35 vs 38
 

hello every one thank's for your help inadvance :)
any info on the 35 or 38
how do they handle in rough water is there a big difrence in the way that they run" handle"
do you have problem's with stuff coming loose like tv,ac,microwave,ect.
is there a lot or a litle bit of radling in say 4 to 5 footer's or is it real solid .
thank's again for any info you mite have let me have it all :)

mike

Re: 35 vs 38
 

Here is what I think you should do fruitcake :drink: Get a 42 with all the amenities and put it in the lake so you don't hurt yourself tough guy :evilb: :evilb: :evilb:

Re: 35 vs 38
 

A 31 sonic can run 70 in 4-5's, never mind a bigger boat. I boat on Lake Ontario, have never had to tighten anything. Awsome in the rough stuff. The 35's tend to porpoise at moderate speeds, can be controlled with trim. The 38 has a much larger cockpit, same cabin as a 35.

Re: 35 vs 38
 

thank's
anymore info out there :)
leaning toward 38 f.t

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somebody must own a 38 on the board what do you think ?

thank's
mike

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GO4BROKE pretty-much summed it up....

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Agreed :cool:

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My 38 doesn't like to go slow in the rough. It runs better at 60 to 70 mph + when the lake picks up.

Nothing has ever fallen apart in my boat. I did break the mount for the jack screw on the drivers seat. I was sitting down and it was too rough for that. I fixed the seat and have had no more problems.

You looking to buy one? I'm thinking about selling mine and getting a smaller boat.

Roger

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It looks like this.

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Very Nice

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I have owned both a 2001 358 and currently own a 2005 386STS. Go4broke is correct about the 358 porpoising at times. The 2002 and newer 358's are less prone to porpoise. We went from the 358 to the 386 because we wanted more space in the cockpit (1 1/2 feet) and more space in the bilge (1 1/2 feet). Our 358 never had a problem with things coming loose,and so far our 386 hasn't had a problem as well. Both boats handle the big water without a problem.

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My 35 runs great in all kinds of water. A little tab below 4,000 RPM keeps her nice and smooth. From what I've read, coupled with my experiences with my 35 lead me to believe both boats are solid and great performers.

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I also have an 05 358 and with a little tab at slower speeds and a 5 bladed Hydromotive Props there is no porposing problem. The boat handles great and you just can not beat the ride,the cabin space, a stand up head, the storage space, and the walk around deck.

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WHAT SPEED'S ARE YOU GUY'S SEEING WITH 525s ON THE 35FT
THANK'S
MIKE

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Mike
We saw 80 mph in our 2001 358 with 500 efi's. We had stock bravo 1 props 28p.
Tom

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Other then the extra room is the ride night and day or are they about the same?

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:evilb:

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If I didn't have my 31 to get rid of, (and if I hadn't just bought a Z06), I would buy Quiet Storm's 386. Looks awsome, fast, good price.

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Mike. I got your email and, yes I have a 2004 38 STS that was one of the first vacumn infused hulls produced. Like the one you are looking at it has the 525 EFIs with ITS Bravos on it. I have about 75 hours on the boat and I have had zero problems. The boat handles great. It comes up on plane pretty fast and tracks straight once it planes off, and no porposing. Turns are solid with no slip out. Handles big water just fine, nothing has ever come loose (even after I've jarred my teeth on a hard slap down) and there's no evidence of any stress cracks anywhere. I'm not aware of any problems you need to look for. This is my second Sonic and I highly recommend it.

Hope this helps you make a decision.

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thank's
:)