Von Bongo, its really cool watching your boat being built, keep the pics coming, especially once they start painting. I know its been said before, but that is the nicest Stars and Stripes I've ever seen, take care:)

Jo sent me some nicce pictures of a 24 Pantera that was painted very much like mine will be. He also gave me the following update, I edited the top secret parts :D

dropped the cockpit floor underneath the front bolsters about 5 inches to
give you extra depth in the cockpit.We put in the naca ducts on the sides
glassed in and they look awesome and will be functional.We cut out the dash
on Friday and began doing the rigging on the boat.The cabin has the ceiling
and sides upholstered and we are putting the carpet ( RED) on the v-berth
and will finish doing the sink,and ice chest this week so we can finish
putting the carpet on the wrap around area.
I have the tabs coming in on Wednesday and the motor package will be hear in
the next 2 weeks

:D :D :D

Stay tuned

I believe Jo said it was moved back a little.

Looking forward to that lower floor, that will make a big differece in the feel with the free board. Not that is was bad, just adds a little more.

I'm 5 10 and so 5 inches will be a bunch.

Von, sounds like its coming along well. Don't know if it'll make my completion date guess, but it should be in the ball park. Can't wait to see the lowered floor. I'm sure it gives totally different perspective. I was out on the river for a couple hours tonite and am getting a lot more comfortable with mine.

Griff

Looks like some people have ALL the fun. Was a little windy out their tonight wasn't it?

Jim

Had a little bit of fun, as long as you don't count having to fight the current to get the boat back on the trailer. Actually it was pretty nice with hardly any wind, but got damn cold for last 30 mins when the sun went down. The river is REAL LOW.

05/08 update
 

Here are 4 pics from today

pic 2

Pic 3

pic 4 day 79:

Making some progress, the painting is to start Monday according to the surveyor. As you can see the transom is cut for the drive and the duct's are cut out, rear grab rail is in, dash is cut, some of the wiring strung and some of the vinyl is in the cabin. K-plans were supposed to arrive yesterday. Motor in 2 weeks, about the time the paint is to be done.