26 Velocity is a pad bottom boat and will be fast in flat water but not as comfortable in the rough.

25 Sunsation does not compare. It's 23'7" long and only 7' wide. It's a MUCH smaller boat and basically a great handling go-cart on the water; especially with a BBC that has some grunt.
(The 288 Sunsation is a better comparison.)

26 Sonic will be bigger and slower than either UNTIL you get into 2-3+ footers (where it counts). Then the Sonic will be "there" LONG before the other two.

I'd also take a hard look at the 28' Active Thunder. It looks like we'll have our hands on both a used 26' Sonic and a used 28' Active Thunder sooner than later.

Brian, keep me in the loop on your used inventory.

Thanks,
Rob

Brian, thanks for the input what does a 26 run with lets say a 496 in it?

also is the 26 a true 26? I know that the velocity is like a 24

26' Sonic is a 25' hull with an integrated swim platform.
It also has a notch cut out of the transom that is a couple inches deep. The purpose of the notch is to put the prop in cleaner water. However, to some not experienced with dialing in the trim on a Sonic, they will see a porpoise and everyone blames the notch. The notch works. The boat works better in rougher water than glass--plain and simple.

It will run low-mid 60s with a 496HO. It will run low-mid 70s with a 525EFI.
My 1999 26' Sonic with a 500EFI saw a best of 72mph.

1998-2002 boats are heavier.
In 2003 Vaccum Bagging/Infusion hull layup process was introduced to the entire Sonic lineup, but each boat may vary in the 2003-2004 timeframe.
2004+ boats are a couple (hundred) pounds lighter and a few ticks faster.

A 2004+ 28 Active Thunder is LIGHTER than a 26' Sonic & it's a true 28' boat. Speeds are about the same.

i have a customer of mine that is looking to move up. 1999 26 prowler, new 496mag ho, new xr drive this summer and a pretty new venture alum. trailer. looking for around 30k

I saw 67 mph with my 496 with 4 guys and a full tank of fuel.But i also have ITS on mine

gps or speedo?

gps