Man that boat is coming along sweet! All that hardwork is going to pay off. let's hope for an early spring! It's freezing here in NC too.

Thanks socalstone! you were the one that started this whole thread that helped me find this boat, and learn about it before discussing the deal with Scott. Thanks Dude!

I know, I still cry about it sometimes!
No problem man.... like somebody said- the right buyer hadn't found her yet. I was good to go with desire and cash, but had recently purchased a new boat with a 600 (= chitty trade-in/resale). The unanswered engine issues (and there were issues) stalled me and I didn't have time for a project.

Glad you got her. That is a kick-ass boat through and through and I'm looking forward to more photos through your rebuild. keep us posted!

Well I finally finished the swim platform to match up with the all white Pantera. Turned out nice, stripped it then coated with self etching primer for aluminum and finished white.

Next weekend up to the boat for 2 days of work to finish the engine installation! :p Then the waiting begins ....... :crazy:

Nice job,
Do you have a telescoping latter for the platform?
If not I have one from my old platform that may work for you.
The guy I sold the platform to did not want it.
$100, PM me if interested.

Pat, thanks!

Actually I have a four step stainless telescoping platform that I have already drilled the mount holes for before refinishing the platform. I'm just not sure if I'm going to use it or not .... I'm worried about it dropping down by mistake and dragging in the water. How was your ladder secured?

If you need gauges or rigging, let me know. Full Line Livorsi now!!!

Kirk

looking good Mike!!

The Extreme Marine ladder I have has a metal latch that grabs the tube from the inside. A spring-loaded button with a shaft that pushes the latch open to release it.
Once secured, it has never opened while running. I have had to disassemble and lubricate a time or two because it has gotten stuck closed.

Pat, do you happen to have a pic of the set-up? and the ladder? Thx! Mike

I can post some pics for you later in the week, no problem.

Not the best pics, but...

I see .... it collapses and then lifts and slides into the mounted base .... kind like a rail system. Very slick ..... my ladder is just hinged to mount bases, no way to capture when collapsed. Thanks!

Pat if you still have that ladder for sale give me a call @ 856-863-5635 I would like to buy it thanks.

Brian

Great Weekend
 

Had a great weekend completing everything on the motor except the power steering plumbing. A couple of hoses are turned due to clearance issues but nothing major.

I really like how the exhaust tips turned out, they are straight tips (without flanges) with the internal baffles that fall right into the prior dry pipe set up rubber seal and trim ring. Just a little 4" hose to connect to the Uni-Tops and Voila'. I added Hardin external flappers as well mostly for looks.

The sea strainer, oil filter, oil cooler and other hardware worked out well also ....... I'm very pleased with how everything turned out ...... wish I could light it off! :cool-smiley-027:

Mike, that thing looks awesome! I dig the stainless fittings on the sea strainer! I turn a little green with envy every time I look at your boat! :D

Where did you buy the ladder? Or what company makes it?

I need to add one to the apache.

Thanks Dude! I looked all around to find the stainless ballcock and stainless nipples so everything was the same. I used polished stainless hose fittings to wrap it all up. This strainer was a lucky delivery ... the last item sent by Trick until I got screwed on a couple other pieces.

A few things bug me but I will have to live with them .. some of the hose routing is not cosmetically optimum ..... this thing must have damn near every instrument in it! lot's O' sensors! LOL!:D You can tell I'm a rookie ...... I can't beleive how clean the pro's rig ... they make everything so clean and simple .....

BTW - I keep wondering where your new thread and Tom's threads are?? there MUST be news worth reporting to us freezing boating deprived winter people! we want to live vicariously through you two guys!! :evilb:

HA! I'm waiting for pistons! Nothing to report as yet. Motor's still in a million peices! I'm hoping that I'll have it all back and together within the next couple weeks.

Too funny Mike. Boat looks Killer!!
I was wondering the same thing about Dudes thread.:D
Of course ya'll are doing the same :party-smiley-004:

I'm still working on it and don't have much to show for it yet. I'm collecting interior stuff right now.
Pics comming soon......

OK... Since we're all buds in here... here's a taste, but jeeze it hasn't even been delivered yet! You know what they say, if it don't go, chrome it! :D

Congrates Mike, you are doing a awesome job!!!

Allright DS, you've been hold'n out !!:evilb::D

That's what we call "Major Bling" ......niiiiizzzzeee ......should be good for 2-3 MPH just on looks alone!

Thanks! I'm really excited to try this thing out!

Damn that looks good Sean!!

Didn't mean to tresspass on Mike's thread! I'll start my own in a week or so. Shoot, the new lower hasn't even been shipped yet! :D

Is it clear coated....I hope!

Looks great, but I hope this is aboat for the water and not the trailer. Many of us will be very disappointed!

You and me both! It looks like you're ready to hit the water but don't have the weather yet and I have the weather but don't have the boat ready yet :hitfan: :D Yours has come back together well, nice job.

Dan

WOW,,,,,,that looks great..... i thought i was kicking as$ with a polish and paint job

The dude I bought it off of is a hot-rod guy... I can only take credit for writing the check! Dang, sorry Mike, I'm trying to stay off your thread with my boat! :D

I bought it from Extreme Marine with my platform. I think it was like $275 new. $100 plus shipping and I'll send my used one out.


This Pantera is really looking sweet!:cool-smiley-027:

Right on! and to add insult to injury I was just in Miami for a week, a couple weeks ago just feelin' that 78 degrees! :(

No worries man ... it's all good, I love this stuff! Having been hard core into offshore boats for 15 years, and then totally out of it for nine years until I bought that 21 Cigarette 18 month's ago ...... this is a great relapse! I may need an intervention soon! :party-smiley-004:

Besides .... a large part of your boat is my boat!! Hahahahaha .....

nocig ...... dude .... I just have to check out your boat some time ... that looks just killer on the Mag forum .... I am a Mag and old skool freak since my two buddies got me into this sport in the early 80's. Here they are ...... the Miss B Haven started it all for me ... this guy is still one of my best friends ..... the boat was kept at Toledo Beach.

Yup, love the old Mags! And dig this Miss Behaven! :D (Yup, photo on loan again...)

Alright - I have the same disease.
I also love Mikes Mag.
I need to come up and run with you guys this summer.

That would be cool, the Great Lakes are awesome! :ernaehrung004:

I've run on Erie and grew up on Ontario, man if I can ever figured out a good reason to make it out your way, you'll get a call! And you know you've always got a ride waiting for you in the Pacific if you make it down my way!