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Old 05-29-2012, 12:45 PM
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What do you guys think of the 05 haul design compared to the 06 and above would you stay away from them or is it cosmetic only? Never tried an 06 and just a few runs on a 05...my main use: Rivers occasional ocean run but if I had to break it down it would be like this...40% River, 10% Atlantic Ocean and 50% hooked up...lol

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Old 05-29-2012, 12:49 PM
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I have enjoyed 250 hours in my 99 dominator. I would do it again given the chance. The price to upgrade to the newer hull design isnt cheap. In my opinion both are great boats it depends on how much $ you want to spend.
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I have been in all three and if you $$ to jump to the newer hull do so. By far the best riding one is the 06,07 hull before they put the pad on the 08's and up but it well worth the jump for the ride and comfort in the cabin with the extra foot of head room.
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I have an 05 and I would definitely tell you, don't shy away from them. They run great, even in really nasty water it gives a smooth ride. If Fasthawk says the 06 and 07 are better, they must really be awesome. You can't go wrong with any of them.
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Old 06-05-2012, 09:00 AM
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There is only two hulls made for the 32', you have to be careful not to go by the year because they were over lapping hauls in the 05' and 06' years. I had the old style hull in 06'. You have to look for steps and free board. I think Captain Yarrr has the newer hull with the higher free board. Both boats ride great but the newer hull boat will have a slightly better ride and a higher top end also. I have been on both. Any questions please ask.
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Old 06-05-2012, 09:30 AM
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The older 32's had the larger pad area, the newer ones do not.
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Old 06-05-2012, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by sunsation96
There is only two hulls made for the 32', you have to be careful not to go by the year because they were over lapping hauls in the 05' and 06' years. I had the old style hull in 06'. You have to look for steps and free board. I think Captain Yarrr has the newer hull with the higher free board. Both boats ride great but the newer hull boat will have a slightly better ride and a higher top end also. I have been on both. Any questions please ask.
There are only two main hull designs but the newer hull has had a pad added in 2008 with the introduction of the SSR as mentioned earlier. It was supposed to be good for 1 mph on top but I can see where it may change the ride slightly. Mine has the pad but a friend just picked up a 2007 without the pad. I’ll need to take it for a ride soon.
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Old 06-05-2012, 01:51 PM
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Is it true that the old style hull will accelerate faster than the new style with comparable power?
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Maybe, mine would plane faster with 6.2's than the new ones with BB's, not that you can use that as a selling item LOL

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Originally Posted by Scagburner
There are only two main hull designs but the newer hull has had a pad added in 2008 with the introduction of the SSR as mentioned earlier. It was supposed to be good for 1 mph on top but I can see where it may change the ride slightly. Mine has the pad but a friend just picked up a 2007 without the pad. I’ll need to take it for a ride soon.
Where we notice the difference was in bigger water and the rollers the big cruisers make esp at higher speeds. The straight v hull seems more stable and cuts the water better. In my opionion the 1mph is not worth the stabilty that you give up but this is just 3 of are opionions.
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