Stormrider

Sounds like a cool project Jo.
Congrats Tab.

And you other guys... now that you've made your point, go grow some
hair on it.

JO - PANTERABOATS

The 28' Bow rider will be a very unique boat and we are very excited about it.

Like I just posted on the other thread: I am not going to waste my time answering Boss272 or any other dumb and false remarks.

Regards,

JO

Tab

Thanks for the kudos gentlemen. This boat will be exceptional and will be a very popular model for Pantera going forward. My family and I look forward very much to enjoying it soon. For those of you that are spreading negativity toward Pantera, please call Jo and Pepe to discuss. There are two sides to every story, and if you haven't heard theirs, you aren't doing any of us any good. If you then still feel you have facts regarding multiple significant delivery problems, and you feel so inclined to continue pursuing your information campaign, present your facts. Let's not dwell on a couple of stories because **** sometimes happens between individuals that ocassionally cause deals to go bad. Just because you have only heard one side of the story doesn't make that side right. Be fair, this is their livelyhood. For the sake of you and your children, you would'nt want someone trashing your business without knowing all the facts, and you would'nt like it much if the trashing was based on a deal or two that went bad that was not your fault. Stop your ****. Call them, then let us know what facts you have good or bad. Fundamentally I don't see a disservice in telling both sides of this situation but base it on the rule not the exception and know all the facts before presenting your comments. That would be most helpful to all of us. Tab

JROMY

Domz - Best of luck to you.
Tab - Best of luck to you too.

Full Throttle 525

JO:

I knew I guessed the new boat. Should be just awesome!! What's TAB doing for power?

Ron

Tab

Ron, 500hp is the plan for now. If Jo gives me one last chance to step up to the 525 I may still take him up on it. I'm kinda trying to stay within some form of a budget. That sounds kinda funny at the price of all boats these days. Thanks, Tab

Full Throttle 525

Tab:

If you plan on doing a lot of saltwater running then maybe the 525EFI should be considered..otherwise the 500HP is a good choice.

Ron

Tab

Don't hold back Ron, tell me how you really feel. :-) Tab

Full Throttle 525

OKAY Tab:

The 525EFI has a partial self cooled system which protects some of the main components from salt water corrosion (checkout the mercury racing section of Mercury marine's website and read about the engine). I believe the 496HO also has this system. This is a main reason for my stepping up to the 525EFI from the 500 for the additional dough. The re-sale value will be improved by opening up the market to potential purchasers. Additionally, the HP rating of the engine is much higher than Mercruiser states. So, overall you'll get more horsepower for the money and better re-sale value based on the closed cooling system. This is just my opinion. Better to read and ask more questions, then formulate an opinion. Hope this helps.

Ron L.