New Pantera
 

Was just poking around the web on a rainy day and found a release and pics on the new Pantera 28 twin-stepped hull at performanceboats.com. Check it out. Looks pretty sweet. Dig the green motor.

I really wanna see the 41 they have coming. anybody know the story with that?

Glassdave,

We have concentrated all of our efforts right now on our new Pantera 28 SR.We feel the smaller boat will be more popular now due to the economy. If you are interested in a 41' please let me know.

Regards,

Jo - Pantera Boats

Recessed hull sides and new "twin stepped" bottom design. There are quite a few other exciting changes coming on the new Pantera 28 SR. Should be testing in approximately 2 weeks.I will keep everyone informed.Mercruiser 525 EFI was ordered in custom "Hulkin Green" color which looks almost identical to our Pantera green cat eyes.

JO

Sic Pantera!
 

Kudos and congratulations to Jo,Pepe and the crew at Pantera , there new hull is one of the best new offerings to hit the market in the last four or five years!

This is one of the new boats I know would be the perfect
"Pocket Rocket" big water boat with two of our new LSM550 engines and they will be done in any color that's needed! Can you say 100mph with twin aluminum small blocks on 89 pump gas! Just a thought?

Best Regards

Is that a customers boat or is that one up for grabs?

This boat is available. Being built for our dealer Ducky's Boats in PA. Tom jr. can be reached at 717-645-2965 or at 717-944-4232.

Ray, twin LSM 550 small blocks you offer would be an incredible package for our new 28 SR.Hopefully we can put this package together soon !

Regards,

JO

Pepe & Jo,

Looks great. Can't wait to see a 41'.

All the best.

jo
how do you get that out of the mold with a recessed sides?
todd

Nice!!

Sweet!

Very very cool, keep us up on how she runs!!!:ernaehrung004:

Thanks Guys !

There is a trick to getting the hull out of the mold with the recessed hull sides.We spray the mold, skin coat is applied, and then we put the part in to the hull, and then lamiate everything as 1 piece. Once the hull is pulled out of the mold minor cosmetics around the edges of the part are required. Like Paul Harvey says : And now you know the rest of the story !!!:drink:

We are the 1st company to attempt this unique style to a hull as far as I know. My Father and I like to be different !!! In today's market I feel you need to be very innovative.

Pictures do not do the recessed hull sides justice. I will post a nice video and quality pictures at time of sea trial. We have done alot of changes to increase performance and looks to our Pantera 28' model.

Regards,

JO

they would tell you, but then would have to kill you.

I am excited about this boat! I'm excited that your company built it! The industry doesn’t need another 1/2 million dollar cat or V. The only thing the industry was lacking was this boat! CONGRATS!

Let me know when you want me to test it???LOL:evilb:

I look forward to seeing you in KW!:drink:

Can I drive???
pp. :cool:
PS, See you in KW. :ernaehrung004:

[QUOTE=JO - PANTERABOATS;2718685]Can I drive???
pp. :cool:
QUOTE]


NO...MY BALLS ARE NOT THAT BIG!

The Fam. coming down too?

scared of Jos driving? haha



boat is awesome looking, always have liked panteras.

[QUOTE=audacity;2718707]Why because of my age? :eek:
I am not that old, I am just rough! :drink:
pp.

PS, Yes, the whole fam, including my 2 1/2 y/o granson that rides his Kawi 50cc w/ training wheels, just like his dad. :evilb:

YEAH! been a long time since i've had to hang on in a boat!
JO can run the $hit out of a boat.

In Key West? Maybe. :rolleyes:
pp.

[QUOTE=JO - PANTERABOATS;2718714]i have a 3 year old daughter...don't ya kinda feel sorry for their friends with guys like us being dads!!!LOL

I have no doubt he can, i was just kidding :drink:

i was too!

Every good racer knows the score!

Joe, I admire your style of racing,
Bal*s to the wall,
Second place is the first place looser!
Back in the 70's I didn't win many,
but the ones I did were from flag to flag.
Take no prisoners!!!
Later,
pp.

Love it!!! Great job!

[QUOTE=audacity;2718719]we need to get all three of our kids together sometime soon. and let them hang together
mike

yeah,,,so they can become the fab4 of destruction!

mike....ask yourself; what are the smart things we do when we get together?...exactly...

i'm just messing.
i look forward to seeing you in KW!

Joe, Mike,

Here is my son riding his Kawasaki KDX 50 a couple of weeks ago at the MX track. He is only 2 1/2 now and been riding by himself for a few months now.I adjusted the throttle to open only a 1/4 of the way but he wants more gas now :p He did 6 laps by himself.

My Father and I are both proud of him. Maybe I will see you guys down in Key West.

Regards,

JO

Ray, twin LSM 550 small blocks you offer would be an incredible package for our new 28 SR.Hopefully we can put this package together soon !

Regards,

JO[/QUOTE]
When I saw the info on Ray's LS550's my first thought was a 28 Pantera. Single or Twins. Doug

JO, pp...you should be proud. it's very cool. We WILL see you in KW...make sure of it!

you gota see the inside of the boat. maybe something with spark an idea for ya?

cheers!