36 Staggered 525's - 2011
 

Saw the 2011 listed at Ducky's, is this the 1st staggered boat? Says it runs 90+, and their side by side listing says 87. Any more info pics?


http://www.duckysboats.com/pre_owned...R0&veh=1878490

i think the side by side 36 did 90 mph the stager boat should do quite a bit more i would think .
im sure jo or pepe will chime in soon and let's us know .

I think these duck people need the study course 1A how to make an add.

Would love to see more of the all white staggered 36.

Also the other 36 and the 28TS, how long has these 2 boat's been on the market??? Crazy!!


//Mange

they want to much $$$ for there boat's :)

I thought the same.

The 28TS was finished over 2yrs ago?
And yes, that ad is lame.

I had the blue 36' for over 2 years and ran the living **** out of it. I consistently did 91mph. Jo told me he got 92 out of it 1time. I would think the staggered should see 95mph no problem. This boat really needed the staggered set up and should really be a true bad ass.

Is this the one that was finished/rigged by Checkmate?

Can you please explain why a twin engine setup (staggered) is a prefered setup (for performance) rather than the twin (side by side) engine setup of equal HP & torque)......Thanks

Balance.

Its so that fat people can work on the motors ?? LOL:evilb:

lmfao!!!!:evilb:

weight distribution. changes the center of gravity

I think its also less drag since the 2 drives are closer together and work more efficiently behind the boat.
But Yes usually a staggered application, no matter which make is about 4-8 MPH faster with same power.

Need more pictures - Please...

Yes, Duckys 36 is at Checkmate and is a twin stagger. I have seen some pics but dont have them anymore. XTInnovations is doing the interior in it. The boat is still at the Checkmate factory. Neversatisfied on here is the one that showed me the pics of the boat.

That does make sense since the picture at the dock was taken at the Sandusky boat ram... They do look to be an awsome boat! I did love that blue one!
Jr.

If that is the same boat- I've seen it up close at CM a few weeks ago... its awesome and rigging is top notch.

I might be headin back over there in the next couple of weeks- I'll see if its still around.. and if I can get a couple of pics.

I just talked to XT by pm a few days ago and he said they would be finishing the interior in the next few weeks, I think.

Is checkmate rigging the boat??
if they are , why would Pantera Not rig it?

Great Question... I have been asking myself that very same question ever since I heard about this boat being completed at Ducky's... I guess Ducky decided to have the boat built, but wanted to put their own custom touches on it... Will someone please chime in and help me understand why Pantera is not finishing this boat...

All I can say is I was at the factory in November and they were working on a 36,41 and a 28.So I don't know why but I would question it being fact.

I read along time ago of Pantera selling bare hulls, not the first time. Hopefully they come out lookin great.

Yep,Pantera will sell you a dare hull,spoke with Joe about buying a hull a couple of years back.

it just looks funny that Duckys is a Pantera Dealer and has Checkmate rig Pantera boats..
it would be hard for Duckys to sell me that boat on Panteras racing history when Pantea didnt even rig it..to me its not a TRUE Pantera.

Sorry dont mean to side track thread

It is my understanding that Checkmate is doing it all. The pics that I saw was just after the engines had been installed.

Checkmate was able to turn the boat around faster making it a one of a kind custom boat. The boat is 100% immaculate. It also allows Pantera to start building other boats sooner.

Makes no sense,Pantera is in the business to built boats,
Dont want to take a cheap shot at any boat manufacture but I allways looked at Checkmate as a production boat builder and Pantera as a custom boat builder.

checkmate is a certified mercury installer . i think you get an year extra warranty on the powertrain. pantera is about the best IMO , but maybe checkmate gave Tom jr. (duckys) a great price to complete the boat. i guess Tom had a good reason. http://www.mercurymarine.com/service...c-boat-brands/

Eventually "every" boat will be re-rigged by someone other than the original builder. As long as it's done "right" that's what ultimately matters.

yep, so is Bayliner...how cool is that ?

Nice PANTERA FOR SALE, rigged by BAYLINER !!!!!

U think u can sell it ??? :grinser010:

Too Much ?


http://www.duckysboats.com/pre_owned...h=1206224&nv=y

http://www.duckysboats.com/pre_owned...R0&veh=1927428

they just lowered the price $ 30 to 40 k on both boat's it look's like :)

i think the 28 was @ 159 k and the 36 was @ 199k

You are correct on the 28 and that 36 is used,I think it started around 209k

i wonder how many hour's are on the 28 even thow it is a new boat they have had for a long time ?

i hate to say it but with the economy the way it is they will have to sell that 36 for quite a bit less then what there lowered price is.
both nice boat's, but the only boat's that are selling these day's are the one's that are price to steal .

mike

Well to go into all the details on "who did what" on this boat would take a hardback book, but the bolsters came from PPI, we designed the rear bench seating, and motorlid, and Checkmate finished the side pads/cabin interior. The rigging did not go down the normal Checkmate production line either, and I can tell you that it was done right. The boat is finished and delivered to Ducky's now, but still needs a paint job to complete. I have heard nothing but compliments on the performance of the boat. I hope the dealer keeps everyone updated on it.

XT