2008 Hydra-Sports Vector 3500 VX

Purpose-built for those who want it all, the Hydra-Sports 3500 VX delivers offshore muscle with express cruiser luxury. Her Kevlar-reinforced hull and 23° deadrise deep-V design translate to a solid, confident ride, even in sporty conditions. The wide beam and intelligent deck layout create generous space for both serious fishing and entertaining. Below deck, a full express cabin with comfortable overnighting accommodations for two couples. The VX remains one of the most capable 35-footers in its class. 

Highlights Include:

• Re-powered in 2021 with Triple Suzuki 300s, 145 Hours as of 11/2025, Optimus 360 Joystick System, Troll Mode, and Precision Steering
• 34 MPH Cruise / 51 MPH Top End
• Full suite of Garmin Electronics, including dual 12” MFDs, Radar, Auto-Pilot, and Fusion Sound System 
• All onboard systems have been serviced or replaced within the past four years

Built with an all-composite structure and hand-laid FRP lamination. Hull and deck are pre-cut bi-axial FRP fabric with woven roving and Kevlar reinforcement. The grid system is Kevlar-reinforced FRP bonded to the hull using methacrylate adhesive. Integral composite transom. All through-hull fittings are bronze below the waterline, and stainless steel above. Flat deck surfaces are white premium gelcoat with contrasting diamond-patterned molded non-skid areas. One-piece 14” stainless steel bow rail tapers at midship. Large FRP hardtop with painted non-skid top on 3” welded tube legs (powder-coated white). Reinforcing hardtop bars curve outboard, giving unobstructed visibility from the helm.

Hull: Black Awlgrip

Bootstripe: White Hydra-Sports Style Striping 

Bottom: Black Anti-Fouling

• Maxwell 12V RC8 vertical windlass (2022) with deck chain snubber - footswitch and helm control 
• S/S Lewmar DTX anchor and West Marine spare in dedicated bow storage locker
• Galvanized chain and nylon rode
• (7) 8” S/S pop-up cleats
• 3-sided Isinglass enclosure with U-shaped opening windows
• Water-line S/S bow eye 
• (2) S/S transom eyes
• (3) Bowmar FRP opening foredeck hatches with screens - white
• (9) rocket launchers on the back of the hardtop
• (13) gunwale rod holders
• Taco 280 30 offset Grand Slam outriggers on hardtop - black and gold
• LED lighting on the underside of the hardtop
• Dual S/S trumpet horns on hardtop (2024)
• Bomar FRP opening hatch on hardtop - white
• Handrails - powder-coated white
• Molded S/S cupholders throughout
• 20” anchor light on hardtop (2024)
• Multiple-tackle storage lockers with Plano drawers
• Large stern rigging station
• 40-gallon transom livewell
• (2) in-deck insulated fish boxes on macerator pumps (New pumps, 2024)
• Starboard-side dive door with removable heavy-duty aluminum Armstrong swim ladder - ladder storage in deck hatch
• Freshwater hot & cold transom shower
• Hinged transom door
• Freshwater washdown inlet - transom
• Raw water washdown inlet - cockpit
• Aft-facing bench seat with cooler storage compartment beneath
• Retractable transom bench seat 
• L-shaped forward seating for 4 people with cupholders and storage boxes beneath
• Molded 4-step centerline staircase leads from the forward seating area to the bow with S/S handrails 
• (2) Lumitec LED underwater lights
• Cockpit bolstering, bow sun-pad, forward seating, and helm chair were re-upholstered (2021)
• Docklines and fenders

• (2) Electric helm chairs with articulating bolsters and armrests
• All dash switching was replaced with Blue Seas Contura II (2024)
• Upper and lower custom dash panels by American Offshore - black acrylic (2025)
• (2) glove boxes, (1) clear glass starboard on the helm console 
• 12V socket plugs 
• Edson S/S steering wheel with powerknob 
• Large Taylor Made helm windshield 
• Large helm console with door access to the genset and storage space beneath 
• Stamoid helm cover - white
• (2) Garmin 12” 1242XSV MFDs (2021)
• Garmin 18 GMR radar dome (2021)
• Auto-pilot (2021)
• Suzuki SMD 7” engine data display (2021)
• Suzuki engine data available on Garmin MFDs 
• ICOM flush-mounted VHF with a 6’ Shakespeare antenna on hardtop
• ICOM HM151 mic - positioned on the side of the helm dash
• Ritchie powerdamp compass 
• GoLight Spotlight with helm control (2024)
• Red navigation light above console 
• Lenco trim tab control
• Lewmar bow thruster control - stick
• Fusion Apollo Stereo (cabin) with (6) cockpit speakers (2021)

Air-conditioned express cabin with convertible forward dinette/ v-berth, mid-cabin berth, and stand-up head with shower. Compact galley/ wet-bar with refrigerator, sink, microwave, and ample storage. The VX interior delivers true weekender comfort on a fish-first platform. Fit-and-finish is upscale for her class, with practical storage and easy-clean surfaces. 

• Sliding and locking FRP companion door
• The center of the V-berth houses a cherry dinette table
• Forward V-berth mirror 
• Interior stereo speakers
• Pull-man style single berths to port and starboard of the V-berth 
• Mid-cabin berth under companionway stairs with lighting and privacy curtain 
• Teak & holly cabin sole
• Vinyl headliner and perforated vinyl fabric on bulkhead corners
• S/S basin sink with single lever faucet
• Norcold refrigerator 
• Kenyon electric single-burner glass cooktop
• S/S Tappan microwave
• Built-in Contour coffee maker
• Galley storage shelving
• Dedicated trash receptacle 
• Tan-speckled Corian countertops in the galley and head
• Hidden cabinet-style electrical panel 
• Tobisha TV
• Sealand Vacuflush head
• Head cabinet storage, toilet paper holder, and towel ring
• Large mirror
• Tankwatch monitor for holding tank
• Xintex CO sniffer
• Fire extinguishers

• Fuel: 372-gallon 
• Waste: 12-gallon 
• Water: 40-gallon

Reported Economy:

• 3500 rpm, 27-29 mph, burning 28-30 gph - efficient cruise
• 4000 rpm, 33-35 mph, burning 36-38 gph - ideal running cruise
• 4500 rpm, 38-40 mph, burning 45 gph - fast cruise
• 6000 rpm 50-51 mph, burning 80-85 gph - WOT

• 30 AMP / 120V system with (2) shore power inlets and cords
• (2) Promariner ProNautic 1260P battery chargers 60 AMP (2023)
• Batteries; (5) G31 AGM (All replaced, between 2021-2025)
• All flexible hoses in the boat have been replaced (2024)
• 12V waste macerator pump (2024)
• Marine Air 7K BTU for cabin & helm (New pump, 2024)
• (3) Rule bilge pumps on float switches, (1)-2000 gph aft, (1)-800 gph midship, (1)-500 gph fwd
• Bronze sea-strainers
• 10-gallon hot water heater
• (3) Suzuki White DP300APX 300 HP 4-stroke outboards with under 150 hours as of 11/2025 (2021)
• Suzuki Optimus 360 Joystick control system (2021)
• Dual top-mount digital Suzuki throttles with troll mode and precision control (2021)
• Optimus electric steering with a tie-bar on port and center motors (2021)
• 3-bladed S/S propellers
• Kohler 7.3KW ECD gasoline generator with 20 hours
• Lenco high-performance trim tabs, each on twin ram actuators (New actuators, 2023)
• Lewmar bowthruster - single blade
• Bonding system