What have I got? Haha
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What have I got? Haha
Hello offshore only members,I’m a newbie on this site but you guys aparantly are the go to guys! I recently purchased a 1977 panther 26’ “according to the previous owner” who has owned the boat for 40 years. I have looked it up and found nothing on these boats? Just curious about if they were decent boats. It’s a solid boat with a great running 454 and a what I was told Chrysler stern drive? Any info would be very much appreciated! I will post some pics of it now and more within a few months after it get a new coat of paint/interior/stereo system etc…. Thanks again guys! Very happy to be in this group!
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Awesome! I looked it up on a generic sight for hull identifications and it said it was a Performance Marine company that produced the hull out of California bit when I looked up Performance Marine,I couldn’t find anything on them either. Maybe I haven’t turned over enough rocks yet I suppose. Thanks for the response phragle! Much appreciated! I posted a few pics but not sure if they are in the right spot.
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IGetWet (01-10-2022)
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Wow, I got out of a boat because, even though i LOVED, LOVE, LOVED the OMC460 King Cobra, parts didn't exist.
I now have Twin Merc 350s and can walk into any walmart and find parts.
I didn't even know Chrysler made stern drives. it's neat, get some pics.
https://www.allpar.com/threads/chrys...-water.227758/
I now have Twin Merc 350s and can walk into any walmart and find parts.
I didn't even know Chrysler made stern drives. it's neat, get some pics.
https://www.allpar.com/threads/chrys...-water.227758/
Last edited by SabrToothSqrl; 01-10-2022 at 10:22 AM.
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Haha. Cool info! To see those old boats and people smiling from ear to ear about those old turds they were getting into on the water is priceless! They were happier then people today getting into there 500k cig boats,”money pits” and saying I hope it stays together! Haha. I wish I was as happy as those peopl on a 16’ tri hull! Good shot
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hogie roll (01-10-2022)
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Wow, I got out of a boat because, even though i LOVED, LOVE, LOVED the OMC460 King Cobra, parts didn't exist.
I now have Twin Merc 350s and can walk into any walmart and find parts.
I didn't even know Chrysler made stern drives. it's neat, get some pics.
https://www.allpar.com/threads/chrys...-water.227758/
I now have Twin Merc 350s and can walk into any walmart and find parts.
I didn't even know Chrysler made stern drives. it's neat, get some pics.
https://www.allpar.com/threads/chrys...-water.227758/
Tons of people were doing it in the 70s and 80s , Crusader , Holman Moody , Commander , Chris Craft , the list is endless .
At one point , though , Chrysler had a good portion of the marine inboard engine market and their pleasure boat offerings were surprisingly comprehensive . Quality ? About as good as a Glastron of the same era.
Last edited by madbouyz; 01-10-2022 at 01:25 PM.