Any Tantrums going for Sale?
 

Hi guys,

just throwing this out there, anyone looking for a late season sale on a Tantrum? I am looking for a 1997 or newer. I did contact "Excess" about his, but I am wanting go a little newer.

Thanks.

Out of subject but why do i ofen read tantrum instead of simply active thunder? Where does tantrum come from?

Hey Jeff32,

Tantrum is the model name, made by Active Thunder, it is there 25 footer..

Active Thunder is the make.
Tantrum is the model; which is the 25 footer; no longer made.

If I read your question correctly the Tantrum is just a model name for the old 25.

Wow I guess I type too slow. :D

'Cause when I fly by all the Baja's on Lac st Louis in the rough, they all throw a TANTRUM

There's a '98 tantrum for sale in Tennessee on powerboat swapshop. Guys asking $30,000 with a stock 502

'98 tantrum for sale
 

There's a '98 tantrum for sale in Tennessee. It's on powerboat swapshop, asking $30,000 with a stock 502

I saw that last night, looks like a nice boat, I would definitely be interested if he was closer to book value, looks to be about 8k to 9k over..

"book value" isn't close 99% of the time it seems to me.

Value is based on what someone will pay for the said item.

Good luck on your search!

Thanks, it seems most boats i've seen advertised over the summer are a good chunk above book.

I agree with you on that about what someone is willing to pay, just trying to find some kind of starting point on a value.

In my honest opinion, you can’t apply “book value” to a manufacturer like Active Thunder. These boats were not mass produced and were ordered and made for someone that has a passion for the sport and product. Anyone that has ever owned a tantrum or rode in one can tell you that there is no better bang for the buck. Th Tantrum is a true 25 foot with amazing freeboard that keeps you safe in the rough water. Spending a few more dollars is well worth it. Good luck with your search.

Thanks SHORTFUSE, That is why AT is at the top of my list, the build quality, rough water handling, and freeboard are the most important things for me, above top speed. Sounds like the perfect fit.

I have a 1997 25 that I may consider selling. boat is awesome but im looking to upgrade to twins and have one that im looking at pm me your number ill send you some pictures

PM sent, Thanks

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Hey Sydwayz, thanks for the link, Great news! , I am in the process of buying this Tantrum. Have one glitch, the current owner does not have a title for the trailer as they are not needed in Tennessee, but I do need one here in Minnesota. I did contact the previous owner also from Michigan about this, but it's not looking good for any info from him. The biggest problem is the bank needs the trailer VIN to complete the loan, I know I can always apply for a new one once I get it home. Just seeing if anyone on here has any other ideas? I did send an email to the factory (Active Thunder) asking if they had any original documentation when it was sold, but haven't heard back yet. Thanks in advance for any info...

If they are not REQUIRED in Tennessee, chances are that's a good place to HAVE ONE MADE by their DMV since they are "lackadaisy" about it. There is likely a VIN on a tag on that trailer somewhere, near the front, inside the frame rail or on the tongue. Have him look for it, or have him have a title created as a home-built trailer.

I did have him send me a pic, but it is worn out, and unreadable. I'm kind of getting short on time now, looking at traveling next week, I do have a plan B , so not a deal breaker, but I'll see what he says..

Most folks don't finance the trailer anyhow.
You will need separate bills of sale for each to register in your state anyway.
Example:
Total agreed purchase price:$50,000
Boat $49,000
Trailer: $1000

If in a bind over the trailer, Look up Maine trailer registrations. Many people have done it this way as they make it not only simple (a few do online reg's) but cheap too.

edit: you can do a search on OSO for maine trailer registrations also....these threads come up time to time.

yeah, I went down that road too, and told them to leave the trailer off the lien for that reason, but they say they need it as a package in case of a repo, but that makes sense, I could pay cash for the trailer..

Hi Guys,

Well I pulled the trigger and got the Tantrum I was dealing on from Tennessee!

It's a 1998 with 502 MAG, around 410 hours. Left Minnesota last Thursday and spent 4 days on the road to Tennessee and back.

Took it out for a sea trial, and was impressed, wow! coming from my little 19 ft. bow-rider is quite a jump..

Needs a little TLC, and cleaning, but is very solid overall, very impressed with the build quality.

P.S. I did get the trailer info, it was stuck in the back of the 3 ring binder the guy had for me.

Awesome. Are you a paying member? I’d love to see some pics or post a Facebook link for us!

Thanks, I was trying to attach some pics, but can't yet, not sure if paying a membership will help or not , I think I need more posts, I've been reading on the forums for a.long time , but don't post much.

Almost certain you gotta be a paying member to post pics. I can’t help ya...I’m not a paying member and I’m an electronics dummy

Congratulations and welcome. I had a 1997 that I enjoyed for a long time. If you need any assistance or have any questions, feel free to reach out. Chris 646.261.5554

Thanks Chris, I will keep that in mind.

Trying to add a link to some pics..

https://photos.app.goo.gl/IxTi6GoRHgGySLdP2

Very nice. Just like every other tantrum I have seen..great looking boat

Looks very clean. Good luck with it.

Looks great! Good luck with it!

Saw this one on CL. Don't know anything about it, but thought I would pass it along.

https://rockford.craigslist.org/boa/...483371019.html

Funny, Because there is only 1 40 foot Sutphen in the world and he did own a tantrum at one time but I believe it's still in NY

Thought so

For sale
 

I would be willing to do a gauging interest on my Tantrum....we ran the fun run this year on the Hudson.