Both the Sunsation 32 SS Dominator Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2011 and the Sunsation 36 SS 2012 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sunsation 36 SS 2012 measures 36,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sunsation 32 SS Dominator Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2011 at 31,6 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sunsation 36 SS 2012 tips the scales at 7 900 lbs - 800 lbs less than the Sunsation 32 SS Dominator Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2011 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 SS Dominator Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2011 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Sunsation 36 SS 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 SS 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Sunsation 32 SS Dominator Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2011 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 SS 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sunsation 36 SS 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 SS Dominator Mid-Cabin Open Bow 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.