Any Black Thunders for sale?

[abmotorman]

Looking for a Black Thunder I can make my own. Subsequently, warn interior, faded paint, engines need to be rebuilt all good things. No water issues though. You know "barn finds". Step bottom only. Thanks in advance....hopefully. Andy

[Ratickle]

I know of a 97 but it's not a step bottom. Cheapest step out there right now is 80000 I think.

[abmotorman]

Yeah 80k is out of my range. Especially when you factor paint, interior and rebuilds. I'm sure that one is clean and the trailer is great but a little pricey still. If I wasn't looking for a fixer upper I would be all over the 2006 in Florida for 99k. Has better engines too.

[Ratickle]

Are you positive it has to be stepped? If the 97 is still available, it is one heck of a deal!!!

[abmotorman]

Gone.

[Ratickle]

It was one heck of a deal I thought. I tried to talk Hellbent into buying it.

[Ratickle]

The "fishing" Black Thunder is for sale up here. It is an oddity, but reasonable for someone who wants to work on one. Let me dig to see if I can find the latest price.

[Ratickle]

Naw, not a step either...

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1995/Black-Thunder--2672408/Holland/MI/United-States

[fund razor]

Yeah, steps would help make up for the bottom paint and yanmar diesels. :D

[endeavor1]

Turbinator just got diesels fundi. Nothing wrong with leaving your sticks on the dash for hours on end and not worrying about when the motor will pop. The BTs forbsale now have all been listed for at LEAST a year and there's a reason 14-17 year old boats aren't moving for 80+k and prob why the owners that have the nice ones are holding onto them and not listing. Heck, the 01 American flag 43 tall deck was last listed for 100k with low hour trip 575sci before it finally sold.

[abmotorman]

Look at the 42 fountains and 42 sonics. Prices are dropping like a rock. BT are just taking longer. Funding the fuel bill has to be some of the reasons. Doesn't look like that's going to get any better soon.

[endeavor1]

Paul, you find any BTs hiding? I'm supposed to sea trial the Cig Sunday and then you know what at means..... Lol. 5 time BT owner soon!!!

[endeavor1]

Look at the 42 fountains and 42 sonics. Prices are dropping like a rock. BT are just taking longer. Funding the fuel bill has to be some of the reasons. Doesn't look like that's going to get any better soon.

AB - there is a 43 flat deck at loto with 650s If I remember that a year or two ago the guy offered to me. 60-70k??? I thought it was named speed racer or speed something. Sax would know. The boat was never advertised.

[abmotorman]

What is the difference between Flat Deck, XT and SC? The only one I've seen is a SC.

[Ratickle]

The flat deck, GT I believe, is exactly that. No raised deck so the headroom in the cabin is about 5'10" instead of 6' 10". Coolermans is a flatdeck.

The EC stands for extended cockpit. The cockpit is longer because they were only available with twins, no triple engines, so the engine room is shorter. Most have the second row of bolsters in the cockpit.

The SC, Sport Cruiser, is the original raised deck design and most common.

[abmotorman]

Coolermans is one bad ass boat. Looks like 2000 or newer. Might have to look this sax up soon. I'd be open to a flat deck for the right price.

[Bobcat]

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Have you seen this one ?

http://www.popyachts.com/Page/Site-Listing/39619/High-Performance/Arizona/Used/1997-Black-Thunder-43-Offshore/Page.html

[endeavor1]

78115

Have you seen this one ?

http://www.popyachts.com/Page/Site-Listing/39619/High-Performance/Arizona/Used/1997-Black-Thunder-43-Offshore/Page.html

Long negative history with that one. Discount the motors and drives as unknowns and you have a hull and trailer. Guy paid 45 for it as a repo and I wouldn't give that for it

[abmotorman]

Long negative history with that one. Discount the motors and drives as unknowns and you have a hull and trailer. Guy paid 45 for it as a repo and I wouldn't give that for it

Yeah, he'll be lucky to get $35K for that in today's market. Keep paying storage fee's bud. That will never sell at that price. The guy with the air brush should have been shot also. When I see that "broker" I normally think....:sifone:

[Bobcat]

Shhhh...If Paul buys it I get a percentage:reddevil:

[fund razor]

I'd probably give him $45k, but I have already proven that I am a sucker for anything with worthless motors that I'll have to spend 4 years and 75 grand making right. :o

If there is milkshake in the bilge, I would probably give him 50.

[fund razor]

I'll go 55k if the tank is rotten.

[endeavor1]

Misery loves company, I guess I'll go 60. Lol

[Ratickle]

Is that the one that came off the trailer and ended up in the tree?

[endeavor1]

Is that the one that came off the trailer and ended up in the tree?

I'd ,like to hear this story

[Hellbent]

This one is a pretty good deal. It's been listed for a year or so:

http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/26799

[fund razor]

Is that the one that came off the trailer and ended up in the tree?

Ok, I'm up to 65.

[Ratickle]

You might go higher yet. It came up for sale in Washington a few years back and when I had it surveyed the surveyor told me it looked like it had been repaired at a auto body shop in Tijuana, Mexico. Lots of car bondo!!!!!!! I have no idea if this is the same one though. Let me see if I can find the survey...

[Ratickle]

Nope, not the same boat.

[offshoreexcursion]

I know the boat, nice overall used boat. engines and drives are not original and don't look to impressive. Obviously its not worth the asking price but the boat has always been indoors and very well maintained by its first 2 owners. Owner 3 bought it from the bank as a repo and owner 4 bought it for about 45grand but it came with one good 500HP and one really bad 500HP, plus blown drives.

[Bobcat]

Is that the one that came off the trailer and ended up in the tree?




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[Ratickle]

I know the boat, nice overall used boat. engines and drives are not original and don't look to impressive. Obviously its not worth the asking price but the boat has always been indoors and very well maintained by its first 2 owners. Owner 3 bought it from the bank as a repo and owner 4 bought it for about 45grand but it came with one good 500HP and one really bad 500HP, plus blown drives.

Glad to know, it's always so hard to recommend anything if no one is familiar with the boat.

[abmotorman]

Holy CRAP!!!! That's one strong tree. How'd you like to be the recovery company. "Ah, how h@$! Are we go into get that down?!?"

[abmotorman]

Very clean. Too clean. I still chuckle when I think of my wife's response to the interior. "Looks like baby diarrhea". Probably ready for engines too. Preferably blue one's. Very clean though.

[endeavor1]

Anyone find anymore BTs for sale?

[Serious Sightings]

Not a step hull.

http://www.usedboatyard.com/used-boat/1997-Black-Thunder--125144

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Year: 1997 Engines: N/A
Make: Black Thunder Engine Hours: 940
Model: Cruising Speed: 45
LOA: 43.00 Feet Top Speed: 70
Draft: 2.4 Feet Salt / Fresh: N/A
Displacement: N/A Beam: 9.5
Hull Type: Fiberglass Fuel: N/A
Hull ID#: N/A Fuel Hold: 270
Location: Sarasota, FL Condition: N/A

[abmotorman]

Not a step hull.

http://www.usedboatyard.com/used-boat/1997-Black-Thunder--125144

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Year: 1997 Engines: N/A
Make: Black Thunder Engine Hours: 940
Model: Cruising Speed: 45
LOA: 43.00 Feet Top Speed: 70
Draft: 2.4 Feet Salt / Fresh: N/A
Displacement: N/A Beam: 9.5
Hull Type: Fiberglass Fuel: N/A
Hull ID#: N/A Fuel Hold: 270
Location: Sarasota, FL Condition: N/A

Does anyone know the actual owner of this boat? I WILL NOT deal with that broker. EVER. Going down to that area in April and if it is available I would like to take a look. Andy

[rschap1]

Who's fancy?

:)

[Ratickle]

I'll check with some Sarasota people to see.

[CarbonKevlar]

you can buy the molds for 375,000 and make your own

[Coolerman]

you can buy the molds for 375,000 and make your own

Where'd you get that # from? Curious as to who you are as well :-)

[CarbonKevlar]

pro boat builder mag ....sad that it is for sale again

[CarbonKevlar]

I'm a builder from way back (Express,Skater,Blk Thunder,Saber,Wessco,Sunsation F4....etc)my name is Pete also known as re Pete and a few other (colorful metaphors )

[Coolerman]

I'm a builder from way back (Express,Skater,Blk Thunder,Saber,Wessco,Sunsation F4....etc)my name is Pete also known as re Pete and a few other (colorful metaphors )

Were you with BT in the late 90's? Last name Watson (if memory serves me right)? If so, welcome to Serious Offshore!! What are you up to these days?

[CarbonKevlar]

yes ....how are you? had lunch today w/Jet Cruzer & Torrent ..what a small world
Cool Sax Man...still working on boats..ran w/Jarvis Cat Can Do for a while

[Ratickle]

Saxman changed his name to Coolerman. I think it had something to do with hiding from cougars or such, not the inter-coolers they are making....

[endeavor1]

Still don't see any hidden Black Thunders for sale.... Just sayin. Lol

[abmotorman]

Still don't see any hidden Black Thunders for sale.... Just sayin. Lol

Right!?? Can't believe they are all being used. You know one or two are sitting somewhere for a while now needing a new home.

[Hellbent]

I know where one has been sitting for a while........ :beatdeadhorse5:

[BDARCHER]

Mine has been sitting on go for a while waiting for it to warm up. Sorry but Black Thunders arent like Fountians theres not one in every backyard to be had cheap. Theres maybe 100 BTs or so out there not 10,000. Good luck on your search.

[Ratickle]

I know where one has been sitting for a while........ :beatdeadhorse5:

:cuss:

[Coolerman]

yes ....how are you? had lunch today w/Jet Cruzer & Torrent ..what a small world
Cool Sax Man...still working on boats..ran w/Jarvis Cat Can Do for a while

Coolersaxman.... lmfao! You going to be at loto?

Here is our current rig. I can't remember if we had just started to build it when you were still at BT. I think the hull was being laid up in the fall of 98....

[Coolerman]

Still don't see any hidden Black Thunders for sale.... Just sayin. Lol

There is one sitting in garage that is landlocked by snow and hidden under some dust up in MN!!!

[abmotorman]

Is it safe to say that the highest concentration of these boats are in the loto area?

[rschap1]

Saw a newly listed one on OSO yesterday
or at least it popped up when I search for new listings...

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifieds/2005_46sc_triple_525-o56437-en.html

[abmotorman]

Saw a newly listed one on OSO yesterday
or at least it popped up when I search for new listings...

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifieds/2005_46sc_triple_525-o56437-en.html


90mph. that's moving. That probably won't last long at that price. AB

[abmotorman]

Bulldog 455's???? are these Pontiac or Olds Motors?

[rschap1]

This one I just saw today too...


http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifieds/beautiful_black_thunder_for_sale-o56501-en.html


must have beat me to it...now I see where the bulldog 455 came from:)

and another...


http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifieds/2006_black_thunder_46sc-o43981-en.html

[Ratickle]

Bulldog 455's???? are these Pontiac or Olds Motors?

That makes no sense to me either. The Bulldog was a 540 cu in 470 propshaft HP Merc. Great motor, that's what our BT came with originally. Awesome platform to build up from. May be one of the best Merc has ever developed. They were originally designed by Merc for the Aronow military cats to military specs from what I've been told. They were a 540 cu in tall deck GM 10.2" deck with 4.44 bore and 4.375 stroke. It was a siamesed block that could go out to 4.560 with no issues. They came with a Lunati crank, Manley rods, Weisco pistons and a Dart intake. A great motor they should still offer.....

[abmotorman]

My hunch is these are 540 Bulldogs that may have been punched out to 555??? What would worry me is what else is unknown....

[endeavor1]

Marc blondins old boat. Cool machine. They were HP500s to start with never 540BD. I'd be interested without the pro chargers on them and back to stock motors. I guess I value my bravo drives..... Lol

[Ratickle]

Marc blondins old boat. Cool machine. They were HP500s to start with never 540BD. I'd be interested without the pro chargers on them and back to stock motors. I guess I value my bravo drives..... Lol

Marc's was the very first BT we ever saw. It was on the seawall in Grand Haven and we had to take a look at it. After that we knew it was number one on our list of boats to have. For the price, I wouldn't worry too much about drives. The later modified Bravo's have been holding up really well behind bigger horsepower on larger boats. But, if you're gonna drag race out of the hole, or do big air wake jumps, forget it......

[endeavor1]

Marc's was the very first BT we ever saw. It was on the seawall in Grand Haven and we had to take a look at it. After that we knew it was number one on our list of boats to have. For the price, I wouldn't worry too much about drives. The later modified Bravo's have been holding up really well behind bigger horsepower on larger boats. But, if you're gonna drag race out of the hole, or do big air wake jumps, forget it......

You do know how I drive right?:26:

[Ratickle]

I've heard rumors.......:eek:

[Buoy]

This ad is absolutely useless, but nonetheless, here's another:
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/boa/4433050359.html

[Ratickle]

That appears to be a good find Buoy. I wonder which boat it is?

43' Black Thunder Offshore Boat - 513/718 hp Marine Blower Motors (Northeast)

1997 43' Black Thunder Offershore Boat -Project - This boat is loaded with every possible option, Custom cabin with leather couches and bed, AC,heat, tv,radio, refrigerator, wood cabinets, track lighting and much more. Has twin 513 Blower Marine Motors, with Super Chillers, complete marine motors with low hours on rebuilds. XR Drives, Extension Boxes, External Steering, K Plains, Shore Power, Silent Choice Exhaust,Custom triple axle trailer, Fresh water boat. To much to list, please call for info, needs some work to get it lake ready, Motors need to be hooked up to run, but once it's done you will have yourself one nice offshore boat, that you never see around here. Take part trade for muscle cars. 480-595-0062 Call anytime, late ok, Please no text, thank you. A Steel at $59,900.00

[endeavor1]

It's the repo boat from michigan that is in AZ and pop yachts has it listed. Come on Paul, you know the drill

[endeavor1]

Any out there hiding? I've got the itch and need it scratched:driving:

Clarification for Saxman: no my itch is not caused by a STD. :sifone:

[abmotorman]

Still looking. Trades?

[jdoss]

there is a trip 500efi boat in Muskegon mi, bad transom at dock mart (gonna be a project) looked at last month with a customer.

[Ratickle]

Glass Dave said he was going to look at one also. Maybe I'll see him in Port Huron this weekend and ask. I thought it may be the same one......

[abmotorman]

Sounds like the triple in Michigan has an excepted offer. Glass Dave maybe?

[jdoss]

Boat was a checkerboard with a bright yellow overtop.

[Ratickle]

The one he was reviewing was for a potential customer to have him fix. I don't know if it's the same one or not. He said it was a trip with a bad transom though.

[endeavor1]

This it?

[jdoss]

not the one I looked at, that is a good looking boat

[abmotorman]

This it?

40 to 50K. I'd be camped out at the front door. No such luck!

[JohnBT]

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abmotorman, this is the BT we just bought. And yes it needs a transom. I'm going to get started derigging it real soon, would like to get it back home before the weather gets bad.

[jdoss]

That's the one from Muskegon, If don't mind what number bought it. we low balled it, were gonna do motors.... since all was going to be out.
could not get straight answer on motor issue

[JohnBT]

I'll just say I think we bought it right, it turned out the owners live in my small town.

[Ratickle]

78713
abmotorman, this is the BT we just bought. And yes it needs a transom. I'm going to get started derigging it real soon, would like to get it back home before the weather gets bad.

Congrats on being a BT owner, and Welcome to Serious!!:cheers2:


Are you doing most of the work yourself?

[JohnBT]

Thanks for the welcome. We are doing everything but the glass work, we are really happy to get this boat! We were originally looking at getting an older cruiser to leave in a well, and keep our AT. My brother happened to know the owners, just in the right place at the right time for a change. We both really like the boat, looking forward to getting it done and using it next year!

[abmotorman]

Very nice. Looks like you got a good place to get-ur-done after Dave does the transom. By the time i heard about this you already secured it. Can't wait to hear what that thing runs all together. Congrats Andy

[JohnBT]

Thanks ab, we originally contacted Dave to do the work. He mentioned he was going to the St Clair Races, if I picked him up he would come by and check it out. I called him the Saturday of Boyne and left a message, then called again first of the week and left another message. To this day I have never heard back from him. I had no choice but to go elsewhere. I had 2 others lined up to look at doing the work before I ever brought it home, never heard back from them either? Maybe I should change Deoderants HeHe!

[jdoss]

Congrats on the purchase. boat use to run smoke on water poker runs and was/ is gonna be fast again. great to see it leave and go to a new home

[JohnBT]

Thanks jdoss, going to leak down the engines and determine if the short blocks need gone through. New valve springs, lifters and a valve job for sure. Clean and flow the injecters, not sure on any mods yet. Go though the transom assemblies, just get a good look at it while its apart to see what it needs.

[rschap1]

Congrats

[abmotorman]

Ok, there has to be others hiding like this one was. Come on people, open up.

[JohnBT]

ab, I haven't forgot about you. I am still trying to find the link or # for the one with twins. It's a Lake St Clair boat, I haven't seen it out recently either. I'm workin on it.

[abmotorman]

Was this the one? If so, it looks like a fountain now.

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[JohnBT]

No that's not the one I saw, that looks like it'll Rub Out though! Is that the one that hit a dock or seawall this summer? Is it for sale for sale?

[endeavor1]

Congrats on the boat. I remember looking at it in 2008 at the factory. I really wanted trips but couldn't put the deal together. Any reason for the transom to be bad? Was it left in the water or intrusion??

[JohnBT]

We think is was intrusion, the boat never sat in the water. When we had it running we saw reversion where the mufflers slid over the tailpipes. It was spraying the transom above the transom assembly, also when they drilled the holes for the airlines to the mufflers the holes weren't sealed off. Should know more when as it comes apart.

[JohnBT]

endeavor1, do you remember why it was at the factory in 08?

[abmotorman]

No that's not the one I saw, that looks like it'll Rub Out though! Is that the one that hit a dock or seawall this summer? Is it for sale for sale?

Yep, hit the seawall at 40 + at 4 am. My guess some insurance company has it now. Wonder how much water it took on?

[JohnBT]

From the pic it looks like its well above the water line. The key would be to get ahold of it before it sits too long.

[endeavor1]

endeavor1, do you remember why it was at the factory in 08?

Bob stated that it was there for storage and minor updates if I remember correctly. I listed it for sale for him/owner for 149k in 2009.

[JohnBT]

Thanks endeavor

[Ratickle]

Yep, hit the seawall at 40 + at 4 am. My guess some insurance company has it now. Wonder how much water it took on?

No one knows where it's at?

[JohnBT]

This is what I could find out about the one that hit the seawall. Supposed to be at Hideaway, 36290 Jefferson Ave Harrison Twsp, Michigan
586-493-9900

[abmotorman]

the "word" is the owner is repairing it.

[Ratickle]

Well, I guess that means we're all still looking......

[Ratickle]

This shows updated two days ago, but I have a tough time believing it.

42 ft Black Thunder - $50000 (ponce inlet)

Incredible Opportunity Fast boat Good shape and priced to sell Twin 500 Mercury need tlc, AC, gen, ect .
Call Rob for more details and to make offers. 386-451-4690 New come and get me and live the dream in your Black Thunder.

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[abmotorman]

Hasn't been used in 2 years. Sits on lift in the Daytona Beach sun. Starboard engine overheats. They replaced raw water pump, still over heats. Engines never had head rebuilds. No trailer. Just curious. Any know where a trailer maybe?

[Ratickle]

Seems like exactly what you're looking for.....

New trailer isn't all that expensive if that's all that is holding you back.

[abmotorman]

You are correct, the trailer is the least of my concerns. The seller is some guy who starts it once in a while (doesn't instill confidence). The boat has been a salt boat for it's entire life. Looking at the picture of the transom??? The starboard engine and header have probably been overheated multiple times. Engine work especially don't scare me. My reality -The Active Thunder I currently own has just developed a 3" crack just above #1 cylinder on the port engine. Just pulled the engine tonight. To say i'm distracted is kinda understating it.

[Ratickle]

That sucks, I'd still think about an offer if that is what you want, but I know what you're going through. I don't know who else has looked at this thread yet but I haven't sent anyone else an email yet. Not sure there will be a better contestant out there any time soon.

[abmotorman]

That sucks, I'd still think about an offer if that is what you want, but I know what you're going through. I don't know who else has looked at this thread yet but I haven't sent anyone else an email yet. Not sure there will be a better contestant out there any time soon.

Completely agree. Quiet already, trying to buy time... Any thoughts on good used trailers? My hunch is a new aluminum is probably the way I would go.

[abmotorman]

Was this the one? If so, it looks like a fountain now.

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Fyi, this boat can be bought. It's not a salvage title situation either. I talked to the owner today. Very nice guy.

[Monopoly 46]

Did you have your boat at loto for the shoot out?

[Monopoly 46]

Been looking for that one for a long time never heard anyone talk about it or seen it in any photos. 7876578765

[Ratickle]

Hey Brett, that's cause you don't come see us enough lately. Seems like a pretty good deal unless all the wood is rotted. What do you know about it?

You know of any used BT trailers out there?

Although I'd personally call Manning Marine up here and see how busy they are. If they aren't swamped, he will make you a good deal on a new trailer. And they always fit BT's perfectly......

[abmotorman]

I hear the "42" is in need of a lot of work. Not seeing it on craigslist anymore. Sold? :lurk5:

[BGIII]

http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/23392


Black Thunder up for sale again now! New price $75,000

[Ratickle]

They should probably change this part of the listing....

Engine: Single 500 hp Mercuiser 500EFI gas sterndrive

[abmotorman]

It's because only one engine works.

[Ratickle]

It's gonna be slow!!

[endeavor1]

Be a fun winter complete rebuild project if you had the time and $$$$

[Ratickle]

Where is it listed for 75?

[Bobcat]

:cheers2:





http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1991-Black-Thunder-XL320-not-Scarab-Formula-Cigarette-Fountain-Donzi-Sunsation-/281518099042?pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item418bc94a62&vxp=mtr



79298

[Ratickle]

They may have a tough time getting that much for a previously sunk 32'.

[Monopoly 46]

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abmotorman, this is the BT we just bought. And yes it needs a transom. I'm going to get started derigging it real soon, would like to get it back home before the weather gets bad.

Just realized my first quote didn't work... Did you have the boat at loto for the shoot out? There was one that looked very similar to this running around but I also think there is another bt that has a similar paint job but with twins out there. Also the Horney toad boat was running around shoot out weekend, does anyone know where that one ended up??

[JohnBT]

No that wasn't us at the shoot out, just found out the boat is done. Going to head down Saturday morning and bring it home, now I can start putting it back together.

[endeavor1]

Just realized my first quote didn't work... Did you have the boat at loto for the shoot out? There was one that looked very similar to this running around but I also think there is another bt that has a similar paint job but with twins out there. Also the Horney toad boat was running around shoot out weekend, does anyone know where that one ended up??

MN or WI I heard on the horny toad and the twin version of JohnBts boat has twin 525SC's in it.

[Ratickle]

No that wasn't us at the shoot out, just found out the boat is done. Going to head down Saturday morning and bring it home, now I can start putting it back together.

Sweet. Bet you can't wait to get started.:drool5:

[JohnBT]

Yep, pretty fired up to get started on it. I'm pretty motivated to get it done by spring time. We're not looking forward to spending any more nights on the 25 AT if we can help it.

[endeavor1]

Yep, pretty fired up to get started on it. I'm pretty motivated to get it done by spring time. We're not looking forward to spending any more nights on the 25 AT if we can help it.

It's going to or went to XT also? Called them a few weeks ago and got a quote and they mentioned a trip boat was coming in.

Any pix?

[Coolerman]

Horny Toad is in MN. The logo of course got removed.

[JohnBT]

It's going to or went to XT also? Called them a few weeks ago and got a quote and they mentioned a trip boat was coming in.

Any pix?

As of now it won't be going to XT, they are having some Quality Control issues lately. We are going to leave the interior alone for now.

[Serious Sightings]

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43' Black Thunder Offshore Boat - 513/718 hp Marine Blower Motors - $69900 (Northeast)

1997 43' Black Thunder Offershore Boat -Project - This boat is loaded with every possible option, Custom cabin with leather couches and bed, AC,heat, tv,radio, refrigerator, wood cabinets, track lighting and much more. Has twin 513 Blower Marine Motors, with Super Chillers, complete marine motors with low hours on rebuilds. XR Drives, Extension Boxes, External Steering, K Plains, Shore Power, Silent Choice Exhaust,Custom triple axle trailer, Fresh water boat. To much to list, please call for info, needs some work to get it lake ready, but once it's done you will have yourself one bad ass offshore boat, that you never see around here. Take part trade for muscle cars or ?
Please email me your phone number if serious. Thank you. $69,900.00

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/boa/4969526508.html

[JohnBT]

No one knows where it's at?

I found the one that hit the seawall today. It's sitting next to West Marine on South River Road. abmotorman this is the one you were talking about, it's still damaged they have heavy mill plastic taped on the bow. I'm trying to post a pic, no luck.

[Ratickle]

What's it doing when you try to add a pic?

[JohnBT]

It says upload or file failed.

[Ratickle]

The only thing I can think of is the file is way too large. Can you email to me and I can resize them?

[JohnBT]

Sure can, message me your Email. There on my phone that could be part of the problem, or I don't know what the Heck I'm doing!

[Ratickle]

You get my PM or email?

[JohnBT]

Yes I did, I apologize I picked up a new phone and I'm having trouble getting my ail account back. Not having any luck getting them onto my computer. I'm working on it, I miss my old phone!

[stevewy]

The boat next to west marine is being repaired. I'm allowing the fiberglass guy (a friend of mine) to use my boat to make a mold that will be used for the repair.,my boat is inside his shop now. He will be finished making the mold and have my boat cleaned up by June 1. He will then launch me and do the repairs on the wrecked boat

[Ratickle]

So it's not up for sale?

[stevewy]

I don't know. I looked at it for sale 3 years ago prior to me buying the one I have. At that time, the owner wanted market price. Since then it was wrecked, now being repaired. I know the repair cost is very high. If it's still for sale, I doubt it will be cheap

[Ratickle]

So now they want market price plus the cost of the repairs?:rolleyes:

[Serious Sightings]

2003 Black Thunder 430 XC


FANTASTIC BOAT IN EXCELLENT SHAPE, TWIN 500HP ENGINE. VERY VERY FAST. FRESH WATER ONLY BOAT.

TONS OF PICTURES ARE LISTED SO YOU CAN TAKE A TOUR OF THE BOAT. CALL IF YOU'RE INTERESTED, THIS IS A GREAT PRICE FOR A BOAT LIKE THIS AND YOU ABSOLUTELY CANNOT FIND A BETTER DEAL.

20,000 LB LIFT ALSO AVAILABLE, LIKE NEW.

BOAT RUNS EXCELLENT AND NEEDS NOTHING. NEW OUT DRIVES, NEW TRAILER, NEW 20,000LB LIFT AVAILABLE, WESTER PEAK GENERATOR WITH AIR CONDITIONER.
CELL PHONE: (405) 833-9985 WORK PHONE: (405) 634-8400

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Black-Thunder-430-XC-/141678201858?forcerrptr=true&hash=item20fcadcc02&item=141678201858

[Serious Sightings]

2003 Black Thunder 430 XC

FANTASTIC BOAT IN EXCELLENT SHAPE, TWIN 500HP ENGINE. VERY VERY FAST. FRESH WATER ONLY BOAT.

TONS OF PICTURES ARE LISTED SO YOU CAN TAKE A TOUR OF THE BOAT. CALL IF YOU'RE INTERESTED, THIS IS A GREAT PRICE FOR A BOAT LIKE THIS AND YOU ABSOLUTELY CANNOT FIND A BETTER DEAL.

20,000 LB LIFT ALSO AVAILABLE, LIKE NEW.

BOAT RUNS EXCELLENT AND NEEDS NOTHING. NEW OUT DRIVES, NEW TRAILER, NEW 20,000LB LIFT AVAILABLE, WESTER PEAK GENERATOR WITH AIR CONDITIONER.
CELL PHONE: (405) 833-9985 WORK PHONE: (405) 634-8400

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Black-Thunder-430-XC-/141678201858?forcerrptr=true&hash=item20fcadcc02&item=141678201858

Relisted http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Black-Thunder-430-XC-/141695955789?vxp=mtr

80185

[endeavor1]

Hmmm.... Still dreaming of a trip 43/46

[Ratickle]

So what's the holdup? :toetap05:

[Serious Sightings]

black thunder - $79900 (pittsburgh,pa)

80271

1999 CRUSE IN STYLE BLACK THUNDER XT 430SC SPORT CRUSIER,6`10 HEAD ROOM 250 HOURS FRESH WATER , TWIN 502 MPI`S, AC/HEAT ,HOT WATER MICROWAVE, REFRIGERATOR,TV/VCR,SONY CD PLAYER,ELECTRIC FLUSH HEAD,LUXURY WOOD EDITION CABINETRY,FRESH WATER OUTS,CAPTIN CALL EXHAUST, IMCO DRIVE SHOWERS,MARINE MACHINE HYDRAULIC STEERING,LOWRANCE GLOBAL MAP 3000,UNIDEN VHF RADIO, BIMINI TOP, COCKPIT COVER, MOORING COVER,CUSTOM PAINTED MANNING TRIAXLE TRAILER.

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/5068556295.html

[Serious Sightings]

2000 Black Thunder 43 SC - $109000 (Intercourse, PA)

80272

2000 Black Thunder 43 SC powered by Triple 516ci Big Block with Whipple Super Chargers ( 850 HP each ) , Bravo XR sterndrives. Hydraulic steering, Kplanes, sea strainers, Kohler 5.0 generator, shorepower, onboard charger, electric bolsters, cockpit carpet, cockpit cover, full cover, air conditioning and heat, refrigerator, microwave, cabin sink, hot water heater, enclosed head with shower and electric flush head with pumpout. Aluminum MYCO trailer, triple axle with electric over hydraulic disc brakes on each axle.

http://lancaster.craigslist.org/boa/5109601473.html

[Ratickle]

That's Steve David's old boat, Sabrina. It ran 85 or so when it had the stock HP500's, before he had the superchargers added.


Chris, your dream boat has arrived for a decent price!!

[Serious News]

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[endeavor1]

Anyone want my 43 with fresh power. My triple dream boat has arrived

[Ratickle]

Heard from Steve on the boat:

From: Steven David

"Best we got was 98 mph with 5 blade hydromotives. As I recall center prop was 32@ and outers were 30's with 1.36 gears.
He has changed engines, ours were just 500 efi' with Whipples added. Tommy at Chief built them. Dynoed at between 687 and 700 hp."

[BDARCHER]

Im gona sell my 2001 46EC. We havent put it in water this year. Only used twice last year. Pics soon

[Ratickle]

You're supposed to use them, not be like me!!!

[endeavor1]

Trying soon for Sabrina

[Ratickle]

Damn. That will make me jealous!!!

[stevewy]

A very sad time for me, but "it is what it is". I am confronting some serious health challenges and have decided to consider selling my 2002 46EC Black Thunder. I love the boat more than any I have ever had. She is in fantastic shape and is all and more that I thought she would be when I purchased her. She features all of the standard BT items and everything works. In addition, a full winter cover, cockpit cover, full canvass with glass enclosure (like brand new), a bow thruster, awesome stereo system, Garmin GPS with G2 Great Lakes mapping, custom bedding, new carpet inside and in the cockpit, drive showers, and chrome skeg guards. The boat looks remarkable for being a 2002 literally almost no scratches on her. I am approaching 500 hours on 500 EFI.

It will be a great boat for anyone interested. I'm not "giving" her away, but will be reasonable on pricing. I paid $140K and have put another $20K into her within the last 3 years. If you are interested or know of someone interested let me know ............ but please, this is hard enough for me so serious contacts only. Thanks

[Ratickle]

That's too bad. My wife is going through some very serious health issues too, and we haven't been on one of our boats together for the last three years.

If there is anything we can do to help with contacts in the health services field, let us know. We'll be glad to share any info we may have gathered going through this crap.

Start your own thread about the boat with pictures, stories, improvements. etc in the Black Thunder section and we'll help get the word out. Hopefully you'll get "repaired" and the need to sell will go away.

Paul

[endeavor1]

I'll off my help out there also

[abmotorman]

So no one bought the Fl "42ft" project boat hey? Figured it would have surfaced by now. 50k is way to steep in today's market IMO.

[fund razor]

I wanted the 43rd foot but they wouldn't budge. 42 or nothing. Screw that.

[endeavor1]

So no one bought the Fl "42ft" project boat hey? Figured it would have surfaced by now. 50k is way to steep in today's market IMO.

What's it worth? If you want one you can come buy mine:sifone:

[abmotorman]

What's it worth? If you want one you can come buy mine:sifone:

Already? Damn nice boat, shouldn't take much to sell. AB