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Old 05-06-2002 | 11:56 AM
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I was at the lake yesterday and while talking to someone I mentioned that my next boat was more then likely going to be a 35 sonic. He then started talking about Sonics being high maintenance boats. Is this true?
 
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Old 05-06-2002 | 12:31 PM
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I would have to say no, not at all. I have owned two Sonic's so far, sold the second yesterday and I am going to prob upgrade to another. I went on many Poker Runs in some pretty rough cond. and never had any probs.

Only maintenance I ever did was the regular cleaning, waxing, and empty the crap tank.

I did have to change a trim tab motor once but that wasnt Sonic's fault.

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Old 05-06-2002 | 12:40 PM
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When we are in Ft. Lauderdale we charter a guy who has a 38' Sonic. He puts hundreds of hours on this thing and he knows only WOT or idle. He's really hard on it! And it's still in one piece. I figure if he can beat the hell out of that thing like he does, my kind of boating would be a cake walk for a sonic. For this reason and the cabin layout, plus the great ride, we are seriously considering the 358. Going for a demo ride next weekend... Can't wait!!!
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Old 05-06-2002 | 12:55 PM
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May be the guy was thinking of the old Tri Sonic cabin crusers.
 
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Old 05-06-2002 | 02:36 PM
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maybe he was talking about his wife being high maintenance.....all boats are work but its worth it!
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Old 05-06-2002 | 04:44 PM
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No more so than any other boat, and I would say that the majority of Sonics are less work than others.
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Old 05-08-2002 | 11:50 AM
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Thanks for all the answers. I kinda dind't believe him from all the material I've read over the years.

Too Old... He powers a PowerQuest... myself Baja

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Old 05-08-2002 | 12:10 PM
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Whatever boat you have - you better have some large pockets filled with cash!


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Old 05-08-2002 | 11:49 PM
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Like you right AC! How are ya? Going down to Tomes on friday night to check it out. Hopefully they have some left. Here is a picture of the Charter Guy from Ft. Lauderdale the on e the only CRAZY GREGG!!!!!! Went out with Robert when we were down ....what a ride well worth the money.
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Old 05-09-2002 | 12:13 PM
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John - you will love Tome's - I think there were only 7 spots left last week when I brought the Cigarette down. My boat is in the second building on the second shelf. Talk to Wes - nice guy.

How was the boat show?

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