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Post by Ella28 on Sept 24, 2019 16:58:12 GMT -5
Well, the wife told me we could not get another boat until we sold the one we had and now our 2013 28 Express is with new owners in a new state! Worked out well that she sold at the end of a great season on board and now we can take the whole winter to find our next one! I'm hoping to find a used 35 Coupe or 32 Express but they are a bit out of our range right now. I am scouring the web!
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Post by rlazar on Sept 24, 2019 17:46:41 GMT -5
Congrats. Either the 35SC or 32X will be a great choice and a nice jump up from the 28.
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Post by lg260ss on Sept 24, 2019 18:56:55 GMT -5
Congrats on the sale.
As someone who went from a 28 express last year to a 33 express this year I can tell you it is a huge difference. The 32/33 is an awesome boat.
The differences between the 32x and 35 sc are many. I prefer to be outside while cruising so the enclosed cockpit of the 35 is not for me. I also prefer the larger mid berth area of the 32/33, that king sized mattress is no joke!
The 35’s cockpit is a little bigger, the 32/33 has more counter space in the cockpit and I like the layout of the entertainment center on the 32/33 more.
The 35 is wider and longer, the 32/33 is taller and has a bit more headroom in the cabin, especially forward in the cabin where my head touches the ceiling on the 35. I’m 5’11” btw.
Both boats have huge swim platforms.
The ultra lounge is bigger on the 35( wider and longer)
My 33 has a hardtop, which I love but it is only available on 2019 and 2020 models. The 35 obviously always has a hardtop and the only canvas is at the stern.
Good luck with your search, both boats are great!
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Post by Ella28 on Sept 25, 2019 12:55:58 GMT -5
Excellent advice from a previous 28x owner!
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Post by gofast24 on Sept 26, 2019 10:00:07 GMT -5
Great that you sold your 28 at the end of the typical northern boating season, dont know your location but assume you have winters (pull out/dry dock, winterizing, etc.)? Tell wife now is also the best time to buy a new boat, a lot of owners dont want to go thru the winter stuff so you most likely can get a great deal on a 32/33 now? Old saying, sell in spring, buy in fall  |
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Post by rlazar on Sept 26, 2019 10:17:33 GMT -5
So have you decided on only a Regal 32/33 or 35? Or are you considering other brands. Every time we have looked at boats we kept an opened mind and looked at everything but ultimately kept coming back to Regal
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Post by Av8ator1 on Sept 27, 2019 12:22:26 GMT -5
I am in the same boat, I keep coming back to Regal.
For the money, Regal has everyone beat in my opinion.
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Post by gofast24 on Oct 6, 2019 10:38:24 GMT -5
So have you decided on only a Regal 32/33 or 35? Or are you considering other brands. Every time we have looked at boats we kept an opened mind and looked at everything but ultimately kept coming back to Regal But your salutation indicates you sold your Regal ? So what did you come back to Sorry, had to ask! |
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Post by rlazar on Oct 6, 2019 15:16:48 GMT -5
So have you decided on only a Regal 32/33 or 35? Or are you considering other brands. Every time we have looked at boats we kept an opened mind and looked at everything but ultimately kept coming back to Regal But your salutation indicates you sold your Regal ? So what did you come back to Sorry, had to ask! 38XO... hopefully for Spring 2020. |
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Post by Ella28 on Feb 2, 2020 9:14:36 GMT -5
Been a while since I have been on. We have bought anything yet while we were getting other things in order. Now we are on the hunt and we are looking at a lot of boats but we keep coming back to the Regals! I am looking hard at 35 SC's as we really love the enclosed cockpit. Just have to find the right deal on a great boat.
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Post by Av8ator1 on Feb 2, 2020 15:04:28 GMT -5
There might be a pretty sweet 35SC in Lake George...I can find out if its officially on the market and get back to you Ella28 |
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Post by rlazar on Feb 10, 2020 12:57:56 GMT -5
I recently seen listings of some 35SC from 2014 & 2016.... they look really good.
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Post by Ella28 on Feb 26, 2020 7:55:29 GMT -5
Yeah, there are quite a few 35 SC's out there but as of right now the lowest price is at 167k which is way off from where we can go which is a real bummer. Find me a 35 SC or 32 Ex under 100k and I am in! No other manufacturer makes a cockpit like Regal and everything else is a compromise. But price wins out so there will be compromises! We have been out looking at many boats and it is amazing at how many are so poorly maintained and how people misrepresent by photoshopping pics. Just looked at something this past weekend and it looked nothing like the pics. Sad
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Post by Ella28 on Feb 26, 2020 8:22:23 GMT -5
There is a 32 Express out there for 133k but it has no generator (insane!) and has 260hp Mercs with Bravo 3's which I would never consider owning. I would never buy another boat with Bravo 3's. My last Sea Ray had B3's and was nothing but nightmares for 7 seasons. My VP Duo Props on my Regal were perfect.
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Post by rlazar on Feb 26, 2020 8:32:30 GMT -5
My advice is if you find a 32/33 that seems to be just outside your provide range you just make an offer anyway. For example there are a few 2016 32X for 159k. If you are willing to pay at most 110k make that offer. Honestly you never know someone’s situation and I know people who bought used boats for massively lower than listed selling price. Just be honest with your offer etc. you may get lucky.
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