An 80's Apache winning the British RMYC Needles Trophy - Sunday 06/19/2011.

Driven by Tony Toll in winds gusting to Force 7 over 100 NM averaged over 54 mph.

Photo Courtesy Graham Stevens

That's the old Doller Marine Special which in it's previous life was sponsored by Ron Doller, run by Phil Lipschultz and won a Trinidad Race.

41' Apache Deep V...it doesn't get much better...even 25 years later.

Photo's of the Race

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Thoroughly Dreadfull conditions with 10 foot waves in places Apache came home without any issues , This can't be said for the other marathom entries

Bounty Hunter retired early engine issues
Phantom 'Fury' Arneson Chain broke at start
Cinzano CUV finished 3rd overall lost steering though
Fountain, Engine problem and deck problems but finished 2nd
2 outboard powered ribs suffered Cracked and broken Engine Saddles, Various other issues

Damn...... 25 years on, and she's still kicking ass in rough water.



Darrell.

Congrats for Tony Toll and Apache for FINally, after 25 yrs winning CTC. Cinzano won it @25 yrs ago and later and has been a constant feature on the podium.

Maybe they should have raced a Airship Rib!

Raced Against in Key West in 1991-92 Worlds, LipShip & Bret May if I remember right, Same Paint As Here!, Keep Her As A Racer!, In Good Shape, Never Any Hull Damage that I can remember..