i would argue that a 33 Active Thunder with 525's is by far the best all-around boat in that size/power range. Runs 92-93 with 525's, deepest/biggest cockpit/biggest cabin and is probably the best riding boat in big water out of all the boats listed. A 35 Twin Step Cig would be on my short list too....

I'm on my second year owning a 2002 Formula 353 FasTech with 496HO's. We normally just cruise 40-60 MPH so not too much experience running top end. Had it topped at 74 MPH once. I've owned a few boats; none I've owned had match the quality of Formula. The customer service they still provide me on a 20 year old boat is crazy awesome. Factory has been very helpful and they stock many parts. We ran the boat for a week in July at LOTO last year. She took it very good - I was impressed. We ran over 400 miles for the week with no issues. Nothing against the other options - Formula is just very nice.

I agree, people smokin crack. The newest 35 fountains with 525s ran 105. Cheetahs with 525s and arnesons ran 100+ too.

How fast in real world is a staggard 35 fountain, Most people I talk to say 95, A side by side 32 runs 93 to 95 with more room. Reason I know I was going to sell my Sunsation and buy a 35 stagged.More than likely the Fountains have slowed down due to all the rot and water logged.

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Those boats are hard to find, I like the 35 Cig TS

What do you want to spend and why is 35 your limit? If it’s towing, there’s really not much difference between a 32-35ft or 39ft vee bottom and I think the 37-39 segment of the market has lot better offerings at just about the same price point because now you’re also throwing 38 Cigs, 37 Outerlimits, 37 Active Thunder, 38 Powerplay, 39 Nortech, etc… into play.

Also are you going to overnight? If so the TS Cigs are pretty much not even an option with how sparse the cabins are…

I saw it listed and like the colors but I want a closed bow on the next boat. I usually only had 4 or less people at a time.

That and the Donzi 35ZR were two I forgot to list that I'm considering.

Depends on the boat for price. I'm looking for my last boat so condition, colors, performance, etc are the big factors. We won't be overnighting on it at all but a place for my kids to get out of the sun and lay down is needed.
32-35ft is the sweet spot for me from what I've seen. I really prefer twin 496HO's due to low maintenance and most I've listed will run 80mph with that power plus handle occassional LOTO trips. Most of the time for the main lakes I'll be going to again, even 32ft is overkill.

I agree but I hate double bolsters (last boat had them). The only one I really liked was AJ's boat but long ago he sounded like he'd never sell it so I left 33ATs off the list.

The 344 Hustler with 525’s and Arnesons on Facebook is the best deal on a 32-35 footer right now in my opinion. He’s asking $99k now…