Apache vs Pantera Ride
 

I have a 28 Pantera with twins, I was talking to a guy this weekend and I said I would like a 28 Apache. He said that the 28 Pantera has a nicer ride then a 28 Apache.I always thought that Apache had a little better ride.

Re: Apache vs Pantera Ride
 

Do you have that typed backwards? you mean apache better than pantera?

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No not typed backwards. I thought Apache has a better ride.He said the Pantera had a better ride.

Re: Apache vs Pantera Ride
 

OK... I'd think the Apache would be heavier and the Pantera a bit faster.
He liked the ride of the Pantera better... OK... its only his opinion. Yours sure could be different. Got any recent pics of BlueBalls? :cool:

Re: Apache vs Pantera Ride
 

I've run with 28 Apaches and have seen them plow thru Great Lakes slop side-by-side with Cig 35's and giving up nothing. I don't believe any boat under 35' has as much bottom as the Apache 28. Takes some juice to move one though.

Re: Apache vs Pantera Ride
 

Chris,

What do you mean by this statement?

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If you were to look at another boat- a Scarab or Cig 38 for example and look at where the keel sweeps down from the front to where it actually rides in the water, it's a gradual sweep. Sort of like on the 42 cig vs. the 38. The 42 is "more pointy" for lack of a better description. Looking at the Apache 28, it's almost like the bottom on one of the larger Magnums. There's a pretty swift drop down into the bottom. I'll try and find a photo that describes it better.

Re: Apache vs Pantera Ride
 

Here you go. Apache 28 and a Top Gun.

Notice the difference in the sweep from the bow. If you had a Tiger and a Top Gun side-by-side, you'd notice a similar difference.

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I think I understand what you are saying, some boats are more pointy than blunt. I'll attach a picture of my boat, it is 34' and I don't think a 28 Apache is even close to having as much bottom.

Re: Apache vs Pantera Ride
 

Whats the beam on the apache. The Pantera is 8ft.
The 28 pantera isn't very pointy either.
This boat is a single, with twins(rearward weight) the bow may sit a bit higher, giving it a more pointy appearance.