Apache Scout Restoration
 

For those that don't know, I acquired an Apache Scout in April and began the restoration process soon after. It's a project that I've working on in my spare time and there's no rush. Since April I've rebuilt the engine and started restoring the cosmetics of the boat. In the meantime, we've been using and enjoying the boat. My wife and the kids really get a kick out of it. In fact, my wife has been pushing me to make it look purrdy so she can't take it out on her own.(she says)

Below is a slideshow of the project from before I bought the boat up until present. The first set of pictures (in the rack) I took a few years ago when I was trying to convince my wife that we had to have it. Then the old gal was a victim of Hurricane Sandy so I had to make sure she didn't find her way to the scrap yard since these boats are so rare. Over the course of the next year I plan to restore her to her grandeur but it's been a lot of fun so far!

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You will absolutely have a blast with your 21. Looks great!

We've been having a blast so far, especially the kids!

It's definitely a weird perspective going back and forth between the 36' and the Scout. The 36' cruises a solid 20 mph faster but because it's so much bigger and longer, it doesn't feel like you're running 65 mph. The Scout is so much lower to the water it took some getting used to but 63 feels like 80 mph!

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Hah, I know what you mean. The nice thing about the scout is you just get in it and go.. It seams like the larger the boat, the bigger the production it is to leave the dock.

What a cool little boat. Looks like a lot of fun.

Agreed! For example on Saturday I took the 36' out for the day. I began the day at 8:30AM and spent a half hour checking everything mechanical on the boat by going through my mental checklist before lift-off. Then I spent another hour cleaning the boat. So an hour and a half getting the boat ready to go out for the day.

The Scout on the other hand. I may check the engine oil and drive oil but there's not much else to do. I may not even bother cleaning it, just dip it in and go! The Scout is great for the days where we just want to put around the river or go somewhere for lunch.

There's no replacing the big boat but the little one sure has its place!

Oh yeah, I don't think twice about smashing the stick to the wood in the 21'.

On the 36' I'll think 2, 3, 4 times... lol

Looking good Frank. I want to eventually add an outboard scout to our fleet. Glad to see you and the family are enjoying your summer.

Thanks Josh, we're making the most of it with work being really hectic. Vacation starts today. Going to spend the day wet sanding the hillsides! Gonna be a long day.

Nice,

Sometimes ya gotta love the little boats

Awesome Looking rig. The best of both worlds.

Made some more progress on my vacation day Wednesday;

Before
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After
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2 thumbs way up!!!

Probably a stupid question but did you buff that? What a difference.

Just went through the photos. Nice ride and enjoy.

I would think wet sanding, then buffing...

I wet sanded in multiple stages from 600 up to 2000, then compound twice and wax. I have 4 1/2 hours into the deck and 5 1/2 hours into the hull sides.

Looks great Frank! If you need help with the bottom let me know.

Yo, what's up!!! BTW, Jodie said she was going to give "Pamcakes" a call back today.

Looking good Panther!!

They talked yesterday. When's Geronimo coming back to the salt? There's a 44' slip waiting. Or maybe Little Moe might want a little salt action.

Season is over, had an awesome time!

The Scout will look even better next season!

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multiple boats for multiple uses.

Did you ever haul the Scout to Florida just to feed the hunger during the winter months?

I've had the Scout for less than a year so I can't say that I have. However, it's very tempting because I have inlaws down there!! We'll see what the latter part of the winter holds! lol

In the meantime, I've been building a new engine for the Scout with 125hp more than it had this year. It's also busy getting new upholstery. It'll be exciting to see what the weight savings combined with the new power have to offer!

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Please share pics of the interior and engine builds.

Here are a couple.

Hey Frank you don't waste anytime do ya! I wanna go for a ride in little moe with the extra125hp I bet that'll be a wild ride! Lookin good

Smitty!!!! Damn Trent!

Coming along.

Very nice!

Thanks JnT. The project is stalled for a few more weeks due to waiting on parts and upholstery to be completed.

Latest pics.

Making progress, interior complete. Gauges, steering wheel, throttles and detailing of parts is next! Working on finishing up the engine too.

Looking good! Wish I would have grabbed it years ago.

Thanks guys! It was a busy weekend... I finished painting and dressing the engine minus a new t-stat housing. I had to modify the new throttle body to accept the mercury throttle lever. Also had to get the adaptor plate milled since the old TB was 78mm and the new one is 90mm. I also pulled all the old gauges, switch panel, throttles and trim indicator assembly. The bezel for the indicator and the throttles will be painted mercury blue. The switch panel is going to be blue carbon fiber and the gauges are going to be Autometer Ultra Lite with blue bezels.

Your PM box is full Frank. Progress looks good!

Sorry about that. PM Box should be good now.

I'm trying hard to upgrade/update most of the original equipment without buying brand new. Here's the redone trim bezel. throttles will be next....