47' Apache Boat List
02-11-2014, 08:03 PM
#63
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Well, I know that there are faster 47's with higher horsepower and 6's. But, I have yet to see one better balanced in big water then your fathers. I believe that is what made it outstanding. As to how it will run when these guy's are through with it..........right now that remains unknown. They certainly look capable of fine work.
Last edited by Comanche3Six; 02-11-2014 at 08:07 PM.
02-12-2014, 03:48 PM
#64
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Well, I know that there are faster 47's with higher horsepower and 6's. But, I have yet to see one better balanced in big water then your fathers. I believe that is what made it outstanding. As to how it will run when these guy's are through with it..........right now that remains unknown. They certainly look capable of fine work.
My dad's boat out ran the other 47's but the problem is the boat SANK! Why do you think we got rid of it? Many owners have purchase that boat and same story - leans to one side.
02-13-2014, 02:14 PM
#65
I remember you discussing that it sank and the wood absorbed water. I would think that this gentleman is well aware of that and certainly capable of replacing the wood. He is set up, skilled, driven and obviously well financed. He loves his Apache Powerboats. I expect we shall see some more fantastic work from him. Just thinking out loud here.......Your father's Apache with all new wood and three of those Carson Brummett turbo engines coupled to dry sump 6's. That would be an awesome Race 47 Apache Powerboat. $
Last edited by Comanche3Six; 02-13-2014 at 09:48 PM.
09-14-2015, 03:39 PM
#67
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47 that was at Powerquest was called Optavian or something like that it was dropped overseas and had a new hull put on in 1998. I looked at buying it years ago in Florida but passed when I was knee deep in water in the cuddy.
02-05-2016, 10:13 AM
#69
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My Buddy in Reno recently purchased Little Ceasars. He also owns Lucky Strike. He had a nice tandem axle, dual wheel trailer (same as Straight Arrow) for it then hauled it out West. Lucky Strike has started the restoration process.
02-05-2016, 10:21 AM
#70
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Have any of the Apaches he owns been wet yet? I can't wait to see how they run when completed.
