25' thunder
 

Hi guys,

I am considering buying a 1996 25' active thunder with a stock 454 mag (350HP). Just wondering if anyone has any info on how these boat run in the rough. Also what kind of top speed I might be looking at.

my 97 is great in the rough for a 24.5' boat, best i've seen for speed with my 502mag 415hp stock is 68~69..........guessing low to middle 60's with that power.

That's what I was thinking. Thanks for the input

I can't find any other 1996's for sale. Does anyone know what they usually go for in good condition?

low 30's high 20's.
Mine had a (not orginal) 300hp 454 mag when I bought it and it did 56mph on gps, so you should do low 60's. Now I run 77 with just over 500hp

Carreraboy.............. are you looking at the repo one in CT?

Nick, Just over 500 HP? How much over? Any other upgrades? Shorty drive? Come on give it up?

Ok here it comes:

489ci(454w/ .25" stroke no bore)
Hardin-Marine Full Retro roller cam set 236/244-.591/.601
Aluminum Edelbrack Marine heads
10-1 compression
Hardin XS Intake(HP 500 style) w/ 850 carb
EMI Thunder exhaust
Stellings Ext box. propshaft 3" below hull, for now...
Labbed 28 Bravo I
77.1mph gps/radar varified at 5250ish RPMs.
I would like to figure out a way to lower the slip a little, and ride flatter on smoother water. Getting ready to lower propshaft .5" this week and see what happens.

HP never proven on dyno. But most say right around 500 or a little more. What do you think? Honestly.

http://i656.photobucket.com/albums/u...a/DSC00202.jpg

Hmmmm......Sounds like it should be a bit more. Another 25 AT out on the bay with a warmed over 500 EFI supposed 600 HP and hes running a tick under/over 80mph. No box spinning a 28 labbed Bravo One 4 blade I do believe.

which one? Bostick

Gordo, Nevul and some other Tantrum were getting high 70's to low low 80's with Hp 500's, but those were settup for race.

A guy I know from up my way. 2000 Tantrum.

Construction methods for 1996 Tantrum? Plywood in them or PVC at this point?

I found one for sale with a stock 454 mag / bravo setup. Cabin needs attention, headliner coming off walls and ceiling. Alum swim platform. No trailer. Plain white no graphics except the thunder logo.

I looked at this online. Would love to have this project.

R Addiction - Any thoughts on it?

Sorry guys already have my deposit in... Picking her up tomorrow!!!

Funny they are still taking bids on it.

Almost positive its a plywood boat. Just check the transom for moisture (moisture meter).

I have a trailer built for a Tantrum and cash. And all the time in the world. Road trip?:party-smiley-004:

I called today to see about my bid and they said it was sold... Good Luck to the new owner... Is that you carreraboy1? Guess I'm still looking for a boat...

R Addiction - Thanks for the info... yes that would be a plywood boat... I heard from Pat at AT and he confirmed that in 96 they were still using plywood in them.

Well... did you get it? How good or bad is it?

So when did it go no wood. Survey moisture meter read 0 all over my '98

In the 1999 literature I have it lists micro-laminate stringer systems and PVC coring.

I have a 25 Tantrum Spec Sheet, and Brochure Booklet showing all models. I have a Y2K price sheet for the 21, 25, and 28. I also have a 1999 Options list w/ prices.

You should see all the stuff we have from our build. Oh yeah, I have the best part of it to, a one owner, numbers matching 25 Tantrum!

Im still waiting to see the video of that flight

Yeah I picked her up today nice boat. Good luck looking... I have a carrier ss7m I was planning on keeping as a project but might consider the diff offer

Thats what I call Throwin' a Tantrum. YEEEAH BUDDY!

I know of 2 '94s for sale. One is a 25, The other is a 32. The guy with the 25 wants the 32. No deal yet. One or both will sell. I don't know exact prices, I don't want to quote wrong. Call Steve 1 847 543 1535. Both are in Chicago. Fresh
H2O only.
The 25 has a 500hp and trailor.
The 32 has twin 502's and trailer but the drives were stolen. Someone could be proud and happy soon. GOOD Luck!

If you have any questions about the '94's for sale and can't reach Steve at 847 543 1535, Call me. I'll try to help or get you in touch. I'm too busy for lately for OSO. Please don't try contacting me here. 847 816 8468. Mark.

Any news? Hows it running? Pictures?

Cannon8468 - any pics of the 25?... I'm going to try to call Steve... thanks for the tip to us looking for a 25!

For the right price, I'd let mine go :eek:

Scott, You need to lay off the creatine and body building powders, its phuckin with your head! Making you think crazy thoughts:party-smiley-004:

Everything has a price!:party-smiley-004:Ours are just unreasonable.

I know mine is! This boat has its hooks in me. I can't wait to build my garage and tinker all winter long:ernaehrung004:

lol This....

You still need to meet up.. Summer is coming to a close sooner than later haha

Scott, Do you ever go up to Jellyfish Joels? Maybe Red Eyes some weekend?

let me know, Sept is busy though.

You guys should come down to the Patuxent Run Sept. 10. Nice boats, Good people and Good times. www.marylandpowerboatclub.com $40 per hand, Capt. hand and Crew hand. Pays well, Depending on how many boats show.

Nick, Where is this run at on the Patuxent?

I've never been, but heard about it.. Id be down to go up sometime.

Not a long ride from Annapolis. Its about midway to Annapolis for us also. The wife and I would love to come to Annapolis for a weekend but our schedule is crazy for the next month or so. This weekend is out thanks to Irene.