Pantera- An Inside Look

[Spencer]

Our own Tommy Snyder spent a day with the Nunez family at Pantera. This is Part 1 of a two-part story about one of the sport's iconic boatbuilders. Check it out-

http://www.seriousoffshore.com/pantera-old-school-new-school-and-lots-of-family/

[Bobcat]

I just finished it. Great read, love those EYES on the Pantera's !!

[Ratickle]

Jo sent this link last week when he put it up on YouTube. Perfect time to post it up after being referred to in the story. Hard to believe he drives like that at 6 years old. Think he has a little of Dad and Grandpa in him?????


http://youtu.be/gS7k65_TORg


Uploaded by JoPantera1 on Mar 31, 2012

6 year old Jo Nunez testing at Homestead in his new Tony Kart ( Micro Max ). Getting ready to race this Summer in the much faster Micro Max class. He is now 6 years and 2 months old. His lap times continue to improve. The Micro Max class is designed for 7-10 year olds.

Jo is sponsored by www.Panteraboats.com

[Ratickle]

One of my favorite Pantera shots I've ever seen...


http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Pantera/P-21KeyWest.jpg

[Buoy]

Great article!!
My personal Thanks! to the Nunez's for opening the doors!

[jetcruzr]

Jo sent this link last week when he put it up on YouTube. Perfect time to post it up after being referred to in the story. Hard to believe he drives like that at 6 years old. Think he has a little of Dad and Grandpa in him?????

Jo says "Ever since this kid was born, he has been on some form of haulin' ass!". Little Jo, tells his dad and grandfather he wants to be a car racer, a boat racer and a fighter pilot! Looks like he has one hell of a start!

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

Thanks to Seriousoffshore for the great article. The Navigator in the picture hit the floor and the center engine is hanging by the tie bars. That picture was taken in the Key West World Championships in 1990.

JO

[rschap1]

AWESOME read, THANKS!!!

The go cart racing looks like a blast too:)

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Thanks rschap1 !

Here is little Jo testing last month for the Micro Max class. He was the fastest kid kart racer ( 5-7 year olds ) in South Florida so we moved him up early to Micro Max class (7-10 year olds). He is 6 years and 2 months now but is running very fast times already in the much faster class. His 1st race in Micro is coming up in May.

Alot of work and time goes into his Kart racing. He is very dedicated and has alot of heart ! Check out his left front tire off the ground.

JO

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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This picture was taken a few months ago in his Kid Kart. The Kart was all black matching the factory race boat colors.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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F2 days. Great memories from racing in this class.

JO

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

Here is how it all began almost 40 years ago with boat # 001 and the 1st Pantera factory race boat. The 24' model with a Holman and Moody 460 CI Ford with a Volvo outdrive.

JO

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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"Mister Macho" and in the back ground "Macho" another Pantera 24'.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73233Here is the original office.

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Great read. Tommy I hope you get that ride. I am sure it will be special.

Jo. we never got a chance to talk in Key West in '03. I drove the Fountain. Not sure we had anything for you but I'll take it.

[redhotsommer]

Great article...I've always loved Panteras and was lusting after a 28 with a 500 prior to buying my Fountain. Just an awesome-looking old school ride. I'd LOVE to get my hands on a 36 someday...

[C35]

good stuff. nice to see someone working hard and stickin with it.

[jetcruzr]

The Dash of Pantera's latest 28' that is about ready to launch.

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/jetcruzr/Pantera/DSCI2168.jpg

[jetcruzr]

The engine for the latest 28'. This should make things fun!

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/jetcruzr/Pantera/DSCI2076.jpg

[Ratickle]

Sweet looking boat. Sure is a well organized engine compartment......

[jetcruzr]

Today, I am heading to Homestead Speedway with the Pantera team to watch "Little Jo" test his race cart. I am sure to have something cool to post after spending a day with these guys! Stay tuned!

[Ratickle]

Maybe they'll find a cart for you so he can kick your butt.....:sifone:

[jetcruzr]

Yesterday, I spent the day with the Nunez family of Pantera Boats, at The Homestead Speedway testing "Little Jo's" Micro Max Kart. It is unbelievable how fast these little machines are! Check out the entire album at the attached link.

Snyder Shots | Homestead Kart Racing 2012 (http://snydershots.zenfolio.com/p862578986)

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/jetcruzr/Homestead%20Kart%20Racing/_TH_7705.jpg

[jetcruzr]

Snyder Shots | Homestead Kart Racing 2012 (http://snydershots.zenfolio.com/p862578986)

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/jetcruzr/Homestead%20Kart%20Racing/JG1I3526.jpg

[jetcruzr]

Snyder Shots | Homestead Kart Racing 2012 (http://snydershots.zenfolio.com/p862578986)

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/jetcruzr/Homestead%20Kart%20Racing/_TH_7560.jpg

[jetcruzr]

Snyder Shots | Homestead Kart Racing 2012 (http://snydershots.zenfolio.com/p862578986)

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/jetcruzr/Homestead%20Kart%20Racing/_TH_7958.jpg

[jetcruzr]

Maybe they'll find a cart for you so he can kick your butt.....:sifone:

No Doubt! These little kids are absolutely fearless! It is so funny to watch them goofing around and playing like kids in between sessions, but when they get on the course, they are all business!

Snyder Shots | Homestead Kart Racing 2012 (http://snydershots.zenfolio.com/p862578986)

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/jetcruzr/Homestead%20Kart%20Racing/_TH_7775.jpg

[Offshore Ginger]

One of my favorite Pantera shots I've ever seen...


http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Pantera/P-21KeyWest.jpg Now thats some serious air ..............................

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

It was a pleasure hanging out with you on Saturday Tommy. I am glad you had a good time. Great pictures ! Here is another great Pantera 28' triple outboard picture.
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[AugiePensa]

GREAT ARTICLE! The shop is beautiful. Pepe has always been one of my Idols and a great guy as is the entire Nunez Family. Your looking good Joey and God Bless Jr. My BEST to you guy's Always, Augie. Pep, I will have something from "The Family" to your "Family" very soon.

[Ratickle]

Seems to be a habit they have.....


Jo will probably comment since I try to make sure I have all his stuff that I see.


http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Pantera/Bacardi20Race2020202-1.jpg


http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Pantera/Black20Sunday2028-1.jpg


http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Pantera/Leo20Gates2024.jpg


http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Pantera/PR2024.jpg


http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Pantera/TNT2028.jpg

[Ratickle]

It was a pleasure hanging out with you on Saturday Tommy. I am glad you had a good time. Great pictures ! Here is another great Pantera 28' triple outboard picture.
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I just popped that one up big Jo.....



http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Pantera/Black20Sunday2028-1.jpg

[Bobcat]

Some nice air shots !

[Buoy]

73274

This boat is currently owned by Sean in Huntington Beach, but a deal is in the works that it may be moving to NY, not signed and sealed yet, but it's in the works.

[Ratickle]

I miss chatting with Sean. Tell that dink to get on here once in awhile and make himself heard....:toetap05:

[old377guy]

I had a blast reading that article! What an awesome family - I'm impressed. Thanks Tommy.

[jetcruzr]

I had a blast reading that article! What an awesome family - I'm impressed. Thanks Tommy.

If you had a blast reading the article, imagine how much fun I had hanging out with these guys for a couple of days! I can't wait til the next time I get back to Florida and visit with them again.

Tommy

[Ratickle]

So you're back in the frozen tundra of eastern Michigan????



Friggin snow today!!!

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

GREAT ARTICLE! The shop is beautiful. Pepe has always been one of my Idols and a great guy as is the entire Nunez Family. Your looking good Joey and God Bless Jr. My BEST to you guy's Always, Augie. Pep, I will have something from "The Family" to your "Family" very soon.

Nice to hear from you Augie. Hope you are doing well.

Regards,

JO

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

Great read. Tommy I hope you get that ride. I am sure it will be special.

Jo. we never got a chance to talk in Key West in '03. I drove the Fountain. Not sure we had anything for you but I'll take it.

Hello Jim,

Good racing with you guys in F2. I have great memories from Factory class racing.

JO

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73283

Here is a great picture taken in 1979 Miami to Bimini race heading out the cut in the Port of Miami.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Here is another great pic of the Pantera 24' my Father and Ralph set the Miami to New York record with in 1978 and Betty Cook in Kaama.

Jo

[Spencer]

I'm anxious to see Tommy's second installment.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Key West 1979.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Start from 1979.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

P-12473299

My Father in P-124 Key West 1979.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73300

P-124 Pantera 28' factory race boat powered by triple Mercury outboards.

[Bobcat]

P-12473299

My Father in P-124 Key West 1979.




Ugh! you can feel that one in your spine !:eek:

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Going out the cut in Miami 1980.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73302

This was the first canopied race boat ever built.

Pantera 28' powered by twin 600 HP United racing engines.

JO

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73303

Here is a Pantera 28' with hardtop while we were located in 188 St. Thunderboat Row. This picture was taken right around 1990 - 91.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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188 ST. Thunderboat row.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Ft. Apache Marina in 188 st. back in 1991. getting ready to go for a test.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Rapper Vanilla Ice accepting delivery in 1993 at Ft. Apache Marina of his new Pantera 28'.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Ice.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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This was the first boat ever with a purple glo interior. It became a big hit in 188 ST. soon after. Ice always had cool ideas for colors. He use to stop by and check up on his Pantera and break dance with his crew to "ice ice baby".

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73311

1979 Pantera Boat and Car sent to us by a customer at the time.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73312

M-24 a 1978 Pantera 24' factory race boat powered by a single 482 CI - 500 HP - TRS drive. Back then this 24' would run right at 80 MPH.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73313

Here is my Father teaching me how to throttle a boat when I was 7 years old.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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St. Pete Hurricane offshore classic in April 1978.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

Anyboady recognize the famous boat racer in this picture that was very well known in the 70s ? Even sponsored a big boat race in Pt. Pleasant , N.J.

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[JO - PANTERABOAT]

Here are a few more from 1989 at the U.S. Nationals in Indy and the other showing the Benihana Bertram.

[Ratickle]

Anyboady recognize the famous boat racer in this picture that was very well known in the 70s ? Even sponsored a big boat race in Pt. Pleasant , N.J.

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He was lucky to live after that crash in San Fran. Was that pic before or after? I believe he raced in that event of his own his very first race back after the crash. And won....

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73331

Shop cat in 1977.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

This picture was taken in 1988 in Englishtown, N.J. Rocky flew a Benihana hot air ballon over the 1/4 mile at the Summer Nationals. I was 17 years old at the time.


He was lucky to live after that crash in San Fran. Was that pic before or after? I believe he raced in that event of his own his very first race back after the crash. And won....

[Ben]

Anyboady recognize the famous boat racer in this picture that was very well known in the 70s ? Even sponsored a big boat race in Pt. Pleasant , N.J.

73315

John Henry Falk?

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

Rocky Aoki the owner of Benihana. He spent the weekend with us at Englishtown that year.

[Ben]

Typical of me to miss the obvious. I was looking at the guy in the white shirt.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

The guy w/ the white shirt is Kenny Koretsky (Pro Stock and top fuel drag racer) do a google on him.
I am the one all the way to the left w/ the "cute" yellow boating shorts.
Rgds,
Pepe.

PD, one of Rockys favorite saying: "If you are scared of dying, you are scared of living" (How true!)

[Ratickle]

How the heck did you get the name, "The Benihana Kid", Jo ?

[Buoy]

The guy w/ the white shirt is Kenny Koretsky (Pro Stock and top fuel drag racer) do a google on him.
I am the one all the way to the left w/ the "cute" yellow boating shorts.
Rgds,
Pepe.

PD, one of Rockys favorite saying: "If you are scared of dying, you are scared of living" (How true!)

Cute shorts PP:ack2:

And people made fun of me when I posted photos of when I was at the factory wearing jean shorts....

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

How the heck did you get the name, "The Benihana Kid", Jo ?

It started out as just "THE KID" because I was the youngest licensed Pro - Stock driver in NHRA history right when I turned 16.Then a local track announcer here in South Florida ( Hollywood Dragway ) started calling me the "Benihana Kid' and it just stuck with everyone at the races.

JO

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73362

This 24' was sponsored by TV6 here in Miami back in 1978.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73374

Lake X in 1978. The Pantera 24' my Father and Ralph set the Miami to New York record with was getting ready to make the trip.

JO

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73375

Lake X

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73376

Holiday Isle race 1979. Pantera 28' with triple 2.4 Mercs. Took a 1st place overall.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73377

This picture was taken in 1994 at Lake X while testing a new Pantera 28' with tripe 2.5 Mercury outboards. This boat is still winning today in Puerto Rico.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

Lake X in 2004. Pantera 35' Factory 2 race boat.

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[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73379

Lake X 2004 getting ready to do prop testing and weight placement for F2 class racing. It was an awesome facility to test with the Mercury factory guys.

JO

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73381

1st canopied race boat.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73382

Top view of the Pantera 24' Miami to New York record boat, tied up in a New York city dock after the run.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73383

1977 Pantera 24' Sport. (Linda driving)

[jetcruzr]

Here are some pix of the the newly installed engine hatch on the latest Pantera being finished before it heads to the water.

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/jetcruzr/Pantera/DSCI2296.jpg

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/jetcruzr/Pantera/DSCI2298.jpg

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/jetcruzr/Pantera/DSCI2300.jpg

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

I will post a nice video and pics. soon once we get it out on sea trial. This new 28 SR will be headed up to Michigan.

[Buoy]

Looks absolutely stunning!!!
Nice work.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73392

This Pantera 28' was raced in B-Class in 1991-1992 race season powered by twin 550 HP Hawk Marine engines.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73394

Powerboat Magazine article on the Miami to New York Record run back in 1978.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73395

Page 2 of the article.

[Ratickle]

Looks absolutely stunning!!!
Nice work.

Yes it does. The detail on the carbon look upholstery is perfect from what I see. Every one matching the same orientation of the same color.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73402

1979 boat race in N.J. with a Pantera 24' and 2 Pantera 28' triple outboards.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73403

1st place prize money from a February 1978 Miami boat race. The check is still here hanging in our office walls.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Cockpit from a 1978 Pantera 24' SE

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Miami boat show in 1979.

[fund razor]

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1st place prize money from a February 1978 Miami boat race. The check is still here hanging in our office walls.

Somebody's checkbook never balanced right again. :D

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73406

Here is Marshall Ives in his Pantera 24' back in 1978.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73407

Cockpit of a 1977 Pantera 24' Sport

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Pantera 24' brochure from 1977-78.

[Ratickle]

73403

1st place prize money from a February 1978 Miami boat race. The check is still here hanging in our office walls.


I think that was about 100 gallons of premium gas then.....

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73418

This was the 1st Pantera 36' Survivor we built approximately 10 years ago. Had a custom 6 man bolster with a pair of 588 CI - 650 HP big blocks.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73419

This Pantera 28' powered by a single 800 HP Hawk Marine Power won many races in B-Class back in 1992.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73420

TunnelVision

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbH9Qdp7C8w

Here is a great video from 1992 Va. beach race with a tough battle for the lead with Tunnelvision and Hearbeat. Single engine 28' vs. 33' twin engine.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73440

Here is one of the first Pantera 28' race boats powered by triple Merc. 2.4.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73441

Chicago boat show back in 1977 with a Pantera 24' Sport. Brown and Tan colors were popular back then.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73442

Daytona 2001.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehklDnTS_Bs

Daytona 2001 Factory 1 class. We finished this 28' on Friday night and went straight to Daytona with it and raced Saturday morning.Then we took a 1st place on Sunday here in Miami SBI race. Jeff at Freeze Frame took this video and picture.

[Bobcat]

The all black boats with the huge eyes are friggin awesome !

[Buoy]

I remember being in Chris Reindl's office when he was in Cincy, and he had a still shot from that video of the one design running against the 28 that was poster size and framed behind his desk.
Very cool shots!

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

I remember being in Chris Reindl's office when he was in Cincy, and he had a still shot from that video of the one design running against the 28 that was poster size and framed behind his desk.
Very cool shots!

The race was really between Purple Haze and Pantera, we ran 1-2 for just about the whole race. That picture was taken as we went by the 24' bat boat
PP.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73456

1999 Key West Factory 1 class in a Pantera 28' single 500 HP. Jeff from Freeze Frame took this great picture.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLsERdjnMyI

Here is a great video from that day. Freeze Frame video.

Jo

[Buoy]

73456

1999 Key West Factory 1 class in a Pantera 28' single 500 HP. Jeff from Freeze Frame took this great picture.

Is this boat overseas now?
I'm thinking this it Thomas Wallin's boat now?

Am I right?

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

Correct, it is overseas and powered by a single 800 HP.

JO

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73458

1979 Pantera 28' Twin

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73459

Family picture fom 1978 at the Miami airport after returning from the Miami to New York record run. I was 7 years old at the time.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73460

My Father and Ralph Linero.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73461

Arriving in New York in the Pantera 24'.

[Ratickle]

Is this boat overseas now?
I'm thinking this it Thomas Wallin's boat now?

Am I right?


Correct, it is overseas and powered by a single 800 HP.

JO

He's done a lot to the boat to keep it moving forward....

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73480

Here is the dash from the Miami to New York record run 24' from 1978.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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1978.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73483

2004 P1 race season in a Pantera 36' - Fair and White race team.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73484

Great pic. from 1986.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73485

Powerboat Magazine test in 2001 taken in the Florida Keys in a Pantera 28' Single. Bob Teague was on the wheel.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73486

2001 Key West World Championships with Al Copeland and Reggie Fountain.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73487

Powerboat Magazne test in 2002 in a Pantera 28' Single.

[Ratickle]

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Powerboat Magazine test in 2001 taken in the Florida Keys in a Pantera 28' Single. Bob Teague was on the wheel.

Are you sure? That looks a lot like hair??????

[Bobcat]

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Powerboat Magazine test in 2001 taken in the Florida Keys in a Pantera 28' Single. Bob Teague was on the wheel.
Paint scheme looks familiar to a Center Console you guys made a few years back (hint hint, show me some CC's!)

73487

Powerboat Magazne test in 2002 in a Pantera 28' Single.

I've got this issue. Both excellent pics !

[Ratickle]

Do you have a favorite boat?

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

This 28' SR meant alot to me because it included the "recessed hull sides" with LED lights we had been wanting to do for some time and it turned out awesome.

JO

[old377guy]

Jo, that is super cool

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73526

This 28' C.C. was built back in 1992 and went over to Puerto Rico.



Paint scheme looks familiar to a Center Console you guys made a few years back (hint hint, show me some CC's!)


I've got this issue. Both excellent pics !

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73527

This 28' C.C. was built in 2001 for a customer here in Miami.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73528

This Pantera 38' was built and raced in 1994 -1995 in the Modified class powered by twin 1100 HP Dean Gellner blower motors.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Pantera 24' SE out in the ocean. Customer sent me the picture many years ago.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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188 ST. Thunder Boat Row back in 1992. A Pantera 24' SE getting ready for sea trial.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Vanilla Ice Pantera 28' being built in 188 ST. back in 1993.

[Bobcat]

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This 28' C.C. was built in 2001 for a customer here in Miami.

Thanks ! The older I get the more I like the C.C.'s !

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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1977 Pantera 24' Sport.

[Ratickle]

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Pantera 24' SE out in the ocean. Customer sent me the picture many years ago.

Now that's some Serious air.......:26:

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73548

F1 class racing in 2001

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Old magazine article from 1979.

JO

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

73560

1992 Pantera 24' ( Plum Loco ) that raced in A-Class in the 1992 APBA race season. Won quite a few races that year powered by a single 600 HP small block.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbEDvApTi_w

1992 Holiday Isle race in the Florida Keys. The team went on to win this race in A-Class. It was fast ! The boat is still around in the Panama City Beach, Fl. area.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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2012 Pantera 28' SR cockpit.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

A few more pics. showing the 600 SCI in devil red.

[Buoy]

Looking forward to seeing pics and hearing about the sea-trial!
Beautiful boat!

[Bobcat]

I hadn't seen this one before.:drool5:


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[old377guy]

that's some gorgeous stuff

[getchasum111]

what's up brother...how's everything going these days..

[Buoy]

what's up brother...how's everything going these days..

Chip - give me a call.

[Ratickle]

that's some gorgeous stuff

Yes it is.......


Deserves a big pic.....

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Misc%20and%20Personal%20Boats/7985Pantera41Mod.jpg

[old377guy]

I've never been a fan of external hatch hinges, but they seem to fit here.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

Thanks guys.

We had this new 28' SR out yesterday in 3-5 foot seas and it ran awesome !

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[JO - PANTERABOAT]

7360073601

Here are a few more pics. Powered by a single 600 SCI - Bravo 1 XR drive with ITS.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Cockpit.

[jetcruzr]

Jo,

I think that may be my favorate Pantera. Did you get any video of the sea trial for us?

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuWEispw9SY

Hello Tommy,

I am going to try and get a video running out in the ocean before the boat leaves on Monday. I left my GoPro behind and it started raining really bad while on the sea trial by the time I got back to get it. Here is a video I took yesterday at the factory.

Regards,

JO

[Buoy]

Very cool video!!!

It really shows the difference, and detail you guys put into your boats.
Absolutely beautiful!

Thanks for posting that JO.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

You got it. Glad you enjoy watching it. I wish I had my GoPro on Tuesday on the ocean run we went on. It was nice and bumpy ( 3-5 ) a few miles offshore. I will try to get it out one more time before it gets picked up.

Jo

[Buoy]

You got it. Glad you enjoy watching it. I wish I had my GoPro on Tuesday on the ocean run we went on. It was nice and bumpy ( 3-5 ) a few miles offshore. I will try to get it out one more time before it gets picked up.

Jo

I'll be looking forward to the vid of the run!:sifone:

[Ratickle]

You were not supposed to forget your go-pro.:toetap05:

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

I was planning on doing atleast 1-2 more ocean runs but it started to rain really good for quite some time. I had our customer and his wife on board so I was planning on going out on my own later in the afternoon with my helmet with the GoPro mounted on top to get some good footage in rough water but it never let up.

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[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Here is a picture showing the cabin consisting of the sink and cooler option, pump out head, stereo with remote, storages, etc. etc.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Sink and cooler option.

[Hellbent]

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Family picture fom 1978 at the Miami airport after returning from the Miami to New York record run. I was 7 years old at the time.


Looks like the same shorts you had on in the pic with Rocky Aoki. lol

[Ratickle]

Too funny...


They actually kind of do, Jo.....:sifone:

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

My Father was wearing the shorts on the picture taken with Rocky Aoki. I was wearing pants and 17 years old at the time when that picture was taken in N.J.

JO

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Here is what the new 28' SR looked like with the powdercoated flat black swim platform mounted on it before leaving.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Should arrive in Michigan today.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

Left on Tuesday.

[Ratickle]

Sweet....




I wonder how hot the flat black platform will get? I know on my black deck on the one boat, I can't walk on the black part when it's really hot and sunny with bare feet.....


Does the flat color make a difference?

[jetcruzr]

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Should arrive in Michigan today.

Jo,

Is the owner of this boat aware of this thread? It would be cool if he would post about taking delivery of the new Pantera and taking it out for the first time. Paul "Ratickle" is in West Michigan. He would love to go talk to the owner and see the boat run.

[rschap1]

Where abouts in MI?
I am located here too...
Wondering if I better look out:)

[OneBadInjun]

I have a question: I have heard that Pantera leases the molds for the 41 and does not actually own them. True or false? thanx

[Hellbent]

My Father was wearing the shorts on the picture taken with Rocky Aoki. I was wearing pants and 17 years old at the time when that picture was taken in N.J.

JO

Ahhh...sorry...was browsing through the pics more than I was reading ;) Well then the apple didn't fall far from the tree....lol.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

I have a question: I have heard that Pantera leases the molds for the 41 and does not actually own them. True or false? thanx

False.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

Where abouts in MI?
I am located here too...
Wondering if I better look out:)

Muskegon.

[Ratickle]

Called my friend who manages a big marina up there, he hasn't seen it yet. Maybe we need to swing by the Integrity trailer company to see if it's there having it's moving home built....

[Hellbent]

Maybe I'll get to see it on the water next weekend ;)

[Ratickle]

And your cat too?????

[m39976]

Hey guys I will keep the boat on a trailer and launch from Port Sheldon. I hope to have the trailer done this week and hope to be on the lake this weekend.

Thanks,
Mark

[m39976]

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[Ratickle]

Integrity you said? Looks sweet.

[m39976]

Yes Integrity trailer in Nunica. It's the first aluminum boat trailer they built.

[Hellbent]

And your cat too?????


The cat should be done! Well...it's never done...but it should be done enough for me to be willing to have it seen in public this weekend...lol. I talked to Jeff this morning. I'm going to take it up there Friday or possibly Saturday morning. I'm not ready to leave it up there for the Summer yet so I'm just going to get a slip for the weekend and bring it back home on Sunday or Monday to finish up a few things. You heading up to Muskegon at all this weekend?

[Hellbent]

Hey guys I will keep the boat on a trailer and launch from Port Sheldon. I hope to have the trailer done this week and hope to be on the lake this weekend.

Thanks,
Mark

Can't wait to see it Mark. Great looking boat!

[Hellbent]

Just watched the video of your boat. Very nice....great workmanship. I'm very impressed. Mark's boat (http://panteraboats.com/video_gallery-2012.html)

[rschap1]

VERY nice
BIG CONGRATS

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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188 St. Thunder Boat Row in 1991.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Factory cat for over 20 years. She passed away a few years ago. Loved to be around fiberglass and gelcoat !

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Miami race in 1979.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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F1 racing in N.J. 2001

[Ratickle]

Jo, did Pepe ever race against Vincenzo?

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

I am old BUT not that old, I started racing in 1975.
I am the only person that I know that has raced in the decade of the 70's 80's 90's and the teens. (last race Key West 2003)
Maybe one more last huray, never know......
Rgds,
PP.

[Buoy]

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F1 racing in N.J. 2001

I wish that pic was a higher resolution. Would make an awesome desktop background!!!
I think the F1-71 is my favorite boat that you guys ever built. Adam is a lucky guy to own it now.
That boat is about as hardcore as it gets.
Did it run in other classes under a different badge/number?

[Bobcat]

Look closely in the left center


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[JO - PANTERABOAT]

I wish that pic was a higher resolution. Would make an awesome desktop background!!!
I think the F1-71 is my favorite boat that you guys ever built. Adam is a lucky guy to own it now.
That boat is about as hardcore as it gets.
Did it run in other classes under a different badge/number?

Never raced in any other class. The 2nd owner Jeff was thinking of racing it in P3 class at the time with a blower motor he put in but I dont think he ever did race it. It is now located in Canada owned by Adam.

JO

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Key West 2001.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Cockpit of F1-71 in 2001.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Here is my Father ( center ) and Ralph Linero ( right ) back in February 1977 at the Miami Pelican Harbor Boat Race.

[Ratickle]

I am old BUT not that old, I started racing in 1975.
I am the only person that I know that has raced in the decade of the 70's 80's 90's and the teens. (last race Key West 2003)
Maybe one more last huray, never know......
Rgds,
PP.

1975 was his final year. I knew it was close. I'm not sure what races he ran in 1975, I'll try to find out.....


He should have still been running the 36 Cig though...

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

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Pantera 24' SE racing in Sweden back in 1992 powered by a single Hawk Marine small block.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

Poster hanging in our office wall from the 1st ever Puerto Rico powerboat race held in 1979.

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[Ratickle]

How close are you getting on that next 28 Jo? Gotta be almost there....

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Previous hi jacking posts from today have been move to . http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forums/dock/21859-hijacked-thread.html

Anyone how wishes to pursue the hijacked discussion is free to do it there.

I have enjoyed the history shared in this thread and wish it will continue.

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

Hi Jim,

I will scan some more old pics. and keep it going. Just not had much time lately. Glad you have enjoyed it.

JO

[JO - PANTERABOAT]

Here is a picture of my Father racing in 1980 in a Pantera 28' with triple outboards. Not sure where the picture was taken. Anyone recognize the shoreline ? Thinking maybe Michigan or in N.J. ?

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