Looking for a 43 Black Thunder I can restore and make my own. Subsequently, faded paint, worn interior, faded gauges, are all pluses. NO WATER issues though. Preferably, step version. Trades possible. If anyone has any leads let me know.

Here's a buddies boat. It's listed on a brokers site but as a favor since they are childhood friends. I can put you in touch with the owner direct if you need more info. Not really a project but some updating and engine refresh are on the horizon.......awesome trailer under it too.

http://www.commonwealthboatbrokers.c....asp?vID=12460

Close, but I was thinking something closer to this in the link. Unfortunately, this isn't a step boat. As ridiculous as it looks (especially a 24K rated trailer), it's actually a low hour 500HP's boat that has a ton of potential. With an upper half rebuild, Mitch T paint job, new gauges and interior, one could have exactly what they want.

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1997...s#.UwP3avldWSo

As far as I know, the step hull boats don't really run that much faster than the straights. Maybe 4-5mph but not like 10-12

Looking at the step on these, does warrant the question of how much it really does? Especially at lower speeds like 45 55 and 65mph. When does this step make a difference?

I always "felt" it start around 47-50. The nose would drop and the boat just freed up and ran.

No one knows of one sitting in storage somewhere? Might have been there for awhile. Looking for some love.

If that boat checks out it is alot of boat for the money.....I have not seen a running black thunder for that little amount of money. If you are waiting to find a step black thunder like this one in running condition you will have a hell of along wait.

How fast would the 43 BT run with the 500's? Its clean and seems well cared for.

non step 62 mph max, on a good day. That's with going with current and wind helping. Probably more like 58 mph.