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Old 12-11-2017 | 09:19 PM
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I was looking for a project and have since rethought that. I need to stay below 50k but I'm looking to buy either a 32 or 35. I figured my budget ought to get me into the late '90s. Needs to be on a trailer and would prefer power that's reliable. I've looked at the differences between the two and would prefer a 35 if a deal could be made. I really can't go bigger than 35. I don't need financing.

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Old 12-12-2017 | 08:00 PM
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I had a 32. If you can, steer towards a 35
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Old 12-13-2017 | 07:54 AM
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I've been told that several times. I've never been in a 32 but I figured that they are that much easier to tow and launch.
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Old 12-13-2017 | 10:22 AM
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Easy on the 32's Jerry!

I have one, they are easier to tow and have much more up a sports car feel. I also have found they do surprisingly well in rough water, not what most people say. Just keep drives level and use trim tabs to fly level.

I would say if price/ condition/ power/ hours are the same then of course a 35 would be the choice.

35's normally are more money.
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Old 12-13-2017 | 05:55 PM
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had a 32,,now have a 35,,both great boats cant go wrong with either one,,
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Old 12-13-2017 | 07:24 PM
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Love our 32'! I have not ridden in a 35 but the extra wee bit of room the bilge has in front of the engines would be nice if you are fat and do your own maintenance.
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Old 12-13-2017 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Diamond Dave
Love our 32'! I have not ridden in a 35 but the extra wee bit of room the bilge has in front of the engines would be nice if you are fat and do your own maintenance.
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Old 12-13-2017 | 09:27 PM
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Great idea there.

I've been told the biggest drawbacks to the 32 is maintenance in the bilge and water flooding from the rear vents. If I could find one that is priced right, I'd learn to live with it. I'm a fair weather boater anyway. When it gets rough, my family wants to head in.
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Originally Posted by BRT
Great idea there.

I've been told the biggest drawbacks to the 32 is maintenance in the bilge and water flooding from the rear vents. If I could find one that is priced right, I'd learn to live with it. I'm a fair weather boater anyway. When it gets rough, my family wants to head in.
​​​​​​​ some people have no idea what they are talking about, you cannot get water in from the rear vent holes they are connected to a PVC tube on inside, however you can get some water in from behind the rub rail,but it's a easy fix your remove the rub rail seal it put it back on done.
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