The new 368 with 700s runs 130 not even dialed in yet. Very 1st time out it ran 120 no problem with 6 people and completely full of fuel. It had throttle left and was only at 5100. I know the 388 with 700s runs 140 with only stage 2 Whipple kits. I'm just throwing this out there to put more info in the pot. The new wider tunnels are way more efficient.

Got to jump in on this one since I've owned a 32B and presently own a 36, which I have had for 12 years. For starters, both Flight Club and Cash Bar are right on. That 4' of boat makes a world of difference and the 36 is a REAL boat, where the 32 is a fun boat. No disrespect to any 32 owners, but you asked for feedback so....

The one thing that hasn't been mentioned is the CG. The CG on a 36 is almost exactly where it should be - about right under your ass. This makes it extremely predictable when it is launched off waves, etc. The tendency is to fly straight and level (unless you hit the wave wrong or hit a huge roller). The 32 on the other hand is ass heavy and will tend to fall transom first when launched off fairly large waves. These things only matter when in rougher water so I'd discount this if your boating is done in relatively calm waters.

Even Pete will tell you the 36 was a "home run" from the start. He never adjusted anything about it when it was first pulled from the mold. He didn't have to. In addition, you can throw any sized power to the 36 and you won't be misapplying it. I have upgraded my power 5 times in the 36 since I have owned it, starting with 775 HP to it's present XXXX HP and it just reacts beautifully, putting ther power down and handling it superbly. I think the only other Skater that can claim the crown as the best is the 388, and that's as much from a safety perspective as a handling one. The 36 is still a relevant boat, safe and fast and as fun as can be.

If you can find one that's still in good shape and you can part with the coin, it's the better of the two. That's my impartial opinion.

Thanks for all the input, greatly appreciated.

Letting you all know that I've decided to pull the trigger on a 32B. Thank you for all the input. I think it is the right move for me at this time. Hopefully it will be the first of many.

Congratulations on getting into a 32B! As CoolSpot pointed out, CG is very important in rough water, and not many guys pay attention to it when they really should in the smaller 30/32s. Keep everything as light as you can in the rear, and mount your batteries forward up under the deck. The goal is to try and get the CG as close as possible to the larger, better riding 36s! I've got the batteries mounted forward in both my 30 and 28.

Good point. Can you send me a picture of how you set your batteries?
Thanks

No problem, I'll be under the front deck tomorrow actually. I mounted a battery charger on the same bulkhead next to the batteries, which I just plug in the night before I'm going to run the boat so my batteries are always 100% when I go out. Sometimes I don't take the 30 out for a month or two at a time.

The batteries and battery charger are mounted to the front of the bulkhead just forward of the canopies. The lifting ring and hand-held fire extinguishers are mounted to the bulkhead forward of my deck hatch.

Nice job S30. Thanks for sharing and the tips.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]530161[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]530162[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]530163[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]530164[/ATTACH]Finally got around to updating my membership, so now I can post some pictures. This is the boat that I purchased. It was in the classifieds here and purchased from GT Performance. Can't wait to install the freshened engines and #6s.......