hrs pla

I have owned several pleasure boats and have always wanted a go fast boat. I'm now able to buy one. Before I go out and get one what should I know. Yes I know its off season. I thought I might be able to get a better deal this time of year. I looking to get a V bottom twin engine boat around 38 feet . I'm not saying any brands because I don't want to start one of those threads My biggest question is are these type of boats something I can just put in the water and go all season after the spring service. Can I just start up at the ramp go to the sand bar for a hour then start right back up and go to the beach etc? Oh ya fresh water only. Everytime I see a power boat at the beach, sand bar, dock, or anytime its not running the engine covers are up. Do these boat not have blower motors to vent. Please don't make this a brand thread.

Nate5.0

Outside of my impeller issue which is really just common upkeep that I let go to far.

Mine has been start and go every time. Sand bar is out favorite place and I am Salt water here.

36', twin 496 HO's. Turn key and have fun.

hrs pla

Nate5.0 How do you like your sonic? Is it your first powerboat?

Nate5.0

It is my first powerboat yes.

I love it and if I could it would be mine for ever but we can't always get what we want lol. It is for sale cause of the old phrase you live and learn.

That aside. It is great in every way except I am not the fastest thing on the water but if the props were done it is a low 70's boat maybe a mid 70 on a heaven sent day.

It is big, turn key, handles the rough like it is nothing, cabin is second only to maybe OL, the fit and finish is great, no rattles or loose crap all over, paint is super great from factory, and just everything.

It really is a great boat and I hate that it is for sale. I would never tell anyone not to take a hard loom at a Sonic, great all around boat.

1989mach1

All I can say is for your first osb I would try to get on and go out on as many different boats that u can to find what u like and need. We all have the boats we have for one reason or another. U need to find the one thst fits your needs and your budget the best.

jbraun2828

Stick with black motors if your looking for turn key low maintenance, 454, 496, 502 all with run a long time with low maintenance.

F-2 Speedy

iTrader: (6)

I have a 38 ft Top Gun for sale, low hr hull, new engines run flawless Merc 500 EFI, total turn key, PM me if interested, or you can buy Nate5.0 boat and he can buy mine, LOL

buck35

Find the boat style that best suits where and how you boat, then find the brand that fits the budget and puts a smile on your face.

Nate5.0

Let's go with the last part of that bud.

1989mach1

The guys having the hatches up is more of a big balls ego thing more then any thing imo but it never hurts to open it up with the blower on and do the sniff and quick check over everything befor you start up and go. Its alot of money on the line with the bigger boats and big power to not do something that only takes a minute.