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Old 09-08-2008 | 06:57 PM
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Old 09-09-2008 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Plum_Crazy
I want to give a big thanks to kjberman. He offered to take me and my wife out on his 31SS. We traveled 6 hours down to the Chain of Lakes expecting only to get a quick tour of the boat and a lap around the bay. Instead, Kevin and his friends entertained us for 4+ hours and even risked letting me drive. It was a very fun afternoon.

I think I'm sold on the Sonic. I was very impressed with the handling, solid ride, and quick planing. It's a great boat!
That was great of Kevin to take care of you. Since Chicago is not too far, please consider Grand sport Center to help you out. They currently have a 2004 31 Sonic with HO's, unique graphics, plus extras like A/C and inverters, pretty nice condition. It's theirs to sell and they want to sell it. Go to www.grandsportcenter.com and look under used performance boats. It's currently at the Morris store, and is worth a trip if your serious.
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Old 09-29-2008 | 01:02 PM
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Well, here's the end result of my quest for a new boat. It's a 2003 31SS with 496HO's. It also has some nice features like fridge, AC, and camper top.

It was quite a trek out to Connecticut and back. On the return trip, I drove straight through in 26 1/2 hours and my 3/4 ton Suburban handled the job well.
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Old 09-29-2008 | 05:26 PM
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Nice

I need one of those foot rests for the passenger ... anyone know who has those?
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Old 09-29-2008 | 05:40 PM
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kjberman's 31SS had the same footrest, so I'm sure Sonic could hook you up.
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Old 09-29-2008 | 06:07 PM
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I need one of those foot rests for the passenger ... anyone know who has those?
ME to my wife uses a pillow from the cabin under the carpet.

Plum-Crazy, Congrats on the new boat it looks great...
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Old 09-29-2008 | 08:16 PM
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Regarding the footrest, I added one to my Prowler and got it through Sonic, pretty sure it's made by Garrick (sp?). My wife loves it! Congrats on the boat, it looks great! Steve
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Old 09-29-2008 | 11:15 PM
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Here's a short video. I'm going to have to quiet it down. They're very strict here in MN. Can anyone recommend good clamp-on mufflers?
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Old 09-30-2008 | 05:08 AM
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Jim he thinks his is loud, send him a blast from yours.
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Old 09-30-2008 | 08:32 PM
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Probably the quietest clamp-ons would be the CMI sound elinination mufflers, they would really quiet you down at idle with 496's. Steve
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