The Sunsation 32 Dominator SS Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2008 is a modified-V design and the Sunsation 36 S 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sunsation 36 S 2012 measures 36,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sunsation 32 Dominator SS Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2008 at 31,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sunsation 36 S 2012 tips the scales at 7 900 lbs - 800 lbs less than the Sunsation 32 Dominator SS Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2008 at 7 100 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Sunsation 32 Dominator SS Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2008 carries a rated maximum of 600 hp. Engine data for the Sunsation 36 S 2012 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 145 gal and 145 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sunsation 36 S 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Sunsation 32 Dominator SS Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sunsation 36 S 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sunsation 36 S 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 36,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sunsation 32 Dominator SS Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.