Worlds fastest Apache?
03-28-2013, 09:28 AM
#61
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niwjMgDl02k
Can't wait to see this gas turbine powered one in action!
03-28-2013, 09:43 AM
#63
Geronimo36
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I don't remember the exact year but there is some great footage of some Apache's running in an Atlantic City race some years ago (late 80's/early 90's). The spray from Little Ceasars and Apache Kid was hitting the copter windows. The video is available through Freeze Frame.
03-28-2013, 10:39 AM
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Another video of that incredibly well balanced 47 Apache in somewhat rougher seas.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niwjMgDl02k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niwjMgDl02k
I LOVE that video & especially the boat.
03-28-2013, 05:16 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mITYTlIP0lw this was mostly 4-6', but there were a few holes here-and-there. The Phantom's average speed was 59kts, I think.
And, what a difference a couple of hours can make in sea-conditions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXD96uoMyDI
And, what a difference a couple of hours can make in sea-conditions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXD96uoMyDI
03-28-2013, 05:45 PM
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I don't remember the exact year but there is some great footage of some Apache's running in an Atlantic City race some years ago (late 80's/early 90's). The spray from Little Ceasars and Apache Kid was hitting the copter windows. The video is available through Freeze Frame.
The Apaches were not running very fast, Gancia came in 1st if I recall ahead of everyone including Little Cesars, Apache Kid etc and Gancia averaged like 60-65 mph meaning 80 in the calmer spots and 45 in the rough spots. Gancia was in a dispute after the race because she ran outside the course, too close to the beach and that was from LBI heading South to AC inlet. If you know that area running too close to the beach is very rough.
If any of you were there you would remember Apache Kid having to rebond bulkheads and other things that fell apart, broke etc. I believe INX had damage as well, you can't take any boat and RACE fast in BIG waves for 75-100 miles (shorten course) and not have damage, Apache or not.
Last edited by HabanaJoe; 03-28-2013 at 05:59 PM.
03-28-2013, 06:02 PM
#68
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it was 1989 on Tuesday the first day of racing and it was rough, don't know how big but BIG water.
The Apaches were not running very fast, Gancia came in 1st if I recall ahead of everyone including Little Cesars, Apache Kid etc and Gancia averaged like 60-65 mph meaning 80 in the calmer spots and 45 in the rough spots. Gancia was in a dispute after the race because she ran outside the course, too close to the beach and that was from LBI heading South to AC inlet. If you know that area running too close to the beach is very rough.
If any of you were there you would remember Apache Kid having to rebond bulkheads and other things that fell apart, broke etc. I believe INX had damage as well, you can't take any boat and RACE fast in BIG waves for 75-100 miles (shorten course) and not have damage, Apache or not.
The Apaches were not running very fast, Gancia came in 1st if I recall ahead of everyone including Little Cesars, Apache Kid etc and Gancia averaged like 60-65 mph meaning 80 in the calmer spots and 45 in the rough spots. Gancia was in a dispute after the race because she ran outside the course, too close to the beach and that was from LBI heading South to AC inlet. If you know that area running too close to the beach is very rough.
If any of you were there you would remember Apache Kid having to rebond bulkheads and other things that fell apart, broke etc. I believe INX had damage as well, you can't take any boat and RACE fast in BIG waves for 75-100 miles (shorten course) and not have damage, Apache or not.
03-28-2013, 06:13 PM
#69
6 to 8's http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAeUqU5L6bo
Last edited by Comanche3Six; 03-28-2013 at 06:22 PM.
03-28-2013, 06:13 PM
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On a + note, glad Dave P is bringing racing back to AC in what looks like a grand fashion!
Last edited by HabanaJoe; 03-28-2013 at 06:26 PM.
