What is this boat ?
 

I traded for this boat the other day and I'm not sure what it is, I can't find and association of the hull numbers with a manufacturer, here is a link to the pictures of the boat, I think it's a Pantera, it's 28ft length 7' 10" beam. and weights 3660 with no motor or drive. any help would certainly be appreciated. Thanks

http://www.olered.com/ScrapBook.html

Im not exspert yet far from it but from the shape of the rear it seems from the pad, design, and deck with grab bar velocity.
-Mike

It doesn't look like a pantera or a saber.
There's no stamp on the upper right corner of the transom?

I dont think its a Pantera. The 28 Panteras have more freeboard. Could be a 28 Cig knock off or something like that. Looks like it could be a fun project.

Looks like an Aero Tek.

I'd put money on it that it is a 30' Webcraft. There was an old "A" class raceboat called "Duces R Wild" that was the same hull. The flat pad on the bottom runs forward 1/2 way to the bow. Also the deck near the stern is the same as the Webcraft. This might even be the Duces boat-no interior, lifting eyes on bow and transom, and the original dash has center steering. Definately NOT a Pantera.

Yes, here's a picture of the numbers, 889 28 .. I couldn't find any that matched in the apraisal guide.

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...Pantera017.jpg

I'm not an expert either, but I'd be surprised if it were a Webcraft. The bottom seems kinda similar (from what can seen) but I was a dealer for them in the early eighties and I don't remember anything with a deck like that. My guess is Aero Tek

All I know is that is entirely too much trailer for that boat!

:lolhit:

Not a Pantera and not a Velocity, could be a test mule?

+1 I think so too

Could it be a Signa?

Greg,
Is that the 27 Signature that was on Craigslist in Rochester/Syracuse last year?

Back to the topic: Check out this old OSO thread: the picture in post #4 looks like your deck.
http://ww.offshoreonly.com/forums/ge...webbcraft.html
In post #25, Sharkey talks about repairing the deck on Duces-this goes along with the picture of the supports under the deck.
I've got a pic someplace of Duces-I'll post it later during the week.
Did you actually take a tape measure to it? It looks like they made a 28 and a 30. I bet a dollar this is a Webbcraft.
Bob

Definately not a Pantera

I agree. My father used to sponsor Duces R Wild. I also have pictures somewhere, although they may be from the from when they ran the 28 Cig.

89' 28 Webbcraft I used to own.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2753/...fdaf7887_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/...538f9c49_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2755/...83408558_o.jpg

Thanks, you sent me to the right direction ... Good Work ! and yes, I used a tape to measure the boat, I'll be glad to send ya the dollar. :)

Glad I could help!! Your boat definately looks like a race boat, let us know if you find more info on the boat. FYI, Kurts marine rebuilt the boat and painted it all white.
Bob

This is far from a valid HIN. Probably the last 3... 889 would mean built in 1988 (sept-dec) and titled as a 1989 model year.

It could be one of Aero, Predator hulls,:eek: with the new deck ? Or maybe someone made a copy of his boats.:lolhit: Many of these hulls had adjusted HIN numbers like this one. :drink: