SkinnyDan

Thanks guys.

Jay: Your boat looks great. I know there are other guys focused on Supers, I'm suprised you aren't getting any hits.

Storm: I agree. I found a couple of old pics of the NJ boat in the water. The graphics look a little crazy when the boat is on land, but on the water it looks badass.

The econ in MI is swirling down the toilet, but the GM strike ended today. I'm waiting to see where I stand (salaried) before forking out cash / taking on a loan. Houses aren't selling for crap, so no impulse buys!!

Pat McPherson

This might be a better choice if you want twin outboards.
Most I've talked to say that the narrow 24s handle much better as singles.

Stormrider

SD, check this thread...
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=164736

SkinnyDan

Pat: I've heard the same thing, the 24 twins aren't as nimble turning while under way.

Storm: I saw that thread, and the thread on the red and white one that's for sale in your area. I don't know anything about Activators, I'll have to do some research.

I ended up in this forum because I haven't found any negative comments on 24 Panteras or Superboats, other than people wanting to upgrade to a bigger boat. I don't know of any other motorized vehicle where you can go on an internet forum and drill back 4 years without finding a single negative thread.

On top of that, there's an older, brown Pantera in the canal where I keep my waverunners. I haven't had a chance to talk to the guy, but I've seen that boat hauling the mail a couple times on Lake St Clair. It was enough to think, "I need one of those."

Stormrider

sd, if you are serious to be in one, call Jo/Pepe at the factory.
They know of ones that are not advertised.

ziemer

iTrader: (1)

That is a good looking boat, and Activators are nice boats. However there are some "quirky" things about how that one is setup.

The boat has 15" mids with 5" extension kits??? Why not just put 20" midsections on it?

Plus, there is no tie-bar between the motors. (At least I can't see one in the pics. If there was, the skirts would be cut which I also can't see that they are.)

The steering is a front ram setup, which in my opinion (my opinion only ) is not sufficient for a 27' twin engine offshore boat.

These were a few of my observations, which could be part of the reason he's having a tough time selling it. (Plus the market is real slow.) If it were mine I'd want to see 20" midsections, side ram hydraulic steering with wingplates and a stainless tie-bar.

And isn't the 27 Activator still a 7' beam? I don't know how much you really gain over a 24' Pantera???

Skinny, good luck in your search. The 24' Pantera is a great boat. We love ours, and the only reason, I'd think about selling it, is to go bigger.

TexomaPowerboater

Looks like that pantera made it back up on boattrader
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/5/8/90326858.htm

The 28 racer has also dropped from $35 to $31K.

Stormrider

Tex, not to take it off topic, but here's a new 28 listed.
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/0/0/90262300.htm

And wow, 31k for sonic boom!!! oye, my achin' head.

SkinnyDan

Man you guys are so fanatical, I should fit in quite well here

I took Stormrider's advice and got a hold of Jo, learned a lot from a 20 min phone call.

Tex: I wonder if a deal fell through, I think it was unlisted for about a week.

I spent some time in the Activator forum. They are good looking boats, but I think I've got Green Eye Fever.

TexomaPowerboater

Yeah buddy. You might be a pantera guy if seeing a new listing makes your day.

I made another offer on that pantera in dallas, but he's not ready to take it on the chin. I think I thought too hard about the 28 apache just listed, I read that somebody already bought it. Maybe there are just some other forces at play that want me to buy a 28 pantera instead........