The Sonic Chronicles

[Instigator]

As a lot of you know I bought my 2nd 24' twin O/B Sonic a few mnths ago.
I got screwed on the deal (another subject for another thread) and it needs way more work than advertised.

The first issue I tackled was rotted fuel lins, a fuel tank (and filters) full of scum and horrible wiring and rigging.

I pulled the floor up so I could remove the tank to clean and re-plumb it.

I reintalled it and foamed it in with 2 part foam and then glued the floor down which was not done from the factory.

The boat has a inner liner (HATE THEM!) and a molded in pocket for the fuel tank which was full of water and water logged foam due to it not having any drains
I put three 1" holes in the bottom of that pocket (liner) so it would drain to the bilge.
What I did'nt plan for was the foam while still in liquid form to run through those holes and into the bilge.
3 steps forward, one back.

Had to think on that one a while...........let's see...the floor is 63" front to rear so since I only need to drill 1/2 way from both sides that means I only need a 31 1/2" drill bit

Some time it pays to be a hill billy.

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The cabin in this one did not even have a drain like my old one did so I put one in and ran through the foam as far as I could that way and then from the bilge behind the tank.

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[Fish]

Get-R-Dun

[flabum1017]

Anoter use for duct tape! Did you hit oil? Bubblin Crude.....Black gold, Texas tea?

[roadkill636]

they sell that exact same item "part #8675309" at harbor freight....

[charger19]

Whenever I need a longer drill bit I just weld some rod on......

[Greg G]

Any Sonic 24 updates?

[Instigator]

Any Sonic 24 updates?

(besides $4. per gas??)

Had boat back together and after playing with props a bit I saw 68 GPS while still chasing motor gremilns.
I have learned that the fuel pumps on the motors have resivoirs with filters that are probably partially clogged.
Runs for a few mins and shuts down.

The good though is that it ran long enough and fast enough to remind me of one of the things (besides size of cabin) I love about this boat and that is how it runs.
From about 60 up it feels very light and is a handfull to drive (which I love).
With it having a round keel it feels like you're working the wheel to keep the boat on a pad it does not have.

I have the materials to build a sun lounge and install transom knees and that will happen as soon as I work through my severe case of burn out

Once completed I will raise the motors 3", try some more props and look for mid 70's.

Gary

[MERC SCREAMER]

Like Red Green said, "any tool can be the right tool"!

[26Stinger]

Gary,

What props do you have on it now.

[Instigator]

Greg G, heres a better link to whats going on.
http://forums.screamandfly.com/forum...hlight=started

Shad, 23 Mirgaes but going up in pitch.

[26Stinger]

I got 23 Lazer 2`s, I`ve been thinking about going up or changing to different props. Let me know how it works out. If I do it first I`ll let you know.

[Powerplay25]

saw 68 GPS while still chasing motor gremilns.

What motors are you running?

[26Stinger]

I have 2.5 200`s

[Instigator]

What motors are you running?

still more left but not sure how much.

Had an identical boat before this one with '99 250 JohnRudes that ran 80 dead on.

[Powerplay25]

Had an identical boat before this one with '99 250 JohnRudes that ran 80 dead on

I remember your previous boat. That's when you were in NY right?

I was in Florida for a couple of weeks this past March. Stayed in Fort Lauderdale, then Melbourne. I took a right along A1A up to Sebastion Inlet. It's beautiful there.

Next winter I may hit you up for a boat ride when I'm down there.