b-rad

Hello all. I am back in the market for a boat I want a Pantera, but if you see a good deal on another brand please let me know. Alright here goes. I am looking for a Pantera 24' boat if possible I would like to find one for under $10,000 USD, I know it will be like finding a needle in a hay stack. But this will be my epic journey. I am not afraid to work on one, but I would like to take it out and enjoy it this summer. Now here is my problem--The WIFE has been looking at boats on the boattrader, she keeps telling me about the Four Winns Liberator she finds, but I just can not see myself in one. I love the look and performance of the Pantera 24. Sooo help me out or I will be a future Liberator owner dreaming of a Pantera. Thanks ----Brad

(Also I was on here as B251 but I forgot the login info and just crated this new one.)

b-rad

I found this in the classifieds. Looks nice, but I cannot find info on the Mfg. Only thing have found out is the builder was killed in FL. and I am weighing out the idea of an outboard. any input on outboards vs. inboard would be great.

http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o20480-en.html

jayhawk261

Here's a great one! Not a Pantera, and a little outside your price range, but it's a hell of a boat!

http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o17514-en.html

b-rad

jayhawk, sweet looking boat, yah just a little out of my range. LOL

bouyhunter

I was in a similar situation.
They are out there if you keep your eye's open and strike fast when one comes up.
You mention you're not afraid to do some work, so as long as you're not against an older boat, you can find one.
I watched mine for over a year, and when it came back up for sale I jumped on it in a few hours.
Check out my WIP thread here in the Pantera forum.
I had to calibrate my wife to what I wanted, otherwise I'd be in a Baja/Liberator...
Now, she's the one searching for boat upgrades. She actually bought cat-eye stickers for the rear window of her Hummer yesterday, and I don't even have them for my truck yet...

What happened to Robtlc's boat?? He had it on the market. It would be the perfect canditate for you.

nick k

I think you would look good in the Twister!

jayhawk261

Sorry, I couldn't help myself! I can't seem to generate much interest at all, so I have to try where I can!

TexomaPowerboater

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/boa/521190272.html

I don't know anything about this boat.

That is a tough bill. I was in the same boat just a couple of years ago. Then I got to move up there are some good deals out there, but they take A LOT of time to find

b-rad

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.

b-rad

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.