24 Sport Vs SE?
 

Okay, my next boat is going to be a 24' Pantera. I'm looking at a few in the classifieds and doing some negotiating and checking. Looking at older / redone boats for less $ vs. a newer super clean one for more $. I guess it's going to come down to what is the best deal.

My question is what is the difference between a Sport and an SE? I checked Pantera's website and didn't see anything.

Thanks.

Re: 24 Sport Vs SE?
 

Ive had both, the SE cockpit is a bit bigger and to go into and out of the cabin is a bit easier know the sport has a longer deck (which I like better) and the sides are a little taller than the SE. Both are a great riding boats for (FLA) rough waters I have been in many 24ft boats but my experience and preference has me going back to pantera there quality and support (even though I purchased preowned) has been great..

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I have the sport and it is tight for room with 4 people on the boat. I do like the long deck. Jeff

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Here is a good shot of the fairing on an SE :eek:

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eh, Scott B youn take some of the best action shots on oso. my favorite all time picture is the one in front of the amusement park. i like showing that picture to see peoples expression, "dam, thats rough water". It would make a good poster. Thanks, show more if you got em. HIMES :drink:

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Here is a few more, my 24 Pantera rocks

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Great pics. Scott !!!

Jamie you like this shot ?? :drink:

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sorry to hijacket but when you find one, you can do this too :evilb:

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that pic you posted joe is my favorite 24 in the air. keep them comming.


Andy,

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Great Boat Pepe and Jo
Thank you for building me the best 24 on the planet, I can't wait to kick ass
in NY in a few weeks

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We must admit : You have done us proud racing your Pantera 24' these last 5 years.Hope you kick ass !!

JO

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Dang, these things really kick azz!

Hey, Jo, I'm looking at one in So Cal now. Has a 496/425 Volvo Penta / TRS combo, all new in '04. Still looking at the others, too. Kirk's is the nicest.

I'll be in one of them soon!

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Scotts Boat Does Kick AZZ!!!!

I raced it in Marathon this year. It was my first time driving Scotts Boat, and although I also have a 24 Pantera(sport outboard) I have never driven it, as soon as I brought it home, I tore it apart to be restored. My navigator(which I had met for the first time that afternoon), and I ran it for the first time on Saturday, and lost the Hydraulic steering coming through the bridge(my Fault, held it to lock, and blew a fitting). Needless to say we were both a little skeered to head out on the course with a bunch if other boats Sunday. Al Chesley(offshore Addiction) talked us into doing it, he and Gary Decousis(sp??) helped fix it up, and we went out there and had a blast, we finished fouth, but if we had more seat time, no doubt we could have done much better. I cant wait to get mine finished, and may just run it in Marathon next year :D :D

Rick

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ScottB,

Was the pic with the amusement park in the background taken off of the NJ shore??

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Yep, the Atlantic City race

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kids, .............don't try this at home........ScottB is a trained, seasoned professional........ :D

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Here's a nice 24 . . .

Full tank, fresh oil, all waxed and ready to go too!!!