1981 24' Pantera vs. 1978 26' Corsa - Which is the better of the two??
 

Hey Guys:

As I have been saying all over OSO these past few weeks, I'm looking to unload my 1973 20' Cigarette and get into a slightly larger boat. I've narrowed my short list down to either a 1981 24' Pantera or a 1978 26' Corsa, both big block/TRS boats. Which do you think is the better of the two? I'll be swapping the stock 454/370 from either boat into the 20' Cigarette and my 482/600 into the "new" boat. What do you think? Pros and cons please . . .

Thanks in advance,

Harry

Re: 1981 24' Pantera vs. 1978 26' Corsa - Which is the better of the two??
 

I think that the TRS is a solid drive, but the technology is kinda old.
I'm referring specifically to the length of the leg and the depth of the leg in the water.
The X dimension suffers due to the Whole prop being submerged and you must trim to the moon to get max speed, making the boat unstable at max speed.

I don't mind old hulls, but I prefer outboards on jackplates so they can be properly trimmed for max speed.

Good Luck

Re: 1981 24' Pantera vs. 1978 26' Corsa - Which is the better of the two??
 

All i know is my 1980 24' Pantera is as solid as a rock yet, and I don't think it had the best life. That boat loves to eat waves in Lake Michigan. There are no stress cracks anywhere on the hull.

Re: 1981 24' Pantera vs. 1978 26' Corsa - Which is the better of the two??
 

I dont know the Monza although ive heard good things.. And the panteras are very solid , although any boat is suseptable to rot so make sure you tap around with a hammer.. TRS are great drives and now have a Konrad replacement, good luck

Re: 1981 24' Pantera vs. 1978 26' Corsa - Which is the better of the two??
 

both boat's that your looking at are awsome boats. If the Corsa your thinking about getting is the one on the boat trader it has been for sale for everrrrr. I know where they're selling a 79 Monza that all it needs is paint :D

jr mike

Re: 1981 24' Pantera vs. 1978 26' Corsa - Which is the better of the two??
 

Mike:

I spoke to your dad about the Monza, I'd take it but I need something with a big block, because I am trying to swap stock big block power back into my 20' Cigarette to sell it. Glad to see another young guy like me on the board!

Harry

Re: 1981 24' Pantera vs. 1978 26' Corsa - Which is the better of the two??
 

I would have to go with the larger hull,if you have the room,they get smaller when you put them in the water tripps

Re: 1981 24' Pantera vs. 1978 26' Corsa - Which is the better of the two??
 

My oppion, Superboat 24 all the way!!

Re: 1981 24' Pantera vs. 1978 26' Corsa - Which is the better of the two??
 

My brother had a 24' Pantera for a couple seasons. With a 24 degree deadrise and 7' beam it slices waves. It rides great. Over 70 MPH however it can get squirrely and that was with a 500+ HP single...

It is built very soild....remember minus the beak and platform it compares to a '29er.

he would buy one again ...the 28' Pantera with t-525's is a nice ticket too.

Re: 1981 24' Pantera vs. 1978 26' Corsa - Which is the better of the two??
 

Never heard anything bad about either one. Good Luck! :)

Re: 1981 24' Pantera vs. 1978 26' Corsa - Which is the better of the two??
 

Well guys, I'm going to look at both boats tomorrow. This is my short list because that is what is conveniently available to me at the moment. Ideally if I could find a boat without a motor but with a good drive, I'd be tickled pink. I would consider a Superboat, I just can't find any. Right now I am leaning towards the Corsa just because it is a little larger and the history of the boat is slightly more interesting. I need to get rid of my 20' Cigarette first though, I have too many other boats to add another one to the stable at the moment. If anyone is interested, please let me know. I'd like to sell it without power or with a stock BBC from whichever boat I wind up buying.

Harry

Re: 1981 24' Pantera vs. 1978 26' Corsa - Which is the better of the two??
 

Good Luck

Re: 1981 24' Pantera vs. 1978 26' Corsa - Which is the better of the two??
 

harry clean out your mailbox

Re: 1981 24' Pantera vs. 1978 26' Corsa - Which is the better of the two??
 

HOW MUCH FOR THE CIG???

Re: 1981 24' Pantera vs. 1978 26' Corsa - Which is the better of the two??
 

Pantera makes an awesome boat, but I could go with the Corsa.

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