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Keith,

Looking forward to seeing your progress. Keep us posted.

Jon

B.o.a.t.t.t.t.t....

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Originally Posted by donnawanna (Post 3250802)

I couldnt get my tank out without cutting the wall behind the rear seat so I think they might know whats up

Check. The bladder insert route did not get any traction either from the manufacturer or the marina. I'm having the replacement tank made slightly shorter to avoid any cockpit interferences. For the idle curious: tank=$1,800 shipping=$300 Total estimate is at $8k but that includes call-out, tow, drain, and some misc. fuel damaged components.

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Originally Posted by donnawanna (Post 3006998)

call me crazy or whatever but I feel like I just picked up a beaten puppy from the pound or some test lab where they used garden tools to operate. This boat is very rough and needs alot. The original owner converted it to a single and used popsicle sticks and wood screws along with bubble gum to put it together.
but I picked it up for the right price and I fell in love with the lines. I am a big scarab fan my favorites are the kv's and the panthers.
I started to work on the boat the last two weeks to disassemble the transome and all of the rigging. I am almost done removing the transome it was rotted everywhere it was messed with. I found out that when the boat had twins someone had raised the X unfortunately that put more holes in the transome. Belive it or not the stringers are dry and in good shape but the bulkhead at the tank is alittle wet and has to come out.
I realy do want to bring this old classic scarab back to life and would appreciate any suggestions you all have. I most likely will need some help with finding parts and some measurements. like drive hights and the center stringer and motor mounts withs and hieghts.
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Keith

Good Luck....I picked up a mint 88 panther last august im updating ...Fresh water boat and was a complete steal...

Status pics? Looks like your doing a great job.

Work is completed, about $11,000. There was rotted fglass under the tank requiring repair. Have not seen the finished job, - currently out of the country.

I want to hear an update on this panther!!!

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Originally Posted by machloosy (Post 3523925)

I want to hear an update on this panther!!!

well after building a mustang drag car, doing a transom on someones kamma 38 and rebuilding a wellcraft 210 classic for my son and working over 70+ hrs. a week im ready to hit the scarab again. its just hard to find time. but very motivated to start grinding some more. LOL anyone looking for a realy cool mustang?
Keith

Any updates on the boat

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Originally Posted by JDB1981 (Post 3767309)

Any updates on the boat

Yes updates please!!

Hey Keith, how are you doing with the panther? Give us an update please.