Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Luhrs 32 Open 2007 vs Luhrs 38 Convertible 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Luhrs 32 Open 2007 vs Luhrs 38 Convertible 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Luhrs 32 Open 2007 measures 34,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 30,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Luhrs 38 Convertible 2007 at 4,0 feet (2007). At 15 lbs and 3 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the Luhrs 38 Convertible 2007 has a 120-hp advantage over the Luhrs 32 Open 2007's 380-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Luhrs 38 Convertible 2007 carries 423 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Luhrs 32 Open 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Luhrs 38 Convertible 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Luhrs 32 Open 2007 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Luhrs 38 Convertible 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Luhrs 38 Convertible 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 4,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Luhrs 32 Open 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model32 Open
Model38 Convertible
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 0 in. (3.96 m)
Beam14 ft. 11 in. (4.54 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters4.55
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches179
Bridge clearance - Detail15 ft. 9 in. (4.80 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. (4.87 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.8
Bridge clearance - Meters4.88
Bridge clearance - Inches189
Bridge clearance - Inches192
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 7 in. (1.09 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches43
Weight - Detail15,000 lbs. (6,810 kg)
Weight - Detail30,000 lbs. (13,620 kg)
Weight - kg6803.88
Weight - kg13607.76
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.3
Length - Meters10.56
Length - Meters12.44
Length - Feet34
Length - Feet4
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 8 in. (10.56 m)
Length overall - Detail40 ft. 10 in. (12.44 m)
Length overall - Meters10.57
Length overall - Meters12.45
Length overall - Inches416
Length overall - Inches49
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardCrusader 6.0L 375 hp
Engine/s standardYanmar 6LY3A-STP 440 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail340 gal. (1,287 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail423 gal. (1,601 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1287.04
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1601.23
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal423
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max380 hp
Engine max500 hp
Operational Info
HeadElectric with macerator
HeadElectric with macerator
Headroom6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.95 m)
Sleeping capacity5
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity60 gal. (227 l)
Water capacity94 gal. (355 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailHead: 13 gal. (49.21 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailHead: 36 gal. (136.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters49.21
Holding tank capacity - Liters136.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal13
Holding tank capacity - Gal36