Performance numbers 24's, 28's, 35's and 36's - What are your top speeds?
 

Are you guys up to this? I think a thread with performance numbers from the different size Panteras would be something we all could benefit from.

Please fill in you #'s!

Model (24/28/35/36):
Year:
Layup (pleasure/race):
Weight (empty):
X-dimension:
Notch (Y/N):
Number of engines (1/2/3):
Engine make/model:
Displacement:
Power:
Torque:
Drive:
Setback (Y/N/length):
Nosecone (Y/N/which one):
Gear ratio:
Prop (model, size, labbed, etc):

Max speed:
RPM:

Test conditions (wind, chop, etc):
Load (fuel, crew, etc):

Comments:

Model (24/28/35/36): 28
Year: 1999
Layup (pleasure/race): Race
Weight (empty): 4050lbs
X-dimension: 19-1/2" (2-1/3" prop shaft to bottom, 5-1/3" cavitation plate to bottom)
Notch (Y/N): Y
Number of engines (1/2/3): 1
Engine make/model: BBC 509ci SCI
Displacement: 509ci
Power: 825HP@5800rpm
Torque: 815ft-lbs@4000rpm
Drive: Bravo One XR
Nosecone (Y/N/which one): N
Gear ratio: 1.50:1
Prop (model, size, labbed, etc): Bravo 28" non labbed

Max speed: 88mph
RPM: 5800rpm

Test conditions (wind, chop, etc): Windy, 1/2-1ft chop
Load (fuel, crew, etc): 300lbs of lead attached to stringers and bulkheads in the bow, 2 people (350lbs), 50gallons of fuel.

Comments: Had ~25-30% left on the stick due to low fuel pressure.

can i play too? i have a 36' tho.

Ahh, sorry! :o Ofcourse you can! :D

Tomas! Great idea! I'll update later today with my old info and friday with new info. Very cool!

Model (24/28): 28
Layup (pleasure/race): Pleasure
Weight (empty): 6200
X-dimension:
Notch (Y/N): No
Number of engines (1/2): 2
Engine make/model: 500EFI
Displacement: 502
Power: 670 x 2
Torque:
Drive: XR's w/ Sportmaster shorties with 1" spacer
Nosecone (Y/N/which one):
Gear ratio: 1.5:1
Prop (model, size, labbed, etc): Hydromotive P5x - 30"

Max speed @ WOT: 96
RPM:5500

Test conditions (wind, chop, etc): 1' chop- 85*
Load (fuel, crew, etc): 90gal w/ 3people @ 550#

Comments: Whipple Stage 2 superchargers ( Whipple claims 745hp- I say 650-670 real hp)

Old Data with 525 -

Model (24/28/35/36): 28
Year: 1996
Layup (pleasure/race): Pleasure (yah, baby!)
Weight (empty): don't know feels "athletic" though...
X-dimension: propshaft centerline is 6" below the bottom
Notch (Y/N): Yup
Number of engines (1/2/3): 1
Engine make/model: Merc 525SC
Displacement: 454
Power: estimated 550
Torque: NFI
Drive: Imco Extreme SC
Setback (Y/N/length): N
Nosecone (Y/N/which one): N
Gear ratio: 1.50
Prop (model, size, labbed, etc): Bravo 26 slight cup/rake

Max speed: 66
RPM: 5200

Test conditions (wind, chop, etc): light chop <1'
Load (fuel, crew, etc): full tank (100ish gallons) 3 people 700#

Comments: More to come...

New motor - 565

Model (24/28/35/36): 28
Year: 1996
Layup (pleasure/race): Pleasure (yah, baby!)
Weight (empty): don't know feels "athletic" though...
X-dimension: propshaft centerline is 6" below the bottom
Notch (Y/N): Yup
Number of engines (1/2/3): 1
Engine make/model: Miami Boys "Casper"
Displacement: 565
Power: 754 (@5770)
Torque: 698 (@3665)
Drive: Imco Extreme SC
Setback (Y/N/length): N
Nosecone (Y/N/which one): N
Gear ratio: 1.50
Prop (model, size, labbed, etc): T1 - Bravo 30 labbed to 31/32 LH

Max speed: T1 - 71
RPM: T1 - 5000

Test conditions (wind, chop, etc): wind chop 1'
Load (fuel, crew, etc): full tank (100ish gallons) 3 people 700#

Model (24/28/35/36): 28
Year: 1981
Layup (pleasure/race): Pleasure
Weight (empty): 5500 adv.
X-dimension: 18"
Notch (Y/N): N
Number of engines (1/2/3): 1
Engine make/model:IRONMAN 500
Displacement: 515
Power: estimated 445 at prop
Torque: medium
Drive: Super Speed Power W HD 72c Borg Warner Trans
Setback (Y/N/length): N
Nosecone (Y/N/which one): N
Gear ratio: 1.46
Prop (model, size, labbed, etc): Mercury Racing Cleaver, 15X25p stock

Max speed: 63 GPS 65 livorsi
RPM: 4850

Test conditions (wind, chop, etc): very light chop <.5'
Load (fuel, crew, etc): 1/2 tank,

Comments: I think I got the slow end covered , Gotta start somewhere, More to come... 10.2... for '08

Model (24/28/35/36): 28
Year: 1995
Layup (pleasure/race): Pleasure
Weight (empty): 5500 ??
X-dimension: 17 or 17.5 I think
Notch (Y/N): N
Number of engines (1/2/3): 1
Engine make/model:custom
Displacement: 580
Power: 750 @6k
Torque: 710
Drive: xz
Setback (Y/N/length): N
Nosecone (Y/N/which one): N
Gear ratio: 1.5
Prop (model, size, labbed, etc): bravo26 stock

Max speed: 80 GPS so far
RPM: 5700

Test conditions (wind, chop, etc): smooth to ripples
Load (fuel, crew, etc): 1/2 tank, 2 dudes

Comments: I though it would be faster:Whatever:
Maybe I should sell my engine and drive and start over:D (any takers)