Thanks for all of the responses. I gathered up my stuff, cash, and tow rig and heading to port clinton this morning. Let see if the owner would like to deal.... he claims 84mph... any thoughts on that with this engine and drive pkg?

Sounds about right, the f2 race boat has been a touch over 90

Boat looks clean from what I saw. Think he is asking 89/85K Only thing I wasn't a fan of is the way the GPS was mounted in the cabin then swung out. Good solid package. I never put shorties on but always wanted to try it. The more I trimmed up the faster I would go. I talked to Bob about it said he tried all combos and the way it set up stock was best. Id still be curious as to how the - helped or hurt.
Mike

Boat is very clean.... he has taken well care of it and it shows..
Do u think that price of 85k is outa wack? Boat is all stock...

If your asking me, Id say a bit high with it stock never any motor work done for maintenance. I liked bigger power for the hull as they will take any thing you put in it. The drives as we all know are the weak link. My power was who knows but ran 85.1 1 time. Ran 84 a few times but 83 everyday of the week. Supposed 600s. I spoke with another owner his 575 boat runs 85 so a 500 boat running 84 either isn't stock or doesn't run 84 on GPS but hopefully you ran it and GPS'd it.
-Mike

Well, Pow Wow is coming to W. Michigan. Staying in fresh water.
Owner got reasonable and it all worked out!! Newest member of the tribe. Had a smile the whole way home. Wanted an apache for 15yrs.

What did you get at speed?

Congrats and welcome to the tribe.

I was lucky enough to catch a ride on Mike's and it was one of my favorite boats I've ridden in. Let alone the solid bolsters, the steering wheel didn't budge when you set the boat on a straight path, it just held and the boat flew over whatever was in its way...it was awesome. Speeds seem pretty accurate from what I've read about other 36's with similar HP500 packages. Post some pics of yours when you can!

There were 8-10ft waves on the bay today.so.we.decided against running. Lol.. review a video of running and GPS showed 82 on that day... didn't see water conditions in video though... will update that soon as we will be running muskegon lake on tues and we will get a better number... may play with props. Currently lab 28s. Any suggestions?

Thanks baywatch!!!