Hello,

I have a 1998 Scarab 22. I'd like to get into a late model Pantera 24 Sport. The Scarab has a 19-degree deadrise, 3,400 lbs and, no trim tabs. The Pantera has a 24-degree deadrise, 3900 lbs and, 280s K-Planes.

Question: Would the Pantera handle small swells and big boat chop a lot better than the Scarab? Is there a night-and-day difference?

The Pantera is only a little longer in length, but do you think it would be a hugh upgrade? I boat on a lake in Minnesota, not the ocean.

Anything would be helpful.

Thank you!

Tom

My neighbor has a 21 or 22 Scarab w/ single OB.
My boat handles the seas much better than his.
He hates the way it takes on waves.
And I only have small Kplanes. The 24 is very sensitive to those 280s.
The 24 hull is a proven offshore racer.

So IMHO, there will be a big difference between the 2 boats.

Hope that helps.
I'd give you a ride, but that would be a long trip.

Good Luck.

one word.................



YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

No comparison at all. The Pantera is narrower longer and has a deeper dead rise. It will cut through anything our lakes can throw at it, even the big ones(Milacs, Leech, Winnie). It would make a great river boat. A 24 Pantera is on my short list for my next boat to run the Upper Mississippi.

OK, a few more words.......

Which Pantera are you looking at????

OK,

I am post ho'ing a little,

just reread your post, and you said late model, I was wondering if you were looking at Georges 1978 24 footer. Might wanna take look there, it has been all redone, and is a lot of boat for the $$$$, I am personally trying to sell my boat, and come up with a little more $$ for it.

OK, just realized it is gone from the classifieds..............

Whats the story george????

Once again you're a day late and a dollar short...

Please see my 1999 24 Sport in the classifieds, needs nothing but your power or I could have a 454 Mag Installed:

http://server1.offshoreonly.com/geoc...php?a=2&b=1043

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=77172

Let me know. I am ready to move into my 28. I can be reached by email at [email protected]

Thanks,

Kirk

Not to knock your Scarab, but there is no comparison.
I had a 1989 24' Pantera and now a 1997 24' Superboat.
These classic 24' long, 7' wide, 24° deep V boats will out run mosts 28' boats in rough water...
Good Luck,

Rick,

You coming down to Dania? I' ll be around the pits on saturday and at the race on sunday. Call me 954-593-2299