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24 Pantera Racing
I finally finished my 1979 Pantera 24 race rebuild project.
So far the top speed is 79.5MPH with a very limited time to test props, I still have 5 props in my garage waiting to be tested... The Pantera is completely Awesome as a sit down boat with foot throttle (N-Control from CPPerformance http://www.cpperformance.com/p-13598...-assembly.aspx) and it handles really nice. I haven't got a chance to test it in real rough waters but it handles awesome in some chop and boat waves. At our first race, two weeks ago I finally had a chance to weigh the boat. It only weighs 3850lbs complete with all racing gear, 30lbs of lifting slings, some fuel, some tools etc. That must be pretty good for an old 1979 right?! Unfortunately we got DQ’d in the first race since we passed a bouy the wrong way, but in the second race everything went completely fine! As always there were a very limited number of boats in the UL class – we were alone… Sylsjö, with the other Pantera didn’t make it to the race this time. The only boats that passed us were C-class (international) cats that do about 90-95mph, and the rest of the faster classes that’s 80+mph boats didn’t stand a chance even though we “only” did 78mph at most this time. http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...46606410_n.jpg http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...39549405_n.jpg http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...00053875_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...76618311_n.jpg |
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Yes, we're still rookies. It's the first time my "real" copilot is racing with me and it's my third race so be nice. :D Still getting familiar with the boat - and racing.
[YOUTUBE]aO8nB7hsQB4[/YOUTUBE] |
It didn't look that very great... We didn't even feel it, just lost thrust and put one and one together (since a Batboat 28 had stopped in front of us with the same issues...)
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...90721912_n.jpg The Bravo X drive had 4 hours runtime since new so it was time for a new one anyways :P. We got a new XR lower that I bolted up a couple days ago and we're now ready for the last race for the season on saturday! http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...23137870_n.jpg |
Looking good! That 24 came out nice. Really like the dash set up.
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Great job. Came out real nice.
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Looks good ! I love the orange ...
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I see no reason a little JB Weld wouldn't have fixed that bravo back like new.. haha !!!! Cool pics & congrats !!!
I always admire & respect how you crazy Sweed's Hot Rod !!!
Originally Posted by tomas_wallin
(Post 3775040)
It didn't look that very great... We didn't even feel it, just lost thrust and put one and one together (since there a Batboat 28 had stopped in front of us with the same issues...)
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...90721912_n.jpg The Bravo X drive had 4 hours runtime since new so it was time for a new one anyways :P. We got a new XR lower that I bolted up a couple days ago and we're now ready for the last race for the season on saturday! http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...23137870_n.jpg |
Did you loose the prop ?
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Stout lookin 24.
Nice !!! |
Originally Posted by OCCJoe
(Post 3775205)
Did you loose the prop ?
At least I now have a spare vertical shaft and lower gears. :D |
Did u buy that b1 / imco off lil red? I guess that's headed to Michigan then sweeden. It's a nice drive
Notice any different handling with mod bottom? |
Originally Posted by scarab63
(Post 3775353)
Did u buy that b1 / imco off lil red? I guess that's headed to Michigan then sweeden. It's a nice drive
Notice any different handling with mod bottom? Unfortunately I only had 454 with TRS and stand up bolsters with the original bottom, so I have nothing to compare to. In the race on saturday there's another 24 Pantera (with original bottom) rigged about the same with 496 and Bravo drive so I will post some pics from the race later. We'll see if there's any differences in the attitude. |
Originally Posted by tomas_wallin
(Post 3775300)
At least I now have a spare vertical shaft and lower gears. :D
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original bottom ???? Did I miss something ? What did you do to the bottom ?
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It's got extensive work....sharpen & cut strakes. Notched V
It's all in fiberglass section....pretty interesting Almost has a pad of sorts now |
that looks like a great time! great job on the boat!
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Originally Posted by scarab63
(Post 3775609)
It's got extensive work....sharpen & cut strakes. Notched V
It's all in fiberglass section....pretty interesting Almost has a pad of sorts now Tomas bassed on the post dates am I seeing that you did the build in about seven months is that correct ? You did some nice work . Being that you did something so detailed and precise did you ever think about putting a step in the boat ? Looks like you have the skill to do it . I'm only asking because I was thinking that a 24/7 stepped hull would preform awesome . Just don't know if anyone has added a step post mold . |
Wow Great looking Boat look forward to hearing how the bottom works
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Originally Posted by tomas_wallin
(Post 3775038)
Yes, we're still rookies. It's the first time my "real" copilot is racing with me and it's my third race so be nice. :D Still getting familiar with the boat - and racing.
aO8nB7hsQB4 |
Thanks everyone!
There's still some work left on it that I will take care of during the winter. I needed to prioritize to get it running. I will keep you updated! |
Originally Posted by onesickpantera
(Post 3775754)
Looking good! I can't believe how little the impact shook the boat. I didn't see you adjusting the tabs or trim, I'm guessing you had them set close to nuetral?
I had it trimmed around neutral and it was still was riding very high. I accidently got a Merc trim tab pump for my drive trim and it's way too slow (the drive trim pumps are high flow versions of the exact same pump), so I didn't want to trim it out too far since I wouldn't be able to get it back down fast enough if I needed to. This is one of the things I will take care of during the winter. So far I have used the tabs only when going on and off plane. |
Originally Posted by OCCJoe
(Post 3775689)
Don't know how I missed that . Now I'm up to speed . I live in Pantera , Superboat , and swap shop . Need to do a little more exploring on OSO ..
Tomas bassed on the post dates am I seeing that you did the build in about seven months is that correct ? You did some nice work . Being that you did something so detailed and precise did you ever think about putting a step in the boat ? Looks like you have the skill to do it . I'm only asking because I was thinking that a 24/7 stepped hull would preform awesome . Just don't know if anyone has added a step post mold . Right now I'm planning on extending the inner strakes quite a bit longer, doing the extended parts about 1/2-1" narrower. I was worried about the boat over planning and dipping the bow but that's absolutely no issue. It rides high and very well but with longer strakes I believe it will ride even higher and better - and faster. I have seen some pics of 24 Superboat bottoms with the strakes going almost all the way to the transom - anyone have any more info about this? |
Here's my bottom rebuild thread
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/f...4-pantera.html |
Great job Tomas ..... is the boat is named after you ?
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Originally Posted by mikeb4
(Post 3775942)
Great job Tomas ..... is the boat is named after you ?
Hahaha no it's not named after me but since my daughters name is Minna it would be a great name. It's our future sponsor www.tomina.se |
Originally Posted by tomas_wallin
(Post 3775848)
We didn't feel it what so ever, I just heard a small "ting"-sound and lost thrust.
I had it trimmed around neutral and it was still was riding very high. I accidently got a Merc trim tab pump for my drive trim and it's way too slow (the drive trim pumps are high flow versions of the exact same pump), so I didn't want to trim it out too far since I wouldn't be able to get it back down fast enough if I needed to. This is one of the things I will take care of during the winter. So far I have used the tabs only when going on and off plane. |
Originally Posted by onesickpantera
(Post 3776102)
Yeah fast trim is a good thing! So, in that video you are running with the tabs all the ways up?
The Rev 4 (RIP) was an awesome prop - luckily it was standard out of the box. |
Originally Posted by tomas_wallin
(Post 3775376)
In the race on saturday there's another 24 Pantera (with original bottom) rigged about the same with 496 and Bravo drive so I will post some pics from the race later.
Jan came and looked at mine for his friend while he was in the states last year and said that he had a 24' that they raced with a 496. Couple pics of my old one is Sweden at a poker run a few weeks back... http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/c...ldpantera2.jpg http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/c...Oldpantera.jpg |
Originally Posted by ziemer
(Post 3776119)
Is that Jan's boat?
Jan came and looked at mine for his friend while he was in the states last year and said that he had a 24' that they raced with a 496. This is the first race we're both participating at the same time so it will be lots of fun! Especially since both are doing about the same speed. |
Originally Posted by tomas_wallin
(Post 3776115)
Yes, tabs all the way up.
The Rev 4 (RIP) was an awesome prop - luckily it was standard out of the box. I'd say your bottom work and tab placement paid off. I can't run with the tabs all the way up. |
WoW good lookin Pantera Tomas. the colors and layout look sweet
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Originally Posted by onesickpantera
(Post 3776198)
Oh that sucks it was the prop you lost! Yeah the Rev is my favorite handling prop.
I'd say your bottom work and tab placement paid off. I can't run with the tabs all the way up. Mirage 25 Mirage 27 lab Bravo 28 lab Tempest 25 I can also borrow a Hydromotive Indimidator 27
Originally Posted by JAIME
(Post 3776248)
WoW good lookin Pantera Tomas. the colors and layout look sweet
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Originally Posted by tomas_wallin
(Post 3776277)
Right now I have no idea of what prop to put on for the race since I have no time to go testing...
Mirage 25 Mirage 27 lab Bravo 28 lab Tempest 25 I can also borrow a Hydromotive Indimidator 27 |
tomas, just curious, is this a different boat than the one I sent you the hatches for?? I noticed no hatches on this, but not sure if you filled them, or a seperate boat.
Boat looks great! and I'm impressed with the work you've done. Impressive speed for limited testing, hell, impressive PERIOD!! |
Originally Posted by onesickpantera
(Post 3776339)
Are the Mirages the standard or Plus? Standard Mirages are fast but they can lose bite in corners.
Originally Posted by bouyhunter
(Post 3776349)
tomas, just curious, is this a different boat than the one I sent you the hatches for?? I noticed no hatches on this, but not sure if you filled them, or a seperate boat.
Boat looks great! and I'm impressed with the work you've done. Impressive speed for limited testing, hell, impressive PERIOD!! |
We just finished going through the race course for tomorrows race.
The inspection starts at 7am and our start is at 1215 so we will test some props in the mean time. Hoping for at least the same speed as with the Rev 4. |
Originally Posted by tomas_wallin
(Post 3777086)
We just finished going through the race course for tomorrows race.
The inspection starts at 7am and our start is at 1215 so we will test some props in the mean time. Hoping for at least the same speed as with the Rev 4. Just my point-o-two. |
Whoops just read that you have time to test before the race. Good deal.
Let us know how the Tempest works! |
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