1979 Pantera -
05-08-2018 | 07:37 AM
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1979 Pantera -
Hello all . . . now that pics can be easily uploaded on this site, thought I would share a few pics of my boat . . .
1979 Pantera 24 Sport.
Spent most of its life on Lake George and belonged to a fellow named Angelo.
I have owned it 8 years on Lake Norman. New transom, stringers and extra bulkheads a few years ago. Its a ton of fun.
1979 Pantera 24 Sport.
Spent most of its life on Lake George and belonged to a fellow named Angelo.
I have owned it 8 years on Lake Norman. New transom, stringers and extra bulkheads a few years ago. Its a ton of fun.
05-21-2018 | 01:18 PM
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Thanks!
Not sure of x dim but transom assembly is approx. 1-1/2" taller than my friends 1989 24 Sport.
Boat was originally TRS with transmission. Now Bravo 1 with low water p/u. 1.50-1.
Motor is 496ci. now. GM 427 Tall Deck 10.2” (Commercial truck 4 bolt main 7.0 liter) , Bore 4.310 - Stroke 4.250, H-Beam Rods 6.535 - Aluminum Heads - 2.3 IN/1.9EX - Harland Sharp Roller Rockers 1.7 - Comp Cams HYD Roller Lifters - Comp Cams HYD Roller Cam - Custom Grind (have card) - SRP Pistons, WEIND Team G High Rise Aluminum - Holley 850 Double Pump (more like a 900 now) - Gill Offshore exhaust DRY to tips. MSD 6al ignition. Huge fuel Water separator.
I run a 27P Quicksilver Mirage 3 blade (non plus)
and a 26P Power-Tech OFX-4 four blade that was made for the boat.
They added a tiny bit of cup. It is only 3 mph slower but does that at several hundred less rpm. Ill take the fuel savings. The 4 blade is better all around for sure. With the 3 blade its an 80mph boat GPS.
Not sure of x dim but transom assembly is approx. 1-1/2" taller than my friends 1989 24 Sport.
Boat was originally TRS with transmission. Now Bravo 1 with low water p/u. 1.50-1.
Motor is 496ci. now. GM 427 Tall Deck 10.2” (Commercial truck 4 bolt main 7.0 liter) , Bore 4.310 - Stroke 4.250, H-Beam Rods 6.535 - Aluminum Heads - 2.3 IN/1.9EX - Harland Sharp Roller Rockers 1.7 - Comp Cams HYD Roller Lifters - Comp Cams HYD Roller Cam - Custom Grind (have card) - SRP Pistons, WEIND Team G High Rise Aluminum - Holley 850 Double Pump (more like a 900 now) - Gill Offshore exhaust DRY to tips. MSD 6al ignition. Huge fuel Water separator.
I run a 27P Quicksilver Mirage 3 blade (non plus)
and a 26P Power-Tech OFX-4 four blade that was made for the boat.
They added a tiny bit of cup. It is only 3 mph slower but does that at several hundred less rpm. Ill take the fuel savings. The 4 blade is better all around for sure. With the 3 blade its an 80mph boat GPS.
05-22-2018 | 07:43 PM
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Thanks!
Not sure of x dim but transom assembly is approx. 1-1/2" taller than my friends 1989 24 Sport.
Boat was originally TRS with transmission. Now Bravo 1 with low water p/u. 1.50-1.
Motor is 496ci. now. GM 427 Tall Deck 10.2” (Commercial truck 4 bolt main 7.0 liter) , Bore 4.310 - Stroke 4.250, H-Beam Rods 6.535 - Aluminum Heads - 2.3 IN/1.9EX - Harland Sharp Roller Rockers 1.7 - Comp Cams HYD Roller Lifters - Comp Cams HYD Roller Cam - Custom Grind (have card) - SRP Pistons, WEIND Team G High Rise Aluminum - Holley 850 Double Pump (more like a 900 now) - Gill Offshore exhaust DRY to tips. MSD 6al ignition. Huge fuel Water separator.
I run a 27P Quicksilver Mirage 3 blade (non plus)
and a 26P Power-Tech OFX-4 four blade that was made for the boat.
They added a tiny bit of cup. It is only 3 mph slower but does that at several hundred less rpm. Ill take the fuel savings. The 4 blade is better all around for sure. With the 3 blade its an 80mph boat GPS.
Not sure of x dim but transom assembly is approx. 1-1/2" taller than my friends 1989 24 Sport.
Boat was originally TRS with transmission. Now Bravo 1 with low water p/u. 1.50-1.
Motor is 496ci. now. GM 427 Tall Deck 10.2” (Commercial truck 4 bolt main 7.0 liter) , Bore 4.310 - Stroke 4.250, H-Beam Rods 6.535 - Aluminum Heads - 2.3 IN/1.9EX - Harland Sharp Roller Rockers 1.7 - Comp Cams HYD Roller Lifters - Comp Cams HYD Roller Cam - Custom Grind (have card) - SRP Pistons, WEIND Team G High Rise Aluminum - Holley 850 Double Pump (more like a 900 now) - Gill Offshore exhaust DRY to tips. MSD 6al ignition. Huge fuel Water separator.
I run a 27P Quicksilver Mirage 3 blade (non plus)
and a 26P Power-Tech OFX-4 four blade that was made for the boat.
They added a tiny bit of cup. It is only 3 mph slower but does that at several hundred less rpm. Ill take the fuel savings. The 4 blade is better all around for sure. With the 3 blade its an 80mph boat GPS.
What RPM are you spinning to get 80? 5500?
05-22-2018 | 08:11 PM
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I just measured and it is 8-1/2" from bottom of transom assembly to pad right below drain plug.
80 @ 5800 with 3 blade
77 @ 5500 with 4 blade
With just me and a few gallons of fuel the speeds are 1 or 2 more mph.
80 @ 5800 with 3 blade
77 @ 5500 with 4 blade
With just me and a few gallons of fuel the speeds are 1 or 2 more mph.
05-23-2018 | 07:32 AM
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05-23-2018 | 07:01 PM
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There are multiple answers to that question.
Boat has 30" Dana 1100 trim tabs and full hydraulic steering to the helm. So no, it is a dream to drive and an absolute blast. But to answer your question seriously . . . it depends on water conditions and driver skill.
