Between a 31ss and 35ss...pros/cons of each?
 

Going to a bigger boat..looking at the 31ss and 35ss...pros and cons of each..ride, room, amenities, handling, speeds?

31s pull out bed is a great feature not offered on the larger sonics. The engine compartment on the 31 is ridiculous though.

As in small? Is the 35 any bigger? Im spoiled by being able to lay down on both sides of my engine to work on it but need something bigger

well that didnt take long...

The 31 has a 36 feel in my opinion. Some of my friends with 36's love the cabin space in mine versus theirs. Agreed that the engine compartment is smaller than I'd like, especially if you have bigger mills.

Lol..gotta have something bigger Tom.

What about the ride difference?

the engine comp's are pretty similar between the 2. both are tight, and only give you room to stand in front of the motors. the drive/tab pumps are mounted on the sides of the motors, so there is no room to lay down next to the motors.

the cabin is a little bigger in the 35, but most of the room is noticable in the cockpit (space between back seat and bolsters).

The ride difference is noticeable (not that the 31 rides bad), but the 35 has a 25 degree deadrise.

Im pretty happy w the ride of my AT..so as long as its comparable ill be happy. What speeds can a guy expect w 500efis

Mid to upper 70's

Either will ride better than a 25 AT. I would consider the ride to me comparable between similar sized AT's. Both brand boats ride great in the rough.

i know that length and weight will play a part but man this thing rides good for 25ft. also considering the 358 too... I really need to get in a 31 and check it out.

A 31 with the right setup will be low 80's

If your still in the market I have a clean 1999 31ss that I will be putting up for sale soon.

I can vouge that 40-fountain's Sonic is extremely clean, if you only knew how anal this kid is when it comes to clean and organized :D

One of the cleanest!!!! Going bigger Tony??:drink:

Yes thinking about selling ours and possibly go bigger

No comparison in rough water between 25 at and 31 sonic, 31 sonic is a wave crusher in the most true sense of the word. Not the fastest boat, great lines, paintjobs, creature comforts and attention to detail. Out all the time with another 31 sonic twin 496 ho's, he loves the boat. Sonics are a load to trailer if that means anything.