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Im new to the board. Im looking at a 1993 Pantera II and was hoping someone can tell me more about construction materials in the stringers, transom and floor and decks. The boat appears solid and Basscat seems to hold value better at this age better than other boats, it is equipped with a 150Mercury. Will I be disappointed in the performance? Im not looking for extreme speed but not wanting it to be under powered.
The boats of this age were fiberglass/wood type. I had a 97 PII and had taken many tour of the factory(yearly) to truely appreciate the boat building process. The wood was a balsa if I remember, and was fiberglassed into the boat. All wood products used the the boat would be encased in fiberglass to keep water out and reduce rotting. The fiberglassed wood also made the boat stronger. The entire stringer system was fiberglassed over. The top cap was (and still is) fiberglassed to the hull to make it uniform, it was not screwed or riveted in place. The best resins were used and the interior compartments were even finished out and not left rough edges of fiberglass hanging around. This was the time in BASS history of 150 hp limited tournaments, so the 19 footers were the king of the bass fishing world. A 19 foot PII with a 150 would run good and do a most stable job. Probably low 60s in its day. The condition of the motor would now determine some of the performance of the boat at this point. A good all around performer that was solid built, not a rocket with the 150, but good rough water ride. The 200 will be the upper end of performance in terms of speed. BTW, at one time the PII was the best selling BC of all time(and may still be only BCB knows for sure). Hope this helps!96 Eyra/12 Mercury 175 Pro XS with 2015 single axle trailer2017 Victory Gunner
Thanks that answered all my questions and explains why Basscat holds resell. Sounds as though I shouldnt be concerned about rot as long as it appears to be solid and no soft spots. Upper 50s low 60s would be fast enough for me, Ive always liked to cruise in the 40s anyway, dont miss as much. Again I appreciate the quick response. Do you know what year they started building all composite?
Well i guess this as good a time to join up as any. I bought my first basscat last year and ever since have been coming to this site and seeing what everybody was talking about. If you havent been on here before trust me when i tell you that these guys know what there talking about when it come to BCBs. I happen to be a proud owner of a 93 p-2 and you will not regret owning one if it is in half as good of shape as mine. I figured this was a good time to finally say a few words on here since usually everybodys talking about stuff way outta my league. Anyways good luck on your boat shopping.
There is not any composite in a Basscat.All fiberglass incuding the transom which is solid fiberglass about 2 inches thick.Just stating my opinion but composite is a very light but very inferior product.
Tom wrote: Thanks that answered all my questions and explains why Basscat holds resell. Sounds as though I shouldnt be concerned about rot as long as it appears to be solid and no soft spots. Upper 50s low 60s would be fast enough for me, Ive always liked to cruise in the 40s anyway, dont miss as much. Again I appreciate the quick response. Do you know what year they started building all composite? Read down this thread. Probably what your really asking. http://basscatowners.yuku.com/topic/3026?page=1 GlynnLast edited by NELA COUGAR on December 24th, 2008, 5:38 am, edited 1 time in total.
dcpuma has it right. We do not call the All Fiberglass hulls a composite. Everything is a composite and as the old post years ago said, so is cornbread. Though the hull on a post 2000 model would be all fiberglass. Everything in the construction contains fiberglass and resins. No foam board, weak aluminum reinforcement or urethane board is used in the process. There is a reason for the All FIberglass logo, and it is the quality of the construction. BCB
Ive got a 95 Cat which lives at Lake of the Ozarks. 96 Yama 150 will run 64 mph with full load. Only thing I have changed is troller and electronics. Original instruments and equipment all work. I will periodically tighten screws for windshield.. This is a 13 year old PII with lots of hours and still handles the rough water well. Cant think of another brand built this strong. I have owned other brands and will never switch again. I dont think you can go wrong with a good Basscat. Good Luck on your new boat. LOZman
Thanks for all the help unfortunately a setback occurred and I am unable to buy at this time but when things turn around Basscat will be at the top of my list. I am really impressed with the Basscat family of owners again Thanks for all the help. Tom
You bet Tom! We look forward to it when your ready!
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