Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

The best of pals? Would you care to elaborate? I have certainly asked Ron questions off this board over the past couple months, (just like many other people watching this thing unfold) but that is the only relationship. If that qualifies as the best of pals, great. I'm always one to make new friends. Mr. Pepe - perhaps you will explain now what the real problems are here? Everyone watching this thing unfold is not an idiot as you seem to take us for. Once again, you try to twist this into me being a bad guy and having some secret plan to give you a hard time. All you have to do is read what is going on here in these threads. You can't complete your boats for some reason that no one really seems to know but you. And say that I was best friends with FT 525 - does that have any bearing on the fact that you are unable to keep your commitment with him, with Dominick, and god forbid these other poor characters who have laid money out to you. I will repeat what I had deleted before: You are your own worst marketing enemy.

Have a great day.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

This saga is both unbelievable and unacceptable. It makes me wonder how service after the sale will be. Normally all you hear are good things about Pantera. I sincerely hope this all works out for you Full Throttle 525.

JROMY - I don't care if you two are brothers, I believe you have the right to question anything you want. FT 525 is in a really bad position where somebody has an ass load of his money, he has nothing to show for it yet and it has been a long time. He is probably very uneasy at this point about saying anything publicly. I wish Pantera would just give the board a straight forward answer as to why the delays and such. Late bolsters and broken parts don't cut it at this point. What about the other months and months. It appears plenty of other work has been done at their facility. Maybe others didn't pay upfront. I cannot imagine anyone being able to truly enjoy the end product, no matter how good, after this whole deal.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

I disagree on this point... I've been involved in much worse. And the end product is still our dream boat.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

To All for the record:

Since I became an OSO member and a future owner of a Pantera Powerboat I have met a lot of people. Some have PM'd, emailed and called me. I have posted very upbeat and positive posts regarding the poduction of my boat and the boats of others. I have never asked anyone to post things for me so as to instigate any type of trouble, whether it be in this forum or any other forum. I have agreed to assist Pantera in promoting their boat line by offering my free time to demonstrate their building expertise by giving rides to anyone that is seriously interested in purchasing a Pantera. I have made many friends and I realize there are many of you concerned about the production of my boat. There has no doubt been some very disconcerting times and I can only be patient where others may not. I truly believe I will have my boat soon. Also, whether a Pantera owner or not, the purpose of this board is to inform each other on boating, production, problems, etc.. to make the boating community, in it's entirety, a tight knit family. Most families discuss their happiness and their problems. It is hoped that this is what we have done here. I do not wish to disrespect anyone.

We all have our time of the month. If anyone is offended by anything I have said, I can only respond that, "I am sorry".

In closing, I can't wait to get my boat and post my happiness for all.

Ron Lombard

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

AMEN

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

What would a person tell his wife? Honey I spent a hundred grand 2 years ago Im going to have a boat soon . It would be rough around my house .At this point the boat wouldnt be the isue. Keeping my manhood parts intact that would be the key !!

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Yea I Kinda Look Like That

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Hey WildThing...

On Friday I heard from JO, via email, who said that he had my boat running 73 with a 24 Bravo 1 prop. In addition, their upholsterer had made an error on the making of the glove box section and made the piece 4 inches too long. He said that they were fixing that ASAP and I would imagine that the upholsterer was working on that today.

I'm hoping that delivery could be any day now. I'm not sure if I'm going down for my sea trial. My dad is having angioplasty Thursday and my wife has to have some tests on Friday. Of course, if the boat is ready, I may have to leave one of them at the curb!! :D :D Just kidding.

BTW... I had my 22nd Anniversary last Friday...while I'm in the limo to NYC I checked my email and got JO's message....sure made my night!! I'm a happy camper.

Looking forward to some boating soon! We just may get to do the LIS run this summer.

Ron

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Best of luck to you Ron.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

[QUOTE=Full Throttle 525]Hey WildThing...

On Friday I heard from JO, via email, who said that he had my boat running 73 with a 24 Bravo 1 prop.


Was that with or without bolsters? What is the latest development? Do you think you'll have the boat this month?

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Hey Guys:

JO sent me these pics on Monday. I'm sure I'll get the call any day now. I'm hoping I get it before the 4th.

Hoping to be boating soon :D

Ron

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Hey Full throttle, the boat looks sick!!!! Hope mine looks that good. Domz

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Any news ????

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Hey B:
Spoke to Linda the other day and she said the bow & cockpit covers were snapped in place and the snap-in carpet was also. She said the blue cover looked great! Swim platform was in place, lift for engine hatch completed and Sun pad affixed. No confirmation on delivery yet. Still hoping before the 4th of July. Will keep everyone posted.

Ron

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Wow, FT 525 sounds like you have had an interesting boat building experience. Having been through a similar experience with another custom South Florida builder, I would highly recommend being present for or requesting a shake down trip with the owner of the company in your new boat. Go through every system throughly to insure you know each system works and that you understand how each system works.

If it took this long to get your boat built, it will take just as long or longer to get things fixed after you get it home unless you do it yourself. So get as much of it out of the way now while they have it at the factory.

I am not slamming Pantera, I think this is how this industry works and you need to protect yourself.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

FULL THROTTLE
NICE!!! She looks really good. In agreement with h20warrior, I too had a "more than interesting" new boat buying experience with a local boat builder :( . A lot of down time when things could of, should of been taken care of. My hull was ordered in SEPT., completed in NOV, sat idle thru April when interior wasn't even started yet. After lighting a fire again :hothead: , I had the trailer hooked up to my truck in May as seats were still being bolted in! You should be happy in the end. I am. :)

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Thanks for your input h20warrior and SUPERBASH.

On monday I'm planning on talking to the family to see when I need to make arrangements for a sea trial and go over the boat. Judging by the below pic I received yesterday, the boat looks great and I'm close to rockin' & Rollin'. :cool: :D

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Your new boat is absolutely gorgeous!I can't wait to see her up close.
I'm getting an idea for a new full cover too.
Hey Fullthrottle,
A bunch of us from the CT river area are meeting some boyz from LI at Claudio's in Greenport on July 10 if you want to join.
Looks like your ready to rock and roll! :)
Good Luck,

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Hey Patrick...

I'd really like to meet everyone at Greenport but I need a more sea worthy boat than this one: :D :D

If JO has my boat finished I could make the 10th. Will let you know.

Thanks for the invite.

Ron L.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Ron I know you got the most post in history now you shoting for most phographed ??

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

FT - The Sound was beautiful this weekend! I saw a Pantera being launched in Norwalk and almost crashed my truck because I thought it was you! Any word today?

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

JROMY

No word as of yet...Will keep everyone posted.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

I think you are being punished for this thread

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

I wouldn't think so...

BTW..I just had to be the 200th reply!! :D

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Hey Guys:

I heard from JO today and they are having a problem with my engine not idling down between 800-900 rpms. It seems to be revving around 2g's. Should have the problem identified Thursday, hopefully. You know what they say, @#$* happens. Everything else just about looks like a go. I'll know better on Thursday if everything is ready to rock & roll.

Ron

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

ZZZZZzzzzzz

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

I would recommend pulling the throttle back to the stop....

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Please don't shoot me...I'm only keeping you guys up to date.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Warning

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

FT525, I sincerely hope you get your boat soon. I hope the wait is just a series of blunders and badluck, not intentional or deceptive.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Thanks BGIII...I'm hoping I get my boat soon.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

FT 525,
i went through the same ****, but worse. Ive been there. I gave up eventually.
for some reason i couldnt post replies until recently in this forum. I hope everything turn out perfect and youll be able to forget all this.
goodluck

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

That's frickin hilarious...I needed a good chuckle today. :p
BGIII is funny too, this is turning out to be quite an entertaining thread.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Hey Guys:

Jo sent me some photos of my new trailer. I'm just waiting for him to give me the thumbs up on the idle problem and then I make a trip to Miami for the sea trial. Hopefully it will be home this coming week.

Happy 4th of July to all. Be safe. :D

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Looks great. Fixing an idle problem shouldn't take very long. Good luck!

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Hey Guys:

I spoke to JO earlier and I'll be making my trip to North Miami on Thursday.

All looks thumbs up for my sea trial and hopefully final delivery before my big 50th birthday on the 17th. I'm taking a week off after my birthday day to boat.

Getting the dog all ready: :D :D

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Glad to hear the good news. Keep us informed on the performance. That is a beautiful boat :D :drink:

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

I guess I see the life jacket on the dog but its stretching my imagination

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Full Throttle, good luck!! I hope it is worth the wait. As you probably know poor Dom has seen another 4th of July pass with just empty promises and excuses. Good luck and enjoy the boat.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

So today's d-day.
Im gonna take mine out and look for ya. If you blow by a white 28 with outboards, that'll be me.