28 Apache - what to look for?

dockrocker · 12-11-2004, 10:33 PM

Getting semi-serious on a 1989 Apache 28. Boat has 1993 vintage 502's and Bravos. What should we look for in terms of problem areas? And how does the Apache stack up against, say, a Cig Bullet or the 28's from Active Thunder, Pantera, or Powerplay?

Thanks in advance!

JUPITER PULSARE · 12-12-2004, 12:24 PM

Built Like A S*#t Brickhouse And Heavy, Will Crush Snotty Water But Can Not Compete With The Speed Of The New Stuff. Active Thunder's 28 Is A Great Product. It Now Rides On The Same Bottom As Their Proven 32 At, Has A Deep Cockpit, Big Cabin, And With A Single 575 Will Spank Anything Else In Comparison!!

bigboat28 · 01-03-2005, 09:56 AM

How big is the cabin on the 28 apache?

JnT · 01-03-2005, 10:40 AM

This one? Looks nice!

CFD5 · 01-03-2005, 11:11 AM

Pretty big cabin. Only problem is the bed is about 2" short for me. So of your over 6' then you have to tuck in a little. I'll try to find some pics.

bigboat28 · 01-03-2005, 03:54 PM

CFD5 is there any difference in the decks on an 89 vs. 90. Do the boats look the same? Do you have a 28 Apache? What would the speed be with twin 390's? How much does the boat weigh? CFD5 are you on the Cincinnati Fire Department? I am a Columbus fire fighter.

CFD5 · 01-03-2005, 04:04 PM

I do not think there is a difference between the 89 and 90. I have a 1990 28 and love it! All of the 28's I have seen have the same deck. There are some later model Cherokee 28's that Froberg built but I'm pretty sure they are the same also. Mine has 454 mags, 365HP and runs a solid 70 on GPS. I spin 24P 4blade bravos to 5000, I heard that the 28 will pick up a couple mph with 3 blades. Going to try some this summer. Yes, I am a Cincinnati Firefighter. What part of Columbus are you from. I met a couple Columbus guys a few years back when they came down to work during the Ocsar Armstong funeral. Great guys and we really appreciated the help.

mleslie951 · 01-03-2005, 04:53 PM

Its good to see some honest Apache 28 owners in the speed department. I have a 91 and I am pretty sure that all of the 28's, even the last Cherokees were the exact same dimensions. The boat is an excellent rough water boat. In rough water, it will kick the Sh*& out of an Active Thunder 28. Smooth water is a different story as the AT weighs about 3000lbs. less. The 28 Apache rides like a 35 foot boat. To get serious speed you need to add power. I have posted a pic of mine. For the right price, they are a great value. I love mine.

Mike

CFD5 · 01-03-2005, 05:26 PM

No doubt about the rough water in an Apache. Could not believe how solid it is. This years Lake Cumberland poker run was the first "rough" water I had it in. Ran next too and passed a 38 baja. The Baja was all over the place while we were just cruising along. My buddy ITTLFLI yelled over "you realize we just beat a 38' boat in rough water!" Obviously could have been the driver of the Baja as I doubt a 28' boat can really run with a 38 footer but impresive none the less. Heres a pic from that weekend, looks like the same deck as mleslie's

01-03-2005, 08:33 PM

cfd5 , craig223 has a set of 25 mirage in the classified.
just passing it along in case your looking.

i posted awhile back i was running 75 gps.
that speed was achieved in californa but not here in missouri.
elavation difference maybe. it wasnt because of salt water because it wasnt used in salt water.
i got my own gps over the summer and the best i could get was 72 @ 4800 rpm's in light chop w/25p 3b mirage props.
tryed some 4b 24p bravos and got 70 at 5000 so were basically running the same speed.
really like how the bravos pulled though

im going to try some hydromotives this spring.
ill let you guys know how she does.

bigboat28 , buy a membership.
its worth it!!!!!!
your missing pics of some beautifull boats.