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    New Pantera Classic "test" ride

    Looking at getting a new Pantera Classic as it appears to be the closest BCB to my previous P4...anyone in Wisconsin/Minnesota/Michigan/Illinois have one they can take me for a ride in....would meet anywhere and throw some gas money their way....I do not know of any current "demo" pantera classics in the upper midwest.

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    I’d like to test ride in one on Erie on a semi rough day....

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    I rode in on on table rock in a vey heavy chop. IMO it rode very well. Reminded me a lot of a 191 champion for back in the day.

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    I would also be interested in looking at a Pantera 2 as I have not been in one
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    bump....anyone with a newer classic or P2 in the upper midwest willing to give me a quick ride or tour of their boat?
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    If your part of the BCB facebook group, I would post these questions on there.
    Possibly someone on there that can hook you up with a ride and drive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by b*******51 View Post
    bump....anyone with a newer classic or P2 in the upper midwest willing to give me a quick ride or tour of their boat?
    I have a new Pantera Classic coming in the next 2 weeks I am guessing, so if that works for you let me know.

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    Quote Originally Posted by angleiron View Post
    I have a new Pantera Classic coming in the next 2 weeks I am guessing, so if that works for you let me know.
    sure does! I am looking to buy later this summer/fall! Let me know when you get it and congrats on the new boat!
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    I got to spend some time in a new Classic over the weekend. I have owned a sabre ftd, caracal, and puma. That classic does not feel like a narrow beam 19' boat. It fished really big and handled rough water really well. It was nimble around docks and I actually felt like I had more room around the tm pedal than my puma with several rods out. Post back your thoughts after you track one down for a spin.
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    Good info Louie I appreciate it! Coming from a Pantera 4 (almost identical deck to a Puma) its good to hear that the beam forward design has really widened the deck of the classic.
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    Quote Originally Posted by b*******51 View Post
    Good its good to hear that the beam forward design has really widened the deck of the classic.
    I have had Puma, Cougar, P2, and now Classic. More room up front in the Classic than any I have had. Nice wide deck as you can see.

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    GOOD TO HEAR CATDUDE28 ! Any pics with a bunch of rods on deck?
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    Hey angleiron...how are you liking your new Pantera Classic ?
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    bump....anyone in midwest with a classic I can ride in/look at before summers over and the lakes freeze?
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    Quote Originally Posted by b*******51 View Post
    bump....anyone in midwest with a classic I can ride in/look at before summers over and the lakes freeze?
    Just got my boat the other day...and offered the ride before.

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    Quote Originally Posted by angleiron View Post
    Just got my boat the other day...and offered the ride before.
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    Quote Originally Posted by angleiron View Post
    Just got my boat the other day...and offered the ride before.
    I will gladly take you up on that! I will PM you my number and maybe we can figure out a time to meet up! Thanks!
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    My friend has a new 2020 Classic/200 4 stroke no PPoles. I have a Triton 20XS 250 Optimax ProXS with PPoles. We often run side by side at 73 mph. He gets around me on flat and I get around him in chop.