How does the boat handle at 100+? Does it get real loose and squirrely?
-Tom

the boat handles very well and stable at 100+ in head on 2ft chop, need some steering input in side wakes. The boat tracks well.Other day Ran 104 with full tank of fuel in 2ft for about 2miles without having to back off throttle.

the engine was built by an engine builder in westchester.

step bottom? weight?

twin step, and probably lighter than your 28 tom.
site shows 3800lbs rigged w/ engine!
http://www.jokerperformanceboats.com/28Joker.html

btw tom, you're new power would be insane in that 28 joker in the classies.
That's be an easier upgrade than building a BIGGER engine.
Nothing against your current ride... just thinking out loud.

Hey, I'm all about options man.
I'm so involved with mine now that I married it(cheaper to keep her)
I keep telling myself I should call Brian and check out his stuff.
I'm just down the street.
Sorry for the hijack...... hey ep3130 post some pics

my boat wieghs 4300lbs+. two steps, no break in the chines. My particular bottom differs slightly from other jokers. Also did alot of testing with drive hight and props. What hp and speed are you running in your 28pantera.

Fixing to install 580ci blown 947hp.
currently researching drives.
I would hope it runs 85-90 full pleasure 5500lbs??
she's not know for her speed

Tom come and see me. I have a brand new 2008 boat sitting in my warehouse(Flowery Branch). Enzo is insane and he knows how to rig and drive his 28 Joker. My F1 28 Joker ran 80 mph w/ a stock 500 efi.