Pantera Fieldtrip
 

Ok ....so let's see ..took the day off...what to do?? Work around the house? hmmm NOT! ... Run errands for the wife? NOPE! ...
Go see boats?? OH YEA!!!... This will be a bit lengthy..but well
worth it. :D :p

Well just had lunch, its 70 degree's and just arrived.:D

Let's look inside and see what we find.

Ok now where talking..... well as most have you have seen in previous posts this 28' "Killer Bee" is definetly killer looking and will be one fast machine. It will be equipped with twin 525's and should hover around 96+mph.:eek:

Side view

Very Nice rigging

Cockpit can't be missed!!

Closeup of controls and bolster..

This will definetly be out of hand once she hits the water.

Ok onward we go....hehehe
Here we visit a a pair of 28's being built. the one on the left is headed for Mexico where it will reside. The one in the back is for a customer up north.

Here we see 3 decks ...the 2 on the left are 24's and the right rear is the deck for the 28' previously shown going up north.

Ok next stop.....where it all started back in the day.
Talk about OFFSHORE HISTORY.
The 24' mold..where we see a new one being assembled.

Next.....The 28' mold:cool:

Another view of the 28' Mold.

Ok....please follow along as we continue.
Please make certain you have left nothing behind and please account for your little one's, as we would not like to see any ending up in the layup of the new 35'. hehehehe:p

Talking about the new 35' ... here she is. :eek:

This one is headed for the West Coast...she's being rigged here minus motors. Customer will be having twin Pfaff or Zul motors being dropped in once she arrives.

This is a new 35' deck being made for the "first" twin step in a full pleasure version.

Ok, we are about to enter the R&D section..so please no photography or filming allowed.

Here we see for the first time ever!! The deck to the new 35'
stepped hull that Jo will be racing in F2 this year. This is a cut down version of the original deck which will give it a lower stance overall. Ok don't stare too long you could go blind kids!!:eek: :p
hehehe

Another view of the Top Secret deck......ok ok let's move on. Everyone please follow and maintain a single line. HEY YOU get back in line.!!:D

Here we see the 35' mold where that twin stepped full pleasure version will be coming out of in the next few days.
Then Jo's F2 will be popped.

This 24' was sitting in the corner and is supposedly looking for a new owner it's a 2001 with 496HO and only has like 15 HOURS on it!!!!! If your interested call Jo at the factory cause that puppy is gonna sell fast!

This is a 1991 24' that just underwent an engine rebuild and is be prepped for a new owner here in Florida.

Well this concludes our tour ..... Refreshments are now served.
Gulg , gulp , gulp...... damn this Heineken is good.

One last look....

P.S. - Jo and Pepe, thank you for taking time today and showing me around.

Thanks,
Angel

Thanks a bunch for the tour, can you go back when they pop the 35 twin step and then the survivor in the cut down version?

:D :D :D :D Id like to see the full pleasure version :p

Angel - Great pictures!

Jo and Pepe - thanks for having us in for the tour!

I brought the whole family along for the tour! We could almost feel the warm air!


:cool:

Bruce

Thanks for the tour! You have now fully justified my $25 membership. :D Quarterly updates would be much appreciated!
Maybe one day I'll see mine in one of your pics.

Yo Mr Pantera24 , it was a pleasure metting you and Gloria friday...we had a great night...I wonder how that guy is doing w/ his 68 Berger (sp)? what a maroon !!

Well "Mr. Nasty Habit" ..hey me and Gloria had a GREAT time with all of you. Yea Mr.Berger (sp)? was a real pleasure :rolleyes: :crazy:

Anyway...hey did you go out on the 35' Survivor???
If you did..give me details..:D

Pantera24,

I think that newer 24 with the low hours was involved in an incident here in Jersey??...driver was solo and tossed out...no lanyard...

Boat was in great shape when I saw it in a yard up here after the incident...

*and thanks for the great shots of the new construction...


:cool:

Angel! Hey!...... a quick trip out of Haulover inlet,
in 6- 7 seas, Jo is a fantastic driver. It was a wild but
stable ride to say the least. Kitten & Nebulous were
screaming with excitement last time I looked back.

Haulover...
 

That 35 is something else...
Joey is one hell of a driver. The demo ride in my boat was in 4+ rollers that were hitting like a washing machine. He was still able to run the boat at 70+ in that crap water. Yep, I bought the boat.

Jo is planning to hit the F2 class this year. The competition better look out!

Now that I 've got my morning wood, I can go to work.
I love boat factory pictures. Thanks!

Sorry...just had to bring this one back to the top, I have to get down to the factory sometime, great stuff.

A great post indeed. Great pics, Thanks

Brian

Lookin good guys
 

Daytona 4 weeks away

Alright....

Looking sharp Bruce!

Good Luck!!

Angel