hmmmm! must be heap strong medicine kemo sabe........

melvin does not play games..just very busy....

I just wish he would play the sell me a boat game!:cool-smiley-027:

I am finding myself looking at Fountains, Skaters and Cigarettes now when what I really would rather have is an Apache. It isnt good!

Don't settle if an Apache is what you want. There's no reason to do that. Just keep plugging away at finding another one (or possibly a 36?).

Good luck.

36 is too much boat for me at this point.


It is eithera 28 Apache or a Cigarette Bullet and I would rather have the Apache but maybe god doesnt want me to have one it seems.....still looking.

Today that is......don't give up! Don't settle and buy what you want.

You say you want an Apache or Cigarette Bullet. You mentioned Fountains and Skater's earlier too! I would certainly not disrespect any other boat manufacturer. What I am saying is: "patience is a virtue" and "good things come to those who wait."

Keep looking until you find that 28 Apache or Cigarette Bullet. Do not settle for something you don't really want just because you don't find it today.

lol i feel like i at my anger managment session....lmao:ernaehrung004: good advise thou

I own a 28, great boat hold out for what you want. Rock solid boat and fast with twin 600's

I found this one this morning. It says 29. I am not sure if Apache made a 29?

http://www.usedboats.com/powerboats/...41/1433254.htm

thanks I knew about that one.

If you are serious about that Riggs boat then call them up again and make an appointment to see it in person and at their earliest convience. bring money to close the deal if you like the boat and it fits your budget buy it on the spot.
Im sure it's a nice boat (rigged hull) and they aren't going to give it away.

Tommy

You wouldn't expect a broker to know anything about a boat they had, would you?

thanks for the advice.

I am just worried about making the trip and wasting my time and theirs if we are way apart on pricing.

If that is the same boat I think it is I almost bought it in 1992. It was at Fort Apache and the asking proces was $45K with 454 mags and 200+ hours.

ar15meister - Have you looked into any 28 panteras yet?

I have got something cooking right now.

We will see what pans out, dont want to say anything yet.

Maybe you can sell it to me.

I hear Pantera makes a great 28, maybe you want to switch things up??:cool-smiley-011:

I go back and forth on selling the boat as I'm sure most do. Do i sell and move up? Its a reall good boat and in real good condition. I might see what they are selling for.

Apaches are even more rare than Cig Bullets! If you can't find one that suits your needs, do a search on the Cig forum for a Bullet. There are 3 or 4 that are not listed for sale, but can be bought (check the Bullet thread). I have only run with one Apache. They do handle rough stuff well, but not any better than the Bullet IMHO. Either one will give you a good value and not look like every other boat at the dock :)

Love the bullets but I have decided I will buy an Apache or nothing else.

I am nuts about these things, now all I need to do is find one.

I love the history, the looks and the fact that it is a relative of the big ones, which in y opinion are the most mean spirited and badassed boats you can buy.

So I guess this thing to me is more a muscle car than an souped up Porsche, if that makes sense to you guys....

I am waiting ready to pounce on the first nice one I see:cool-smiley-011:

I have been flirting with the idea of buying a Pantera but I have decided after a long drunken night about 2 weeks ago and talking to some pretty serious offshore guys that nothing will make me as happy as an Apache.:cool-smiley-011:

Speaking of which, anyone know where Eric Froberg's old race boat is?? The one that was for sale a couple of years ago with the single and the stand up coockpit??????

bump

still looking guys, help is appreciated.

thanks, Adam:cool-smiley-011:

Texoma have you picked up your 28 yet?

No. Delivery scheduled for Friday.

Were do you boat/reside at Bigboat28?

I bet you can't wait. I would feel like a kid about to get his first piece of azz:D

Dam!!! That boat looks SWEET!
Wish I was in a position to buy it.

Sweet boat. I still haven't gotten mine. BUT its enroute for tomorrow.......................................... ...............who am I kidding, this things never gonna get here:(

your going about it all wrong. this is how you pickup a new boat. :cool-smiley-011:

trip http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...highlight=trip

Who has your old 28' now? I saw it a couple times last season at LOTO.

real nice guy named John Waters has it. keeps it way up the lake at the 55 mm. only uses it a few times a year.

yeah me to.

:D

Steve you got to go and tell John how much better your bullet is than the Apache and then sell it to him and get him to sell me the Apache......come on......:D

Steve has had some real hot boats........

and he has helped me alot in my search too

texoma, is your boat being delivered by a guy who uses reindeer power??

I could have told you right away, he only does deliveries one day of the year man! :D

3 way deal:cool-smiley-011: i just need to find a gun first:rolleyes:

You certainly have some options. Let us know when you are ready to shop!!

She is finally home. I'm extremely impressed and could not be any more satisfied with the overall condition of the boat. I tried to take some pictures, but it was night and they didn't come out well. I'll take some more this weekend.

congrats!
you are going to love the way it handles big water:cool::cool:

If he wants to see some big water he needs to bring it down here and give me a ride:ernaehrung004::drink:

Anybody catch that 28 apache on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Apach...QQcmdZViewItem

Looks like somebody took the interior out of a 28 Pantera and put it into that apache. I didn't think you could get the 4 seat bench to fit. Did they make any changes to the 28 apache over the short time they were built. I noticed that this particular apache has a different cabin door and the door to the v-birth is also different. I guess they redid the doors.

What's rough about it? It's an 88'....

Interior is newer, paint looks good...deck shines nice... The picture of the engines isn't great and you can't even see any details..

If you're serious about buying one of these 28's you need to travel out there and look at it in person. Or need to re-evaluate your budget IMHO. :(

Looks clean to me. Can't see the engine bay so can't speak for that but that boat is much cleaner than the only other 2 braves you can find for sale.