The 32qt will be tight for 5 gallon batches (depending on your boil-off rate). IMO far better to go with the 40qt kettle. If you're getting the pot to convert into a kettle then the cost difference should be minimal. Do yourself a favor and get a good (i.e. Cobalt) step bit to make the holes. 7/8" is the most common size hole you'll need to make.
I have a 10 gallon Blichmann that I've been using to get 6.5 gallons into primary. I'm also in the process of making a keggle for bigger boils (when I start with more than 8.5-9 gallons). It will also be ready for when I start making 10 gallon batches too.
Which pots/kettles have you been looking at?
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