Is there anything that will outrun a 32 Hustler??????
10-10-2007, 07:50 PM
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Could somebody give some technical reasons for these described handling characteristics. I'm sure the Huster hull is an evolution/extension of another hull (not knocking Fiore). If it is a "traditional" v-hull it should handle like the other traditional v-hulls. And not having steps, pads, notches, etc. should make this hull more stable (all else being equal).
Are there any unique features to this hull?
Are there any unique features to this hull?
Over the years, it was reviewed favorably by a number of boating magazines.Hot Boat Magazine reviewed the 32 Hustler in March '97 and ran it at 85.8 on radar with twin Volvo DPX 470's. But, they wrote "We actually slowed down when we overtrimmed, and handling became a handful"! Their conclusion was" The hustler 32 is like a fine wine. In many respects, its ageless.Its level of quality and craftsmanship is beyond question. The performance of the Hustler remains among the very best in the marketplace."
10-10-2007, 07:56 PM
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A friend of mine from Chicago had a 32' Hustler LE he bought in 1985. It was all black with Arneson drives and did over 100mph. He was a seasoned offshore boater with years of prior experience. He had the boat for about 2 seasons when one day he was on flat/calm water and came across a cruiser's wake and he said the boat responded in a totally different manner than what he expected and it almost threw him and his passengers out of the boat. He ended up with some stitches in his elbow. I remember him telling me that he did not like the way the boat handled...that it was dangerous. Perhaps because of the Arneson drives???
10-10-2007, 09:18 PM
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Has anyone experienced porpoising at 30 - 40 mph? The one I test drove had to be throttled past the porpoising. Also owner didn't ever pull the throttles all the way back to slow, he ran the trim tabs down instead. He said it got "squirelly" if you pull back on the sticks too much. The boat had Arnesons and 460ish HP. Seemed like it was pretty quick for stock power though.
10-11-2007, 07:23 PM
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Has anyone experienced porpoising at 30 - 40 mph? The one I test drove had to be throttled past the porpoising. Also owner didn't ever pull the throttles all the way back to slow, he ran the trim tabs down instead. He said it got "squirelly" if you pull back on the sticks too much. The boat had Arnesons and 460ish HP. Seemed like it was pretty quick for stock power though.
Can't comment on how the hull handles with surface drives. But, a local 32 with surface drives ran well in regional races, and was never a complaint regarding the handling.
06-10-2013, 02:17 PM
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$20K, 90 mph, 32' Hustler, if you get to enjoy it this summer (without breaking), then yes it is a good deal if in decent shape. 90 mph boats are always desireable as long as your initial $20K investment doesn't cost $40K to repair. I think you did alright, enjoy the boat. You are out on the water and that is what matters most.
Tell me about the name Stoolie? That puts more questions in my mind than the Hustler....
Tell me about the name Stoolie? That puts more questions in my mind than the Hustler....
06-10-2013, 05:51 PM
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I have a pair of 500HP 468's that I can throw into whatever I get.......and I am willing to spend around $25K on the boat without power.........so my question is, are there any 30+FT boats that I can get for less than $25K without power, that will outrun a 32ft Hustler.........it just took me like 10 min to fig out how to word that.......thanks jafo haha i knew somebody would understand what i was tryin to get at sorry i worded it all f'ed up
06-10-2013, 10:50 PM
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$20K, 90 mph, 32' Hustler, if you get to enjoy it this summer (without breaking), then yes it is a good deal if in decent shape. 90 mph boats are always desireable as long as your initial $20K investment doesn't cost $40K to repair. I think you did alright, enjoy the boat. You are out on the water and that is what matters most.
Tell me about the name Stoolie? That puts more questions in my mind than the Hustler....
Tell me about the name Stoolie? That puts more questions in my mind than the Hustler....
