32' Luhrs convertible???

[Stripersniper]

I am thinking of purchasing an early 1990's model. Does anybody have any imput one the ride,on the troll, craftsmanship, or anything else with the boat. Any info would be a big help. Thanks

[Double D]

I am thinking of purchasing an early 1990's model. Does anybody have any imput one the ride,on the troll, craftsmanship, or anything else with the boat. Any info would be a big help. Thanks

My buddy used to have an early 90's version. He had it 3 years and sold it for what he paid. We made about dozen canyon runs in all kinds of weather, I thought it was a solid boat.

My recollections:

The layout was a little more towards the cruising side for my taste(i.e. smallish cockpit, fancy salon)

I remember being surprised how well it rode.

His was a gasser (454's). Chewed up a ton of fuel

Nice bridge, good visibility. There's a pointy overhang that hits your shoulder when ascending the bridge, I hit it several times with painful results

Good fit and finish for the price

[Stripersniper]

Double D Thanks for the reply. I feel the same about the cockpit being "smallish" It seems that most of the boats out there are gassers.
thanks again

[OC Local]

I have a '95 32' T454. Been very happy with it. Not as fast as others but still cruises 24K in 3' average seas. Cockpit is a decent size and functional. We fish 4-5 guys, normally chunking and have enough room to do the tuna tango. On a drift it is very good. With less deadrise than an Albie there is not much roll but the obvious payoff is a slower ride in steep head seas. She takes 3-4' head seas just fine but need to get the bow down to keep from pounding. Once you get it dialed in the ride is great. The handling in a following sea is fine long as you keep the bow up. They are solid boats that may not have the same fit and finish as a Carolina Classic but for the money thay are really nice. Only issue I have is the gas motors. Not as much about the operating cost but the props are small and I drop 2-3K when running over the inshore lumps because of the current. I would think 300-315HP diesels have the torque to spin larger wheels and maintain a constant speed.
Whatever you decide, definetly get a survey and have a reputable mechanic sheck the motors and trans. The first 32' I had surveyed had a lot of water infiltration in the transom due to bad (none) maintenance.

[Skipjack]

The 32 with YanMars is a great set up, and the only way to go... A good friend has one, and the boat has held up from some hard fishing. Nice beamy boat.

[Capt-D]

I worked three summers on a 1991 35' Luhrs Convertible and hated every minute of it!! That was the worst ride I'd ever been on. Wet!!! and when the wind kicked up look out. JMO

[Stripersniper]

Thanks for the replys guys. I've been getting mixed reviews on all issues. Trying to find a 32'er with deisels is damn need impossible. Also starting to look at the 32' ocean supersport.

[Fillet 1]

Thanks for the replys guys. I've been getting mixed reviews on all issues. Trying to find a 32'er with deisels is damn need impossible. Also starting to look at the 32' ocean supersport.

Have you looked at 32-33 Blackfins? Not the greatest salon in the world but a true sea boat. 3208's will treat you right.

[Stripersniper]

Fillet 1 I'm checking them out now. Thanks for the imput.

[bcasey]

Hello Stripersniper,
I'm new to this forum and caught your post. I have a 1998 32' Luhrs Conv. and I'm just starting to consider moving up. This one has the 300hp Yanmars with all the bells and whistles. If your interested, shoot me an e-mail.
bcasey8994@aol.com