Well my friend, as a former owner of a 24' Pantera and an owner of a 24' Super, I though I might have something of interest to add to this thread.
Is this an open forum or just for Pantera owners?
There has been a time on two that Pantera owners have posted over at Superboat...

I am still running my BBlades labbed 25P Mirage Plus. I tried a 24P Bravo One early this season, and the boat handled awful! Unexpected hard right turn on throttle back. It was dangerous. I'm not sure I'm set up well for a 4 blade. X-Dimension differences maybe?

Sorry for jumpin on your Pantera thread Rob! There might be some good info from us Super boys though!

If you like the handling with the 3 blade, start with that. I'm thinking your going to need to spin that engine up to 5500-5600 to get 525HP.
I'm not sure why the B1 didn't work for you. Sean ran a 26pB1 on your boat years back.
Let's start a thread over at the Superboat Forum. Dave M's boat should be set up the same as yours and he'll have some good input.

No worries, I need all of the help I can get... even if its from a jay-squawk...

Now back to Pantera's... and/or Super, Monza, etc...

Sounds like Supers reach 80 relatively easy... i.e. </= 550 hp
I saw on the SB thread a mention of chine walk past 80 in there SB 24', is there something I need to be aware of with an '80 Pantera at 75-80 range?? I'm ball-sy but not stupid...

You guys that run 80+ in your 24 Pantera's any issues, ...fairly smooth/safe ride in light chop, 1-2'?

Pat, I hope you know you know I was kidding around! That's why I threw the in there. I'll take advice or help from anyone, no matter what kind of boat they have.

It's just everytime I think I'm running fast you SB guys always have to rain on my parade! LOL

Jay, I tried a box stock Bravo on my Pantera and hated it as well! Threw the boat all over the place. I now run a Rev4 and it handles great. My Mirage is still the fastest prop but blows out easily.

However Pat swears by his Bblades modified Bravo. As do a few others.

No worries mate, just giving a little back.
I can be a little sensitive from what my wife tells me...

As for why a 24' Pantera is a little slower, I'm not sure.
They do weight a little more, but not as much as some say.
My 1989 Pantera sport was within 100lbs of my 1997 Super. I weighed them both at the same scale on vary similar trailers.

Was a three man bolster. replaced with buckets. 74 GPS

Carm,

Can you send pics of the hatch? I'm replacing mine and I like yours. Where do I get one like that?

Thanks,
Troy

BTW, looks fast even on the trailer...