The way I did is, after I had the skin Matt layed up. I lined up the pc. in the hull, the reason I did it like that, is that to just set the recessed pc in the mold, there is no way that it can be held in place while the mold is being sprayed and laminated w/ the skin coat, w/o having to "scar" the hull mold.

Boat building is equivalent to a chef, different chefs have different ways to prepare the food for different tastes.
What works for me does not have to work for somebody else!

Later,
Pp.

PS, That will conclude "boat building 101" for this week!

Cool, can't wait for monday's class.

Congratulations, Pantera!!!!!

Knowone builds a stronger boat in it`s class. This will be the next best 28 Pantera ever. If the 28 Pantera was always on top on all the 28 polls, imagine now with TS. I would call the fastest TS, (28 Twin Step Mig).

Albert, I have a great idea.......If you still have that MONSTER of a motor and Pantera gets a rigged one ready wwwweeeeeeeelllllllllllllll why dont you guys get together and try to set some sort of speed record so that thay can launch that new bad boy with the heading THE FASTEST 28 (?) ......

just a thought.........or is it that I would want to find out how fast you guys could get them to go....

let me know if you guys need help I'll be there.......and by the way Pantera has the best 28 around.....

Andy,

Andy, I still have the Mig motor, it is in the Cigarette since the worlds in Key West. I dont think the T/S model needs a beast like mine to set a record. It is going to be fun for Jo to play with new toy.

Albert

Will it be possible to modernize the standard hulls by putting in the steps or is there something that says you cant? Weight distribution, notch etc?[/QUOTE]

Good Question Tomas! I was wondering the same thing can you take an already built hull and add steps? I don't know if I'm digging the recessed hull sides just yet, but if I could just put steps in mine that would be awesome.

For some reason I don't think you can so let us know Pepe or JO?

I have a motor for the TS!!!

Jo, any more photos yet?
Looking forward to seeing more.

I will post a few more pictures in a day or two. Lamination was completed on Wednesday and transom and stringers are being worked on now.

Regards,

JO

i was at the factory yesterday and she looks great. lot of action going on in the plant. 41' ready to come together, (2) 36's already together, (3) 28's al together, and 1 in the mold, 28' with outboards ready to roll anyday now. wow there pushing out the boats now. action action action from the pantera crew. go gettem boys. my 36' blue boat my be sold so get ready for my 41' w/1075s. good job fellas.