Steamfitter

Tim that is a beautiful boat,,,,,I like the solid white. I just missed the deal of a lifetime, it was a '99 repo with 454's broker said he had a hard time getting her sold for 46 !!!!!!!!!!!! Hopefully she found a good home,,,I wish it were mine.

Tim G.

I believe I know the boat you're talking about.. It was a decent deal, but not a deal of a lifetime. The engines were run hard all the time..... I'll stop there....
That boat would have needed about another 20k to get it to the point where you'd be happy...
I looked at a couple "deals" before I bought my boat directly from Jo. Yeah, it was more money, but the boat is all there....
My intention was to find a good boat for $50k....and you can see hw that worked out for me... It's only money..

rchevelle71

iTrader: (1)

Let me guess?????

National Liquidators?????

If so, I know the boat too. Tim is correct, nothing compared to his!!!!

Tim G.

I wasn't trying to say exactly that... But since you said it... YEP.

The moral of the story is that sometimes it's best to bite off abit more to be sure you're getting a good boat...no matter what the boat.

We're ALL cheap... yes we are. But if we let our cheapness get involved when boat buying...the result can be more expense than if we just bought the better unit to begin with.

Griff

Single vs twins speed.

Twin 502MPI's like stated run 77-78mph

Jo says he gets 70-72 with a single 500HP. Thats probably with a pretty light load of fuel and in ideal chopand in salt water.

Vonbongo's boat had a single 575 and was seeing in the 71-73mph range with a best of 74 or so.

I have a '96 with a 525SC and am running about 64-65 in flat, sticky water. My engine does have 330 hrs on it, so I'm sure its probably down a little on power.

BJM

Steamfitter

A great choice in boat for what you want to do, I've had a 24 and 28 and enjoyed both. Factory support is second to none. Since your on rivers and close to land, I would go single. It's cheaper and in MY opinion rides better. If you were in the ocean and far from land it's always nice to have twins.

You won't be disapointed. If you have any questions or concerns call me direct. 610 742 0078.

B.J.Maher

IRONMAN

Pantera's will outlast several engines, not many others can do that. I have a 24 now and hope to get a 28. I love the 24, the only reason that I would change is for a little more cockpit space, 6 adults is a little tight in the 24. Great boat, Great looks, Great performance, Unmatched in the rough, I could go on and on.
The Ironman.