finding the right boat
 

hi guys. i am trying to buy a new to me boat this summer and i have been back and further trying to decide on what to buy. one boat that i really like is the 28 pantera with a single engine. i guess my question would be is it a good boat for me. i like to use the boat. i would run it in the hudson river. i like to spend nights on the boat and i would like to run 70ish. now is a pantera good for this? and how hard is it to find a pantera in new york and is it possible to find one for around 45000 to 50000. thanks for your help goods.



yesrej

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You will need to find a boat with a 575 or better to make 70+ consistantly. Many pantera owners take good care of their boats. I would think you would be looking in the 95-96 range to get it for that price.

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If you like to spend nights on the boat, look into a Nordic 28'. The cabin blows away the Pantera cabin from a space/utility perspective. The fit & finish, and freeboard are better also. The ride will be fine for the Hudson unless it really gets crappy out. I used mine in Long Island Sound and it did well unless we had an East or NE blow :eek: A 496HO will get you an honest 67, the 500efi will get 70. Those are real world numbers with summer heat, gas, and passengers with all their garbage. Nordic Gary is a good one to contact on the Nordic Owners Forum. The Pantera will give you a better ride in the crap when the wind blows hard up or down the Hudson. Chris288 just got a new Sunsation and runs it on the Hudson, contact him for some feedback.

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Yesrej, where are you located?

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i boat out of rockland county. stony piont

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sounds like a you need a donzi or sonic for the spending nights deal.

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You can pick up a 28 saber for that kinda $.
Call the plant, they will know what is for sale.

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All of you have offered some excellent choices. :drink:
yesrej, I have a 28' Pantera and my wife and I sleep in it all the time, usually for the whole weekend. It has a 496ho in it and it runs around 62mph. I think to get 70mph out of it everyday will take a Merc 575 too.

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I have a 1996 28 Pantera with a 525SC hopped up to about 550hp. I could be talked into selling it in your price range as long as boat I'm interested in is still for sale.

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griff, your boat is outstanding and is just what i think i am looking for. if everything goes right for me i will definitly keep you in mind. one problem is you are a little far away from new york. thank you for the reply.

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Moderators !!!!

Where's The Stuff I Posted Last Night....??????

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Poof!

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yea, what happened i was getting some good advice here

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Hey!!

All I did was post that I found the right boat...a 28 Pantera with single 525EFI and posted pics of my boat. It's pretty sad when you're posting good crap and it gets POOFED!!.

I'll really start some crap if the moderators want to see some.

DON'T PUSH ME !!!

I can be really nasty if you want me to!!

For those that missed them. Here are some pics of my boat:

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yesrej:

I believe I'm right across the sound from you. 20 minutes tops. Have to give you a ride this spring.

Ron

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You Just Got Me Excited. Thank You

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FT, yesrej is in rockland county, on the Hudson.
At least that is what he said in post #5.

BTW, the site had problems and alot of posts were lost, not just yours Ron.

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i am on the hudson.

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Ron...I'm all for that LOL!!! :D

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YESREJ we used to have a 28 also and spent many weekends on it and even a week at Lake Cumberland once. We have 4 kids and have also spent the night on it with all 4, that was a real treat.

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28 active thunder would be my sugestion have the ride and the cabin

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That's a good suggestion Brian, however the 28 AT is hard to find used. Nice freeboard on that boat. OSO member Chris has (had) a 28 he was selling, you might want to contact him.

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come on ron,we want to see the nasty side.

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I lost a post too. Lots of posts were lost in all areas of the board. Its a problem with the latest transition of the software not the moderators.

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well then...why is there no statement to that fact. If there was a problem where is it so I can read it.

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Ron...ya gotta get out of the Pantera forum once in a while :p

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=94638

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Can this thread stay sober for once, bashing is getting real old.......

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Indy:

Thanks for the info...

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never gets old for some of us including myself and i have no mercy.

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I have seen many AT used in 50 thou price range