Rare Pantera?
12-17-2012, 05:34 AM
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The hull identification numbers are "SOP10638SG 83".
There is a rivet inside the "O" and another rivet over the space between "G" and "8". The floor of the bilge between the stringers has two sets of reinforcing ribs patterned in a Z formation. The center stringer is much thicker. I've seen these features on other 1980's Scorpion boats built by Julio DeVerona.
I haven't found a Scorpion picture logo anywhere on or in the boat. Still has the original cabin interior. Four fuel tanks. Most everything works and functions as it should. The lines on this boat are amazingly cool! I'm a big fan of the tall deck boats like 80's Carrera's. The wing really makes the look of this boat...I'm keeping it on there.
All the paperwork says "38 Scorpion" with a papertrail from three previous owners including a sales sheet from Top Gun Marine in Fort Lauderdale FL.
Does anyone have more info for this boat?
I'd sure like to hear it. Thanks.
There is a rivet inside the "O" and another rivet over the space between "G" and "8". The floor of the bilge between the stringers has two sets of reinforcing ribs patterned in a Z formation. The center stringer is much thicker. I've seen these features on other 1980's Scorpion boats built by Julio DeVerona.
I haven't found a Scorpion picture logo anywhere on or in the boat. Still has the original cabin interior. Four fuel tanks. Most everything works and functions as it should. The lines on this boat are amazingly cool! I'm a big fan of the tall deck boats like 80's Carrera's. The wing really makes the look of this boat...I'm keeping it on there.
All the paperwork says "38 Scorpion" with a papertrail from three previous owners including a sales sheet from Top Gun Marine in Fort Lauderdale FL.
Does anyone have more info for this boat?
I'd sure like to hear it. Thanks.
D you have pics of the 39'?
12-17-2012, 09:01 AM
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Carrera made a 24,27,30,32,36 and 39 plus an 18" cat
24 is the famous 24x7
27 and 30 share the same hull with different decks
32 and 36 share the same hull, some had steps,some didnt.
39 was by itself and they made very few.
I might have a pic of the 39 somewhere in my hardrives, have to search for it.
best bet is to get ahold of Alex Picon, Humberto's son,, he is a member on here as well.
I have plenty of pics on my site but no 39 pics
www.damncarrera.com
stepped Carrera 32
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/a...ist-side-2.jpg
couple of stepped Carrera 36s The Nuevo Dia raceboat and the Coca Cola raceboat
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...91832934_n.jpg
Last edited by HTRDLNCN; 12-17-2012 at 09:06 AM.
12-17-2012, 05:54 PM
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Possibly I am wrong but this does neither look like a Chris Craft nor like a Scorpion but like a Pantera 38R.
Opinions please:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/power...cc63a87e#v4-45
Opinions please:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/power...cc63a87e#v4-45
12-19-2012, 12:13 AM
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Definitely not a Chris Craft
The seller was told Chris Craft by a marina employee. He listed it as such all the while knowing none of the ownership paperwork indicated Chris Craft anywhere. I specifically asked him about this, because I felt it may have adversely affected his auction as it did lead to some confusion.
The sheer bulk of the stringers, reinforcing ribs in Z-formation, and hull ID# with "SOP" had me convinced this was definitively the work of Scorpion.
This vessel was registered with the USCG in 1991 with an Official number and known as "Party Time". It was red & white.
I was able to share pictures and chat with someone quite knowledgeable about this red 38' Scorpion. Here is the response I received;
"That hull was originally a Phantom, which is that boat right there. Later Scorpion bought the molds and renamed them. Then Pantera got their hands on them and I believe made a couple of them. Last I saw them they belonged to Condor boats and he made them for awhile. They were great rough water boats. The hull was a copy of a 38 Scarab with a raised deck. (The) 39 footer was a completely different boat. It had a 22 degree bottom which made for a very fast boat in flat water but not very good in heavy seas due to not much of a deep vee. The Scorpion on the other (hand) was the opposite. I hope this information is what you were looking for."
The sheer bulk of the stringers, reinforcing ribs in Z-formation, and hull ID# with "SOP" had me convinced this was definitively the work of Scorpion.
This vessel was registered with the USCG in 1991 with an Official number and known as "Party Time". It was red & white.
I was able to share pictures and chat with someone quite knowledgeable about this red 38' Scorpion. Here is the response I received;
"That hull was originally a Phantom, which is that boat right there. Later Scorpion bought the molds and renamed them. Then Pantera got their hands on them and I believe made a couple of them. Last I saw them they belonged to Condor boats and he made them for awhile. They were great rough water boats. The hull was a copy of a 38 Scarab with a raised deck. (The) 39 footer was a completely different boat. It had a 22 degree bottom which made for a very fast boat in flat water but not very good in heavy seas due to not much of a deep vee. The Scorpion on the other (hand) was the opposite. I hope this information is what you were looking for."
12-19-2012, 04:50 PM
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1983 Scorpion 38' is being offered For Sale.
Unfortunately, I have to offer this boat for sale. Currently, one engine is being rebuilt, the other running motor will be next. I just have too many projects to work on. Such a cool looking boat, pains me to have to give it up. It is located in Freeport, NY. (516) 297-0612
Unfortunately, I have to offer this boat for sale. Currently, one engine is being rebuilt, the other running motor will be next. I just have too many projects to work on. Such a cool looking boat, pains me to have to give it up. It is located in Freeport, NY. (516) 297-0612
