what sonic would you buy ?
 

am looking to upgrade from my 26 sonic and am looking at going either to a used 31 , 35 or 38. If you had a budget of $100k range would you go for say a 02 31 or maybe a 98-99 35-38 sonic ? I know the 31 would be faster but the 35-38 sonics have a great cabin . any opinions ?

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A buddy was looking at a 28, but may have to shorten the length to shorten the price. What do you have? I'll pass the info along if your selling.

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go as big as you can. saw a clean 35 on yacht trader for under $100k. i'll try to find it.

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couldn't find the 35, but did find a 38. doesn't list the HP though.

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/7/7/77757377.htm

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it all depends on where you do most of your boating.I started with a 23 that lasted 1 year then moved to a 25 that lasted another 2.Then a bought a 31and kept that for a year.Now i have a 38. I think that most people always want a little bigger. I think that it depends on where you do most of your boating. There is no difference in cabin space between the 35 and 38, only difference in motor compartment and cokpit room.

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hiperf2000,it has 500's in it,there's more pic's on boats.com.looks nice

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ive got a real nice 28 1991 all updated 2003 look in the classified. i'll let it go for 38k
just bought 2005 35

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I like each of the three. I have a 31 now and love it. Easy to trailer, and the ride and speed is great for me.

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26sonic,
Our 2001 358 with 500 efi's may be for sale again (from it's second owner). I can find out for you if you want. From what I heard the owner wants bigger and faster to keep up with his friends Outerlimits.Let me know and I will inquire.

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I like the 38.

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My next boat will be a 38.

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Almost bought that 386. Real clean boat. Price has dropped since I looked at it. Boat has 500 HP's carbs. Low or no hours on rebuilds. There was no trailer when I looked at it. No gen, A/C or microwave. Gel coat looked good. Cabin shows little or no wear. Make them an offer. I would have a mechanic go through the engines. they do not have ECM's. The boats hull looked solid, some wiring needed to be replaced in the engine compartment, I saw some corrosion on the wire ends, Easy fix though. I have pictures of this boat also if interested

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I'd take a 386 if I had a choice. Love the 31 also

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My first consideration would be buy as much length as you can afford. Especially, if you're gunna run in the ocean.

I've seen used 31s for around $60K. My 35SS is selling for $78K. So, I would think you could get a 38 or even a 42 foot for $100K (probably older, but built solid).

I will miss my 35 once it goes. Handled the Chesapeake Bay very well.

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Just saw a 97 45SS on the OSO classifieds sell. The asking price was $115K. So, you know it sold for less. On Boat Trader there are a butt load of 45 and 42SS's at the cusp of your $100K limit.

Good luck. What great fun to shop with a $100K? :D

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love machine are you getting something else ?

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Don't forget, you have to add a new tow vehicle into that 100k...

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Chris288,

Did you get a new tow vehicle for the 38' TOP GUN????

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Derek, don't want to Hi-jack Tony's thread, but at this point, a 38 T.G. TS, w/ 525's is most likely going to be the next boat, at this point it's just a matter of timing, with the right boat and the right deal, a guy here at work is interested in the 288, and a new tow vehicle is a must, diesel all the way.. how's your search comming along ??? :)

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Chris,

I am out of boating for a while. Probably going to buy a Harley for the summer for a toy. Maybe in a few years get back into boating. It will definetly be an Active Thunder unless I find something else in the next few years.

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I already have something else. It's a 2000 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer :rolleyes: :D ! I'm a married guy now with a kid. Yep, gotta have those creature comforts!

However, I plan on buying a go-fast in a couple years. It'll be looking for a poker runner/racer (no amenities). Not sure what it's going to be yet, but right now Pantera and Warlock are at the top of my list.

Until then, I'll suffer speed for comfort. Jesh, it's like driving a bus :D

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I liked the bus driver comment. Having a performance boat and a cruiser (I like the Regals) would be the way to go if possible.

:cool:

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I'm interested in it. I e mailed them but haven't gotten a reply yet.

You've also got mail captwk.

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Sent you pictures today

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If I was you I would buy my 31 for $65,000.
I think they are all great boats

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Thanks captwk! Thats the sort of info I was looking for. Too bad they won't take my trade.

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This was the 35 i was talking about earlier.

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...g_id=53929&url

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I moved ujp from a 35SS to a 386 last summer (had a 30' Scarab Panther before the 35' Sonic). If there's any truth to the old adage about "bigger is better" go for the 386! Great boat, better ride, more cockpit room, etc.--you get the point. Good Luck.