sonic 42 or 45
 

Am looking at a 42 or 45. I know the 42 is twin and the 45 is
trps. Other then that is the ride the same i boat on lake michigan . is the 38 a close ride to a 42. thanks for any input

curious to read the answers...

I had a 42 and it was a good boat rode good, the 45 rides better but not much, they do have more grunt in the mid range with the trips but only get 5-6 more mph with same 500/525 2 vs 3 more if you went bigger power. If I ever bought another Sonic I would get a 386 with short stagger 525's should see 80 mph run 87 oct. the cabin is smaller than the 42/45 but still enough room for 4, but the cockpit has more room and it's a little sporty er more ride and 6 mph or so faster than a 42 and the same as 45 with one less, you can get tripps in a 38 but I think it makes the boat as s heavy.

My 386 is for sale. Give me a call if you're interested. (315)402-7314,Mike

spread detail!

This is the best 42 Sonic on the used market
www.sonicusaboats.com/#/hotDeals

I'll sell my 45

I have had both boats and worked on all the rest of the line. When I get a moment not at work I'll respond better.

what are you asking. you have some pics

I have had a 31 and a 386 on Lake Ontario. Ride is awsome in the rough. There are damn few boats I can't out run in 5'+. 386 has the best cockpit, 42/45 a little bigger cabin. All Sonics are good in rough water. Carrboys 386 is nice and runs 86-91gps depending on load and conditions. I'll let him price it, but he's reasonable in what he wants for it. More so than I would be!

OBTW, you won't find any boats built as well in anywhere near the price range of a Sonic. 3 piece liner construction glassed together, great materials. Most boats aren't glassed together anymore, even expensive ones like formula and I think Donzi.

Ok here we go.

The 42 has the same cabin as the 45. The difference is the third engine area in the engine compartment. There are a few other minor differences that won't matter at this point. I have had both the 42 and currently have the 45. The ride on the 42 is nice, comfortable and stable. From a personal stand point a few more HP than 500 would be nice as I think it is a tad underpowered. I've had the 502MPI which I changed out for carbed 502/450's. Top end of low to mid 70's. Not bad cruising range of around 50-55

The 45 has the additional length and the additional power due to the triple setup ( which you can get in both the 38 and the 42). Again, personally I think it has a better ride than the 42 and still has the same accomodations as the 42

The 38 is different. Cabin is setup different. Has a center entrance way with split bolsters unlike the 42 and the 45 which have a side entrance and side by side bolsters (yes I have seen a 42 with split bolsters). Head is still on the starboard side as in the 42 & 45. For a easily trailerable and fun boat I'd love a 38. Ride wise is different than the 42 or 45 but still comfortable and a little more "fun" than the bigger boats.

All Sonics can have AC/Heat, gensets and enclosures for the cockpit adding to the overall time you can spend boating. There are many other options that can make it even more enjoyable depending on what you want to do.

My PERSONAL choices are from big to small

45 but only if you want triples
42 if you want everything on the 45 without triples and the additional 3 ft
38 if you really want a good all around boat that is fun to drive
31 if you just plain simply want some accomodations and a great ride

Bill

Call me if you have any questions
301-674-2773

nice resume of those 3 boats... clears things up a little bit. Still have to see them ''live'' to see what you just described...

Since you've had all 3 of them, how would you compare fuel consumption between triple and twin? Some say there really is'nt any difference some say triples really are thursty compared to twin, with of course similar engine package...

What are your thought on that?

I would not mind having triple, unless fuel is very different.

Jeff:

You are welcome to come for a spin this Spring. Just PM me and let me know when. We get some big water here and the 42 just eats it up.

I'll remember your offer! I'll pm you for sure!

Thanks!

45sonic... any answer on fuel twins vs tripples?

It's the burden of carrying the extra weight of that third motor and drive that definitely increases your fuel consumption. It's like 3 straws will empty a glass faster than two, but then again it might depend on who is doing the sucking and who is working the throttles...

45 sonic
 

If you want to look at a 45 call Mark at hutchinsons boatworks in alexandria bay Ny. He has a great boat and a great finance program. You can see it on his website at www.hutchinsonsboatworks.com There phone # is 315-482-9931. I bought my 358 there and my 270sundancer and my22 pachanga.
They are great people to do business with.

I saw that 45 at hutchinsons in '03 when it was new. It was beautiful and optioned out the way i would order it. All the goodies, including the extended swim platform.

It was over 400 grand when new. $169K now.

did you buy your boats in this order? if so, it really shows the economy is down !:drink:

The problem with that boat is the seller. I tried to buy that boat numerous times and obviously I did not get it. He wants top dollar and is not willing to negotiate. This may have changed but I know of other people that have had the same reaction from them.

Nicely put.

I tried to do a deal with him. Trade my low hour 31ss in and make up the diffrence with the loan. He's real arrogant , (your boat is not as good as his because a dealer) and his boat ONLY had 150HRS. that was over two years ago. It worked out to about 50 HRS. a year. Sounded like a lot of hours to me for a dealer only never registered boat. Neadless to say my 31ss is now in great hands and loved by it's new owner. I have the 45ss I wanted and this guy is still trying to sell that boat three years later.

Even with additional fuel and maintenance, it is fun to have a "threesome". The attention at the dock that third motor gets when you fire-it-up makes it all worthwhile.

He's been trying to sell it for 6 years! I wondered why no one bought it, I love the boat. Now I know.

I have done business with Hutchinsons boatworks for many years. My dad first did business with them and then I started in the late 80's. Top Notch people to do business with. Very fair pricing ,excellent service 'and people of their word If they say they will they do it.
Mark is a top notch person and has a excellent business.
That boat I mentioned is one sweet ride. A 400,000 dollar boat for less then half. obviously he is trying to sell this one.
I wish I had the money cause it would be mine no questions.

Mark showed me his 45 before I bought my 42. It is a very, very nice boat. I just wasn't looking for a trip set up.

My 42 is still available at $60M less :rolleyes:............in the classifieds.