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01-26-2015, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mdwstinger

Had a great time in Key West, plan on going back this year with Jeanne.
Can't wait for spring to see all the Apaches running up the river.
Working on boat ,house ,and car, just not enough time in the day.
Hope you can make it to the meeting next month.

Mike, As a Veteran, you know the only place to see The Apaches Running Is On The Lake, In 3'-6' Sea's !

01-26-2015, 11:58 AM

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I was informed about a light layup 47 floating around by a close friend

01-26-2015, 07:41 PM

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Yes that is true, but when it's that rough us smaller guys only get to see them heading up river to the lake, unless we're lucky to be riding on one.

01-26-2015, 09:36 PM

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speaking of 47's... did anyone catch the video posted where they said that the recent 47 mark built was something like 25,000lbs or something?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICATHwLfWfI

01-29-2015, 11:36 PM

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I was informed about a light layup 47 floating around by a close friend

were and what one is it?

01-30-2015, 05:22 PM

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Spirit I believe was right around 21k lbs. firewater which is a full cabin boat is 23,600 full of fuel

01-30-2015, 06:03 PM

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speaking of 47's... did anyone catch the video posted where they said that the recent 47 mark built was something like 25,000lbs or something?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICATHwLfWfI

Awesome video

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12-21-2020, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cig92

island racer is sitting pretty in the barn, just waiting for spring to get here to enjoy it! most likely going to redo the dash and make the engine bay a little fancier. midas is in jersey at pauls shop getting a makeover. the deck is getting painted, the interior is out getting redone, drives and gimbles are getting a refresh, motors and exhaust getting the same treatment.

So what has become of these two boats Island racer and King Midas ?

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