View Poll Results: Which one for offshore duty?

41' Sonic os/ss

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42' Fountain Lightning

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Sonic 41os or Fountain 42 lightning

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03-09-2002, 10:32 PM

Barryneedsaboat

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Sonic 41os or Fountain 42 lightning

Ok guys something simple!!! I boat in the caribbean where the water is kinda rough. Based on my budget, I have narrowed it down, (but not excluded others) to a 1990 to 1993 41' Sonic os or a 42' Fountain lightning. Both most likely will be powered by a pair of 420's. Which would you choose? What speeds should I expect from both? Anything special to look for???

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03-09-2002, 11:52 PM

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bnb fountain the sonics ride better but are slow

03-10-2002, 07:01 AM

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Buy the sonic twice the boat and its built like a rock !! When you repair them like I do you see how there built . I'd buy the Sonic!!

03-10-2002, 07:15 AM

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More room and better in the rough-Sonic

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03-10-2002, 08:04 AM

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Active Thunder

Check out the Active Thunder 37

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03-10-2002, 02:24 PM

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Thanks all. I was leaning towards the sonic myself. Does anyone have any approx speeds with 420's? Do any of you know one for sale at a good price?

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Barry

03-11-2002, 05:50 PM

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anyone?

03-11-2002, 05:54 PM

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From my research on OSO, you can get the Active Thunder 37 for less than a new Cigarette TS Top Gun and it will run in the mid eighties.

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03-11-2002, 06:21 PM

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A Sonic with 420s?...I would guess 55-60mph.
You ask about speed...and if its an issue than the Lightning is the answer.

03-11-2002, 09:16 PM

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Defenately the Sonic. Built like tanks. Nice space. Good looks., and its not just another belly button (you know, everybodys got one.) I have a 94 with trip 502s goes 73. Trere's a guy up here with an old 41ES with 420s who claims to go 62. Good luck on youe purcase!