Stop the Press 43' / 13.1m Midnight Express 43 Open · 2021
Quint Mercury 450R · 90+ MPH · Seakeeper · Custom Paint · Nassau, Bahamas
Key Specifications
Length
43'13.1m
Builder
Midnight Express43 Open · Miami, FL
Year Built
2021Hull ID: EXK43095C121
Engines
Quint Mercury 450R5 × 450hp outboards
Power / Speed
2,250 hp90+ mph top speed
Fuel Capacity
450 gal1,703 liters
Engine Hours
260 hrsCaptain maintained
Asking Price
$825,000Nassau, Bahamas
Midnight Express 43 Open
Miami’s most iconic performance center console, fully loaded and turning heads.
The Midnight Express 43 Open is one of the most recognized and respected performance center consoles on the water. Built in Miami by a brand synonymous with speed, style, and the South Florida boating lifestyle, the 43 Open is the sweet spot in the ME lineup — big enough for serious offshore capability, nimble enough to run in the 90s with the right power.
This particular boat, “Stop the Press,” is as fully loaded as a 43 ME gets. The stunning custom dark blue and grey hull with orange accents is matched by equally striking orange Mercury 450R cowlings and custom orange quilted upholstery throughout — making her an absolute head-turner at every marina and sandbar she visits. With quint Mercury 450R outboards delivering 2,250 horsepower and speeds in the 90s, she backs up her looks with serious performance.
Beyond the paint and power, the options list reads like a wish list: Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizer for a glass-smooth ride at rest, FLIR thermal camera for night navigation, 80kg bow and stern thrusters with rocker switches for effortless docking, a carbon fiber dash, premium JL Audio system with four 12” subwoofers, and a Garmin 8622 chart plotter with autopilot. With only 260 hours, captain maintained, and lift kept — this is a turnkey performance machine currently located in Nassau, Bahamas, the perfect proving ground for a boat built to run.
Key Features
Fully optioned performance from bow to stern.
Quint Mercury 450R outboards — 2,250hp, 260 hours, with warranties
90+ mph top speed — one of the fastest 43-footers on the water
Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizer — eliminates roll at rest and at slow speeds
FLIR thermal camera — night vision for safe after-dark navigation
Custom paint & upholstery — dark blue/grey hull, orange accents and Mercury cowlings
80kg bow & stern thrusters — rocker switch control for effortless docking
Carbon fiber dash — lightweight, premium helm finish
Garmin 8622 chart plotter — with autopilot integration
JL Audio premium sound — (4) 12" subs, Fusion Apollo 770 head unit
Electric fiberglass table — converts to sunpad for lounging
(2) Insulated rear livewells — for serious offshore fishing
(6) Hardtop rod holders — ready for tournament fishing
Quick anchor windlass — electric anchor deployment and retrieval
LED underwater lights — stunning nighttime presence
5,000 BTU reverse cycle AC — climate control for comfort
Inverter system — 110V power for onboard electronics and appliances
Performance & Power
Quint 450R fury pushing into the 90s.
Five Mercury Racing 450R outboards hang off the transom of “Stop the Press,” producing a combined 2,250 horsepower that propels this 43-footer to speeds in the 90s mph. With only 260 hours on the engines and active warranties, the powerplant is still fresh and ready for thousands more miles of open water.
The Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizer is the feature that transforms the experience. At rest or trolling, the boat sits flat and comfortable — no rocking, no fighting the swells. Combined with the bow and stern thrusters (both 80kg, controlled by rocker switches at the helm), docking a 43-foot center console with five outboards becomes a one-person operation. The FLIR thermal imaging camera adds a layer of safety for night runs, picking up channel markers, debris, and other boats well before they become visible to the naked eye.
- Quint Mercury 450R — 2,250 total horsepower, 260 hours, warranty coverage
- 90+ mph top speed — among the fastest production center consoles afloat
- Seakeeper stabilizer — gyroscopic anti-roll technology for a glass-smooth ride
- Bow & stern thrusters — 80kg each, rocker switch control at helm
- FLIR thermal camera — infrared night-vision navigation system
- Quick anchor windlass — electric deployment for quick anchoring
Lifestyle & Comfort
Head-turning style with every luxury onboard.
Midnight Express has always been about more than speed — the brand represents a lifestyle, and “Stop the Press” embodies it completely. The custom dark blue and grey hull with orange accent striping is complemented by matching orange Mercury 450R cowlings that make this boat unmistakable from a mile away. Inside, the custom orange quilted upholstery with Midnight Express branding on the triple helm seats carries the theme throughout.
The carbon fiber dash houses a Garmin 8622 chart plotter with autopilot, giving the captain full navigational confidence. The JL Audio premium sound system features four 12” subwoofers and a Fusion Apollo 770 head unit — concert-quality sound whether you’re anchored at a sandbar or cruising the ICW. An electric fiberglass table that converts to a sunpad provides flexible entertaining space, while 5,000 BTU reverse cycle AC and an inverter system ensure comfort in any conditions.
- Custom paint — dark blue/grey hull with orange accents, matching Mercury cowlings
- Custom orange upholstery — quilted ME-branded helm seats and throughout
- Carbon fiber dash — premium lightweight helm finish
- JL Audio system — (4) 12" subwoofers, Fusion Apollo 770 head unit
- Electric table/sunpad — fiberglass table converts for lounging
- LED underwater lights — vibrant nighttime ambiance
- 5,000 BTU reverse cycle AC — heating and cooling comfort
Technical Dossier
Full Specifications
Construction
BuilderMidnight Express
Model43 Open
Year2021
LOA43' / 13.1m
Beam12'6" / 3.81m
Draft3' / 0.91m
HullFiberglass Deep-V
Hull IDEXK43095C121
Built InMiami, FL, USA
Performance
EnginesQuint Mercury 450R
Total Power5 x 450 hp (2,250 hp)
Engine Hours260
Top Speed90+ mph
Fuel Capacity450 gal / 1,703 L
Water Capacity75 gal / 284 L
StabilizerSeakeeper Gyroscopic
Thrusters80kg Bow + 80kg Stern
Electronics
Chart PlotterGarmin 8622
AutopilotGarmin Integrated
Thermal CameraFLIR
AudioJL Audio / Fusion Apollo 770
Subwoofers(4) JL Audio 12"
Inverter110V Inverter System
Equipment
DashCarbon Fiber
Livewells(2) Insulated Rear
Rod Holders(6) Hardtop-mounted
AnchorQuick Electric Windlass
LightsLED Underwater
Air Conditioning5,000 BTU Reverse Cycle
TableElectric Fiberglass / Sunpad
LocationNassau, Bahamas
ConditionCaptain Maintained, Lift Kept
Common Questions
Midnight Express 43 questions, answered.
How much does she cost?
The asking price is $825,000. She is in Nassau, Bahamas, and shows by appointment.
How fast is she?
Over 90 mph, on quint Mercury Racing 450Rs - five engines, 2,250 horsepower - with bow and stern thrusters for easy docking.
Why do performance center consoles cost this much?
Hand-built in limited numbers in Miami, and the hardware explains the rest: five 450R engines, Seakeeper, FLIR, carbon fiber dash, custom paint and upholstery. Scarcity keeps values strong.
How many hours on the engines?
260 - barely broken in. Captain-maintained and lift-kept.
Is she good for the Bahamas?
That is her life today: Nassau-based, 3-foot draft for the banks, 450 gallons of fuel, Seakeeper comfort, two livewells and six rod holders.
How does buying a boat in the Bahamas work?
Greg coordinates the Nassau showing, sea trial, survey, closing, and delivery advice - and the seller pays the commission, so a buyer's broker costs you nothing. See more sportfish and center consoles.
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Midnight Express builds the boat that defines the South Florida lifestyle. “Stop the Press” is the most fully optioned 43 I’ve seen — quint 450R’s, Seakeeper, FLIR, thrusters, and a custom paint job that stops people in their tracks. At 260 hours, she’s barely broken in.Greg Gaus — Double G Yacht Sales
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Contact Double G Yacht Sales for availability and to arrange a private tour and sea trial of the 2021 Midnight Express 43 Open “Stop the Press” in Nassau, Bahamas. Asking $825,000.
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