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Hi checkmate, The 28 is a great boat and built like a tank. It is a lot of boat for 28ft. I am 6 ft and the cabin has more space than you would expect. You can actually sleep on the 6 1/2 ft v berth. I have twin 496 Mags and top speed with a light load is 75-76 totally stock with bravo 1 4 blades.
#3
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My 96 has a single 525sc. I'm only getting about 65mph out which ain't right. It should run 70+. My prop slip is WAY high--like 25%. I run in a lot of flat water and that doesn't help the top speed either. I plan on getting the prop reworked also to add some bow lift. That should help a LOT.
The boat CRUSHES big water. Several board members have been on my boat and were impressed.
The cabin is very large for a 28' boat. It is about the same size as a 312Fastech Formula, except the Vbirth in mine is about a foot deeper than the 312.
The cockpit is also good sized. Comfortable seating for 6.
The boat CRUSHES big water. Several board members have been on my boat and were impressed.
The cabin is very large for a 28' boat. It is about the same size as a 312Fastech Formula, except the Vbirth in mine is about a foot deeper than the 312.
The cockpit is also good sized. Comfortable seating for 6.
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My 03 boat has a 575sci with the ITS and I am getting 74 out of it with a good load. My boat isn't broken in and I have a 28 labbed prop so I am hoping for high 70's when it is all said and done.
FOr a 28 I think the boat is good size. The cabin is much larger than say a Fountain. Jo builds a custom boat and the fit and finish is as good as any boat i have seen. It was better then my 95 fountain. Jo gives you a lifetime warranty on the hull if you are the origional owner.
A 29 Fountain will be a bit faster in flat water. I think the pantera is about 500lbs heavier, it holds more fuel also.
The boat can have a full length hull or a notched transom.
Overall I give the boat a big and would do it again if I were looking for a 28 foot boat.
FOr a 28 I think the boat is good size. The cabin is much larger than say a Fountain. Jo builds a custom boat and the fit and finish is as good as any boat i have seen. It was better then my 95 fountain. Jo gives you a lifetime warranty on the hull if you are the origional owner.
A 29 Fountain will be a bit faster in flat water. I think the pantera is about 500lbs heavier, it holds more fuel also.
The boat can have a full length hull or a notched transom.
Overall I give the boat a big and would do it again if I were looking for a 28 foot boat.