This old hydro kart is called a “Pantera”, designed by Dolphin
Engineering for a customer to manufacture, by requesr in
1964.
I am the owner of this contraption I have the California title for it under pleasure craft. I posted these pictures 8 years ago looking for some info and forgot about it. I was going through my storage the other day and dug this 8′ fiberglass craft out. I thought I would try digging online again for some info on this thing. I found almost nothing 8 years ago and its about the same now. The only thing I found online was this old post i forgot about with A reply of
“This old hydro kart is called a “Pantera”, designed by Dolphin
Engineering for a customer to manufacture, by requesr in
1964″
Thank you Louis for your reply its the only info I got to work with. If anybody out there has any information on this thing or who to contact that would be great. It’s 8′ foot long 47” wide powered by a Mcculloch MC75 Im located in central California.
Hey Brett,
My name is Nick Johnson from southern Wisconsin. I have become extremely knowledgeable with Dolphin hydro karts since my possession of my 1963 Dolphin D-100 2 years ago. The D-100 is one of the first models ever made and was actually built by Greater California Company for a few months in 1963 as a test mold for dolphin before they put it in production. So, it’s been hard for me to restore it since it wasn’t really ever sold in stores. It’s powered by a 63′ MC 45.
– Your Pantera is very interesting and looks very similar to a D-200
– the color is Dolphin Sky/Midnight Blue
– your MC-75 is the original motor set up that was a add up option for $39.95 extra (stock was a MC 9 or a west bend 610)
– A dolphin Z drive transmission was available for the D-200 $89.95 (Added 800 – 1200 rpm, add longer range and cruising time)
To my understanding your Pantera (D-200) and the challenger (D-100) have the same 3 Vee non tip chine bottom. Both are the same size. But I think the D-200 was designed more for comfort and cruising (with the z drive equipped). both the D-100 and D-200 are both equal when it comes to racing and speed, both can perform exceptionally well on corning the Salem. The D-200 has more seat room since the back is chopped about 3 inches compared to the D-100. The D-200 also has a 3.5-gallon fuel tank if I’m not mistaken.
I have gone back and forth with louis Skuce the last 2 years. Such a nice guy. I have over 40 pages of personal handwritten letters from louis on dolphins’ history, lost pictures and original brochures that will never be found online, and tips on restoring the D-100.
I could go on and on but if you want to email me or even call, I am more than open to discuss further questions.
You can email me, and I can give you my phone number and louis contact as well
My name is Nick Johnson from southern Wisconsin. I have become extremely knowledgeable with Dolphin hydro karts since my possession of my 1963 Dolphin D-100 2 years ago. The D-100 is one of the first models ever made and was actually built by Greater California Company for a few months in 1963 as a test mold for dolphin before they put it in production. So, it’s been hard for me to restore it since it wasn’t really ever sold in stores. It’s powered by a 63′ MC 45.
– Your Pantera is very interesting and looks very similar to a D-200
– the color is Dolphin Sky/Midnight Blue
– your MC-75 is the original motor set up that was a add up option for $39.95 extra (stock was a MC 9 or a west bend 610)
– A dolphin Z drive transmission was available for the D-200 $89.95 (Added 800 – 1200 rpm, add longer range and cruising time)
To my understanding your Pantera (D-200) and the challenger (D-100) have the same 3 Vee non tip chine bottom. Both are the same size. But I think the D-200 was designed more for comfort and cruising (with the z drive equipped). both the D-100 and D-200 are both equal when it comes to racing and speed, both can perform exceptionally well on corning the Salem. The D-200 has more seat room since the back is chopped about 3 inches compared to the D-100. The D-200 also has a 3.5-gallon fuel tank if I’m not mistaken.
I have gone back and forth with louis Skuce the last 2 years. Such a nice guy. I have over 40 pages of personal handwritten letters from louis on dolphins’ history, lost pictures and original brochures that will never be found online, and tips on restoring the D-100.
I could go on and on but if you want to email me or even call, I am more than open to discuss further questions.
You can email me, and I can give you my phone number and louis contact as well
My name is Nick Johnson from southern Wisconsin. I have become extremely knowledgeable with Dolphin hydro karts since my possession of my 1963 Dolphin D-100 2 years ago. The D-100 is one of the first models ever made and was actually built by Greater California Company for a few months in 1963 as a test mold for dolphin before they put it in production. So, it’s been hard for me to restore it since it wasn’t really ever sold in stores. It’s powered by a 63′ MC 45.
– Your Pantera is very interesting and looks very similar to a D-200
– the color is Dolphin Sky/Midnight Blue
– your MC-75 is the original motor set up that was a add up option for $39.95 extra (stock was a MC 9 or a west bend 610)
– A dolphin Z drive transmission was available for the D-200 $89.95 (Added 800 – 1200 rpm, add longer range and cruising time)
To my understanding your Pantera (D-200) and the challenger (D-100) have the same 3 Vee non tip chine bottom. Both are the same size. But I think the D-200 was designed more for comfort and cruising (with the z drive equipped). both the D-100 and D-200 are both equal when it comes to racing and speed, both can perform exceptionally well on corning the Salem. The D-200 has more seat room since the back is chopped about 3 inches compared to the D-100. The D-200 also has a 3.5-gallon fuel tank if I’m not mistaken.
I have gone back and forth with louis Skuce the last 2 years. Such a nice guy. I have over 40 pages of personal handwritten letters from louis on dolphins’ history, lost pictures and original brochures that will never be found online, and tips on restoring the D-100.
I could go on and on but if you want to email me or even call, I am more than open to discuss further questions.
You can email me, and I can give you my phone number and louis contact as well
My name is Nick Johnson from southern Wisconsin. I have become extremely knowledgeable with Dolphin hydro karts since my possession of my 1963 Dolphin D-100 2 years ago. The D-100 is one of the first models ever made and was actually built by Greater California Company for a few months in 1963 as a test mold for dolphin before they put it in production. So, it’s been hard for me to restore it since it wasn’t really ever sold in stores. It’s powered by a 63′ MC 45.
– Your Pantera is very interesting and looks very similar to a D-200
– the color is Dolphin Sky/Midnight Blue
– your MC-75 is the original motor set up that was a add up option for $39.95 extra (stock was a MC 9 or a west bend 610)
– A dolphin Z drive transmission was available for the D-200 $89.95 (Added 800 – 1200 rpm, add longer range and cruising time)
To my understanding your Pantera (D-200) and the challenger (D-100) have the same 3 Vee non tip chine bottom. Both are the same size. But I think the D-200 was designed more for comfort and cruising (with the z drive equipped). both the D-100 and D-200 are both equal when it comes to racing and speed, both can perform exceptionally well on corning the Salem. The D-200 has more seat room since the back is chopped about 3 inches compared to the D-100. The D-200 also has a 3.5-gallon fuel tank if I’m not mistaken.
I have gone back and forth with louis Skuce the last 2 years. Such a nice guy. I have over 40 pages of personal handwritten letters from louis on dolphins’ history, lost pictures and original brochures that will never be found online, and tips on restoring the D-100.
I could go on and on but if you want to email me or even call, I am more than open to discuss further questions.
You can email me, and I can give you my phone number and louis contact as well
This old hydro kart is called a “Pantera”, designed by Dolphin
Engineering for a customer to manufacture, by requesr in
1964.
I am the owner of this contraption I have the California title for it under pleasure craft. I posted these pictures 8 years ago looking for some info and forgot about it. I was going through my storage the other day and dug this 8′ fiberglass craft out. I thought I would try digging online again for some info on this thing. I found almost nothing 8 years ago and its about the same now. The only thing I found online was this old post i forgot about with A reply of
“This old hydro kart is called a “Pantera”, designed by Dolphin
Engineering for a customer to manufacture, by requesr in
1964″
Thank you Louis for your reply its the only info I got to work with. If anybody out there has any information on this thing or who to contact that would be great. It’s 8′ foot long 47” wide powered by a Mcculloch MC75 Im located in central California.
Hey Brett,
My name is Nick Johnson from southern Wisconsin. I have become extremely knowledgeable with Dolphin hydro karts since my possession of my 1963 Dolphin D-100 2 years ago. The D-100 is one of the first models ever made and was actually built by Greater California Company for a few months in 1963 as a test mold for dolphin before they put it in production. So, it’s been hard for me to restore it since it wasn’t really ever sold in stores. It’s powered by a 63′ MC 45.
– Your Pantera is very interesting and looks very similar to a D-200
– the color is Dolphin Sky/Midnight Blue
– your MC-75 is the original motor set up that was a add up option for $39.95 extra (stock was a MC 9 or a west bend 610)
– A dolphin Z drive transmission was available for the D-200 $89.95 (Added 800 – 1200 rpm, add longer range and cruising time)
To my understanding your Pantera (D-200) and the challenger (D-100) have the same 3 Vee non tip chine bottom. Both are the same size. But I think the D-200 was designed more for comfort and cruising (with the z drive equipped). both the D-100 and D-200 are both equal when it comes to racing and speed, both can perform exceptionally well on corning the Salem. The D-200 has more seat room since the back is chopped about 3 inches compared to the D-100. The D-200 also has a 3.5-gallon fuel tank if I’m not mistaken.
I have gone back and forth with louis Skuce the last 2 years. Such a nice guy. I have over 40 pages of personal handwritten letters from louis on dolphins’ history, lost pictures and original brochures that will never be found online, and tips on restoring the D-100.
I could go on and on but if you want to email me or even call, I am more than open to discuss further questions.
You can email me, and I can give you my phone number and louis contact as well
Brett, My Email is
nick@totalhealthinc.com
Hey Brett,
My name is Nick Johnson from southern Wisconsin. I have become extremely knowledgeable with Dolphin hydro karts since my possession of my 1963 Dolphin D-100 2 years ago. The D-100 is one of the first models ever made and was actually built by Greater California Company for a few months in 1963 as a test mold for dolphin before they put it in production. So, it’s been hard for me to restore it since it wasn’t really ever sold in stores. It’s powered by a 63′ MC 45.
– Your Pantera is very interesting and looks very similar to a D-200
– the color is Dolphin Sky/Midnight Blue
– your MC-75 is the original motor set up that was a add up option for $39.95 extra (stock was a MC 9 or a west bend 610)
– A dolphin Z drive transmission was available for the D-200 $89.95 (Added 800 – 1200 rpm, add longer range and cruising time)
To my understanding your Pantera (D-200) and the challenger (D-100) have the same 3 Vee non tip chine bottom. Both are the same size. But I think the D-200 was designed more for comfort and cruising (with the z drive equipped). both the D-100 and D-200 are both equal when it comes to racing and speed, both can perform exceptionally well on corning the Salem. The D-200 has more seat room since the back is chopped about 3 inches compared to the D-100. The D-200 also has a 3.5-gallon fuel tank if I’m not mistaken.
I have gone back and forth with louis Skuce the last 2 years. Such a nice guy. I have over 40 pages of personal handwritten letters from louis on dolphins’ history, lost pictures and original brochures that will never be found online, and tips on restoring the D-100.
I could go on and on but if you want to email me or even call, I am more than open to discuss further questions.
You can email me, and I can give you my phone number and louis contact as well
Brett,
My Email is nick@totalhealthinc.com
Hey Brett,
My name is Nick Johnson from southern Wisconsin. I have become extremely knowledgeable with Dolphin hydro karts since my possession of my 1963 Dolphin D-100 2 years ago. The D-100 is one of the first models ever made and was actually built by Greater California Company for a few months in 1963 as a test mold for dolphin before they put it in production. So, it’s been hard for me to restore it since it wasn’t really ever sold in stores. It’s powered by a 63′ MC 45.
– Your Pantera is very interesting and looks very similar to a D-200
– the color is Dolphin Sky/Midnight Blue
– your MC-75 is the original motor set up that was a add up option for $39.95 extra (stock was a MC 9 or a west bend 610)
– A dolphin Z drive transmission was available for the D-200 $89.95 (Added 800 – 1200 rpm, add longer range and cruising time)
To my understanding your Pantera (D-200) and the challenger (D-100) have the same 3 Vee non tip chine bottom. Both are the same size. But I think the D-200 was designed more for comfort and cruising (with the z drive equipped). both the D-100 and D-200 are both equal when it comes to racing and speed, both can perform exceptionally well on corning the Salem. The D-200 has more seat room since the back is chopped about 3 inches compared to the D-100. The D-200 also has a 3.5-gallon fuel tank if I’m not mistaken.
I have gone back and forth with louis Skuce the last 2 years. Such a nice guy. I have over 40 pages of personal handwritten letters from louis on dolphins’ history, lost pictures and original brochures that will never be found online, and tips on restoring the D-100.
I could go on and on but if you want to email me or even call, I am more than open to discuss further questions.
You can email me, and I can give you my phone number and louis contact as well
My Email nick@totalhealthinc.com
Hey Brett,
My name is Nick Johnson from southern Wisconsin. I have become extremely knowledgeable with Dolphin hydro karts since my possession of my 1963 Dolphin D-100 2 years ago. The D-100 is one of the first models ever made and was actually built by Greater California Company for a few months in 1963 as a test mold for dolphin before they put it in production. So, it’s been hard for me to restore it since it wasn’t really ever sold in stores. It’s powered by a 63′ MC 45.
– Your Pantera is very interesting and looks very similar to a D-200
– the color is Dolphin Sky/Midnight Blue
– your MC-75 is the original motor set up that was a add up option for $39.95 extra (stock was a MC 9 or a west bend 610)
– A dolphin Z drive transmission was available for the D-200 $89.95 (Added 800 – 1200 rpm, add longer range and cruising time)
To my understanding your Pantera (D-200) and the challenger (D-100) have the same 3 Vee non tip chine bottom. Both are the same size. But I think the D-200 was designed more for comfort and cruising (with the z drive equipped). both the D-100 and D-200 are both equal when it comes to racing and speed, both can perform exceptionally well on corning the Salem. The D-200 has more seat room since the back is chopped about 3 inches compared to the D-100. The D-200 also has a 3.5-gallon fuel tank if I’m not mistaken.
I have gone back and forth with louis Skuce the last 2 years. Such a nice guy. I have over 40 pages of personal handwritten letters from louis on dolphins’ history, lost pictures and original brochures that will never be found online, and tips on restoring the D-100.
I could go on and on but if you want to email me or even call, I am more than open to discuss further questions.
You can email me, and I can give you my phone number and louis contact as well
My Email nick@totalhealthinc.com