Apache Scout Restoration
06-28-2013, 10:24 PM
#1
Geronimo36
Gold MemberThread Starter
Apache Scout Restoration
For those that don't know, I acquired an Apache Scout in April and began the restoration process soon after. It's a project that I've working on in my spare time and there's no rush. Since April I've rebuilt the engine and started restoring the cosmetics of the boat. In the meantime, we've been using and enjoying the boat. My wife and the kids really get a kick out of it. In fact, my wife has been pushing me to make it look purrdy so she can't take it out on her own.(she says)
Below is a slideshow of the project from before I bought the boat up until present. The first set of pictures (in the rack) I took a few years ago when I was trying to convince my wife that we had to have it. Then the old gal was a victim of Hurricane Sandy so I had to make sure she didn't find her way to the scrap yard since these boats are so rare. Over the course of the next year I plan to restore her to her grandeur but it's been a lot of fun so far!
http://s706.photobucket.com/user/Fun...Apache%20Scout
Below is a slideshow of the project from before I bought the boat up until present. The first set of pictures (in the rack) I took a few years ago when I was trying to convince my wife that we had to have it. Then the old gal was a victim of Hurricane Sandy so I had to make sure she didn't find her way to the scrap yard since these boats are so rare. Over the course of the next year I plan to restore her to her grandeur but it's been a lot of fun so far!
http://s706.photobucket.com/user/Fun...Apache%20Scout
07-01-2013, 03:16 PM
#3
Geronimo36
Gold MemberThread Starter
We've been having a blast so far, especially the kids!
It's definitely a weird perspective going back and forth between the 36' and the Scout. The 36' cruises a solid 20 mph faster but because it's so much bigger and longer, it doesn't feel like you're running 65 mph. The Scout is so much lower to the water it took some getting used to but 63 feels like 80 mph!
It's definitely a weird perspective going back and forth between the 36' and the Scout. The 36' cruises a solid 20 mph faster but because it's so much bigger and longer, it doesn't feel like you're running 65 mph. The Scout is so much lower to the water it took some getting used to but 63 feels like 80 mph!
Last edited by Panther; 07-01-2013 at 03:18 PM.
07-01-2013, 04:41 PM
#4
Registered
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Cleveland, OH / Pewaukee, WI
Posts: 5,870
Received 365 Likes
on
209 Posts
We've been having a blast so far, especially the kids!
It's definitely a weird perspective going back and forth between the 36' and the Scout. The 36' cruises a solid 20 mph faster but because it's so much bigger and longer, it doesn't feel like you're running 65 mph. The Scout is so much lower to the water it took some getting used to but 63 feels like 80 mph!
It's definitely a weird perspective going back and forth between the 36' and the Scout. The 36' cruises a solid 20 mph faster but because it's so much bigger and longer, it doesn't feel like you're running 65 mph. The Scout is so much lower to the water it took some getting used to but 63 feels like 80 mph!
07-02-2013, 08:19 AM
#6
Geronimo36
Gold MemberThread Starter
The Scout on the other hand. I may check the engine oil and drive oil but there's not much else to do. I may not even bother cleaning it, just dip it in and go! The Scout is great for the days where we just want to put around the river or go somewhere for lunch.
There's no replacing the big boat but the little one sure has its place!
07-03-2013, 07:26 AM
#9
Geronimo36
Gold MemberThread Starter
Thanks Josh, we're making the most of it with work being really hectic. Vacation starts today. Going to spend the day wet sanding the hillsides! Gonna be a long day.
