04-04-2017, 08:27 AM
I owned a 1997 31 open w/7.4 crusaders (454 ci) and currently own a 38 Open w/450 hp Cummin's and helped my buddy when he was considering a 1998 35 Open w/502 ci Gas Crusader's. Our experience showed the 35 open to be under-powered w/these engines. Cruise was 19 knots @ 3500rpm.... Fuel consumption was around 38 GPH based on sellers input. Also looked into a 36 express (2007 it think) w/8.1's and again slower than expected. Not sure what you plan to do, short or long trips, but I would strongly consider diesels as the boat your looking at is heavy with a big beam... M2C


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