Apache Scout at LOTO Shootout
08-31-2023, 03:31 PM
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Apache Scout at LOTO Shootout
My wife running her Scout in the LOTO shootout @ 89mph with a LOT left to go. The boat has run over 100mph with me behind the wheel.
She was short by only 2mph to win the class. A little bit of nerves and some cross chop held her back from taking the "W". She did an amazing job and is having a blast at the same time.
She was short by only 2mph to win the class. A little bit of nerves and some cross chop held her back from taking the "W". She did an amazing job and is having a blast at the same time.
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08-31-2023, 09:40 PM
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One more pic.
08-31-2023, 04:41 PM
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22 scouts
we built quite a few of those 22's in both i/o's and outboards those years. heavy little 22's. 1/2'' plywood deck coring. 3/4'' plywood stringers. thick solid glass hulls, etc. takes some big horsepower & good rigging to get them in the 80's at all. that one just might be the fastest i/o boat ever. then or nowadays.
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08-31-2023, 05:22 PM
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Hey Panther! This is Andrew with the 29 fountain
Enjoyed meeting you guys down there and looking forward to having yall back at the house again next year. Ready to see her break into the 90s!
Enjoyed meeting you guys down there and looking forward to having yall back at the house again next year. Ready to see her break into the 90s!
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08-31-2023, 08:01 PM
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She can drive nice speed!
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08-31-2023, 09:35 PM
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we built quite a few of those 22's in both i/o's and outboards those years. heavy little 22's. 1/2'' plywood deck coring. 3/4'' plywood stringers. thick solid glass hulls, etc. takes some big horsepower & good rigging to get them in the 80's at all. that one just might be the fastest i/o boat ever. then or nowadays.
My wife assembled the engine with my oversight and mentoring.
Same here Andrew!!! It was great to meet you guys as well!! We hope to come back next year. With a little more practice she'll definitely be in the 90's for sure!
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09-01-2023, 06:00 AM
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What a great story and thread!
Thanks for sharing!
She did a hell of a job of driving through that chop!
And she built her own motor…….., outstanding!
Even more interesting w/having the insider info from Ed, including how heavy they are.
Great job to you and the Mrs, Panther!
Thanks for sharing!
She did a hell of a job of driving through that chop!
And she built her own motor…….., outstanding!
Even more interesting w/having the insider info from Ed, including how heavy they are.
Great job to you and the Mrs, Panther!
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