I am just doin some research on all of the boats I really would consider owning. I currently have an insanely fast 21' Baja and really need to step up to something safer. I really like the speed of my Baja and my first thought was to get a cat hull. In doing my research insurance may be a problem with a cat so I am checking out some v's. Here is the big question. How much HP to get a 24' Pantera into the upper 90's or even 100 MPH? I have heard of Pantera's rep of being tough and able to handle rough water, but what about driveability at extreme speeds? I mainly boat on inland lakes, but would like something to take out on Lake Mich from time to time. Thanks for your replies!!!

On fresh water about 400hp is 70mph 500hp 80mph so I would predict 600 about 90mph and probably 725+ to see 100GPS. Jo can give exact numbers but Mine are fairly conservative. Steering and setup is everything on this hull or any narrow deep V to keep your sanity. 3 footers at 80 is no problem sometimes 4's if they are spaced right. I think your solid roller motor from the Baja would easily push to mid 90's in the Pantera 24. It is a boat that will not break in rough water and will outlast several engines. Good Luck The Ironman.

Wette -

I recently upgraded from a nice, fast 1998 Baja Hammer 70+, to a 1999 24 Pantera Sport with a 650HP Super charged engine.

The boat is awesome, I'm currently playing with props, but use to run a 29P Mirage and it would hit 91 - 93 MPH under control. The 3 blade just blows out too much for me so I'm playing with 4 blades. I still hit 86+ right now with a 28P Mach Prop.

You'll be happy with a Pantera . . . I am!!!

Jo has a sweet 24 with about 40 hours on the 496ho for sale at his shop. The boat has some cool sit down bolsters.
Give him a call.

Thanks for the replies. I am really only doing research right now and so I am not really ready to buy. I will keep my Baja the remainder of this summer and I will drop the stocker back in and sell it. Then hopefully I will know exactly what I want. Pantera is definately a boat I would like to see and drive. I know one thing I will not buy a boat unless I go for a ride with my radar gun!!!! How much do the 24's weigh and is the bottom a straight vee?

Straight 24 deg V with a small delta pad . Weight about 3800. check the Panteraboats.com site for specs.

Here's the quick link:

www.panteraboats.com