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BRT 12-11-2017 09:19 PM

Wanted to buy 32 or 35
 
I was looking for a project and have since rethought that. I need to stay below 50k but I'm looking to buy either a 32 or 35. I figured my budget ought to get me into the late '90s. Needs to be on a trailer and would prefer power that's reliable. I've looked at the differences between the two and would prefer a 35 if a deal could be made. I really can't go bigger than 35. I don't need financing.

Thanks- Bryan

US1 Fountain 12-12-2017 08:00 PM

I had a 32. If you can, steer towards a 35

BRT 12-13-2017 07:54 AM

I've been told that several times. I've never been in a 32 but I figured that they are that much easier to tow and launch.

Wildman_grafix 12-13-2017 10:22 AM

Easy on the 32's Jerry!

I have one, they are easier to tow and have much more up a sports car feel. I also have found they do surprisingly well in rough water, not what most people say. Just keep drives level and use trim tabs to fly level.

I would say if price/ condition/ power/ hours are the same then of course a 35 would be the choice.

35's normally are more money.

boatnt 12-13-2017 05:55 PM

had a 32,,now have a 35,,both great boats cant go wrong with either one,,

Diamond Dave 12-13-2017 07:24 PM

Love our 32'! I have not ridden in a 35 but the extra wee bit of room the bilge has in front of the engines would be nice if you are fat and do your own maintenance. :)

Wildman_grafix 12-13-2017 09:15 PM


Originally Posted by Diamond Dave (Post 4599280)
Love our 32'! I have not ridden in a 35 but the extra wee bit of room the bilge has in front of the engines would be nice if you are fat and do your own maintenance. :)

I Agree, so this is what I did to help, and it helps a lot.
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Wildman_grafix 12-13-2017 09:16 PM

WTH

Every time I do this it doubles the pictures?

BRT 12-13-2017 09:27 PM

Great idea there.

I've been told the biggest drawbacks to the 32 is maintenance in the bilge and water flooding from the rear vents. If I could find one that is priced right, I'd learn to live with it. I'm a fair weather boater anyway. When it gets rough, my family wants to head in.

boatnt 12-14-2017 07:21 AM


Originally Posted by BRT (Post 4599307)
Great idea there.

I've been told the biggest drawbacks to the 32 is maintenance in the bilge and water flooding from the rear vents. If I could find one that is priced right, I'd learn to live with it. I'm a fair weather boater anyway. When it gets rough, my family wants to head in.

​​​​​​​ some people have no idea what they are talking about, you cannot get water in from the rear vent holes they are connected to a PVC tube on inside, however you can get some water in from behind the rub rail,but it's a easy fix your remove the rub rail seal it put it back on done.


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