Finally got around to this one... Although I'm albemarle freak you mentioned another I'm particularly fond of. Post...\
I owned a 38 wood one a 42 and 46 with 671 ti. The 46 might be tough to find in the price range in decent shape but by far was wa inner. 27 knots at 37 gallons per hour was great. The 42 with same power is about 3 knots slower. They drift well, take a sea beautifully and raise fish very well.
I saw mentioned above about luhrs being ugly. Indeed many if not most are but their 36 express is a very well thought out boat for the money...