After lurking around these forums reading, learning, and drolling for nearly four years , I had finally reached the point were the “secret boat fund” and mommas patience were large enough to actually join this wonderful family. I would like to thank Sherm @ Sherms Marine for personally answering my endless questions, putting together the boat of my dreams, and driving several hours to deliver her to me in Illinois (Yeah I know…I posted a filthy picture of her! But she is still beautiful to me no matter how much snow and road grime she accumulated between Indiana and Iowa), Dan (aka MeanV2) for deciding he wanted a new Pantera II, and Basscat for building such an amazing product! I have spent nearly every waking minute since her arrival home picking over boxes and loading more gear and tackle than the local bait shop has in stock into her, and I still feel like a 7 year old on Christmas morning.When the sun comes out and melts some of the recent local snow fall off the streets Ill post some pictures of her all shined up and in the sun.I thought waiting to bring her home was tough…..I now get to wait out the melting snow and ice for some open water in order to really start enjoying this wonderful machine.I look forward to talking more with all of you now that I can actually contribute to the community!Mike
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