Just joined the family!
 

I finally found the right one!
She's been taken back to her birthplace for a
freshening up!
I am quite the proud Papa.

Here is Pepe giving an initial look over.

From another angle.

A shot of the bow.

And a bit of the business end.

I would like to thank Pepe, Jo, Linda and especially Barbara for all their help they have given me in aquiring this boat. I am extremely happy to be an owner of a Pantera. Right now I would not have it any other way.
I would also like to thank a few OSO members for their expertise and opinions, from which I have learned greatly from (and still am). You know who you are.

All I can say is, great days to come! :D

Stormrider,
As the "seniors" (Pantera owners that is) have said to me: "welcome to the Pantera family"!
The business end looks very similar to my new addition. Looks good. What year and can you give us the specs?
GB
:cool:

what engine does that bad boy have?

It has a 454 Magnum 365hp.
Full hydraulic Marine Machine steering.
Drive shower. K planes. Ya know... the usual stuff.

I can't exactly remember the prop, but she ran strong...
on the speedo 70mph at 4950rpm with the drive tucked in and tabs up. This is my 1st HP boat. I can see I've got some learning to do. It sure is different from the 40ft twin diesel express sport-fisherman I'm used to driving. ;)

The boat is in really nice shape and just needs a little TLC. She'll be up on the LI sound this summer.

Georges, I talked to David about your boat.
I remember loving it before Albert put it up for sale.
Does it have a back bench? I remember it just
being a 2 man bolster setup.

familiar paint scheme?:D :D :D I like it!!!

Chris

congrats on the sweet ride and welcome

Nice ride...good luck and welcome to the proud family

It just has the 2 man bolsters, no room for bozos!:D :D

Funny, that's how I feel about my kids too! LOL

My rides gotta be somewhat family friendly... so I believe I'm quite lucky to have found this one.

Duunoit, I was told no two were the same.
So what???
It's cool to have a twin.
At least its not an army of clones! :)

They're not exactly the same... It looks like yours has one more stripe than mine. Still, it's a dang fine looking boat, if I do say so myself. What year is it? Mine is a 1992.

Chris

bow shot
 

Unique in it's own way...

well
 

I thought I was going to post a picture of the bow... at 730k it's probably a little too big...

Chris

Sorry not to note this earlier... it's a 1995.

Sweet ride, I Hope to be in the market next year for a similar ride.

:D Nice rig, let her rip and welcome aboard.

Albert

Nice! That's even an SE. Got an interior pictures?

Brian,
I believe I am going to take some tonight just for you. I think I remember telling you I was going to get you some a few months back...

Chris

Here are 2 interior shots... of the cabin.
These pics are a bit light... the purple is darker.

2

and some of the cockpit...

rear of cockpit

Boat looks to be in great shape, good luck w/it

Thanks for all the kind words guys.
It just needs a little updating, especially the dash/throttles. I'm hoping to get to it this season.

I'm another happy / proud Pantera ownerl :D

Nice boat!

Is that a 24' or 28'? That cabin looks to roomy for a 24 footer.

It looks longer than mine (24').

Chris

It's a 24 SE.
Maybe it looks deceiving (long and low).
There isn't much headroom.
I'm 5'10" and when sitting in there I have to hunch over.
I'm sure it's fine for sleeping in, and it'll work for the little ones.

Niiiice cabin space!:cool:

Stormrider,
Very good looking boat!
The dash looks pretty good to me.
Can't wait to hear what you think after a few hours at the wheel.
My 28 is at Pantera for some updating as well. The Nunez family are the best!
Really a pleasure to deal with.
Greg

Pantera572, the dash is clean but maybe a bit dull?
Was thinking of some Puple bezels, wheel and white/purple sticks, just so it kinda jumps out at you.

I'm sure I saw your boat at the plant. Is it all white and no graphics?

I look forward to some wheel time too, just wish I could have had a lesson from Jo. I'm sure someone out there would like to show me how its done. ;)

I'm hoping a few yrs with the 24 and the family will fall in love w/ HP boating... then I'll have the green light to look for a 28! :D
But 1st I've got plenty of time to enjoy my new ride!

I'll post some updated pics when I get the boat, and if/when I do the dash.

I'm in love.................

It Looks Great
 

Thanks for the pics. You are gonna love the boat!

Bruce

Stormrider,
Yes the white 28 you saw was my boat.
When I pick it up Jo will give me a lesson in rough water handling.
I need one on throttling in swells.
Keep us informed when you get it out.
Greg

572, I hear ya. I'm from open water, but I'll just need to learn to tab and balance her properly. Plus learn to get used to the speed.

Cain... thanks.

Welcome to the family. Take your time it will come to you. Good luck. She looks good.
Joe