28 Apache - what to look for?
01-03-2005 | 09:31 PM
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Re: 28 Apache - what to look for?
Steve H, The bravo's do have awesome pull. I have heard theat the 25 3 blade would be best for my boat so I hope to try some this summer. A friend has a set for me to try so I will keep Craig223 in mind, thanks. I would think you should be turn a bigger prop. I only have the 365HP 454's and pull the 24's to 5K easily. My best speed to date is 71.7 on GPS. That was cool day 60* and 4 people on board. You have 502's and should run mid 70's. You gonna try to make it to Cumberland next summer?
Birdog, Still in Florida? How's the Gun running?
Birdog, Still in Florida? How's the Gun running?
01-04-2005 | 12:12 PM
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Re: 28 Apache - what to look for?
I'm always in for that Run. The only other Apache I've seen down there was a newer 28 Cherokee. Let me know and I can help planning hotels/houseboats. I'm only about 3 hrs from LC and spend alot of time down there.
01-07-2005 | 02:02 PM
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Re: 28 Apache - what to look for?
Originally Posted by CFD5
No doubt about the rough water in an Apache. Could not believe how solid it is. This years Lake Cumberland poker run was the first "rough" water I had it in. Ran next too and passed a 38 baja. The Baja was all over the place while we were just cruising along. My buddy ITTLFLI yelled over "you realize we just beat a 38' boat in rough water!" Obviously could have been the driver of the Baja as I doubt a 28' boat can really run with a 38 footer but impresive none the less. Heres a pic from that weekend, looks like the same deck as mleslie's
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01-09-2005 | 03:56 PM
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Re: 28 Apache - what to look for?
Wasn't there a nice 28 with twins for down in the cumberland area for sale last year? A 28 just went up for sale in wisconsin on boat trader, it has been for sale thru that dealer at least once before, looks pretty good. I was looking for one of these 10 years ago and they were going for the same prices back then, amazing. Gota love a toy that holds it's value for that long. Steve
01-09-2005 | 07:34 PM
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Re: 28 Apache - what to look for?
Nykamp I called on that Apache in Wisconsin a week ago. I am in Ohio about 12 hrs from there. He said that the boat is in really good condition. I to saw it awhile ago on boat trader for sale. What can you tell me about the boat? Have you seen it, if so what condition is it, tears in vinyl, scratches, patches in fiberglass, any stress cracks? Thanks for any info.
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01-09-2005 | 11:12 PM
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Re: 28 Apache - what to look for?
Had some folks look at the 28 in Michigan - apparently it is very rough. Could be a good project for someone, though. I don't have the time or money to deal with a major overhaul...
