Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

I'm looking for a 26-28' with a single engine that runs about 75mph. It must be robust enough to handle those 3-5ft waves in high speeds. :evilb:

I have found some Scarab Excel 28's that seems to be able to fit me, but I would preferably get something more classic race looking... Pantera, Warlock, Outlaw etc.

My limit is $30k :(

Anyone know of anything like this that's for sale?!

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

30k might be tuff, would have to be something from the early 90's but it can be done. :D:

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

Yup, somewhere around 1990 should probably do it, as long as it's in good shape and the engine is big and healthy :D

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

You should find some nice 28' checkmate's. They make a full 28' with no swim platform.

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

Velocity or Thoroughbred. Of course, I'm biased...

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

Don't go with a 28 Excel if you want to run in 3 to 5's. There's not enough freeboard and the hull design will make for a rough ride.

I know this because a friend of mine owned one and put a 540 in it. It was a spine banger in rough stuff. I opted for the 29 Scarab which I currently own right now. Its a great boat and has good freeboard and rides the rough stuff well for the length.

Evereyone will have there own opinion, this is just mine. I would find one who owned these other types of boats your interested in and go for a ride in those types of condition to assure of the ride. There is a huge difference in what someone says compared to actually being out there in it. I have been in mine in 3 to 5's with following and head on seas and quartering waves. It did great in following and head on, but the nose is light and in quartering seas and the waves try to push the nose to the side, but it can be helped by dropping a trim tab to adjust for it

Good luck in your search! :D

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

you'll have a tough search........even the newest single engine boats in thatsize range have a tough time seeing 75 with 500hp.......a couple year old single step 29 Fountain will barely run 75 with a 500efi and they go for like 75 grand.......so youd have to find an older boat with probably 600 to 700hp.....tough......yeah,maybe an early 90s velocity.....or a big inch 27 Fountain.......maybe an ex raceboat......keep us informed of your progress

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

Bruce Seroff might still have his 28 Pantera Race boat available...

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

how bout this one

http://www.boatquest.com/Power/Manuf...ats_specs.aspx

hope im not stepping out of bounds here!! sorry OSO, delete if needed!!

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

I'm happy as long as it WOT's in the 70's, and I'm not expecting to find anything much never than early 90's.

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

If your shooting for 70's It will half to be a modified Scarab.A stock 29 Scarab w/415mpi does 60-62mph then procharge it low 70's/ But most of the mid 90's 29 Scarabs will be in the 30's plus .

Also how much is it going to cost to ship it to Switzerland$$$$$

Rob :drink:

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

I bet its out of his price range

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

Who said Switzerland?????????????

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

Ill sell you my boat with a motor (510 ci 600+hp) and drive for 30K. plus shipping.

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

what kind of speeds will you see in that Bruce??

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

the motor needs to be freshened up, but still has alot of spunk. it'll do 73 - 75 right now. when it was fresh it was doing 77-79

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

Sorry its Sweden

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

Is that a race only hull,Cabin?

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

yes race cockpit ...no cabin

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

Bruce: That Pantera is "the boat" for me! :evilb:

Do you have some more pitures of the cockpit and the rigging?
Is the cabinarea closed or how is it set up?

[email protected]

MERRY X-MAS Everyone!!! :)

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

Do you have some info about the engine? Components, and figures.

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

hopw bout a 96 272 Baja 502 mag?

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

The Pantera is all white too, assuming the stickers are vinyl, makes it easy to do what you want graphics wise.......changing painted on graphics or stripes from something ugly or outdated can really add up $$ wise........been there!!!

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

The Motor is a APBA Spec Super V lite, 510ci 640hp @6500 rpms 12:1 compression.( you need to run race fuel.) it has the imco oiling valve covers. jesel valve train, brodix heads and intake w/ Demon carb. im not sure bout the crank rods and pistons. But rest assured they are top shelf.

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

What octane level is the lowest you can run, and what octane do you use during the races?

Re: Need help! Looking for 26-28'
 

110 octane min.

feel free to email me with any questions

[email protected]