Anything New?
06-18-2006, 02:27 PM
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Re: Anything New?
Originally Posted by THLWL
I am new! I am the orange Black Thunder that made my initial boat run from Miami to Key West in Nov. 2005. I am currently the only BT in Texas. Trying to change that though. Had a blast building the boat. The BT team is a great group of folks to work with. Getting great reviews on the boat in Texas.
06-18-2006, 09:04 PM
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Re: Anything New?
My gen set & new sea strainers are in and both motors are out for new pan gaskets, balancers, sea water pumps & some minor water plumbing changes. Should be finished in about 10 more days. Then the prop testing begins. Joe.
06-19-2006, 01:06 PM
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Re: Anything New?
I have the BT that was tested in May,2006 by Powerboat magazine. It has twin 525's. Powerboat hit 72.6 mph due to water conditions. I have seen 75 mph per GPS twice. I'll try and attach some pics, but I did add my photo to the OSO photo section.
06-20-2006, 07:59 PM
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Re: Anything New?
Originally Posted by THLWL
I am new! I am the orange Black Thunder that made my initial boat run from Miami to Key West in Nov. 2005. I am currently the only BT in Texas.
Congrats, great looking boat. Keep us informed on your future trips and opinions.
06-21-2006, 09:23 AM
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My boat was to be ready the first of Nov., 2005. BT called and said 10 BT's were going to races in Key West. They put in at Miami and then go to Key West and back - all organzied by BT. BT offered to deliver my boat to Miami and then after the races, deliver it to Houston. The entire BT folks are great. Getting to know all of them very well like a family. Much different than a mass production boat builder. I talk with them about once a week.
06-21-2006, 09:52 AM
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Re: Anything New?
Originally Posted by THLWL
I have the BT that was tested in May,2006 by Powerboat magazine. It has twin 525's. Powerboat hit 72.6 mph due to water conditions. I have seen 75 mph per GPS twice. I'll try and attach some pics, but I did add my photo to the OSO photo section.
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06-21-2006, 02:27 PM
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THLWL,
Welcome to the BT family. What you describe is business as usual for Bob, Dennis, and crew. Our ownership experience was outstanding in every way. Enjoy your great looking boat!!
Welcome to the BT family. What you describe is business as usual for Bob, Dennis, and crew. Our ownership experience was outstanding in every way. Enjoy your great looking boat!!
06-22-2006, 01:18 PM
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Re: Anything New?
You can not go wrong with Mr. Jenkins at the helm. 
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