Offshoreonly.com - General Boating Discussion https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/ This section is where you discuss all general boating related issues. NO CLASSIFIEDS PLEASE!! en Wed, 20 May 2026 15:22:51 GMT vBulletin 120 https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Offshoreonly.com - General Boating Discussion https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/ Team Allen Gets Belted In Cocoa Beach https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388070-team-allen-gets-belted-cocoa-beach.html Wed, 20 May 2026 13:27:31 GMT The epitome of a sportsman, https://speedonthewater.com/pbn-team-allen-gets-belted-in-cocoa-beach/ The epitome of a sportsman, https://speedonthewater.com/pbn-team...n-cocoa-beach/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388070-team-allen-gets-belted-cocoa-beach.html Platinum Powerboats To Open New Florida Production Headquarters https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388069-platinum-powerboats-open-new-florida-production-headquarters.html Wed, 20 May 2026 11:40:40 GMT Coming soon for Platinum Powerboats—a from-the-ground-up production facility of its own, https://speedonthewater.com/platinum-powerboats-to-open-new-florida-production-headquarters/ Coming soon for Platinum Powerboats—a from-the-ground-up production facility of its own, https://speedonthewater.com/platinum...-headquarters/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388069-platinum-powerboats-open-new-florida-production-headquarters.html Pulling For Micheal Stancombe, Offshore Racing’s Greatest Cheerleader https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388066-pulling-micheal-stancombe-offshore-racing%92s-greatest-cheerleader.html Tue, 19 May 2026 14:55:09 GMT Offshore racing’s greatest cheerleader, Micheal Stancombe is defying formidable odds. But he still needs all the help he can get, https://speedonthewater.com/pulling-for-micheal-stancombe-offshore-racings-greatest-cheerleader/ Offshore racing’s greatest cheerleader, Micheal Stancombe is defying formidable odds. But he still needs all the help he can get, https://speedonthewater.com/pulling-...t-cheerleader/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388066-pulling-micheal-stancombe-offshore-racing%92s-greatest-cheerleader.html Thunderstruck at Cocoa Beach https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388065-thunderstruck-cocoa-beach.html Tue, 19 May 2026 12:18:28 GMT The third race of the IHRA offshore series had a record-breaking fleet, challenging conditions and an unexpected organizational shakeup, https://speedonthewater.com/thunderstruck-at-cocoa-beach/ Eric Colby reports. The third race of the IHRA offshore series had a record-breaking fleet, challenging conditions and an unexpected organizational shakeup, https://speedonthewater.com/thunders...t-cocoa-beach/

Eric Colby reports. ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388065-thunderstruck-cocoa-beach.html Whats a 2000 sonic 45 triple 500 efi worth? https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388064-whats-2000-sonic-45-triple-500-efi-worth.html Tue, 19 May 2026 03:45:25 GMT Hey guys! as much as i hate thinking of this, selling my be my next move... we always boated with the kids for the last 25 years! 5 on board was easily manageable, but my 3 daughters now have boyfriends and everyone jumps in! So 8 is getting tight. Tight to sleep, tight to eat, to seat, so on and... Hey guys!
as much as i hate thinking of this, selling my be my next move... we always boated with the kids for the last 25 years! 5 on board was easily manageable, but my 3 daughters now have boyfriends and everyone jumps in! So 8 is getting tight. Tight to sleep, tight to eat, to seat, so on and so forth.... so last 2 years my girlfriend started to talk me in a change.... which i try not to ear!😂but she is right unfortunatly. She looks at express cruisers such as but not limited to, fountain 38, scarab 38... most Exp cruisers are wideload, and often to high with tops or arch to be able to back them in my garage... so they would need to sleep outside either in my driveway, which i hate fearing drives getting stolen, then maybe i should leave it out in a marina, or in water the whole summer... that becomes more expensive. At that point i am asking myself if i should nt go with a bigger cruiser... man am i lost...🤦🏻‍♂️😂

so the question is, how much would you think would be the real selling value of my boat? 2000 sonic 45 triple 500 efi, i am the third (12 years) fresh water owner, engines completely rebuilt 250-300 hours ago, boat total hours around 1500 hours, 3 bravo one spinning 28's, original upholstery in good condition, ac, on myco triple axle with recent tires and bearing ready to go where ever needed...

i think just parting out i could get some quick money in engines, exhaust drives trailer

so! Open to hear your thoughts! Thanks for sharing!
]]> General Boating Discussion jeff32 https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388064-whats-2000-sonic-45-triple-500-efi-worth.html IHRA and Leah Martin Part Ways https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388059-ihra-leah-martin-part-ways.html Mon, 18 May 2026 01:06:18 GMT Breaking news from Cocoa Beach, https://speedonthewater.com/ihra-and-leah-martin-part-ways/ Breaking news from Cocoa Beach, https://speedonthewater.com/ihra-and...tin-part-ways/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388059-ihra-leah-martin-part-ways.html Thunder On Cocoa Beach: Preliminary Day No. 1 Results https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388057-thunder-cocoa-beach-preliminary-day-no-1-results.html Sun, 17 May 2026 11:17:55 GMT Offshore racing action is slated to resume today at 10 a.m. starting with the Super Cat class, https://speedonthewater.com/thunder-on-cocoa-beach-preliminary-day-no-1-results/ Offshore racing action is slated to resume today at 10 a.m. starting with the Super Cat class, https://speedonthewater.com/thunder-...-no-1-results/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388057-thunder-cocoa-beach-preliminary-day-no-1-results.html Thunder On Cocoa Beach At 89 Boats—And Counting https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388047-thunder-cocoa-beach-89-boats%97-counting.html Sat, 16 May 2026 14:48:01 GMT A record smashed, https://speedonthewater.com/thunder-at-cocoa-beach-at-89-boats-and-counting/ A record smashed, https://speedonthewater.com/thunder-...-and-counting/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388047-thunder-cocoa-beach-89-boats%97-counting.html Low Water Levels Force Lake Powell Challenge Cancelation https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388046-low-water-levels-force-lake-powell-challenge-cancelation.html Sat, 16 May 2026 10:52:03 GMT An unfortunate reality, https://speedonthewater.com/low-water-levels-force-lake-powell-challenge-cancelation/ An unfortunate reality, https://speedonthewater.com/low-wate...e-cancelation/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388046-low-water-levels-force-lake-powell-challenge-cancelation.html Speed On The Water Week In News—May 8-15 https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388042-speed-water-week-news%97may-8-15-a.html Fri, 15 May 2026 10:47:05 GMT That was a wild one, https://speedonthewater.com/speed-on-the-water-week-in-news-may-8-15/ That was a wild one, https://speedonthewater.com/speed-on...news-may-8-15/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388042-speed-water-week-news%97may-8-15-a.html Interview—Marking Milestones With Deep Impact’s Mark Fischer https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388041-interview%97marking-milestones-deep-impact%92s-mark-fischer.html Fri, 15 May 2026 10:32:25 GMT The real thing, https://speedonthewater.com/interview-marking-milestones-with-deep-impacts-mark-fischer/ The real thing, https://speedonthewater.com/intervie...-mark-fischer/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388041-interview%97marking-milestones-deep-impact%92s-mark-fischer.html Sunny Sundays Coming Back For Summer https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388040-sunny-sundays-coming-back-summer.html Fri, 15 May 2026 08:56:57 GMT Thanks to Performance Boat Center (https://www.performanceboatcenter.com/), Sunsation owners will have four events of their own at the Lake of the Ozarks this summer, https://speedonthewater.com/pbn-exclusive-sunny-sundays-coming-back-for-summer/ Thanks to Performance Boat Center, Sunsation owners will have four events of their own at the Lake of the Ozarks this summer, https://speedonthewater.com/pbn-excl...ck-for-summer/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388040-sunny-sundays-coming-back-summer.html Phantom 25 Merc 450R - water pressure issue https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388039-phantom-25-merc-450r-water-pressure-issue.html Thu, 14 May 2026 20:44:57 GMT Hi! i hope you are well. Got my Phantom 25 on the water last week. The water pressure starts to fluctate between 17 psi and 25 psi at 3500 rpm. Comes and goes. At 4500-5000 it still fluctates, now between 25-30 psi+. Temperature is stable around 150-160F. Just did the 300 hour service. New... Hi!

i hope you are well.

Got my Phantom 25 on the water last week. The water pressure starts to fluctate between 17 psi and 25 psi at 3500 rpm. Comes and goes. At 4500-5000 it still fluctates, now between 25-30 psi+. Temperature is stable around 150-160F.

Just did the 300 hour service. New thermostats, impeller, etc. Poppet cleaned and checked. The flucation startet just before we took the boat up for the winter, and I remember the sea was dark brown due to heavy rainfall.

What do you yhink? Sensor issue?

cheeers Toffen ]]> General Boating Discussion Toffen https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388039-phantom-25-merc-450r-water-pressure-issue.html Thunder On Cocoa Beach At Record 72 Registered Teams https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388033-thunder-cocoa-beach-record-72-registered-teams.html Thu, 14 May 2026 12:31:43 GMT And registration is still open, https://speedonthewater.com/thunder-on-cocoa-beach-at-record-72-registered-teams/ And registration is still open, https://speedonthewater.com/thunder-...istered-teams/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388033-thunder-cocoa-beach-record-72-registered-teams.html The Big Cat Poker Run Still Has Claws https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388032-big-cat-poker-run-still-has-claws.html Thu, 14 May 2026 11:41:34 GMT Still one of the West Coast's coolest events, https://speedonthewater.com/the-big-...ill-has-claws/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388032-big-cat-poker-run-still-has-claws.html Navy ends KW lease of the outer mole https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388031-navy-ends-kw-lease-outer-mole.html Thu, 14 May 2026 11:37:56 GMT Just read the outer mole may not be Available in November for worlds. From what I read it’s the city not the navy ending it. Just read the outer mole may not be Available in November for worlds. From what I read it’s the city not the navy ending it. ]]> General Boating Discussion flat rate https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388031-navy-ends-kw-lease-outer-mole.html Haulover famous Top Gun for sale: https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388030-haulover-famous-top-gun-sale.html Thu, 14 May 2026 01:09:47 GMT https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nwNB0aKzJRw https://www.offshoreonly.com/classifieds/39-top-gun-unlimited-o87599.html

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]]> General Boating Discussion Jupiter Sunsation https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388030-haulover-famous-top-gun-sale.html 1988 four winns liberator 261 https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388028-1988-four-winns-liberator-261-a.html Wed, 13 May 2026 22:52:58 GMT We had a perfect day to get her in the water https://youtu.be/AsDVcZh3A2w?feature=shared For an old girl she still gets it pretty good stock 350 CI 270 HP engines, book lists as 1988 50 to 55 mph she does 54 -55 https://youtu.be/AsDVcZh3A2w?feature=shared We had a perfect day to get her in the water

For an old girl she still gets it pretty good
stock 350 CI 270 HP engines, book lists as 1988 50 to 55 mph
she does 54 -55

]]> General Boating Discussion powerboatr https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388028-1988-four-winns-liberator-261-a.html First-Year HBS Motorsports Team Hits Sarasota Bay Ahead Of Cocoa Beach Race https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388024-first-year-hbs-motorsports-team-hits-sarasota-bay-ahead-cocoa-beach-race.html Wed, 13 May 2026 17:24:11 GMT Yesterday’s test-session provided necessary seat-time for the team's rookie driver and his veteran throttleman/mentor, https://speedonthewater.com/first-ye...oa-beach-race/


]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388024-first-year-hbs-motorsports-team-hits-sarasota-bay-ahead-cocoa-beach-race.html Lake Cumberland Thunder Run Filling Fast—And Not With Debris https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388021-lake-cumberland-thunder-run-filling-fast%97-not-debris.html Wed, 13 May 2026 14:44:48 GMT The organizers of the Lake Cumberland Thunder Run plan to make the 18th annual event the most memorable one yet, https://speedonthewater.com/lake-cumberland-thunder-run-filling-fast-and-not-with-debris/ The organizers of the Lake Cumberland Thunder Run plan to make the 18th annual event the most memorable one yet, https://speedonthewater.com/lake-cum...t-with-debris/


]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388021-lake-cumberland-thunder-run-filling-fast%97-not-debris.html 36 In 35—How Nor-Tech Made Fishing Cool Again With The 452 And 392 https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388015-36-35%97how-nor-tech-made-fishing-cool-again-452-392-a.html Wed, 13 May 2026 11:20:46 GMT Nor-Tech met a challenge of perception and crushed it, https://speedonthewater.com/36-in-35-how-nor-tech-made-fishing-cool-again-with-the-452-and-392/ Nor-Tech met a challenge of perception and crushed it, https://speedonthewater.com/36-in-35...e-452-and-392/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388015-36-35%97how-nor-tech-made-fishing-cool-again-452-392-a.html Developing Media Talent https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388013-developing-media-talent.html Tue, 12 May 2026 14:09:56 GMT The media education of J.R. Bellis is just beginning, https://speedonthewater.com/developing-media-talent/ The media education of J.R. Bellis is just beginning, https://speedonthewater.com/developing-media-talent/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388013-developing-media-talent.html Florida Powerboat Club Finds The Rainbow In Orange Beach https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388011-florida-powerboat-club-finds-rainbow-orange-beach.html Tue, 12 May 2026 11:45:37 GMT Making the most of it in less than fine weather, https://speedonthewater.com/florida-powerboat-club-finds-the-rainbow-in-orange-beach/ Making the most of it in less than fine weather, https://speedonthewater.com/florida-...-orange-beach/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388011-florida-powerboat-club-finds-rainbow-orange-beach.html Grant Bruggemann—A Rigger’s Rigger https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388008-grant-bruggemann%97-rigger%92s-rigger.html Mon, 11 May 2026 17:57:00 GMT The cream always rises. https://speedonthewater.com/grant-bruggemann-a-riggers-rigger/ The cream always rises. https://speedonthewater.com/grant-br...iggers-rigger/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388008-grant-bruggemann%97-rigger%92s-rigger.html Northwing Starting 2026 Super Stock Season In Cocoa Beach https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388007-northwing-starting-2026-super-stock-season-cocoa-beach.html Mon, 11 May 2026 15:36:25 GMT First race of the season coming right up for the Northwing team—and with new ROS outboard power, https://speedonthewater.com/northwing-starting-2026-super-stock-season-in-cocoa-beach/ First race of the season coming right up for the Northwing team—and with new ROS outboard power, https://speedonthewater.com/northwin...n-cocoa-beach/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388007-northwing-starting-2026-super-stock-season-cocoa-beach.html Spring Fun Run Kicks Off Performance Boat Center Event-Season https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388004-spring-fun-run-kicks-off-performance-boat-center-event-season.html Mon, 11 May 2026 13:23:05 GMT A great day to have a great day, https://speedonthewater.com/spring-fun-run-kicks-off-performance-boat-center-event-season/ A great day to have a great day, https://speedonthewater.com/spring-f...-event-season/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388004-spring-fun-run-kicks-off-performance-boat-center-event-season.html Super Cat-Class Graydel Team Issues Response To WPRA Michigan City 2025 Decision https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388002-super-cat-class-graydel-team-issues-response-wpra-michigan-city-2025-decision.html Sun, 10 May 2026 19:08:36 GMT Team Graydel pushes back, https://speedonthewater.com/super-cat-class-graydel-team-issues-response-to-wpra-michigan-city-2025-decision/ Team Graydel pushes back, https://speedonthewater.com/super-ca...2025-decision/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388002-super-cat-class-graydel-team-issues-response-wpra-michigan-city-2025-decision.html Rough value estimate for a 35 fountain? https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388001-rough-value-estimate-35-fountain.html Sun, 10 May 2026 17:25:50 GMT I have a car for sale that a guy is offering to trade me a 2001 Fountain 35 executioner, single step hull with what he says are 502's but the pictures look more like 496 to me. He said it was winterized and put in his garage 7 years ago and he hasn't had time to use it. Cockpit interior is nice, he started to redo the cabin but didn't finsish. Since a test drive will be out of the question, I'm just going assume the worst and that the transom is wet and I will need to part it out. I'm only asking $22,000 for the car, so on paper it seems like I would be getting the better end of the deal IF the boat doesn't actually need much to get back on the water. However if the hull is bad or a motor is bad, It would likely just turn into a part-out or selling whole to somebody ]]> General Boating Discussion performancems https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/388001-rough-value-estimate-35-fountain.html Hometown Pride—Turk Family Racing Style—In Cocoa Beach https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/387999-hometown-pride%97turk-family-racing-style%97-cocoa-beach.html Sun, 10 May 2026 13:01:42 GMT Because there's no place like home, https://speedonthewater.com/hometown...n-cocoa-beach/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/387999-hometown-pride%97turk-family-racing-style%97-cocoa-beach.html American Marine Performance Beginning ‘New Chapter’ With 34S and 34XS Center Consoles https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/387996-american-marine-performance-beginning-%91new-chapter%92-34s-34xs-center-consoles.html Sat, 09 May 2026 20:07:06 GMT American Marine Performance is on a roll, https://speedonthewater.com/american-marine-performance-adding-34s-and-34xs-center-consoles/ American Marine Performance is on a roll, https://speedonthewater.com/american...nter-consoles/ ]]> General Boating Discussion Matt Trulio https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/387996-american-marine-performance-beginning-%91new-chapter%92-34s-34xs-center-consoles.html