Hey Guys:

I am looking at buying a "new leftover" 31 Sonic from a dealer. The boat has less than 15 hours on twin 496HO's and has never been titled or registered so comes with all new boat warranties. Is there anything in particular to the 31's or Sonics that I should beware of or looking out for when I do my inspection ? What props should be on the boat from the factory ? Other than going through all operations what should I be looking out for in a "new" boat that has sat in dealer inventory for 3 years ?

Thanks for your input !

Steve

Impellers, Water systems, hoses, oils changes, drive fluid changes, ect.... we love ours. It crushes the water and handles great!!!

Have the dealer put fresh impellers on both motors as part of the deal.

26 props I believe

Go over and run EVERY system onboard to make sure it functions before you take delivery. Lights, AC, blowers, head, seat actuators, hatch lift, you get the idea

This wouldn't be the red, white, and black (blue?) one from Offshore Performance would it???

No it is the red, yellow, black and orange one at Unlimited Marine in KY. Any ideas on a good marine surveyor in KY ? Although new and under warranty maybe a good idea to get it surveyed.

Do you have a link on the Offshore Performance listing ?

I'm in ky if I can be of any assistance

They took that boat on several poker runs trying to sell it in the past couple of years. Mine has the same power and 26 pitch props on it. Definitely have the impellers changed out.

I looked at that boat last fall and ran it on Lake Cumberland, it has a few more hours on it than advertised, I think it was about 34 or so. PM me if I can answer any questions. Steve

They are advertising 15 hours, I do intend on getting a survey and have the hours, RPMs, alarms in the computer's verified along with all systems. Honestly the difference between 15 and 34 hours isn't that much unless they are all at 5100 RPM !

My 31SS w/HO's came with 26P props, but it was all over the rev limiter at only 72 MPH. I'm now running labbed 28P Bravos which are just right.