They always say the two happiest day in a boater's life are the day you buy the boat...and the day you sell it!
Technically I "sold" Sonny's II and III back in January but they've been hanging around. One at the marina and one in my driveway. But no more!! My daughter was just down at the yard, applying for a summer job, and the Dockmaster said "Hey, your Dad's boats are about to leave!" So she ran out and snapped a bunch of pictures with her phone. Thought I'd share the JOY!
Sonny II leads the way!
And Sonny III proudly displays her name to the world.
They're off to Port Canaveral Florida. Hope they find some new owners that will enjoy them as much as we did.
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Goodbye girls...we'll miss you!
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DougSea
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Goodbye girls...we'll miss you!
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Doug
Sonny IV
2006 35TE Convertible, Volvo D6-370's
Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
Sonny IV
2006 35TE Convertible, Volvo D6-370's
Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
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Legacy
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Re: Goodbye girls...we'll miss you!
Congratulations on moving them out. Hope the driver takes down the canvas!
Rick
1998 Albin 35TE
"Legacy"
1998 Albin 35TE
"Legacy"
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DougSea
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Re: Goodbye girls...we'll miss you!
Thanks Rick!
The driver was in the process of securing everything, including the biminis, when the pictures were taken. I just spoke to the broker and he said the driver was moaning that it took him a while, but that all was secured for the trip.
The driver was in the process of securing everything, including the biminis, when the pictures were taken. I just spoke to the broker and he said the driver was moaning that it took him a while, but that all was secured for the trip.
Doug
Sonny IV
2006 35TE Convertible, Volvo D6-370's
Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
Sonny IV
2006 35TE Convertible, Volvo D6-370's
Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
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RobS
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Re: Goodbye girls...we'll miss you!
That was the first thing that came to mind. I don't think the canvas would have looked to good after over a thousand miles on I95..Legacy wrote:Congratulations on moving them out. Hope the driver takes down the canvas!
Rob S.
"TENACIOUS"
1974 Chris Craft 36' Commander Tournament
Cummins 6BTA 330B's
(Former Owner)
"TOY-RIFIC" 2000 28TE, 6LP, Hull 408
Luck is the residue of good design.
"TENACIOUS"
1974 Chris Craft 36' Commander Tournament
Cummins 6BTA 330B's
(Former Owner)
"TOY-RIFIC" 2000 28TE, 6LP, Hull 408
Luck is the residue of good design.
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kathylsails
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Re: Goodbye girls...we'll miss you!
Bye, bye! Where did the original Sonny end up? I look forward to hearing about your adventures on Sonny IV!
"KP Duty" Albin 30 FC
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jleonard
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Re: Goodbye girls...we'll miss you!
I don't like it sitting nose down on the trailer.
Several Mainship 390s got their engines ruined that way...water drained into the cylinders when they were transported nose down.
Several Mainship 390s got their engines ruined that way...water drained into the cylinders when they were transported nose down.
Formerly
1983 40 Albin trunk cabin
Attitude Adjustment
Mystic, CT
1983 40 Albin trunk cabin
Attitude Adjustment
Mystic, CT
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RobS
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Re: Goodbye girls...we'll miss you!
I noticed that as well but the 28's have a decent incline back to the elbow. From what I recall the mainships thru hull exhaust ports are much higher mounted above the waterline making for less of a pitch in the exhaust back to the engine.jleonard wrote:I don't like it sitting nose down on the trailer.
Several Mainship 390s got their engines ruined that way...water drained into the cylinders when they were transported nose down.
Rob S.
"TENACIOUS"
1974 Chris Craft 36' Commander Tournament
Cummins 6BTA 330B's
(Former Owner)
"TOY-RIFIC" 2000 28TE, 6LP, Hull 408
Luck is the residue of good design.
"TENACIOUS"
1974 Chris Craft 36' Commander Tournament
Cummins 6BTA 330B's
(Former Owner)
"TOY-RIFIC" 2000 28TE, 6LP, Hull 408
Luck is the residue of good design.
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DougSea
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Re: Goodbye girls...we'll miss you!
They we're all part of a multiple player (oh, wait, not baseball season yet!), multiple boat trade for Sonny IV with a broker in Florida. They're heading down there to be sold. Sonny III was almost sold here until the buyer's wife heard how much a slip costs...kathylsails wrote:Bye, bye! Where did the original Sonny end up? I look forward to hearing about your adventures on Sonny IV!
I'm sure I'll have lots of new stories to tell soon!
Doug
Sonny IV
2006 35TE Convertible, Volvo D6-370's
Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
Sonny IV
2006 35TE Convertible, Volvo D6-370's
Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
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tbnolin
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Re: Goodbye girls...we'll miss you!
Nice looking vessels..hope they'll have a good home. But you know...they just don't look right on the back of a truck and trailer!!
Hope to see Sonny IV up this way some day!
Hope to see Sonny IV up this way some day!
It's all about relaxation 
Former owner of a 2006 40' NSC
Former owner of a 2006 40' NSC
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Chuck Waygood
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Re: Goodbye girls...we'll miss you!
Two more Albins for next years Florida rendezvous?
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StonePony
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Re: Goodbye girls...we'll miss you!
Doug,
I think I could find room at my dock for Sonny IV
I think I could find room at my dock for Sonny IV
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DougSea
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Re: Goodbye girls...we'll miss you!
Perhaps for a visit in the next few years! Or were you referring to Sonny III? She'll be in Florida tomorrow I believe.StonePony wrote:Doug,
I think I could find room at my dock for Sonny IV
And if I find out where III goes I'll point them towards you Chuck! Get the numbers up some more. We'll meet up someday.
Doug
Sonny IV
2006 35TE Convertible, Volvo D6-370's
Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
Sonny IV
2006 35TE Convertible, Volvo D6-370's
Former owner - Sonny III, 1997 28TE with "The BEAST"
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StonePony
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Re: Goodbye girls...we'll miss you!
Yes, I did mean Sonny III, but Albineer's are always welcome for a visit.......DougSea wrote:Perhaps for a visit in the next few years! Or were you referring to Sonny III? She'll be in Florida tomorrow I believe.StonePony wrote:Doug,
I think I could find room at my dock for Sonny IV