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[pfhantom]

My name is geo. my wife kathy and i are interested in an older 32 2. Our main interest is cruising but we also fish. This seems to be the model that would work best for us. I would appreciate any input on the dos and donts of this boat. It has a370 yanmar gen set ac etc . thanks in advance george

[Veebyes2]

There are not many active 32 owners here but I can give some basic differences as the 32 evolved from 1989.

1989- 1993+/- : Galley fwd, transmission connected by intermediate shaft (not good).
1995: Galley moved aft (big improvement IMO)
1996, late: 32+2 created by extending hull under platform
1997: 370 hp engines becoming more common as standard power

Mine is a pre +2 96. Besides minor tinkering there is little cabin layout change from 05 till the end of production. Given the choice now, I'd get a 32+2, 97 or later.

[pfhantom]

veebyes2 - thanks for taking the time and for the valuable info pfhantom

[whwells]

pfantom: What year is the boat? You comment is just older. Sound like it i nicely equiped with the 370 Yanmar, AC & Gen Set.
whwells "Howard"
35TE Sportfisher/Conv.
"Nibbles" Anacortes, Wa. Home Port
Home: Trinidad, Ca

[pfhantom]

yes its a2000 and has been awlgriped we have looked at 5 and its a candidate as we continue to look. thanks for youre interest pfhantom.

[Veebyes2]

A well cared for 2000 should be a nice boat. I think they had gone to the SS ports instead of plastic by then. Only cabin change from my 96 I know of is a vanity in fwd cabin instead of a seat.