New 28... Any updates???
 

Any update on the progress of the new 28? Is it gonna make the Miami show?

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s...ra_sr_2006.jpg

I got your update right here!

New cockpit dash molds for Port and Starboard side are completed, Recessed hull sides mold is completed,twin stepped insert for the 28' mold will be finished next week. Then we will lay up a new twin stepped hull ( # 1 ) for O.S.O. member Pantera 28TS ( Scott Bailey ).

The insert for the mold is alot of work and taken a little longer than expected. We should be able to pick up over 12 % more speed with the new bottom with the same HP.


JO

Any chance of seeing some photos of the progress? It looks fantastic!

That would be sweet!

I will post some pictures in the next couple of days. We are very excited with new changes on the 28' model. I have been wanting to do the recessed hull sides for the last couple of years and happy to see it all coming together. The updated 28' model will be very fast and have a unique look !!

If it looks anything like that pic it will lopk GREAT!

:D:evilb: Too Funny.............Can't wait to see the next update.

Sweet to hear you are going with the recessed hull sides. That photo has been there ever since I was first turned on to Pantera and I know its been a long time coming. Are the recessed hull sides going to provide any functioning improvements to the boat? Or is it just for show? Is it going to be an option or is it going to be on all the 28 panteras?

Sweet...

It will definitely add strength to the sides of the hull. Plus it looks just BADAZZ!!!!

How do you pull the hull out of the mold w/ the recessed sides? I guess the recessed side inserts will come out w/ the hull?

Dan

Yes.

JO

Should be pretty slick. I can see where it would take awhile to get that all figured out and still be able to use the mold for straight sided model. :cool:

Dan

How does recessing the hull sides add strength? I assume the recess is the dark area in the picture.

Michael

I was fortunate enough to get to the factory after arriving in Miami late yesterday and Jo showed me the process with the inserts and the awesome bottom on the new 28. This will be an unbelievable upgrade to an already spectacular boat.

The Duckys 36 hull was starting to get rigged, tried to buy it, but no luck!!

Someday!!!!!

Can't wait to see the new 36 at the show today.

That recessed side makes it look like the "Cove" behind the front wheels of a Corvette. Its an interesting look that I cant remember being done before,I hope your boat sells as well as the Vett.

me too!
Pp.

I hope they patented it so that nobody trys to copy it.

I don't think you can patent something unless it has some functional purpose. Might be able to trademark it though, although I think it would be hard.

Michael