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Old 06-01-2004, 08:51 PM
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Default Hidden Power in 31

I found out something this year about my 31 that may give a little more hp. It turns out that the center cushion on the rear bench seat is velcroed in and there is a hole behind it.

Can you say forced air ...

Not sure if it will make a difference or not, but I used to get more speed on a couple of other boats that I had when I lifted the engine hatch a little. (Not recommended) Never did it with any of my Sonics because the rear bench seat goes up with the engine hatch.
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Old 06-01-2004, 10:53 PM
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i have this on my 35 too. Did your old 35 have it ??
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I never noticed it on the 35. For all I know, maybe all of the Sonics have this and not just the 31's.

I would think that more air is better. Anyone have an opinion if removing this will help with mph?
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That is there for when you can't raise the engine hatch. It allows access to the ram bolts so you can raise it manually.
Or in your case put a scoop in there and see what happens.
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Originally Posted by hi-perf-2000
i have this on my 35 too. Did your old 35 have it ??
I'll check this weekend!
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not mine!
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