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Wildman_grafix 07-12-2022 07:08 AM


Originally Posted by 302Sport (Post 4838111)
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…

That looks like a fun boat.

hogie roll 07-12-2022 08:13 AM


Originally Posted by 302Sport (Post 4838111)
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…

Dont make me download Facebook 😂

TexomaPowerboater 07-12-2022 09:16 AM

Can you still get parts for Arneson drives?

302Sport 07-12-2022 09:33 AM


Originally Posted by TexomaPowerboater (Post 4838139)
Can you still get parts for Arneson drives?

Yes

Tom A. 07-12-2022 09:41 AM

If you don't plan on overnighting (need a big cabin), its hard to beat a 35 Donzi ZR. With the 496s the boat will hit 80mph and run over 90 with 525s. cockpit and cabin are the same as a 38 ZR (the extra 3 feet is for the staggered engines). If you want a more usable cabin, the 35 Formula or Sunsation would be best. I would stay away from a boat with Arneson drives just because the resale is more difficult and parts & maintenance are not as easy as Mercury.

bencini231 07-12-2022 09:52 AM


Originally Posted by 302Sport (Post 4838046)
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....

Only thing is finding someone who is selling a 33 AT. That's a needle in the wood pile and all the rest are easy to find.

Smarty 07-12-2022 10:04 AM

There is a broker, Mike Powell, who sends me listings for performance boasts that are listed. This came listing came to my Inbox two days ago.

A 2001 37' Active Thunder, non-swept skeg #6 drives (non-swept skeg) with NA 572 cu.in.700 hp motors for $79,000. I do not know anything about this boat or the broker, but here is the link which may be beneficial


Active Thunder 37 Custom boat for sale in Saint Petersburg, FL for $79,000 | 208475 (popyachts.com)

https://d1h6cla1qbh6o4.cloudfront.ne...7556490L.jpg?2

hogie roll 07-12-2022 10:07 AM


Originally Posted by TexomaPowerboater (Post 4838139)
Can you still get parts for Arneson drives?

Im under the impression all you would ever need is a standard u-joint or rubber boot.

hogie roll 07-12-2022 10:08 AM


Originally Posted by Smarty (Post 4838149)
There is a broker, Mike Powell, who sends me listings for performance boasts that are listed. This came listing came to my Inbox two days ago.

A 2001 37' Active Thunder, non-swept skeg #6 drives (non-swept skeg) with NA 572 cu.in.700 hp motors for $79,000. I do not know anything about this boat or the broker, but here is the link which may be beneficial


Active Thunder 37 Custom boat for sale in Saint Petersburg, FL for $79,000 | 208475 (popyachts.com)

https://d1h6cla1qbh6o4.cloudfront.ne...7556490L.jpg?2

Ive driven by this a bunch. Not a bad deal for 6s on a step boat

87MirageIntruder 07-12-2022 10:48 AM

Keep in mind some of these boats are wider than others, and thus have a roomier cockpit/cabin.


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