Battle of the Panteras
 

This weekend, (4) Pantera 28s will battle it out in P-5 at the OPA season opener in Point Pleasant NJ.

Sonic Boom (formerly Sunset Ave F-1)
Carrabas / Team Blythe
Goumada
Simply Awesome

And possibly (1) 24, Friendship 1. Joe (Livorsi) Iglio at the helm.

other P-5 competitors include, (2) 26 foot Corsas, (1) 24 foot Jaws?

Good luck guys

STAY TUNED

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Awesome, Good luck and you can add in Kean University 24 Pantera for AC.

PS Were dustin off Offshore Addiction to run P4 in Sarasota next week Bruce so I'll see you there

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Good luck to you Bruce, hopefully you can make Sarasota. Scott, that is awesome that you can make Sarasota it will be a fun fleet.

Albert

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I just got the call today Albert, I'll see you there as well as tomorrow.
I hope people don't think we're dating :eek:

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Scotty I wont be able to make it tomorrow, I have to finish a motor I sold yesterday. I`ll see you guys in Sarasota :drink:

Albert

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Good luck to all the Pantera teams this weekend.

From all of us at Pantera Boats. :)

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I guess Beverly and I were the only Pantera "ambassadors" in St Pete today, :D

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Ok here's how it played out. The water was snotty. Just the way we like it.

The Panteras got off to a great start with Goumada in front, Sonic Boom, Simply Awesome and Carrabas, all following a close second. Sonic Boom dropped off the pace and eventually blew their motor when Carrabas was playin with us for several laps. We were still about 1/4 lap behind Goumada and couldnt seem to catch him. We slowly pulled away from Carrabas holding a strong second place. Just as our drive let go in turn 3 of lap 9. Allowing Carrabas to pick up Second place behind Goumada.

Congrats guys. It was a good race

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Bruce, Sorry to hear about the drive, it would have come down to the wire between you guys and Goumada. You gonna be in Sarasota?

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Scott,

Nice hangin out with you guys Saturday, I wish I had brought a cooler, coulda hung there all day. Nah, had to go look at the Sonic. Anyway, you said you would be working on your boat all week at night, If you need an extra set of hands, let me know, I can stop by on my way home, a night or two. All I have to do on mine this week is finish the guages, should only take one night, so I m free the others.

Rick

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:D You may be sorry you offered Rick. Thanks

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NAH,

The woman may be sorry she let me offer though!!!

I live for this stuff, if I cant wrench on my own Pantera, I might as well help someone else out. You got my cell#, just let me know whatcha need.

Oh yeah, and she seems pretty serious about letting me get the one we talked about, Now I need to sell mine, and find the rest of the cash, I'll be on the water by the 4'th with the "FOR SALE" sign on it, Her only thing about me buying it is she gets to drive, I dont think that will last long once she gets the sticks forward, but who knows, maybe she's coming around, But if not, she can always drive in the no-wake zones, or I can install the throttles on her side.

Rick

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Bruce,

Would the Jaws have a chance against the Panteras?

Im still getting used to my 24 Jaws and have a new Hydromotive QIV-X prop coming from Throttle UP I want to try. I will try to ride over to AC but will probably only be a spectator.

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Baja, the 24 Jaws is a similiar hull to the 24 Pantera. We can hold our own

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:eek: :eek: :eek: Let the smack talk begin

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I'm gonna put "Hi Bruce" on my stern :eek:

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Hey Scott,

How goaes it getting yours together, let me know if you need anything.

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Rick, I am ok for now, but I think when I get back from Sarasota next week, I will need some help.
Thanks

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LOL, Bruce, :blaster: these guys and then buy them a :drink: then you can :argue: all you want about who won. Scotty is always trying to get in your kitchen :D

Albert

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Dont worry Albert, Scotty is in for a rude awakening. AC was snotty last year and I dont expect anything less this year. I'll make sure I have the ibuprofin to go with the drinks I buy him. :D :D :D

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Sounds good, Just let me know, for now I'll keep messin' with mine.

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Scott,
I might needs some coaching to run with these guys. What are you running for power. I hate to say it but Bruce might be correct in his assumption that a bigger boat will have an advantage in AC. Ill keep my fingers crossed for calm water.

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Bruce and myself have the same style race boat, and I for one had a 24 Jaws and a 24 Pantera at one point. The ride is a big diffrence when you are out their. However, Scott, on his 24 can give anyone a scare because he has been racing for a while now and has plenty of seat time. And about keeping your fingers crossed, stay away from that approach to a race course that could be bumpy :D good luck to you and be safe.

Albert

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And although I have never seen him race, from what I have heard, its sounds like he is not skeered to run that thing!!!

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We may be sending Scotty home with his tail between his legs. :D :D

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Baja, There is no question that we are at a disadvantage in the rough, not because our boats can't handle it( I raced in Daytona 2000) in really big water.
My problem is when the prop is in the air, the boat is losing speed.
In rough water I seem to be in the air twice as much as the bigger boats.
That being said, I am going to AC to win.
PS 502 Crate motor and a couple hundred pound of lead in the boat to try to keep it in the water.
A little big water practice never hurts

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practice, practice, practice

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Albert, This weekend, I'll have a little more size under me in P4
so watch out! :blaster: :D
I can't wait

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Boy I hopes its rough this weekend because the old Warlock can run in some rough seas as well. AAAAALBERT WE"RE COMIN TO GET YOU

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Scotty, I guess your just gonna have to show all those other 24s how its done.

Good luck this weekend..

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Thanks Buddy, wish you were coming to Sarasota

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Dude...you have no idea how badly I want to come down. Im just too busy this week, and the boat is not ready. May I'll get nuts and change my mind. But I doubt it

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Scotty I cant wait for the orange smoke to clear, the rougher the better. :D

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As you can see I am having a tough time getting any work done. See you tomorrow Albert.
Bruce, I feel for ya