I own a 2008 Pantera Classic. I will start with the positive.

Well built like a tank. Should last a long time. Not one stress crack on it. Pretty fast, it will push 70 with a 200 Opti with a 25P prop. Pretty good at getting out of the hole. Nice trailer. Pretty stable to fish out of.

Two things I really do not like about it. They would kill me ever buying another one. Not enough to make me sell this one.

Its had at least 5 touch pads in it. They last about a year even if make every attempt not to get them wet, seal them with Silicone, etc. At $125 each they get real irritating especially when you put the boat in for a tournament and the bilge, lights or livewell do not work. Initially the control box was mounted under the dash with a single screw in one corner. No chance that would ever hold up. I made a special aluminum bracket to mount it properly to where its solid and any water would drain out. They should either go back to the manufacturer to get the issue corrected or at least sell them at cost.

It rides pretty rough. I can't imagine that anyone thinks its a good riding boat but some seem to. The 181 Champ I had rode infinitely smoother. Also my brothers 19ft Charger rides so much better. On Conroe ride means a lot. It will beat you up when its not that rough out.

i seen a few parked closed together the other day and one thing stood out and struck me funny...they have the ugliest front-end out there...not talking about the hull, talking about the top-cap...other than that nice boats...lol