47 Apache conversion
07-17-2018 | 04:50 PM
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I appreciate all the comments. I'm just glad it isn't an actual Apache. You guys would really be mad then.
This hull was for sale for a long period of time, you guys could of all ponied up a couple bucks a piece and purchased it and done whatever you would have liked to it.
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07-17-2018 | 07:51 PM
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I appreciate all the comments. I'm just glad it isn't an actual Apache. You guys would really be mad then.
This hull was for sale for a long period of time, you guys could of all ponied up a couple bucks a piece and purchased it and done whatever you would have liked to it.
07-17-2018 | 09:14 PM
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Don't take it personal man. I presume having it back in the water in this condition is better than having it rot away to nothing. It's just Pilot boats aren't exactly this sites cup of tea and to see a KV and especially an Apache turned into one is a bit sacrilege for most around here. The mind wonders off to think of the potential the effort could have been used to restore. Not taking away from your workmanship. You did a sh!t ton of work. What's it look like in the water and hows it run?
I need a boat that can cruise at 50 knots in 5 foot seas and get home without too much of an issue.
There are other comanche boats that people can rebuild into whatever they want to. I would be glad to do it again if I can make a deal with the guy in Wisconsin by the end of the week.
I can't figure out how to post a video but if I could I'd be glad to. We should hit low 70's after some adjustments tomorrow.
07-18-2018 | 12:05 AM
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I get it, that's why I didnt post anything on here about it. Believe me, I'd love to put three 600 series big block aluminum Chevy motors on it with huge blowers, but we don't cruise the lakes out here with silicone filled women like I'd like to.
I need a boat that can cruise at 50 knots in 5 foot seas and get home without too much of an issue.
There are other comanche boats that people can rebuild into whatever they want to. I would be glad to do it again if I can make a deal with the guy in Wisconsin by the end of the week.
I can't figure out how to post a video but if I could I'd be glad to. We should hit low 70's after some adjustments tomorrow.
I need a boat that can cruise at 50 knots in 5 foot seas and get home without too much of an issue.
There are other comanche boats that people can rebuild into whatever they want to. I would be glad to do it again if I can make a deal with the guy in Wisconsin by the end of the week.
I can't figure out how to post a video but if I could I'd be glad to. We should hit low 70's after some adjustments tomorrow.
I'd dig to see the video. You'd have to post it up to Youtube first though. To post pics just hit the landscape icon next to the smiley face when you reply.
07-22-2018 | 08:40 AM
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The Rudes are having no problems. Boat does 32 mph getting 1.3mpg with just ONE of the engines. Does over 50 running two. In the 60s with 3. Still messing with props and engine heights.
07-24-2018 | 12:24 AM
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07-24-2018 | 12:45 AM
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Few things I've gleaned from the Hull Truth thread -
1) This guy F*CKED up a cool 47 Apache and a cool 38 KV Scarab!
2) He poured some serious time and energy into this project.....Just think if the same energy was put into restoring this 47!
3) I wanted to punch my computer as the Hull Truth continuously locked up on scroll with ads! WTF?
I read on there that Octavian was used as a tender for a mega yacht. Anyone know which one and/or have pics of it ?
1) This guy F*CKED up a cool 47 Apache and a cool 38 KV Scarab!
2) He poured some serious time and energy into this project.....Just think if the same energy was put into restoring this 47!
3) I wanted to punch my computer as the Hull Truth continuously locked up on scroll with ads! WTF?
I read on there that Octavian was used as a tender for a mega yacht. Anyone know which one and/or have pics of it ?
08-14-2018 | 07:30 PM
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From: Kingsville----lake erie
JSTBECAUZ -- congrats on the boat! I think it looks great and obviously fits what you do on the water. Very impressive numbers out of triple 300's, and the weight is hard to believe for that hull.
That hull was up for auction -- no bids, then it was for sale -- couldn't give it away. Everyone commented on how the deck being cut out of it was sacrilegious... the hull has been re purposed and being enjoyed-- and lives another day.
I think it was a far better ending than going through a grinder...!
That hull was up for auction -- no bids, then it was for sale -- couldn't give it away. Everyone commented on how the deck being cut out of it was sacrilegious... the hull has been re purposed and being enjoyed-- and lives another day.
I think it was a far better ending than going through a grinder...!
