42 sonic with twin HP500's
 

I have a question to all you Sonic owners about this boat:

http://www.teamshogren.com/pre-owned...-42-sonic.html

It is also in the OSO classifieds section. Will this boat be a dog? It seems like a big boat for twin HP500's. Aren't there some 42 sonic's with tripples? How much benefit from the extension boxes?

Just curious. I'm looking to upgrade this winter and kinda liked this unit, just don't want to go from one dog to another...

Not sure about the boxes but I would think they would help. The most mine would do was 70 - 72 on radar on fresh 500's (carbed). Not bad for a big comfy boat. Depends what you are looking for. I didn't overnight and wanted more speed so I sold mine.

Do you think 80k is a decent price for a '95?

I though that boat had sold, it was on here once before I believe. Those boats are 70- 72 on a good day. You could always go with a top end kit for more power. Sonic uses Imco steering so the Imco boxes would be the way to go. I know of one other( a 45 ) with boxes. He said that Sonic used low water thru hull pick-ups, so you may have to drill holes in the boat down low for the pick-ups. Word is they are usally good for 2-3 MPH.

I wouldn't be putting the boxes on, it already has them. I was mainly wondering if it did any good or not.

How bout the price?

The NADA value for ave. retail is about $68K for this boat. However, it looks extemely clean. I think you should be able to get it for $70K easy. Then, bump those 500's to 540's!

Not in this market.

I couldn't get 70k for my '98 386 w/trip 500hp's. It was way nicer than that 42. IMHO that makes that 42 worth 50-55k.

Price is high.

I have a 42 with 540's 2hrs old new trailer for 70k or maybe less

And Yes they did make a few triple engine 42's and 38's

Pics? do you have it listed somewhere?