for the loan, but it's about 1500 miles away) is a 1997 35 Lightning. Has Imco SC drives, 509 supercharged, twin carb, 675 hp engines. It is in excellent condition, every gauge you could ask for....has myco trailer with drive gaurds....If I don't drive out there and get it, I'll be beside myself as I've pretty much made the decision. Any thoughts in what a single step fountain could run with that kind of horsepower and drive setup? I think it's running Bravo 30p 4 blade props
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From: Arlington, TX
I really like the 35 fountian and just may purchase one for my next ride, the only thing I dont like is how muffled the exhaust is on both boats. The low stern and big swimm platform kind of cuts the exhaust out. Other then that I absolutely love the 35 executioner. What are you guys trailering your 32's and 35's with? I have a slip at a marina but Would have to tow a couple of times hear and there. Short distances 5 miles here and there.
Sorry, not trying to hijack the thread with a chevy vs ford vs dodge thing....just answering a question.
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I really like the 35 fountian and just may purchase one for my next ride, the only thing I dont like is how muffled the exhaust is on both boats. The low stern and big swimm platform kind of cuts the exhaust out. Other then that I absolutely love the 35 executioner. What are you guys trailering your 32's and 35's with? I have a slip at a marina but Would have to tow a couple of times hear and there. Short distances 5 miles here and there.
As for towing, initially, I had an F350 srw with the 7.3 diesel, now I've got a Ram 2500 with a Cummins. Both towed the boat with ease...stop it well too! Going to look at a Ram 3500 dually with a Cummins today for pulling the Active Thunder.
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Lol...muffled exhaust note? I'm running dry pipes...mine sounds AWESOME...570 hp 540 cubic inches.
As for towing, initially, I had an F350 srw with the 7.3 diesel, now I've got a Ram 2500 with a Cummins. Both towed the boat with ease...stop it well too! Going to look at a Ram 3500 dually with a Cummins today for pulling the Active Thunder.
As for towing, initially, I had an F350 srw with the 7.3 diesel, now I've got a Ram 2500 with a Cummins. Both towed the boat with ease...stop it well too! Going to look at a Ram 3500 dually with a Cummins today for pulling the Active Thunder.
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From: Hamilton, Ohio
The one I'm jonesing for(already applied for the loan, but it's about 1500 miles away) is a 1997 35 Lightning. Has Imco SC drives, 509 supercharged, twin carb, 675 hp engines. It is in excellent condition, every gauge you could ask for....has myco trailer with drive gaurds....If I don't drive out there and get it, I'll be beside myself as I've pretty much made the decision. Any thoughts in what a single step fountain could run with that kind of horsepower and drive setup? I think it's running Bravo 30p 4 blade props
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From: Ardmore, OK
Lol...muffled exhaust note? I'm running dry pipes...mine sounds AWESOME...570 hp 540 cubic inches.
As for towing, initially, I had an F350 srw with the 7.3 diesel, now I've got a Ram 2500 with a Cummins. Both towed the boat with ease...stop it well too! Going to look at a Ram 3500 dually with a Cummins today for pulling the Active Thunder.
As for towing, initially, I had an F350 srw with the 7.3 diesel, now I've got a Ram 2500 with a Cummins. Both towed the boat with ease...stop it well too! Going to look at a Ram 3500 dually with a Cummins today for pulling the Active Thunder.
While on the subject of tow....I don't think I could give up my 2010F250 to save my life, but the new Dodge does look pretty dang solid.




