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Old 07-23-2012 | 12:50 PM
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so heres my dilema im torn between 2 boats both 1994 non stepped hulls 32 fever with 502 supposed built to 500hp specs or a 35 lightning with 454mpi motors the the fever has a trailer and the lightning does not both same exact price what would you do???
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Old 07-23-2012 | 05:52 PM
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You will get a much better ride out of the 35!
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Old 07-23-2012 | 06:21 PM
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The 35 is a lot more boat than the 32. Ride and handling is worth the extra money to find a trailer for the 35. All depends on what you are looking for, drive both.
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Old 07-23-2012 | 06:53 PM
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32 all the way!!!!!!!!


















Somebody has to start to stand up for the 32's, it's not like they are the red headed step child.
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Old 07-23-2012 | 07:33 PM
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Red headed step child, thats some funny #hit. +1 on the 32 works well for me & easy to trailer.
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Old 07-23-2012 | 07:51 PM
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Old 07-23-2012 | 07:52 PM
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I vote 32. Look cooler

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Old 07-23-2012 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Wildman_grafix
Somebody has to start to stand up for the 32's, it's not like they are the red headed step child.
No, the red headed step child was the latest 33' that the made one or two, of.
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Old 07-24-2012 | 09:45 AM
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Your dilemma is more of a money question than a hull question. You can figure about $10k more for a trailer for the 35, and depending upon your boating needs, a trailer might be necessary.

I've driven and ridden in a few boats on Lake Michigan in some fairly rough water. I would describe my 35 as a "driver's" boat...its long enough that you don't get smacked around too bad on a 2' day (bridges nicely), but anything over that, and you are going to be flying. The boat flies VERY level with the drives at 3-1/2 pins and a little tab...its also very sensitive to adjustments in trim.
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go with the 35 because it is faster big and rides better the 32 sits to low to the water and in the back water can splash into the engine compartment
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