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Old 10-28-2007, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by turbo2256b
A few years back I was told the 33 Apache was a damed up version of Don's winningest boat his 39 Squadron with some freeboad added also. This was the narrow beam not shure of were the wide beam version came from.

Don't know about that but the 39 Squadron certainly wouldn't be Don's winningest design- so few were made and even fewer were race boats. My guess would be the 35.
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In select video .......scroll down to Spirit of Apache and enjoy!

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That is an incredible boat. Where is it now?
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Originally Posted by glassdave
That is an incredible boat. Where is it now?
Yes it is. Built by the best....Mark McManus. And no matter how many AssClowns try to discredit him with their crybaby nonsense, his credentials are unimpeachable.

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I believe "Spirit of Apache" is for sale in the Dupont Registry

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Old 10-28-2007, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris Sunkin
Don't know about that but the 39 Squadron certainly wouldn't be Don's winningest design- so few were made and even fewer were race boats. My guess would be the 35.
Dont think it was his winigest design but the boat Don himself won the most races in 168 or so races. Had some print outs of some of the posts annd emails from like 4 or 5 years ago. Need to go through and reread some of them. Lost some of the info. As I find it I have been attempting to gather it all togeather. Some was just talking with Bobby S. over the phone.
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Old 10-28-2007, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Comanche3Six
Yes it is. Built by the best....Mark McManus. And no matter how many AssClowns try to discredit him with their crybaby nonsense, his credentials are unimpeachable.

Mark McManus......Master Boatbuilder



I believe "Spirit of Apache" is for sale in the Dupont Registry
PM me your mailing address and I'll drop off the DVD for you to watch....

No discredit to him for what he's done... He managed operations then later built the boats and they were great....he carried the torch after the founding fathers built it....

Here's how I see it..
1. Don Aronow - Hull Designer
2. Ben Kramer - CEO(Venture Capitalist)
3. Bob Saccenti - Original President/Founder
4. Mark McManus - Head of Operations later turned President(government seizure while Benny's trial was going on, then some years later owner)

Benny and Bob were traveling all over the world making name the for Apache and put them on the map by kicking azz! Mark first worked part-time for Benny/Bob then later worked full time when Benny made the offer because Bob left to go out on his own and build the less than 40 ft boats and Benny/Bob were still racing together. Mark worked for Don and was part of the Halter/Cigarette aquisition... This is my understanding...with some details left out to shorten the story. Feel free to fill in the blans if you please..

BOTTOM LINE, THEY ARE ALL TALENTED INDIVIDUALS!



Which brings me to my next point.....this is all the more reason Apache's are still worth a lot to some people nowadays......BTW, isn't that why this thread was started....back on topic..
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Old 10-28-2007, 04:54 PM
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Didn't McManus build the Tsunami Apache which was a new boat not to long ago, as well the spirt of Apache boat was basically a boat build?? Correct me if im wrong.
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Originally Posted by speedo
What year was that? Must be a SENIOR MOMENT. 1 boat in how many years? You call that a bussiness? You muat have flunked economics.





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I passed econ, thank you very much. Actually two with spirit of Apache. Im sure if you go to McManus he'll build you a new one. There's really no market for a newer apache. With the price tags that would be on them people could have a kick a** Outerlimits. Cigarette, MTI, or Skater. Even if there was Saber is there as well. You still didnt answer if you have a boat or not??
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Lucy, thanks for the pics!!!!
Going to Tahiti tomorrow will keep you posted!
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Originally Posted by speedo
The real "APACHE SPIRIT" is locked in a cell in Indiana.
Do you mean this guy?
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Originally Posted by lucy
Do you mean this guy?
with all the support he gets from the uninformed O.S.O crew it more like this............
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