While on a fishing vacation in 1990, my wife and I drove up to Spindale, NC to look at Rangers at Greene Boats and Motors. They had a reputation for having the biggest Ranger inventory around and they did. They also had Bass Cats. I would look at Rangers and then go back to the Panteras and remarking about the design for the money. I did not have my 79 ProCraft with me, so no deal was made. When I got home, I tried to deal with my local Skeeter dealer, trying to be loyal to local businesses. His price was high and he offered me about 1/2 what my boat was worth so I said to hell with it and called Bass Cat for the closest dealer. I ended up with a new 91 Sabre. Now, like you, I just took delivery on a new 08 Pantera Classic. That is a big 17 year jump. I think we are both going to be very pleased with our choices. Skipjack