Absolutely! I've had mine since new, that is 22 year now. To be honest, I really think you don't see them for sale is that they are still running fine and owned by folks that wanted a different owner experience. For me that was less long term maintenance and cost. Turns out, I was right.

The 525 boats are awesome, but have their pain points and in the wrong hands are bound for more costly maintenance. Run hard put away wet.....$$$

Having owned a 35 Ex when I was in my hormone-driven 30's, I have to admit that I kind of scratched my head when Reggie put 496's in the 35's. But 22 years of ownership says everything one needs to know about the sensibility of that package. 22 years of ownership of a true performance boat is just as awesome as it is rare.

I have seen one 496 stag for sale.

Still think that boat made today with modern LT power would be a hit,,, or the 33.

I agree on the 33' such a cool boat! Just like the 32's way underrated in my opinion. I couldn't do the 496's though it would need bigger power after having my 32".

I have a 96 35 Lightning (single step). Have a pair of blower motors that really make it fun to run!

I'm going to be listing for sale my 96 35' Lightning. If anyone is seriously looking for a really nice, true 100+mph boat, PM me. It should be up on the Classifieds by the weekend.