45' Sonic - Anyone know??
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Actually the triple engines are not all that bad on fuel. It just depends on how you run. As far as trailering. We pull with a F350 set up to tow bigger loads but as far as taking it to a gas station it just depends on how far and how the station is set up. Some are a real pain in the @ss to manuever in but other than that it is just a little longer.
What type of cruiser are you looking at? We have one getting ready to go up for sale.
What type of cruiser are you looking at? We have one getting ready to go up for sale.
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Thanks Joe. I am looking for opinions they are all helpful.
Trailering is a pain. I can go to different lakes or the Gulf if I trailer. Where I live there isn't much of a place to boat. So, my choice is to either trailer in which case the cheaper gas is available. Or, getting a slip and limiting my boating to lake Travis.
I definitely see your point. Trailering my 35 Formula was a pain. Trailering this 45 Sonic would be even more so. But, we could stay on it longer. I'd also have to go buy one of those new F450 Fords or something to trailer the thing. My F250 is ready for a trade in anyways.
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Trailering is a pain. I can go to different lakes or the Gulf if I trailer. Where I live there isn't much of a place to boat. So, my choice is to either trailer in which case the cheaper gas is available. Or, getting a slip and limiting my boating to lake Travis.
I definitely see your point. Trailering my 35 Formula was a pain. Trailering this 45 Sonic would be even more so. But, we could stay on it longer. I'd also have to go buy one of those new F450 Fords or something to trailer the thing. My F250 is ready for a trade in anyways.
Thank you
oh and if the one here in MD is an option for you, I highly recommend the efi over the carb one...
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A triple engine boat may well consume $100.00/hr, but you have to look @ what you've done withit, and how far you've gone on that same $100.00. A cruiser is truly not much better because of the longer amount of time it takes to arrive at your destination...less fuel burn(maybe) - longer burning time. Also, you're cruising rpm can be as much as 15% less for the same hull speed in a triple package + lower stay-on-plane speeds and less wear & tear on motors and drives. Nothing can change about another filter, spark plugs, oil changes etc.
Engine-room access to do maintanence, in alot of triples, is also very good.
Engine-room access to do maintanence, in alot of triples, is also very good.
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Thanks again for all of the opinions. I'm seriously thinking about buying this big sucker.
If I were to get a cruiser it would probably be a Formula 400SS or 370SS. My dad has a 04 400SS and I think it's great. It just doesn't move. With the 496 HOs it's supposed to do low 50s. But, I can't hardly get the thing over 45. Adding trim actually decreases speed unless you are totally WOT. I love the idea of the Cabin but think I would miss the speed if I went with the cabin cruiser.
If I were to get a cruiser it would probably be a Formula 400SS or 370SS. My dad has a 04 400SS and I think it's great. It just doesn't move. With the 496 HOs it's supposed to do low 50s. But, I can't hardly get the thing over 45. Adding trim actually decreases speed unless you are totally WOT. I love the idea of the Cabin but think I would miss the speed if I went with the cabin cruiser.
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