Guys, I need your help!

I sold my 33' Scarab last year because I wanted something a little better for the family. My wife is afraid of waves, so I want something larger and heavier. I also want something with a big cabin with lots of amenities. It has to be a go-fast. I just turned 30, and won't be ready for a cruiser for at least another 30! This leaves me two options: Black Thunder or Nortech. I'm not sold on the bulky look of the former (no offense to anyone), so have decided on a Nortech.

I want a 43v, but am wondering what everyone thinks of the 39v too. Below are the 43s for sale that I know of:

1) Red and gray 2008 w/ T700s and NXT drives. Sweet boat. I talked to the broker just a couple of weeks ago, but he has not been returning my calls. It's listed in one place at 259k, another place at 229k, and another at 198k. Also, I do not know who did the rebuilds. Anybody has the scoop? Seems fishy to me.
http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/38622

2) Blue 2010 w/ T700s and NXT drives. Awesome boat, for sale for 259k. Seems a little on the pricey side to me. Anyone know this boat?
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...300V-102563148

3) White and gray 2010 w/ triple700s and NXT drives. Great boat, but out of my range at 349k. Also seems overpriced.
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2006-Nor-Tech-4300-V-98690904

4) Multi-color 2005 w/ T1000s and #6 drives. Why has this boat been for sale for YEARS? Not sure I want blower motors. (http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2005-Nor-Tech-4300-Super-V-101925666)

If I can't find a 43v, I might go for a 39. I've never seen one, besides in pictures. What does everyone think? There are two for sale that I know of - a gray one with 700s for 169k and a yellow one with 525s for 124k. Links for those are below:
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...-VEE-102632581
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/20...-VEE-102605685

ALSO, ANYBODY KNOW OF ANY MORE 43V's COMING ON THE MARKET SOON?

Why not add Sonic to the list?

A 42 and it has all the cabin items you are looking for and love the rough stuff.

The red and gray 43 is rough. A friend looked at it and it had alot of salt damage. The factory headers had been replaced with stainless marine manifolds most likely because of this.

Thanks, man. That pisses me off a little bit because the guy selling it told me that it was in absolutely perfect condition. No salt water damage at all. I think he's not calling me back because I'm asking all the right questions (salt, price, engine rebuilds...). He needs a buyer with more money and less brains!!

Fresh water 700 boat in your back yard.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...-v-o64304.html

I just bought a 39V. Haven't had much seat time in it, but love it so far. It's HUGE for it's size... definitely I think these boats are far nicer in person than in pictures. The lines, etc are very nice. The 3900 is big, I can't imagine the 4300... it's gotta be a battleship.

How about a 2007 Black Thunder? 460EC, 1 owner, never in salt, full cover, 525's, 200 hours, 150K call if interested, 913-908-7223

A sonic would take the Lake Michigan waves way better then a Nor Tech. Sharper v , rode in a 50 a lot. pM if you want more info.

Thanks for the offer. It's just a personal thing, but I've never been a fan of how they look. Just my two cents, and I know many think otherwise.

For the money your talking about spending I would get a boat with real drives on it. Cost of ownership would be less and resale will be higher.