The Chief gives driving lessons to Tommy
 

Tommy and Bobby were out on Saturday doing some prop testing. Bobby gave Tommy an education on how to run in rough water. Tommy is still sore from hanging on yesterday. Nothing like having the chief at the throttles!!!!
It was an easterly wind with 5-8 footers. Bobby made the Apache dance all the way from Ft lauderdale to Haulover inlet, completed in about 15 mins. I just wish I was one of them on the beach watching those nuts go by, there was no other powerboats out there. No big deal for Bobby, they averaged 65-75 all the way. WHAT A RIDE THAT MUST HAVE BEEN!!!!!!! Here are a few pictures of them coming into Harbour Towne. Kathy

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The Chief giving Tommy some advice.

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2 more for all of you. The last one is of me. The boys put me to work flushing the motors and buttoning it up. What fun I had!!!!!! A womens job is never done!!!

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Little Tommy,
You lucky dog, that must have been a blast. Enjoy and we will see you this summer.

Mark Smith

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very cool.
thanks for sharing!

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I like the new panel on the sunpad, looks blue in the pictures but I'm sure it's poypul! Steve

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Kathy,
Great pictures! Wish we could have had some action shots. That had to be a blast having Booby S show you what your boat can do. When are you guys bringing the boat back home?
Dan

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Very cool Kathy!! We look forward to seeing you guys this summer.

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Very nice boat!!! It used to be owned buy a guy here in Richmond, glad you all are enjoying it.

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Good morning everyone--------yes, the sun pad is purple, really gives the boat some great lines. The door is also purple with the Apache logo stitched into it. We also changed the deck hatches from smoke to white. It really makes a difference in the appearance.
The boat was owned by David Hess out of Richmond. He now owns a 28 Apache that Bobby built for him. We are in contact with with him and his dad often. Super nice people.
The boat will be in Lauderdale for another month to month and a half. It really does not get nice up here until July anyway (if that!!!).
Have a great day and hope to see you all out on the water this summer.......
Kathy and Tommy :p

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Just a little bit of nice to know history for all of you Apache guys.
Kathy and I were sitting around on Saturday night with Bobby and Holly and talking about old times. He spoke of when he and Benny decided to strech the 41 to a 47. They along with Tommy Evans would leave from 188th st and run wide open to Haulover cut and then go out and play in any conditions to get the feel of the boat and get it ready for the up and coming season. I'll talk to bobby and try to get some pictures of the 1st 47 that was built and rigged by Tommy Evans.
He said the 47 was just that much nicer than the 41, it was like riding in a cadillac as opposed to a chevy in the rough snot.
Tommy

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Sounds like you had a awesome ride Tommy!! The master giving you a True Apache ride!!! :cool:

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Tom, Kathy, the boat looks great!! Thanks for the compliment. Were you able to get any good data from the prop testing? Take care, David

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David, We ran 80 but way too much RPM with the 28 labs between 56000 / 58000 and I have to get the RPM down between 53000 / 55000. I brought the 30's back with me and am having those set up with Brett from BBLADES and they will be ready for this week-end when I fly back down.
How is Krista feeling? Im sure you both cannot wait for the baby. Do you know if it is a girl or a boy???? How is little David doing? Give Allison a hugg for me. By the way, this is Kathy, Tom is yelling all the information to me. Say hi to everyone for us. Kathy ;)

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Wow :eek: You're right, that's way to many RPMs :eek: That engine must be balanced VERY WELL :p :p :p

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You're tooooo cooool.... :cool:

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Hey Tommy! Looks like you guys are having a good time. Nothing like getting lessons from the best. Watch out for the monkeys and see you in a couple of weeks.... :D
Roger

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We have only seen 1 monkey, none this past week-end. But they tell us they are still around!!!!!! They sure are cute little things, but very distructive...... Kathy

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Their all cute before they grow their wings...

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I never did like those damn monkeys,.....

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Hi Tom.Great news about your boat.Glad you are enjoying Florida.I work at Stetches Truck Stop and Motel INC. in Fond du Lac.I have seen Thunderstruck go by on 45.probally to Riggs I would guess.Stop by any time ask for Marco. I work the fuel pumps.

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Looking good as always, Kathy congrates on the new job. Steve

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SAINT-----Yes you are correct. That boat knows its way up to Riggs by itself. I know exactly where you are. Next time when I am going that way, I will try to stop by and meet you. Tommy

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Thanks Steve, Started today. I will have very little travel and then it will only be to madison and GreenBay. Finally after all these years, NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS and NO HOLIDAYS. I really lucked out on this one. Take care, say hi to Krista and Apache. Kathy :p