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For boaters who want a go-fast that offers cruising amenities, Black Thunder is the perfect solution. We feared a compromise between speed and comfort — our fears were unfounded.
— Poker Runs America
Once dubbed 'the 90-mph Condo,' Black Thunder's new 46' merges decades of craftsmanship with today's modern technology, resulting in an unrivaled offshore experience.
For boaters who want a go-fast that offers cruising amenities, Black Thunder is the perfect solution. We feared a compromise between speed and comfort — our fears were unfounded.
300+ large powerboats built. Zero hull failures. There isn't a more honest performance pedigree in the offshore world.
For boaters who want a go-fast that offers cruising amenities, Black Thunder is the perfect solution. We feared a compromise between speed and comfort — our fears were unfounded.
Once dubbed 'the 90-mph Condo,' Black Thunder's new 46' merges decades of craftsmanship with today's modern technology, resulting in an unrivaled offshore experience.
300+ large powerboats built. Zero hull failures. There isn't a more honest performance pedigree in the offshore world.
For boaters who want a go-fast that offers cruising amenities, Black Thunder is the perfect solution. We feared a compromise between speed and comfort — our fears were unfounded.
Once dubbed 'the 90-mph Condo,' Black Thunder's new 46' merges decades of craftsmanship with today's modern technology, resulting in an unrivaled offshore experience.
300+ large powerboats built. Zero hull failures. There isn't a more honest performance pedigree in the offshore world.
For boaters who want a go-fast that offers cruising amenities, Black Thunder is the perfect solution. We feared a compromise between speed and comfort — our fears were unfounded.
Once dubbed 'the 90-mph Condo,' Black Thunder's new 46' merges decades of craftsmanship with today's modern technology, resulting in an unrivaled offshore experience.
300+ large powerboats built. Zero hull failures. There isn't a more honest performance pedigree in the offshore world.
Every Black Thunder is commissioned and hand-built to the customer's exact preferences. No production line. No two the same.
Don's newest design — the Center Drive Performance Cruiser. Quad Mercury Racing 500R outboards or Mercury Racing sterndrive engine packages. Multiple cockpit configurations for sport or fish. Latest electronics, navigation, and the highest-end materials we have ever specified for extended livability. Built To Last. Built To Go Fast.
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Hannibal, Missouri. Every Black Thunder is hand-built by the same team that has been doing this for decades. The facility is open — we invite you to step inside.
The same hands. The same obsession. Decades of doing one thing extraordinarily well.
Started building wooden boats in 1958 under the name Beach Craft. In the 1980's he purchased the 57,000 sq. ft. Hannibal facility and developed the Don V — the design that became Black Thunder. His 32' V-Hull dominated the offshore racing circuit including the famous Buick Open Power Boat Race.
Son of founder Don Jenkins and a lifetime student of the Black Thunder production floor. Bob oversees all manufacturing operations, quality control, and new model development — the guardian of everything that makes a Black Thunder a Black Thunder.
Seasoned entrepreneur and marine industry operator who brings deep business development expertise to the relaunched Black Thunder. Willie is focused on expanding distribution channels and building strategic partnerships across the performance boating market.
Kristine serves as VP of Sales and Brand Development for Black Thunder Powerboats, where she leads the company's national sales strategy, brand positioning, and customer engagement initiatives within the high-performance offshore boating market.
Started building wooden boats in 1958 under the name Beach Craft. In the 1980's he purchased the 57,000 sq. ft. Hannibal facility and developed the Don V — the design that became Black Thunder. His 32' V-Hull dominated the offshore racing circuit including the famous Buick Open Power Boat Race.
Son of founder Don Jenkins and a lifetime student of the Black Thunder production floor. Bob oversees all manufacturing operations, quality control, and new model development — the guardian of everything that makes a Black Thunder a Black Thunder.
Seasoned entrepreneur and marine industry operator who brings deep business development expertise to the relaunched Black Thunder. Willie is focused on expanding distribution channels and building strategic partnerships across the performance boating market.
Kristine serves as VP of Sales and Brand Development for Black Thunder Powerboats, where she leads the company's national sales strategy, brand positioning, and customer engagement initiatives within the high-performance offshore boating market.
Schedule a sea trial at our Hannibal, Missouri facility. We'll put you behind the wheel of any boat in our lineup.
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