I have never seen this model F-32

boatman2100 · Post by **boatman2100** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:42 am

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/boa/2100143095.html

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:50 am

Good looking boat!

jon_e_quest · Post by **jon_e_quest** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 11:59 am

F-32 Express HT. Flybridge was optional. Rare models, but the straight Express w/soft top is rarer still. Cabin layout has the head and dinette to starboard. Galley and convertible settee to port.

Also uncommon is the F-32 Sportfisherman. Similar in concept to the Express, it has a larger cockpit, which is stepped-down just aft of the engines, no taftrail, and the aft cleats are mounted below the gunwhale. The cabin is basically the same as the lower forward cabin of the F-32 Sedan. Flybridge also optional.

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 6:02 pm

Interesting

summer storm · Post by **summer storm** » Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:48 pm

Here's a 32 express with a tower

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1980- ... r-97282703

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:02 am

Odd looking, but good for near-shore fishing.

I tell you, if I had a lift, I wouldn't have bottom paint. Would paint the bottom with a good epoxy primer and 2-3 coats of Awlgrip and pick up 3-4 knots.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:17 pm

1/2 a knot if your lucky , been there done that . of course if you read the hull truth its 10 knots and never ever buy a boat with bottom paint enen a 100 footer .

summer storm · Post by **summer storm** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 2:48 pm

Of course if you don't paint the bottom you need to buy a mini van to tow it.

captainmaniac · Post by **captainmaniac** » Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:06 pm

I used to have a 26' Four Winns Liberator that didn't get any bottom paint. Polish and wax every spring (StarBrite Premium Marine Polish with Teflon and Aurora Bottom Wax with Zebra Mussel repellant). It stayed in the water all the time (6 months a year) and the worked pretty well. Cleaned up just fine with a pressure washer at the end of the season.

BUT the growth throughout the season certainly slowed me down. I remember one year I decided to get it hauled and powerwashed mid season (one marina had a deal on - $50 to haul, power wash, and relaunch!). Using my GPS I checked speed on the way to the marina before cleaning, and after cleaning. At the same RPMs, I got back 10 knots after the cleaning was done!!!

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:01 am

I'd get a LOT more than 1/2 knot ... 2-3 knots easy.

Used to race boats, and the bottom condition makes a huge difference.

I HATE bottom paint. Keep it on a lift with no bottom paint and gain 2-5 ...

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 6:26 am

Ross I say Bull like I say been there done that . on at least 3 boats I have had , no noticeable difference . maybe on a 70 knot boat a slight difference. but we are not talking race boats were talk about a F32 . Clewan painted botton vs clean unpainted