Advice on next boat (stepped 32-35')
07-12-2022, 09:16 AM
#23
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Can you still get parts for Arneson drives?
07-12-2022, 09:41 AM
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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.
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07-12-2022, 09:52 AM
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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....
07-12-2022, 10:04 AM
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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)
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)
07-12-2022, 10:08 AM
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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)
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)
07-12-2022, 10:48 AM
#30
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Keep in mind some of these boats are wider than others, and thus have a roomier cockpit/cabin.
