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11-19-2019, 10:19 AM

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Pat @ Active Thunder built a 28' AT for a guy who wanted a surface drive with Ford power. Pat built the boat with full interior, wiring, dash, paint, etc, and the owner finished rigging the boat himself. It turned out awesome. Now that Pat has cut over to the 29' Active Thunder with the DDC single step, I can see a newer version being twice as awesome.

28'-ish Single Engine Vee w/ true Surface Drive

Active Thunder | Boat Manufacturer, Offshore Performance V-Bottom

11-19-2019, 01:28 PM

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28 Howard seems to be one of the most capable in terms of speed and it sounds like that is what your after. Laveycraft another good west coast boat. Hustler 266 Rocket

11-19-2019, 01:51 PM

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11-19-2019, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sydwayz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNC-ftv62EM

The OP said a 29 OL was to long,,,,,, and that is 29 with a 3 foot bussle. The 28 AT without swim has to be longer then he wants. Not that I am saying the 28 you posted with Ford power and a aernson drive isn't cool

11-19-2019, 02:16 PM

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Yes, I saw that. Pat also has a 22' Active Thunder as well, but he hasn't marketed it in the past few years. I'm certain he'd build another one though.

He built one for Harry Schoell which had a Pulse Drive on it back in the day.

This one was obviously an OB configuration. It was repainted and I came close to buying it several years ago.

11-19-2019, 06:46 PM

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Have you looked at Tuff Marine. TUFF Power Boats - Extreme High Performance boats by Tuff Marine.

11-19-2019, 06:51 PM

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11-19-2019, 07:27 PM

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Just to clarify the 29 Outerlimits does not have a 3ft bustle and total LOA is 30’ 1”.

11-19-2019, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by whistler

Looking for a new speed boat. 25' - 27' with small but accessible cuddy. No CC's. Prefer inboard with surface drive. I've tried most builders listed on this site. The ZT 275 by Checkmate is as close as I have found to what I'm searching for. They are no longer taking orders. If anyone has a suggestion, please let me know.
Thanks

LaveyCraft 2750 would be a good choice. Been several built with big power, they can set them up for speed. Good size cabin and they’re great in rough water.