Where are the 24's
01-03-2008 | 01:59 AM
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Tex, that is what I would love to do. Start with the 24' and enjoy it for a while then upgrade to a 28' in the end. I feel right now a 28 would be all i need, plenty of room up top and below and still kick a$$ with a single engine.
01-03-2008 | 02:03 AM
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I guess a big ? is with an outboard is fuel milage better? I have seen plenty of bigblock 24 pantera boats and I can guess the fuel milage is'nt the greatest. I just wonder how a 200 hp outboard can perform similar to a bigblock 24'. I think I just need to do more research.
01-03-2008 | 05:59 AM
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I guess a big ? is with an outboard is fuel milage better? I have seen plenty of bigblock 24 pantera boats and I can guess the fuel milage is'nt the greatest. I just wonder how a 200 hp outboard can perform similar to a bigblock 24'. I think I just need to do more research.
01-03-2008 | 06:24 AM
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I figured for the price I would be looking at something in the late 70's to late 80's boat. I hope I can find one that only needs cosmetic work like new int. I know chevy engines in and out so I am not affraid of engine work or cosmetic. The only work I don't know is, if there is rot in the stringers or transome, I am also not familar with out boards that's why I am debating the Twister. What I really love about Pantera is the're still in business. So any problems or if I find a boat I can ask the builder about it and get a response.
Blow one up, then bolt another one on in a few hours
Here is my 1981 24 Pantera, completely redone. I am not quite ready to sell and upgrade to a 28 yet, otherwise it would be in your range. Ran 50 with the old 200, it now has a much newer 225 3.0 liter on it, I will let y'all know the numbers next week.
01-03-2008 | 07:57 AM
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Outboards are easy...............
Blow one up, then bolt another one on in a few hours
Here is my 1981 24 Pantera, completely redone. I am not quite ready to sell and upgrade to a 28 yet, otherwise it would be in your range. Ran 50 with the old 200, it now has a much newer 225 3.0 liter on it, I will let y'all know the numbers next week.
Blow one up, then bolt another one on in a few hours
Here is my 1981 24 Pantera, completely redone. I am not quite ready to sell and upgrade to a 28 yet, otherwise it would be in your range. Ran 50 with the old 200, it now has a much newer 225 3.0 liter on it, I will let y'all know the numbers next week.
......LOL Nice Boat!I have some serous debating to go over about my dilemma with outboards I am just scared to take the plunge....it's totally uncharted territory for me. I'm the type of guy that I like to fix my own stuff. and I know with the BBC or SBC I can have it going in no time, hell I even have some spare parts if something broke. thanks for the replies guys.---Brad
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01-03-2008 | 08:35 AM
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Sweet drive it like you stole it ......LOL Nice Boat!
I have some serous debating to go over about my dilemma with outboards I am just scared to take the plunge....it's totally uncharted territory for me. I'm the type of guy that I like to fix my own stuff. and I know with the BBC or SBC I can have it going in no time, hell I even have some spare parts if something broke. thanks for the replies guys.---Brad
......LOL Nice Boat!I have some serous debating to go over about my dilemma with outboards I am just scared to take the plunge....it's totally uncharted territory for me. I'm the type of guy that I like to fix my own stuff. and I know with the BBC or SBC I can have it going in no time, hell I even have some spare parts if something broke. thanks for the replies guys.---Brad
Wrenching on the 454's at the ramp, got the header and valve cover off, and some guy pulls up in a beat up old fishin boat with a 1970's johnson on the back, turns the key, and it fires, smoking like a pig, he goes out fishing, and I go home and spend all my wifes money rebuilding a motor.
01-03-2008 | 09:53 AM
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There was a lot of people interested in the boat.
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01-03-2008 | 01:11 PM
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If this one is still for sale, it may be in your price range and it's local. I don't know the owner, but I keep my waverunners on the same canal (harrison township) and see this boat out at muscamoot bay all the time.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=162032
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=162032
01-03-2008 | 03:55 PM
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If this one is still for sale, it may be in your price range and it's local. I don't know the owner, but I keep my waverunners on the same canal (harrison township) and see this boat out at muscamoot bay all the time.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=162032
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=162032
01-03-2008 | 05:12 PM
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Thanks Tomas.
Brad, there was another 1995 SE for sale on a trailer at Gratiot and 10 Mile. He was asking 20,000 in the summer. I know that's double your price range, but I figured I'd mention it since it's in michigan. Let me know if you want the phone number, I'll see if I still have it. I think it had a 454, bravo 1, k-planes, he said the mph was high 60's.
Brad, there was another 1995 SE for sale on a trailer at Gratiot and 10 Mile. He was asking 20,000 in the summer. I know that's double your price range, but I figured I'd mention it since it's in michigan. Let me know if you want the phone number, I'll see if I still have it. I think it had a 454, bravo 1, k-planes, he said the mph was high 60's.
