OK have narrowed down my choices
10-27-2006, 09:45 PM
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Re: OK have narrowed down my choices
Originally Posted by t500hps
So the 353 Formula AND the 28 Pantera are both the same size as your boat? 
10-27-2006, 09:52 PM
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Re: OK have narrowed down my choices
Here's the picture, not a good point of perspective, but where my cockpit cover is, it the near the end of my running surface, he's go a couple feet of swim platform about even with my transom.
10-28-2006, 05:59 AM
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Re: OK have narrowed down my choices
Originally Posted by cuda
Here's the picture, not a good point of perspective, but where my cockpit cover is, it the near the end of my running surface, he's go a couple feet of swim platform about even with my transom.
10-28-2006, 07:18 AM
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Re: OK have narrowed down my choices
bern i have seen the 28 pantera you are talking about up close and in person it is a nice boat and super clean the formula sounds like a good deal i have owned one and they ride well and have good fit and finish .but do you run with a group of freinds boats when you are out if you do what do they have if they are 35 ft + boats? like panther said you are going get beat up trying to hang with them in a 30
10-28-2006, 09:00 AM
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Re: OK have narrowed down my choices
you all have valid points and i appreciate all of your input. guess i just have to decide if i'll be atleast semi happy with a 70-72 mph boat. yes i know there are somethings that can be done to kick her in the azzz a lil bit, but my main goals are A) something to handle some sloppy East Coast Water B) reliabilty and durability C) resale (of course) and last but not least D) fun factor and with that being said i'm leaning towards the 353. and worst case senario if its to much of a GENTLEMANS PERFORMANCE BOAT for me...i'll splash it in the spring and if its not for me there's always the classifieds...Again thank you all for your input...now lemme get back to trailer pricing HE HE HE HE!! 
