28 Pantera..... Enough said
 

I went out today with Albert (Miamiboys) on his boat and we went out Hallover inlet. It was RUFF i mean RUFF (10-12 ft swells inlet) All the boats where turning around because no one wanted to go out the inlet. Albert looked at me and said " Mike are you up for it " and of coarse i said "let's go!!!!" The 28 took it like a CHAMP we were at least 15 feet in the air with the bow facing stright up like if we were luanching into outerspace and the boat handled incredible. All i have to say is when people ask for opinion on boats in the 28 feet length, the only way to go is 28 PANTERA......... ENOUGH SAID :evilb:

p.s= Albert thanks so much for taking me out today and giving me a memory that i will NEVER forget. I'm so glad i was able to have it with such a great friend like you. Like we told each other "what happen today no one will believe it unless they were there in person to witness it. My old man is one lucky guy to have you as a throttle man.

Jr Mike

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albert, let me know when your running again ill be out on the cat on sunday let me know if ur heading out to meet up.

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Awesome story. I can't even comprehend water like that :eek: . It speaks volumes about Albert's abilities. You guys are always having all the fun. :D :D

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must have ben a fun ride :)
i'v ben out in 4 to 6 footers and the boat handled great .10 to 12 footers that must of ben like going to flying school .
thats one tuff boat .

mike

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I found that out about 18 years ago :rolleyes:

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We ran out Hillsboro around 10:45 and ran around for a good while. No speedboats what-so-ever. As we were going out we saw a 50+ Sportfishes who went out about 50 ft. and came back in. Where were all the Apaches? :evilb:

It was one of those days that unless you were out there you'd never believe it

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All I have to say is that Mike took it like a man, it was a stupid decision in my part taking him in that inlet the way it was atleast 8/9. I for one wont make that mistake again unless I`m heading to the milling area for the start of a race. Mike thank you for the kind words glad you witness big waters going from Haulover to Goverment cut, I know you were very excited being inside the Pantera flying for a good 15 miles in 4 to 6`s footers.

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My first ride in a 28 will be soon I can't wait.

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I was out today too by Haulover inlet, it was rough yah....but the seas were 4 - 6 foot at best...and very sloppy...my brother and I saw Albert near Rickenbacker heading north on the ICW....We saw a little flight time......Great day !!!! Sorry for the folks up north...who have to wait for boating weather...well maybe not too sorry.........

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During my water test in my 28 we went out in 6-8's. It was the biggest water I had ever been in. I was maybe 50/50 on buying the boat before that. I made the deal to buy it an hour later. They are incredibly solid and can handle the rough like only a few other 28's can.

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I was in the center console and supposed to take pictures of Mike and Albert in the Pantera....when I got to them in calmer waters, Mike had a smile like Jack Nicholson in the movie "Batman"......I saw them take a swell going through Haulover that looked like the boat was facing straight up.....meanwhile, back at the sand bar, it was 6" to 1' and sunny :D ...and look, no bruises :cool:

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Albert remember i was born in 1982 not in 2002, and another thing it wasn't your decision it was OUR :D decision

jr mike

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LOL, it was so rough that you didnt even realize that your shorts had fallen , sorry bro I had to say it that is how excited you were.

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Nothing like all white...nice looking boat...

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lmao gotta love it :D

jr mike

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Thanks Albert...I appreciate the complement...I'd like to get together with you, and maybe some other Pantera owners...would be a fun time if we could get a few boats together for run down to the Keys ???? And yah, I believe all white is the way to go !!

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I`m game for that, should be fun....

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i drive, and we have to go out the hallover inlet :D

Jr Mike