I have recently purchased a new 28 Pantera, I will be in the Tampa / St. Pete area this weekend (Thurs. thru Tuesday), Just wanted to know if there were any 28's that I could check out to get some Ideas for my build....Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.!!.....

Thx, Scott

Congrats on the new boat!!
As I understand it , it's a new animal

Congrats on the new ride!
It's gotta be stressful, and an absolute blast at the same time building a boat.
Oh wait, that's kinda what I'm doing with my resto...

Yes, Jo and Pepe are making some pretty radical changes to the 28, as you probably have read on the web site, they are going to introduce the new "twin step" designed hull, and they are also going to recess the sides of the hull. they have redesigned the helm,...along with a many other modifications. I have been lurking here on OSO for quite sometime reading all of the posts, and now I'm going to need the help of the Pantera family to help through my decision making process as to what i need to go with as we start the build process...

Stessfull you have no idea, I can't even decide on a color combination....I need HELP...

all white white blue and silver...sorta like OSO Steve's 39 Top Gun...gorgeous

I agree that is a gorgeous boat, and i have tossed those color combs around...I also like the Cigarette "Step 7" ? I do not want to go to crazy with the design, I would like to keep it clean and simple..Somehow accent the recessed hull sides with the color fading to the transom...

28ts What engine and drive are you planning to run in her?

Right now the Merc. 525 W/ XR drive...subject to change...any suggestions.?? I want the reliablity.

Go for the merc 700 and nxt package.
Hey, it's easy to spend someone elses money

seriously, Isn't the ts suppose to yeld several more mph?