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ISO Outboard Pantera's
Ive been keeping a eye out for a OB pantera. I know a few twin Ob boats were made late 90s early 2000s. Anyone considering letting one go?
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https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...ef7b41ddc3.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...9fa86c97c4.jpg What about buying the blank 28SR that's for sale in the other thread and rigging it like this one. |
What speed does that boat run?
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That was not a stepped hull and If I recall Jo said mid 70's. I think that boat went to South Africa.
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Theyre very, very rare.
When I was at the factory 10 or so yrs ago, they were restoring a 28' very similar to that one. As recall, it was going to the Bahamas or Caribbean. Only one Ive seen in person. |
i would consider them all rare since barely any boats would get built.
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Originally Posted by TURBOED
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i would consider them all rare since barely any boats would get built.
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Originally Posted by Ing
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https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...ef7b41ddc3.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...9fa86c97c4.jpg What about buying the blank 28SR that's for sale in the other thread and rigging it like this one. |
Originally Posted by Twin O/B Sonic
(Post 4677093)
Theyre very, very rare.
When I was at the factory 10 or so yrs ago, they were restoring a 28' very similar to that one. As recall, it was going to the Bahamas or Caribbean. Only one Ive seen in person. |
The new 4 stroke O/Bs are nice,technology wise, but Id still go for a pair of XS's.
Im building a pair of carbureted OMC V-6's that should make close to 300 HP's per and only weigh 450 lbs each. Thats a 100 lbs lighter than the lightest 300 HP 4-stroke. Times two motors on my 25' Checkmate, thats a 200 lb+ weight savings on a small, narrow, light boat. They're not great on gas but........, I can build/maintain them myself (as anyone could) and Ill have $5K in the pair compared to $55K for a pair of new ones. I can see the market for clean, older 2 strokes growing accordingly. You can get a Merc re-man'd full dressed, drop on XS powerhead for $8500ish. Buy a popped but clean one for a couple grand and you're off to the races. And keep the popped p.head for spares.
Originally Posted by slpcamaross97
(Post 4677162)
The price of the SR is way out of my price range. I dont like the new 4 stork OBs either. So finding one with Opti, 2.4/2.5 engines is where im at. Because you cant buy any of the engines new anymore to make it a easy setup.
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Have you inquired about the one on National Powerboat Association's website classified section?
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Originally Posted by Sutphil
(Post 4677271)
Have you inquired about the one on National Powerboat Association's website classified section?
But thanks for the heads up. |
I saw a newer 28 on Miami craigslist for $14K setup for twins, less power.
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Nice looking boat.
Perfect O/B conversion candidate ;) |
I don't think he wants to do a conversion. He already has one he could be converting ��
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Originally Posted by bigboat28
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I don't think he wants to do a conversion. He already has one he could be converting ��
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Making it OSO official. Twin OB 24ft. Unfortunately its not a Pantera :party-smiley-004: . But its a copy of one. Just the reality of not being able to find a twin OB pantera and wanting one i had to settle for second best.
Im not going to add pantera stickers or anything. But still a little rocket with twin 200s |
How fast is it Kyle? |
Originally Posted by Twin O/B Sonic
(Post 4677167)
The new 4 stroke O/Bs are nice,technology wise, but Id still go for a pair of XS's.
Im building a pair of carbureted OMC V-6's that should make close to 300 HP's per and only weigh 450 lbs each. Thats a 100 lbs lighter than the lightest 300 HP 4-stroke. Times two motors on my 25' Checkmate, thats a 200 lb+ weight savings on a small, narrow, light boat. They're not great on gas but........, I can build/maintain them myself (as anyone could) and Ill have $5K in the pair compared to $55K for a pair of new ones. I can see the market for clean, older 2 strokes growing accordingly. You can get a Merc re-man'd full dressed, drop on XS powerhead for $8500ish. Buy a popped but clean one for a couple grand and you're off to the races. And keep the popped p.head for spares. |
Originally Posted by Wboulton
(Post 4685175)
How fast is it Kyle? |
It looks good running. Tried sending these via PM but I don’t think it worked. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...8fa143bb3.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...feea7357c.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...fae4fa61b.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...36c633e3f.jpeg |
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Originally Posted by hogie roll
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Plus the weight of oil tanks and all that extra fuel you have to carry around. Smoking out dock side restaurants, no thanks. Extra fuel? Is there ever enough? Not on a good day. Smoking? The latest version of the OMC 2 Stroke carbs are very good. Tuned properly, once warm, they’re virtually smoke free. So let’s review, Even w/the heavy, 15 lb oil tanks they’re 150 lbs lighter (per) than the lightest, new 4 strokes and 250 (per) lighter than the heaviest. Ive got $4k (ish) in both. I have a shop full of free parts (including 2 spare powerheads) and can rebuild them ( and the gear cases) in the dark. I know not the same as my Xs examples but 1/5 the cost and I know how to work in them. I would still take a pair of 300 XS’s over anything currently available new. The first gen 300 e-Tec’s are more durable but have **** gear cases for performance. Cleaner and more economical to run than the new 4 strokes. On a fully pimped out center console, probably not. Id want max displacement. |
Looks great! 75 in that would be a hoot.
Originally Posted by slpcamaross97
(Post 4685322)
No official speeds yet. But feels like upper 70s. It's a little rocker in the mid range. Of course I tore it apart and fixing a few things. Should have it back on the water in a few weeks
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Originally Posted by Speedracer29
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