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Looking for info 353 Fastech and 31SS Sonic
I currently own a 99 353 Fastech powered with carb HP 500’s. I have a potential buyer and I’m looking at a 2004 Sonic 31SS powered with HP 525’s. Wondering how much of a difference in cockpit space there is between the two? Also how much of a difference in ride is there going to be? Trying to decide if it’s worth selling the 353 and moving into the Sonic? Any input would be greatly appreciated. TIA! |
Cockpit is much smaller in the Sonic 31. Narrower due to walk around and less room between backseat and bolsters.
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Why go smaller? the sonic will ride a tad more solid, but much smaller space to be had..
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Originally Posted by Full Force
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Why go smaller? the sonic will ride a tad more solid, but much smaller space to be had..
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Always really liked those 353 Fas-techs. Not sure I would ever sell one of those unless I was going to a bigger Cig, Nor-tech, MTI, OL or Skater. I think you will regret that move.... |
Originally Posted by seafordguy
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Always really liked those 353 Fas-techs. Not sure I would ever sell one of those unless I was going to a bigger Cig, Nor-tech, MTI, OL or Skater. I think you will regret that move.... |
Originally Posted by seafordguy
(Post 4669974)
Always really liked those 353 Fas-techs. Not sure I would ever sell one of those unless I was going to a bigger Cig, Nor-tech, MTI, OL or Skater. I think you will regret that move.... |
:party-smiley-004: Spent a lot of time on both boats. Aside from the sonic being fuel injected, the 353 is a better choice.
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It all comes down to what your going to be happy with in the end. But I would say keep the formula. Personal opinion for me but if I were you I’d keep what you have. Like the others said if your going for a upgrade do a cig or something along those lines.
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We own a 353 Fastech and have a buddy with 31 sonic...no comparison...the sonic rides like a mule compared to our Fastech. He’s actually slower than us and he’s always stating how much he wishes he had bought a Fastech. Stay with what you have...or you can buy our Fastech. 675hp per side , Imco ext boxes, XR drives. Completely redone 2017. Drivetrain has 21 hrs on it. Boat is listed .... good luck. |
If you keep the Formula make sure the boat is not splitting at the rub rail, common issues that Formula should have warrantied
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Originally Posted by badmonkey
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We own a 353 Fastech and have a buddy with 31 sonic...no comparison...the sonic rides like a mule compared to our Fastech. He’s actually slower than us and he’s always stating how much he wishes he had bought a Fastech. Stay with what you have...or you can buy our Fastech. 675hp per side , Imco ext boxes, XR drives. Completely redone 2017. Drivetrain has 21 hrs on it. Boat is listed .... good luck. Thank you for the info. Can you send me a link to your listing? |
Originally Posted by Full Force
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If you keep the Formula make sure the boat is not splitting at the rub rail, common issues that Formula should have warrantied
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Originally Posted by Mtb_05
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Thank you for the info. Can you send me a link to your listing? Chris |
Originally Posted by badmonkey
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PM sent..
Chris Dave |
Do NOT give up a 353 for a 31SS. I am a Sonic fan. but you you would be really backing up which others have explained.
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Do NOT give up a 353 for a 31SS. I am a Sonic fan. but you you would be really backing up which others have explained.
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Keep the 353!
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