I want to thank everyone who gave me advice here I am giong with the 8.2 motors and will see how that works... as long as I can go over 60 I wil lbe very happy.. looking forward to the North East poker runs next season... as a side note, I saw a Sonic approx 15 yrs ago and just loved the interrior... never thought I could get one as there are a few of us working guys left.... but thanks to the boys at Sonic... Especially Tony.... they made this a no brainer...... I am very happy and even my 12 yr old daughter who is afraid of the water .. is looking forward to going to Block Island, RI next year. I could not be happier. thanks again...

All I can tell you is go for it.I went from a 28-0 sonic to a 35-0fountain.I should have stayed with sonic and will go back in the near.But I am going for the cc.

You should go mid to upper 70's. I go 74 on gps with 496 ho's and my boat weighs more than the new ones.

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I am very happy.... I really like going out on the weekend and spending time with my daughter, the big hang up with the Banana was that there was no bathroom... The Banana I have is a fantastic boat if anyone knows someone that might be interested. it is listed in the classified section here and I must say Charlie McCarthy could not have been a better person to deal with. As he has stated to me many times he over built that Banana... it is GREAT>>>> I did own a 1990 Banana and this blows it away.. by far..... I would not sell it if I did not have to..... The sonic is a bit bigger and will address my concerns or my daughters.. BATHROOM>>>>. it was nice to hear all the people here gave their opinions and i do appreciate them. Finally if any is interested in a Sonic: Tony is a great guy to work with no pressure and is only interested in making the customer happy. He made me feel comfortable. and as a working guy.. I do not have a lot of money:party-smiley-020:, wish I had more, but Tony and Mike at sonic were great to work with. I cannot wait for April,, (I live in RI it is cold now) to get the boat and go to all the fun runs this summer in a Sonic.......