Hey guys,

I'm getting ready to pick up my new (new to me) Pantera 28' from the factory. Jo's installing a pair of 6.2 mercs and a few other things that should be done shortly. How do I need to "break in" the engines?? I've only had outboard boats in the past and you needed to run then a cretain way for the first few hours to get the best life from them.

Merc has a guideline for break in procedures for the first 10 hrs. I'm not sure exactly what it is by the rpms and increments or if it varies by engine.

What boat did you get?

Seems like lots of Panteras down in the Carriebean

Thanks, guess I just have to be patient and wait to pick the boat up and get the manuals. I bought an all white 1999 28’ that Jo took in on trade several months ago. The boat needed motors so it was the perfect opportunity for me, as I wanted small blocks, and have always been fond of new engines. Bought it “sight unseen” and I am driving down to check it out on Monday!!

Congrats! buying it from the factory with fresh engines is as good as it gets for confidence in a used boat! I saw your boat when I visited the factory a couple month's ago ... very sharp.

I'm sure it will be awesome rigged from Pepe & Jo!!

Congrats, IMO thats the perfect set up on a 28.

Yeah, in the caribbean we use a boat more like a car...surrounded by water. So a good handeling rough water boat is in demand. I'm hoping to get good MPG out of the 6.2 small blocks but I have no idea what to expect. Anybody out there with small blocks in a 28' that could give me an idea? I'm thinking close to 2 mpg...

I'm thinking you're pretty right.

Congrats, and take some pics when you get down there.

You're scaring me now with that little weed smokin smilely... does that mean I'm out in la la land on the MPG??