32 Pachanga, Tell Me About Them
 

Yesterday I came across a 1991, 32ft. Sea Ray Pachanga, in very very nice condition. The boat has 454 Mags, Bravo's with 25P Mirages. It is also equiped with heat, air and a bimini, no trailer. The owner also owns the marina where the boat is located and claims a top speed of 78MPH. I think he is about 8-10 MPH optimistic. I always thought of these boats as being kind of heavy, luxury cruiser. I would like thoughts on quality, ride, and general performance. His asking price is $49,000.00.

You can get a lot better boat for that much coin.

I had a 88 or 89 32 with the 454's. A very good solid well constructed boat. On a good day it would reach 62 (I think) and this was with brand new Mercs. For the performance I would not consider, but if your looking for an all around well constructed boat with cabin room and ammenities, this is a good option. Your price is a bit high though.

Just my .02.

Ed

Yes, he is speedo happy. I think low 60s is a more realistic number, and I agree, there are much better boats out there for the dollar.

Whiteknuckle
 

I would look at a Donzi 33 Crossbow instead. Searay is out of the HI PO Boat business so there is no resale on these Pachangas. Being originally a mich. Co there are a ton of them around.

Wannabe

My cousin had a '91 Pachanga w/454mags, upper 60's on GPS - there are 2 other's 32' ray's that I boat with -(they love them) personally I would,nt buy one -heavy - (ride is pretty good) good family boat lots of amenities,

Thanks guys,
Keep the comments comeing.

Speedo happy?????? He's smokin something he can't afford. Maybe that's what the 15-20K cushion is for! :rolleyes:

I absolutely love the 32 Pachanga. You'll never be the fastest, but what a nice ride with a usable cabin.

Personally, I think the top end is a bit off, maybe lower 60's.

As for the ride, I was in one, and the lake was pretty snotty..............not too impressed, but that could have been the driver.

At that price, I'd keep lookin

Pachanga's are very well built boats but a little dated. The smaller ones 22-24 could hold it OK on speed for the power, but the 32 is just too heavy and the hull sticks to the water. It would be a great family boat, but if your looking for speed, I say pass on them. At 50K you can get a better boat. He is way over priced, maybe a good buy at 25K

My 2 cents

Will

Pachanga
 

I owned a 32 Pachanga and they are very nice boats. Actually not as heavy as some have indicated here when compared to boats of their generation and size. Virtually all have Alpha drives and the "Magnum" is only a 454/330. They have very nice fit and finish as they are Sea Ray built. Most have marine air too. They also have nice cabin amenities, especially for a 32. They have a very restrictive stock exhaust system and few if any serious heavy duty offshore mechanical pieces.

Still, a very nice boat inside and with high quality upholstery. Many have Merc ZERO EFFORT controls instead of the std Merc stuff.

I've seen a few with refit Bravos and strong 454's or 502EFI's that would do a little over 70mph. 78mph w/ stock 454/330's is pure hallucination and a Sea Ray speedo.

They are a very nice, sanitary, gentlemanly, boat with pretty decent performance. Not a great rough water boat as compared to some other true offshore offerings.

Worth $49,000.00 ? No way. More like $28-33,000.00 if in excellent condition and w/trailer. Like others said, try www.boattraderonline.com. There are usually many for sale there. Also, the 32 w/ small blocks is very nice and handles quite differently. I think a 32 w/small block with Whipple's would be a very nice performer. I don't know about the Alpha's though.

My dad has an '88 Pachanga that he wants to sell. 78mph is dreaming that in that boat. I had his to just about 70mph but I would not want to go much faster then that. Has lots of room inside and it comfortable but does not have the best ride in rough water. A little heavy but can still be fun. If you want to talk to me on the phone about these boats pm me and let me know. I just got his out and got it started for him. I can tell what you may want to know.

A friend of mine just sold his 89' with 454's and bravo's , fresh paint, and top-- vbery clean boat for 32,000. And yes it was a 65 mph boat, not bad in the rougher stuff but this guy knows no boundries:)

What they said..................

I second what everyone says, and speak from experience as I currently own an '87 Pachanga 32. Top speed is definitely low sixties with 454 mags. Fit, finish, and amenities are great. I get some strange looks at the marina when the AC is shooting water out the thru hull! I've had several people ask me if the bilge pump is running.

I am trying to sell mine, as I now have a family and need to go over to the dark side (express cruiser). If your interested in a slightly older one in good mechanical condition, it's listed with the brokerage division of Colony Marine.

The information I received here confirmed my thoughts on the boat. I was drawn to it because of its bristol condition. Actually I really prefer something more hard core, but I am willing to compromise somethings if the price is right. Obviously the price was not right.

Had one...'89 w/ 454's and Mirage 25's. Built great...at LOTO on glass, early morning, 1/4 tank fuel no water...72 on Sea Ray speedo. They sell for 29k all day long now.