Here's after the cabin was stripped.

the gas actuators are available at any marine supply store.
I like them for the race boat. if we need to get into the engine quick, we dont want to wait for the power actuator to open it. plus if there is an electrical problem, especially a fire, we wont get in at all.

just make sure you place them so that the hatch opens relatively easy and stays closed with very little force. you will also need the
hood pins to keep it closed. it does work well though

Pantera 24...thanks

with that motor we were runnin about 71. but we should be at about 78. Im convinced that the drive is about 3" too high and the hull needs to be rubbed out. it was sittin for 6 years so theres quite a bit of drag. The get together sounds good. Im lookin to be down in Fla. for the Daytona , Miami and FT Meyers races. Maybe Ill see ya down there..

Day 1

Last one as the decals go on

Yea hopefully we can get the Pantera get together and all meet.
If not maybe at one of the races.

Do you know what the previous setup was on that boat?? What was it running before? Maybe the previous setup can give u some insight as to what the issue maybe?

Pantera 24...

No..apparently the boat was never rigged prior, so we are playin wit the set up.

Yes, they are gas. I think I said hydraulic. Sounds like thats the way to go. Is a manual hatch required for racing?

HebertNecessity
For the "family truckster" around the Keys, how about twin outboards??? You don't see many, but they've got to be a blast to drive. The Pantera likes power, give it as much as you can afford.

My GPS numbers are:

Tired 454 Mags-67@4600 B1 24

502MPIs-72@5000 B1 24 More throttle left!

502MPIs-75@4600 B1 28 Too much prop.

All speeds are full fuel and smooth water.

I have now B1 26. Hoping for an everyday 77@5000 with strong acceleration.

:cool:

speakin of outboards, I alway thought this was a cool setup

Bruce, I like the new tech, fresh water cool, distributorless, etc the 496 HP3 is doing great in racing(no engine failures) the 500efi is aprox$8k more. I like the fact that many co. will build mods for the 496 I can use after warrentee that is why I'm putting hyd steering. I think the 496 will be suffient for our needs.