nice Pantera
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02-24-2007, 01:39 PM
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I agree.
What are the major differences, if any, of a somewhat new Pantera and this really old Pantera? Any difference in materials/fiberglass layup? I know the interior is different. What about performance? Lighter/Heavier?
My problem is this - If I buy the boat I am sure that I will really enjoy it for about 5 years. After five years I would probobly need to drop in some new engines because the ones he has are rebuilt. New pair of 6.2 mercs rigged say $15,000. 25+15=40 and you still have a 1981 that you may get $30 for. Or I just sell the boat and upgrade to a newer one after five years of use. So why not go ahead and buy a newer one now for $50-65. If in the long run you know you will end up spending the same amount of money - wouldn't it be better to just have a newer one now.
Not trying to disrepect the owner of the boat, this is my opinion on most older boats. That being said I posted this with the hope that someone would try and explain why this analysis may be wrong.
What are the major differences, if any, of a somewhat new Pantera and this really old Pantera? Any difference in materials/fiberglass layup? I know the interior is different. What about performance? Lighter/Heavier?
My problem is this - If I buy the boat I am sure that I will really enjoy it for about 5 years. After five years I would probobly need to drop in some new engines because the ones he has are rebuilt. New pair of 6.2 mercs rigged say $15,000. 25+15=40 and you still have a 1981 that you may get $30 for. Or I just sell the boat and upgrade to a newer one after five years of use. So why not go ahead and buy a newer one now for $50-65. If in the long run you know you will end up spending the same amount of money - wouldn't it be better to just have a newer one now.
Not trying to disrepect the owner of the boat, this is my opinion on most older boats. That being said I posted this with the hope that someone would try and explain why this analysis may be wrong.
Back to the original subject, it looks like a damn good deal.
02-24-2007, 04:07 PM
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Tough to convert a twin to a single. That huge center stringer in right in the way. They are built from day one to be either single or twin setups.
This boat must have originally had TRSs (with 454s) which were filled and Bravos mounted. Looks like that was done well but who knows. Wonder what the interior and cabin look like.
This boat must have originally had TRSs (with 454s) which were filled and Bravos mounted. Looks like that was done well but who knows. Wonder what the interior and cabin look like.
02-24-2007, 06:41 PM
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Good price for a pair of ITS setups is 12-13k. Add a good price on a pair of XRs 12k. you got 25k. you got the boat for free. = pretty good deal to me
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02-24-2007, 10:46 PM
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the steering in integrated . . . thus integrated tramsom system or ITS . . . Volvos been do'in it for years
the ram is right under that trim hose there
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