active or sonic
 

hey guys lets be serious.if you were going to purchase a new boat.which one would you buy.and why 358 sonic or 37 active.whata the diffrence.
thank you

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Hands down 37 Active Thunder. I was a tried and true Sonic guy. I still like them even, however, with the company in such turmoil, and ever since they started the Infusion hull process, they have been on a steady spiral since mid-2003. I EAGERLY look forward to Sonic become a serious player again. Heck, they even had a VERY dominant factory sponsored race boat 2 seasons ago.

Why I vote AT:
1. First, the 358 Sonic hull has had its issues. Some porpoise (bad), and some do not. It has to do with the notched transom; as some have them, and some do not. As of 2003 or so, the 358 has not had a notched transom. I am a firm believer that you have to know how to drive each individual boat, as any boat can have its handling quirks, but it seems as though a lot of 358s went through this.

2. The 37AT is bigger than the 358. The 37AT is just shy of 37 feet long, without including a swim platform in that measurement. The 358 Sonic is just shy of 36 feet long, and does include a molded in swim platform in that measurement, meaning the hull length in the water would be comparable to a 34 foot-something boat if you did not measure as such. More hull in the water is better. A better comparision would be the Sonic 386 vs. the AT 37AVH.


3. Step technology... The AT has it. The Sonic does not. The AT with its single step will always turn/pivot on that one step. Its something you can take to the bank. It does not create any ill handling issues. I can WRENCH my 37AVH (step) into a turn, and it comes right around beautifully. The Sonic is a straight conventional V-bottom, and will turn just as well, and handle rough water just as well. I would consider them equal in this regard of handling the rough, and turning, however, the AT is going to give you more speed.

I started in a 26' Sonic, and knew I wanted a 386 Sonic or 38 Top Gun Cigarette someday. As soon as the 37AT popped up on my radar screen, and I test drove it, I was sold. Drive both of your choices, it will be worth it. There is a new 37AT here: http://www.apmboats.com/newboatsfors...&boat_id=17781

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The 33 would be a better comparison if you are really looking at apples to apples. Our LOA does not include the swim platform.

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thanks guys

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Pat,
Have you build a 33 yet?

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What did you expect us to say!

You would probably get a different answer on the Sonic forum.

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P.S. ToddW had Monsoon built for him and his family, after directly comparing the AT and the Sonic in the same week. I bought Monsoon from him when he was ready for a change of hobbies.

ToddW, I have been told that Pat has a floating 33AVH AT, but I think it is painted with invisible paint as shown below.
(Hint Pat: cough up some pics! :D :D :D)

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Actually the 37 listed at APM has been moved back to Florida. Contact Frank Marchone through Patrick at Active Thunder. He owns the boat and has it down there with him.

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Thanks Brian :drink:

I am familiar with Active Thunder :)

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Come to think of it, I think Pat's cell phone is painted the same Invisible shade too. He may have a long trenchcoat of similar description. However, Pat and Diane have never let me down, and you were their customer, not me.

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ACTIVE THUNDER !!!!!!!!!!!!undefined
Thats all I got to say about that.................

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I 'm not a Active Thunder owner, but I think it is much better than a Sonic. James's boat is one of the best riding that I've seen.

Just my 2cents

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Would have too agree.

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We sell both active and sonic only sonic isnt building boats right now so I would have to say active also active much better ride and speed

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not a chief anymore?

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Sonics SUCK with a capital S-U-C-K! Active Thunder without a doubt :D

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Hi sonic. Can U tell me wher can i find the Bertram 20" footer pic's and technical especifications ?????

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Hi there. any of U guys know about Bertram 20" ??? I need technical especifications

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without a doubt, faster by far,

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Active Thunder....name says it all :D

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That's a brilliant arguement! Could you be a bit more clear?

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That's what I asked him after I saw his handle and just before I smacked him in the back of the head....

What scares me is that my 14 y/o is reading oso. SShouldn't he be interested in something else? :eek:

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AMERICAN PERFORMANCE MARINE
did that use to be All Pro Marine? Did owners change or just the name?

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Totally new company although most of all pros employees are now with us!!!! Owners name is Glen Stephenson and has some realy great ideas as to how to run a performance marine dealer ship comes from an unrelated field but is an avid boater himself, also as a sonic owner your self im sure you know Rick Scott he is also with us

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ACTIVE!!!! MUCH BETTER HULL DESIGN MUCH BETTER FIT AND FINISH
FASTER ALTHOUGH MORE EXPENSIVE EACH ONE IS BUILT BY HAND NO PRODUCTION LINE AND THEY STAND BEHIND THERE PRODUCT!!!!!!!!!


what more could you ask??????



and you can actually order a new one and get it right now sonic isnt building boats