Redoing the interior in my 28
 

Since the green bolster needed a new upholstery we decided to do a complete makeover of the interior.

Going for sit-down!

This is what we have decided on, PPI will start making the front seats and back seat right after the Miami boatshow.

What do you guys think?

very nice

Looks awsome! You've got the room in that little cockpit to fit sitdowns for everyone? Very cool!

I've been thinking sitdowns for my boat... My knees are just about used up!

That looks friggin' great!!
Isn't it funny how these small repairs turn into "redo" the whole damn thing...

Look forward to meeting up with you and the other guys in Miami.

I like it

SWEET!, but the black is going to get hot.

super cool :cool-smiley-011:

Thanks guys!


I live in Sweden... :p

But seriously, It won't be all 100% black, It will be dark grey on the sides and lighter grey in the seats. I know it will get hot but I still want it. :D

It's not the first time, but it's too fun to not do the best and most out of these "small" projects.

When are you going to Pantera then? I will try to get us Swedes to come up with a date today.

The cockpit is not smaller then any other one: about 81" wide and about 70" long

I attached a drawing with some dimensions.

Tomas, looks good, but i thought your old cockpit layout was one of the coolest.

Thanks!

Yes so did I in a way, but the old interior was getting old and needs to be redone and the future resale value will increase by redong the complete interior. I will replace the old gauges with new Gaffrig Racing's and some other things.

We're also planning for a foot throttle but nothing's descided yet.

Foot throttle! Now that's some old-school California jet boat stuff right there! :D

I was comparing cockpit size to a full pleasure boat (at this point I just look for excuses to say "full pleasure" hahaha). Can't wait to see how she comes out!

:D Nah, it's really what the raceboats here in Sweden uses, it really is wicked!!!:evilb: Will most likely use the Sjoeberg Racing throttle.
http://www.svera.org/bilder/torget/l...sc00677(2).jpg

Yeah, it is fun.
My project is still coming along, and working on upholstery now.
And my wife is doing all the shopping for parts and things on E-bay and other places - she's actually enjoying it.
Got a new flame arrestor in today, and last night she cut a deal on a hatch actuator.
Sure beats her going shopping at the mall for useless crap like some wives:D

Planning on doing the factory on Fri. the 15th, and then the show on the 16th. At least that's what's been brought up in another thread.

Hey Tomas, have you run an offshore boat with a foot throttle before? If so, how do you like it compared to a hand throttle?

Wow, that lightbulb over your head is so bright, i can see it from here in NY. LOL

Ha! Rob you give me too much credit! The best idea I've ever had would hardly light the fridge!

I'm mostly just asking out of curiosity. I've noticed that Jackie Hunt runs one in the P1 Supersport boat. I wondered if it made it easier to drive and throttle...

It may be different in the Pantera but getting bumped around in my jet boat sometimes bumps on and off the throttle.

The only one I have run is Manges Arrow 830 and it was a blast to say the least, a totally different feel than standing up with hand throttle. It felt like you were connected to the boat in a totally different way. Kind of like driving a car...

That was my biggest concern as well. But as long you have the correct seats with lots of support and a good left foot support you're good to go!

Then it's the seat heights, I like to have a bit of perspective of the waters ahead of me so that must me correctly adjusted, that's partly why I'm going to lower the headrests about 4" or so (as in the pic) so they don't stick out too much of the cockpit..

Make sure whatever foot throttle you go with has a hook on it, so you can pull back if necessary with your foot.

I had a return spring break on mine at 97-98 mph in my Allison. Not the best feeling, but thank god I had the ability to pull it back with my foot (because of the hook/loop over my foot. ;))

Guess it's probably like driving an off road truck...

Yeah, I have had that in mind. Safety comes first...:evilb:

Finally, thank god!


//Mange

Ps. how about a "24's to Sweden" thread....? I'am waiting... ds...

Well someone has to be the first...:D

You know - new threads aren't that hard to start... Mr Pantera 24 owner! :p

Some updates for this thread!

Got some pics from PPI last week...

This will be very nice when mounted!

I have also redone the gauge panel during the winter.

There's also a new fuel pump and all the fuel hoses has been redone (again) and I have also redone some of the wiring with a couple relays etc. Moved the batteries to infront of the cockpit since I removed the lead plates from the bow.

Some of the pics are a bit old so it's not the final results...

I got the new drive from Mr Gadgets a couple weeks ago... I couldn't help it but it's an XR upper, IMCO lower with an oil pump, filter and cooler. Cryo´ed gears etc.

Lookin' good. Can't wait to see it finished.

Thanks!

Tomas, everything looks awesome! At least someone's enjoying the weak US dollar! :D

What's the story with drive oil pump and cooler? I was thinking about something like that recently.

Again, looks great!!

I mounted my batteries in front of the cockpit in the cabin area also, but mine had a floor to mount them on:D

Hahaha! Yep, it's a blast shopping from the US for the moment...:D :p

Thanks!

Heat (and metal) is what kills the Bravo's so the oil cooler together with the filter will definately help it stay alive for a long time. I don't trust the drive showers to keep the oil temp as cool as it should be so this is the best solution. I have an oil temp gauge, from the same series as the rest of the gauges, on its way over the pond right now.

I can definately recommend Mr Gadgets. He's VERY good to do business with!

Yeah, I had to make an aluminum bracket to bolt the front side of the battery brackets to and bolted the back side to the bulkhead.

There was 12 pieces of 30lbs (or so) lead plates bolted to the bow. I will start with the batteries as the only weight in the bow and will most likely put back some lead plates when I have tried it out for a few runs.

My cabin has no interior, but does have a floor, and carpeting, but no need for lead, when ya have 2 batteries, 1600 watts of amps, and 2-12" fosgate subs up there:D:D

HEY! that looks familar...... you should love it, The colors look real good. Great choice. Ill send you a teaser pic tomorrow it will be done here real soon:evilb: your project is looking good to.

Regards, chris

HEY Chris!:D

I hope it looks familiar since it's coming from you. I kind of look forward to that teaser pic...:evilb:

I just got some more pics of the back seat from Chris :evilb:

All I can say is WOW

Seat looks absolutely incredible!!
That is gonna be a badazz set-up!!!

This is awesome Tomas!! The PPI-guy's knows how to do their things!!

I see a new vinyl graphic design in my mind....

Keep up the good job!

A beer friday?

//Mange