Excellent Offer
The new Solace 32 CS has a lot to offer.
By Gregg Mansfield
Solace Boats President Todd Albrecht received feedback from customers and dealers indicating a demand for a smaller center-console than the company’s 41-foot models.
After returning from the Miami International Boat Show in February with 34 orders for the all-new 32 CS, Albrecht is pleased he listened to them.
“We found a need for something smaller to attract new customers to our brand,” Albrecht stated. “Most manufacturers will agree that the 30- to 35-foot segment is the strongest and the most repeated size that clients keep returning to.
“Take into account how many residents in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and other waterfront areas have constraints on the size boat they can accommodate in their yards. They understand what they require—a boat capable of safely taking them to the islands and back, and this size fits that need perfectly.”
The fishing station features a sink, tool holders, Corian preparation spaces, and a 105-quart sliding cooler.
The twin-step hull design of the 32 CS is derived from the successful 41 CS hull, which debuted in 2019. “It’s basically the same surface, just downsized, and it performs impeccably. We didn’t modify a single detail,” he mentioned.
The portside dive door, equipped with a built-in boarding ladder, facilitates easy entry and exit from the water, steering clear of the outboards on the transom.
The fishing station includes a sink, tool holders, Corian preparation areas, and a 105-quart slide-out cooler.
This 32’7” boat features a beam of 10’3” and is exclusively available with a twin-outboard configuration utilizing either Mercury Marine or Yamaha engines. Buyers can choose from Mercury Verado 300, Mercury Racing 300R, Mercury Verado 400, Mercury Verado, or Yamaha’s 300-hp V6 outboards.
Albrecht noted that the objective was to design a boat capable of 60 mph, and with the V-bottom reportedly weighing 1,800 to 2,700 pounds less than its competitors in the same category, it offers enhanced performance and longer range. The 32 CS has garnered significant interest from yacht owners seeking a tender for their yachts currently being built.
“The trend of purchasing cheaper boats for frequent replacements has diminished; buyers are now looking for durability,” Albrecht explained. “They require a boat that can endure the challenges of being transported worldwide under various marine conditions while still presenting a polished, high-value image to their clients.
“We recognized the potential within the tender market as robust, and this boat needed to be exceptionally durable,” he concluded.
The fully electric windshield comes with a wiper and washer for convenience and can be opened for a refreshing breeze.
Although the 32 CS is the smaller version of the 41 CS, it does not compromise on features for anglers. There are two built-in fish boxes with an 85-gallon capacity and an additional 44-gallon fish box at the transom. Two 30-gallon livewells with glass lids are located at the transom, and Solace also provides a workstation alongside space for tackle storage beneath the gunwales. Rods up to 7.5 feet can be stored in the cabin.
An integrated hardtop with a complete glass windshield encircles the driver helm, shielding the driver and co-pilot from inclement weather. The front windshield opens using gas shocks to allow cool ocean breezes on warmer days. The dashboard features dual Garmin 8616 displays for easy access to maps and essential engine information.
The dual Garmin 8616 displays on the helm facilitate straightforward viewing of maps and critical engine metrics.
Just in front of the helm is a lounge that seats two, alongside extra seating in the bow. To enhance access in and out of the water, Solace incorporated a dive door on the portside.
While the primary use of the 32 CS is for daytrips, it also accommodates overnight stays. Access to the cabin, located on the portside, allows space for two to sleep, featuring a small head with a stainless-steel sink, Corian countertop, and an electrically macerated head with an 18-gallon holding tank. Optional amenities for the cabin include air conditioning and a stainless-steel microwave.
The twin bolsters with armrests have drop-down bottoms for when the waters get rough.
The roomy cabin features a headroom of 6’2”, which is quite impressive for a 32-foot center-console.
“We strived to incorporate all the luxurious appearance, systems, and options found in the 41 CS,” Albrecht remarked. “Customers desired that, and we managed to deliver it in a more compact version without compromising on any features.”
The 32 CS is priced starting just below $449,000 with twin Yamaha 300-hp engines, while the model with twin Mercury V8 300 outboards starts at $455,500.
For more information, contact Solace Boats at 386-957-5464,
or visit www.solaceboats.com.
