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This Thursday I am leaving Detroit and Trailering my 46’ Black Thunder to Michigan City. I am planning on launching at Trail Creek Marina and cruising across the lake to Chicago. Later we will head up to Milwaukee, and then back across the lake to MI Is a Trail Creek Launch long enough and deep...

It was in the thread "filler between couches"

After I posted this, I did see an earlier post in another thread that showed the storage in the engine room. Pretty cool set up. I am going to try it I also looked at a 43 BT before I bought mine that cut a couple hatches behind the bolsters (on top of gas tank). I'm not going to do any...

Has anyone added storage in any creative way? How are you using existing storage? I have a full Bimini with enclosure so am trying to figure out a more convenient way to store it

A very sad time for me, but "it is what it is". I am confronting some serious health challenges and have decided to consider selling my 2002 46EC Black Thunder. I love the boat more than any I have ever had. She is in fantastic shape and is all and more that I thought she would be when I...

I don't know. I looked at it for sale 3 years ago prior to me buying the one I have. At that time, the owner wanted market price. Since then it was wrecked, now being repaired. I know the repair cost is very high. If it's still for sale, I doubt it will be cheap

The boat next to west marine is being repaired. I'm allowing the fiberglass guy (a friend of mine) to use my boat to make a mold that will be used for the repair.,my boat is inside his shop now. He will be finished making the mold and have my boat cleaned up by June 1. He will then launch me and...

I've been in Key West all week for the races. I've been here 5 other times but, by far this year has been the best. Those of us from the LSC area can be proud. "Broadco" won wednesday, Friday and Sunday in a loaded field of 9 . It was great to see a local guy win! If you've never been here, put...

Thanks for all of the responses to my questions in the other threads. Now, the question for the day; when should the 500 EFI have an overhaul -- and what should be done (complete? Valves/springs?) The previous owner took great care of her. The motor has pretty much been babied, certainly not...

Hi Jim, thanks for the explanation. I need to trace the cables, just for peace of mind knowing which battery operates what. The previous owner kept both switches on "all". I will be home most of the day tomorrow and other than local errands I'll be here Saturday. If you remember where I live...

There are 4 positions on each battery switch: off,1,2, and all. Nothing happens if I'm on the #2 position on either switch. What is the way I should position each switch? Everything works fine if I'm on. #1 or all. I don't get why there is a #2 position

Prior to buying the BT I had a 33' Bertram. I bought a "magic bed" sofa that is made for RVs. Very similar in style.

Not sure how to get the backs off. I'm thinking the foam filler might be the easiest. The big downside is there is no place for storage (as has been mentioned). For the few times I'll use it, I'll just have to deal with it on the vberth. The other storage issue for me is how to store canvass...

The few times I will have the need for the filler , I'll just store it on the vberth for traveling and when at the dock . Bedtime: slip it in place Probably not the best set- up, but I want to try and keep it simple.