Panther question...

[shueman]

I am looking at a late '70 jet boat with a Panther drive. Any recos/suggestions on it..?? The boat is immaculate, stem to stern.

[Wicked Performance Boats]

Great dependable pump, just not the best out there. BL

[QuickJet]

Great dependable pump, just not the best out there. BL
Oh I beg to differ.
Just watch this and you'll see what I'm talking about: :D
http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=375.0
I can't take credit for this. Beerjet found it.

[killerbeez]

I have a panther in mine and it does just fine.That was the funniest video I have seen in awhile.:D

[shueman]

Great dependable pump, just not the best out there. BL
Tnks....I did some searchin' here (and elsewhere) and lots of "info" on them. I found their Oregon website as well. Looks like I can mod-up if need be. Not gonna be a racer, just a 2nd boat for river scootin'...:D

[Wicked Performance Boats]

Will be a good dependable pump. My buddy had panther factory blueprint his pump to "race" specs. runs great to 80mph. Cost him $2500 plus shipping about 5yrs ago. BL

[Jetdriver]

The first boat I bought had one in it. Like whats already been said, it worked everytime. But trust me, you will want a berkley or one like it after the first season. Do yourself a favor and just find a different boat.
P.S. This is just my .02
Shawn

[shueman]

The first boat I bought had one in it. Like whats already been said, it worked everytime. But trust me, you will want a berkley or one like it after the first season. Do yourself a favor and just find a different boat.
P.S. This is just my .02
Shawn
I hear ya....tnks.... :idea:

[AZKC]

Hey Mr Pink Hat:D
If its never been worked on the only real thing that wears out is the suction housing. I ran mine for almost 20 years but when I had it Rebuilt and Blueprinted the suction housing was almost see thru. Panthers have great holeshots just not alot of adjustments and add on goodies available.

[Queenbee]

Oh I beg to differ.
Just watch this and you'll see what I'm talking about: :D
http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=375.0
I can't take credit for this. Beerjet found it.
Gee, thanks so much for posting this vid. My hubby woke me at 5 am to watch it! HAHAHAHAHa....nothing's funny at 5 am!!!!
(But yes, we have a panther not a Bad Berk)

[camoman]

Panthers work good and have a good holeshot because of nozzle size but thats about it.If you want performance stick to Berk, AT, aggressor or Dominator:idea:

[Goad]

'bad berks' hahahahaa....

[camoman]

They had to do something to sucker people to buy them:jawdrop:

[shueman]

Hey Mr Pink Hat:D
If its never been worked on the only real thing that wears out is the suction housing. I ran mine for almost 20 years but when I had it Rebuilt and Blueprinted the suction housing was almost see thru. Panthers have great holeshots just not alot of adjustments and add on goodies available.
Hey thanks, Mr. Hooters...:D I went to look at that Witchcraft today....it's like it fell out of the mother ship in Close Encounters....damm near new...:eek:

[RIVERTIME247]

I am looking at a late '70 jet boat with a Panther drive. Any recos/suggestions on it..?? The boat is immaculate, stem to stern.
Jet Boat Performance
Phone:
(805) 466-4719
JBP's Panther® Modification Kit
Coming Soon!
This will be a very similar kit to the Jacuzzi YJ Energizer Kit.
Call for details or Email:jetboat911@sbcglobal.net

[jrork]

Try these guys. Tom from Jet Boat Performance is on there as well and a wealth of good information.
http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/mb/cas
And the old site with alot of good info.
http://p210.ezboard.com/Panther-Pumps/fclassic***boatsfrm21
Good luck with it and let me know if you have any questions......John

[Rvr Swpr]

I have twin panthers on 23' sleekcraft,never a problem.

[twowheeledfish]

Ok, somebody HAS to screenprint some black shirts with "Bad Berk" on the front.

[jetboatperformance]

Ok, We've been kind of holding back on this but what the heck. We are very proud of what we (JBP) have done/developed, R&D'd here regarding this drive and also thankful to our friends and partners at American Turbine. You guys are the best!! Thanks everybody for the promo and the segway! If anyone would like more info we will soon launch jetdriveconversions.com Tom, Rhonda & Josh
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r319/jetboatperformance/Panther%20Prototype/Pantherenergizer.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r319/jetboatperformance/Panther%20Prototype/PANTHER.jpg

[American Turbine Man]

Big thumbs-up to the inventor.
ATM

[jrork]

One of these will be hanging off the back of our boat very soon. Can't wait!

[shueman]

WOW....very nice :p Way to go ATM/JBP....:cool:

[killerbeez]

Will my panther still be able to growel like in the video with this mod?I will have one of those next season if insurance does not total out my boat from being hit on my street.:devil:

[shueman]

I will have one of those next season if insurance does not total out my boat from being hit on my street.:devil:
:eek: Holy Crapola...:(

[Jetdriver]

Ok, We've been kind of holding back on this but what the heck. We are very proud of what we (JBP) have done/developed, R&D'd here regarding this drive and also thankful to our friends and partners at American Turbine. You guys are the best!! Thanks everybody for the promo and the segway! If anyone would like more info we will soon launch jetdriveconversions.com Tom, Rhonda & Josh
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r319/jetboatperformance/Panther%20Prototype/Pantherenergizer.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r319/jetboatperformance/Panther%20Prototype/PANTHER.jpg
Its the first step in Panther performance in 30 years! :D What numbers do you guys have with this setup?

[jetboatperformance]

If you'd like to call me, I'll give you the more 411 on the Protos. We're still waiting some other results however prior to "actual press release". The first three actual production units are being installed at this post, one in a 20' open bow, 700 hp N/A.
All initial tests on the early first three protos showed significant WOT rpm drops, mid 5k down to 4600 (by comparison), no perceptible high speed cavitation, modest top speed gains. Very good overall performance. Probably some of the nicest features of the kits will be the pricing $, 17-4 heavy duty shaft , beefy split bowl, the ability to use all AT 8 bolt bolt ons (wedges, droops, functional trim, rudders, etc.), huge Impeller cut and material selection aluminum ,stainless, (aa,a,b,c), simple field service and easy install, comprehensive tech help and very thorough instructions, with very limited hull mods (relocate steering and forward reverse), no bottom or trans cutting, no fiberglass work.
We don't believe however, that the black plastic shroud can be reused :D More to follow Thanks everyone! Tom
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r319/jetboatperformance/P1010081.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r319/jetboatperformance/P1010062.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r319/jetboatperformance/P1010077.jpg

[shueman]

SOLD....:) :cool:

[AZKC]

Ok, We've been kind of holding back on this but what the heck. We are very proud of what we (JBP) have done/developed, R&D'd here regarding this drive and also thankful to our friends and partners at American Turbine. You guys are the best!! Thanks everybody for the promo and the segway! If anyone would like more info we will soon launch jetdriveconversions.com Tom, Rhonda & Josh
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r319/jetboatperformance/Panther%20Prototype/Pantherenergizer.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r319/jetboatperformance/Panther%20Prototype/PANTHER.jpg
Owe Dam its getting close, lets get those proto types done and move on to retail:D

[jrork]

SOLD....:) :cool:
Stand in line big boy :D . I am all over this one....

[American Turbine Man]

JRORK do you have a Panther Energizer on order?
The yellow Tahiti (the one in Tom's photo) had some pretty good gains 10 MPH considering it did not have very much HP. We have a couple about to hit the water with over 500 HP. It will be interesting to see if we can get enough water to the jet.
ATM

[killerbeez]

My panther throws a pretty big roost.

[jrork]

JRORK do you have a Panther Energizer on order?
The yellow Tahiti (the one in Tom's photo) had some pretty good gains 10 MPH considering it did not have very much HP. We have a couple about to hit the water with over 500 HP. It will be interesting to see if we can get enough water to the jet.
ATM
Yep, :D . More than anything I wanna drop my rpms. With the stock Panther I was in the 66 range on the gps but the rpms were up against my rev limiter of 5900..... Just a matter of time before something bad happened.