Looking for 42 Sonic
 

Anyone know any later model (2001 and newer) 42 Sonic's for sale. I am looking for a clean one.

Rick

Re: Looking for 42 Sonic
 

How about a nice 38

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My partner bought my 00 42 Sonic, it has twinn TMP 750 EFI's on them with Bravos. The motors have 389 hours original, and the drives were just rebuilt for the second time. Boat orig had 500efi's, hull has about 450-500 hours. Boat is very clean, he is very easy on everything, but looking at a Nortech. Jeff

Re: Looking for 42 Sonic
 

Thanks for the replies, staying w/ 42 and looking for something w/ lower hours.

Keep the replies coming.

Rick

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twin 750's, 42 foot, bravo's. Sounds like a nice boat but a deff. weak link.

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Try this one

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/2/3/78096023.htm

What kind of money is in the budget ?? This one is asking 159,000

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Call Mindy Doller at Doller Offshore. Being located at the Sonic factory she has access to trades and used customer boats.

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I agree, but believe me, I just wonder sometimes if the bravo 1-3's are better than the xr's, its worked good for him. I did teach him how to drive her, go easy getting on plane, pull back on any waves larger than 2 feet, this was his first boat ever, and he bought it from me at 3 years ago, and put alot of trouble free hours on her.

Re: Looking for 42 Sonic
 

I have a 2004,42 sonic,525 efi,its,xr drives,on a MSO Call Harry Judge 757 894 1066

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Bigwavz,
I went and viewed that boat last week. It is pretty rough. Alot of stress cracks on side of deck by cockpit, refig flange bent up and ready to fall out, salt damage on drives, fittings, etc.

Rick

Re: Looking for 42 Sonic
 

BAJABOB, What 38 do you have or know of??? Interested.


Thanks

Ed

Re: Looking for 42 Sonic
 

not trying to start anything but y a sonic

donz jr

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Check your PM's

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I looked at the 2003 in Pompano last week. Nice boat, no a/c. Dealer said it could be bought for 150k.

Re: Looking for 42 Sonic
 

Pull back when waves are larger than 2 feet ? On a 42 foot boat ?

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bn,
Which boat was it that you saw in Pompano? Was it blue w/ 496HO's and arch?

Rick

Re: Looking for 42 Sonic
 

Call Joe Hulce at the Sonic factory. (954) 922-5535.

Re: Looking for 42 Sonic
 

I take it you want the guy to buy a, ummmmm, let me guess...........Cigarette????????

The dude wants a particular make and model. let him be.

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omg the first thing i said was "not trying to start any chit" and there they go :evilb: dude it was only a question

donz jr

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Thats why he had 189 hours on the drives with 750 hp. It works for him, and it goes to show you that being overly easy on a heavy boat such as the 42 with 750hp a bravo can live. It was his first boat and I didnt want him to blow it up right away, especially since I held the note for the remaining 2 years. Jeff

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thedonz,
We are looking for a full featured cabin with a good amount of storage. Max length 42'.

There is no question Cig is a great boat. We don't like the 42 because cockpit is small for a 42' and Cig cabins are bare bones.

Love Nortech 43' but it exceeds are max length.

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Gotcha.... So it's not like the thing would fall apart on 3s or anything it's just a protective measure for the drives. How do the 42's handle in the rough ? They have a pretty nice cabin... Do they hold up pretty good ?

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Whats your price range?
Are low hour 500 EFI's ok?
White hull Yellow and Purple Graphics work?

Re: Looking for 42 Sonic
 

veecat,
Yes 500efi and the graphic colors are ok. I would like more info on this boat. Call me 847-540-5927.

Rick

Re: Looking for 42 Sonic
 

The boat has held up excellent, only 2 minor stress cracks, by the dash, and they were there at about 60 hours and haven't changed. The boat was good in the rough, it did porpoised alot. Comparing it to my 4300 Nortech, is like comparing a Caddilac vs a Chevy. No comparision at all, no creeks, groans , rattles and the Nortech is still faster, out accelerates it, handles the waves better, all with the same power, but different drives. My boat had TMP 750efis and #5's. It also has more headroom, much wider cockpit, and more usable space in the cabin, just my take on it, the 4300 is a larger boat than most people think, its 44'6". Jeff

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Jeff,
We had a chance to meet Terry at the Miami show and he took us through the 43 he had there. He was very nice and helpful. We were really impressed with the boat. Lots of room and it is a bigggg 43'. Some day....

Rick

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Good luck to you Rick, enjoy your new boat when you get her, it was nice talking to you on the phone those few times. Jeff

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RV,
I think we spoke previously, but I have a 2001 42 with 500EFI's. Boat has 225 hrs, a/c, generator, northstar gps, big stereo, and has been lift kept since new. The boat is clean. It has yellow and purple factory paint that looks very good. Boat has been well maintained with oil changed every 20-30 hours and all other items professionally done. Anytime the boat has needed anything it has been done immediately. I do think I want to sell it this spring as we may be moving to another boat. I have my eyes on a couple of different things and would like to make a move. Check with stretchnout or farfrumwerken also as they both know the boat.

Re: Looking for 42 Sonic
 

robclark does have a very nice 42. Beautiful graphics and even has a bimini along with all the other options.

Re: Looking for 42 Sonic
 

call Frank at 4123701339 needs to sell 42 sonic loaded 500s 160 ish hrs

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Thanks 43thunder. I hate to sell but we had a son in November and the wife wants more of a cruiser style boat. I kinda cringe when I think of it but I can deal for a few years.
Maybe I need a 47sc. Know anyone who has one? I am looking forward to this upcoming season in whatever I have and hope to see you guys again and hang out a little. I spoke to strechnout tonight and am all excited about making some trips this season with some of the usual suspects as well as some new folks.

I am having a real tough time with making a choice. I love the Sonic and really think it would work just fine but she wants something else. Am considering a couple of things but cant seem to find anything that gives us appreciably more room, a quiet seperate space for the baby and his playpen, and still enough speed to keep me from being bored. Any suggestions from anyone on the board would be great.

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Rob,

Buy our 47SC, PLEASE!!! We want to downsize since we bought the house on the river at Cobb Island. Maybe we can trade. :p

Patti and Bill

Re: Looking for 42 Sonic
 

houseboat with big blocks.......................

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I can vouch for Rob's 42 and 43 Thunder's comments. The boat is very clean. So, Rob, I think the last time we talked, you said the 'misses' wanted a cruiser type boat because of the little one. I hope she's changed her mind!! if you don't stay with a 'go-fast', what are you going to do with the lift??

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Hey Norm. Almost boating season again. I am going to either use the lift for the new boat or rent it to someone if I cannot use it with the new boat. All this assumes that there is a new boat. I am still not sure on this yet. Once I find a legit buyer for my boat then we will see. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

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Rob - give me a call when everyone starts getting their boats back in the water (or before if you want) - 703-624-0859. Come on warm wx!!!