24 Sport question
 

Hello,

I have a 1998 Scarab 22. I'd like to get into a late model Pantera 24 Sport. The Scarab has a 19-degree deadrise, 3,400 lbs and, no trim tabs. The Pantera has a 24-degree deadrise, 3900 lbs and, 280s K-Planes.

Question: Would the Pantera handle small swells and big boat chop a lot better than the Scarab? Is there a night-and-day difference?

The Pantera is only a little longer in length, but do you think it would be a hugh upgrade? I boat on a lake in Minnesota, not the ocean.

Anything would be helpful.

Thank you!

Tom

Re: 24 Sport question
 

My neighbor has a 21 or 22 Scarab w/ single OB.
My boat handles the seas much better than his.
He hates the way it takes on waves.
And I only have small Kplanes. The 24 is very sensitive to those 280s.
The 24 hull is a proven offshore racer.

So IMHO, there will be a big difference between the 2 boats.

Hope that helps.
I'd give you a ride, but that would be a long trip.

Good Luck.

Re: 24 Sport question
 

one word.................



YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

Re: 24 Sport question
 

No comparison at all. The Pantera is narrower longer and has a deeper dead rise. It will cut through anything our lakes can throw at it, even the big ones(Milacs, Leech, Winnie). It would make a great river boat. A 24 Pantera is on my short list for my next boat to run the Upper Mississippi.

Re: 24 Sport question
 

OK, a few more words.......

Which Pantera are you looking at????

Re: 24 Sport question
 

OK,

I am post ho'ing a little,

just reread your post, and you said late model, I was wondering if you were looking at Georges 1978 24 footer. Might wanna take look there, it has been all redone, and is a lot of boat for the $$$$, I am personally trying to sell my boat, and come up with a little more $$ for it.

OK, just realized it is gone from the classifieds..............

Whats the story george????

Re: 24 Sport question
 

Once again you're a day late and a dollar short...

Re: 24 Sport question
 

Please see my 1999 24 Sport in the classifieds, needs nothing but your power or I could have a 454 Mag Installed:

http://server1.offshoreonly.com/geoc...php?a=2&b=1043

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=77172

Let me know. I am ready to move into my 28. I can be reached by email at [email protected]

Thanks,

Kirk

Re: 24 Sport question
 

Not to knock your Scarab, but there is no comparison.
I had a 1989 24' Pantera and now a 1997 24' Superboat.
These classic 24' long, 7' wide, 24° deep V boats will out run mosts 28' boats in rough water...
Good Luck,

Re: 24 Sport question
 

Rick,

You coming down to Dania? I' ll be around the pits on saturday and at the race on sunday. Call me 954-593-2299 :D