Why Apache are so expensive?

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10-23-2007 | 03:15 AM

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MikeyFIN

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Originally Posted by Comanche3Six

When I think of Mr Apache, I think of Ben Kramer.
Unfortunately, when I think of the murder of Don Aronow, I also think of Ben Kramer.

Amen.
But the Brains behind Apache was Bobby S, Mark M and Don Aronow.
Ben just provided the money and LISTENED as a schoolboy should.
In the end he didn´t like being in that position and all went ****creek and McManus being the optimist he is tried to save the tribe which will never be the same.

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10-23-2007 | 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cosmic12

After reading this, and I have to admit its been a good time

I looked around the classifieds and they really arn't priced much higher than most of the others when you look at the hardware involved.

Yiiihaaaa...someone else has also seen the light!
Being a tinkerer like I am and part of the hobby for me is to get my hands dirty I like to look at projects and therefore comparing Apaches to others.
They ain´t for the hardware/materials included and the performance that comes with it priced hard but realistic IMO.
Despite where can you buy a similar sized 90+mph boat for 250K or less if not an old Apache (racer) or easier, the upkeep and running is then another thing.
The hard way would be to look for/build a boat with surface drives or another race boat and not be sure the project would turn out good...
At least there´s a lot of Info about rigging Apaches right here, try that with a Larry Smith 377 or a Formula with Kaama/ASD´s
IMO those are on also on top of the food chain (and my wish list).

I´m sure this I´m telling won´t bump the prices of old projects as not many are capable of pulling them together.
I´m not that sure about myself either but I have a dream...someday A big rooster tail will follow me And I´ll be proud as a Cock.

10-23-2007 | 10:03 AM

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Chris Sunkin

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10-23-2007 | 10:26 AM

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Cool photo thanks!!

10-23-2007 | 10:46 AM

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Panther

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Chris, stole this one from your album...

Another beauty...
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/a...6&d=1189518063

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10-23-2007 | 10:52 AM

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Who built/rigged the first Top Gun?

Was the first Apache really a 41?

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10-23-2007 | 10:54 AM

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el indio

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Originally Posted by speedo

Bobby started Apache on 17th ave. By himself. Ben came along and like Victor Kiam [Remingtom Razor] liked the product so much he bought the company.

Eric

i will bet that this is correct..........any takers?????????

10-23-2007 | 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Panther

Who built/rigged the first Top Gun?

Was the first Apache really a 41?

The first Apache is that 39 Squadron XII pictured above. The first Apache-built Apache came from the Aronow-designed & suppied 41' mold.

My guess is the first Top Gun was built by Cigarette

10-23-2007 | 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Sunkin

The first Apache is that 39 Squadron XII pictured above. The first Apache-built Apache came from the Aronow-designed & suppied 41' mold.

My guess is the first Top Gun was built by Cigarette

Rumor has it that it was a 33' also called Warpath...