Is Pantera still around?

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08-16-2016 | 07:45 PM

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Padraig

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Originally Posted by Uncle Dave

All tanks sold now have to have a vapor recovery (big charcoal canister you have to put somewhere and hose up) and anti over flow protection.

Its kind of like an OPD overfill nozzle on a propane tank. Same physical size tank- you just get "about" 20% of the capacity reduced.

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I am keeping the VR 1 for a long long time.

Padraig

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08-16-2016 | 08:01 PM

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Uncle Dave

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I am keeping the VR 1 for a long long time.

P6

Those are nice!

Prob close to if not the fastest hull in each length.

..and thanks!

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08-16-2016 | 09:09 PM

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Well that doesn't surprise me, it's funny out east here we don't have those at hardly any pumps. (The vapor recovery handles).
Is that a national or CA rule only?

08-16-2016 | 09:24 PM

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Well that doesn't surprise me, it's funny out east here we don't have those at hardly any pumps. (The vapor recovery handles).
Is that a national or CA rule only?

Pretty sure its a national thing. Maybe not?

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08-16-2016 | 09:36 PM

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We dont even have those vapor recovery nozzles at the regular gas stations. I was in shock when I moved out here, no smog checks etc......

08-17-2016 | 03:25 PM

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Pantera's unique business practices doomed them regardless of where the economy or industry went.

08-17-2016 | 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdchildhood

I had to check on that and you are right. I just lost a lot of respect and admiration for Sunsation.

http://www.sunsationboats.com/

yea I know the feeling And I use to work there and grew up around them always wanting one. build a basic low priced boat under $50,000 and I bet they will sell .

08-17-2016 | 04:02 PM

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yea I know the feeling And I use to work there and grew up around them always wanting one. build a basic low priced boat under $50,000 and I bet they will sell .

I just don't think that is even remotely possible now, what is the cost of even a complete 496/Bravo setup new, must be 25k or more? Plus all the rigging etc I bet you would spend 50k on strictly materials, no labor or overhead, on a single 25-30 foot boat.

08-17-2016 | 04:13 PM

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its EPA mandated for fuel permeation and fuel spillage and fuel seepage and so on for all USA states that apply to all marine builders.

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08-17-2016 | 04:17 PM

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Instead of writing all this out ------ read away and watch the videos. All EPA regulations USA all states. It s has been effective now for a couple at the very least.

http://www.attwoodmarine.com/store/c.../system-design

Last edited by BUP; 08-17-2016 at 04:27 PM.

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