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/pante...ots-of-family/
Thread: Pantera- An Inside Look
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04-03-2012 05:54 PM
I just finished it. Great read, love those EYES on the Pantera's !!
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04-03-2012 06:27 PMJo 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?????
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.comLast edited by Ratickle; 04-03-2012 at 07:22 PM.
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04-03-2012 07:21 PMOne of my favorite Pantera shots I've ever seen...
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04-03-2012 08:06 PM
Great article!!
My personal Thanks! to the Nunez's for opening the doors!"Keep the bottle on the bar Ira, I won't be long".
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04-04-2012 10:19 AM
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
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04-04-2012 10:30 AM
AWESOME read, THANKS!!!
The go cart racing looks like a blast too
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04-04-2012 10:54 AM
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.
JOLast edited by JO - PANTERABOAT; 04-04-2012 at 02:36 PM.
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04-04-2012 02:33 PM
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.
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04-04-2012 05:39 PMGreat 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.Last edited by MOBILEMERCMAN; 04-04-2012 at 08:32 PM.
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04-05-2012 07:19 AM
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...
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04-05-2012 08:33 AM
good stuff. nice to see someone working hard and stickin with it.
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04-05-2012 09:05 AM
The Dash of Pantera's latest 28' that is about ready to launch.
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04-05-2012 09:09 AM
The engine for the latest 28'. This should make things fun!
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04-06-2012 12:50 PMSweet looking boat. Sure is a well organized engine compartment......
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