Originally Posted by Peterbilt

I have a 36 and had a 32B before that. I transferred the motors from the 32 to the 36 when I had the 36 built originally(775 HP). Both boats had #6 dry sump drives.

Both boats had a top end of about 136 MPH with those engines. But the 32 got there a lot faster. It really accelerated hard with that minimum HP. I had to stretch the 36 much longer for that same top end number.

I live on Lake Lanier in Georgia and the weekend water is pretty sloppy. The 36 handles bigger water better. I launch off 3 - 4 footers at 100+ and it flys level. I got more bow rise off the same sized waves in the 32. I couldn't drive the 32 as agressively, although it handled really well in smaller water.

The CG in the 36 is right about under the drivers seat. It was further back in the 32 so I was always more careful in rougher water and launching off waves. With the 36, that extra 4 feet of length, 1 foot of beam, and extra weight serves you well in rougher water. But that 32 was a rocket ship and handled slop much better than any other 32 foot boat I've been in.

Sometimes I think I'd like to get another 32 and put 1,000 - 1,100 HP in it. I'm guessing the acceleration would be pretty awesome. What motors do you have in your 32?

Originally Posted by VINNY R

We have a 32 wide body with 1100's with a 1:35 gear & 34 pitch props. It wants to throw you out the back of the boat Very fun ride!!!!

Originally Posted by VINNY R

We have a 32 wide body with 1100's with a 1:35 gear & 34 pitch props. It wants to throw you out the back of the boat Very fun ride!!!!

Originally Posted by Peterbilt

I've seen your boat. Looks and runs great and I'll bet it pulls hard with 1:35's and 34 pitch. What's top speed?