that is a beautiful boat, its a shame the motors went. good luck on the sale.

Bill,

I dont think it is wise to take a loss on your Apache just to buy a more expensive and turn key boat (that still could blow up--you never know).

You know the work on the Apache is done right, you did it yourself. You put alot of sweat equity into the boat that you will not see a dime for in my opinion. The boat is nice and according to many (I have ridden in one) it is a great riding boat and with the right power it is fast.

You should do what feels right for you but the soundest financial and most calculated response to your situation would be, in my opinion, to build a couple of really nice motors, have those drives gone through and then enjoy your boat.

If money isnt a concern then my advice may not be the best but I know many people, including alot of rich people, wouldnt like to take a licking on a boat that they put so much time and money into.


FYI, if I hadnt bought my Pantera, I would try and get that boat off you, build a couple of motors this winter (I think supervising a customs engine build would be cool), and then have a basically brand new 28 Apache that I knew was done right and with motors that I could likely enjoy for years to come.


Whatever you do I hope you are happy and it works out for you.

When the motor let loose on mine I thought about selling it. In the end, for my specific needs - I didn't think I'd be happy with anything else in the 28ft range. Hell, I hit 50mph in 4ft waves with 5 passengers all standing up comfortably. They were go-fast newbies and wanted to go faster. The only other 28ft proven rough water boat out there that has that kind of cockpit and cabin depth is the 28 AT which, unfortunately for me, is by design a single engine boat. And even if I did buy another boat I would still have a pair of engines with a big ?????. So this little mamma jamma will be getting new paint in the bilge and the engines completely gone thru. No more ????? next year.

Thats great to hear Andy, good luck to you with the motors and getting it back on the water.

Check out the 28 APACHE ,www.xtremepowerboats.com
we are discounting this boat and selling this boat 'AS IS "
Owner says sell asap !! needs TLC,cosmetic mostly!!

Thanks for trying to sell your Apache 28 in my post!!!!, very classy!!:eek:, good luck with the sale.

i didnt see an apache on the site??

Me either, and I agree, it's crap trying to low-blow a guy trying to sell a good boat with another boat "for sale".
I looked just trying to get a comparison, and didn't see anything.
Bill, I've rode you pretty hard, but if you've decided to sell, I hope that you and the buyer are both pleased with the deal.
I think you're nutz for selling her off, but none the less, I wish you luck, and good fortune to the new owner.
I mean that sincerely.

What a tool...

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...hijacklive.jpg

There is definatly no 28 Apache on that site.

Someone should mark that site as a spam site. No one should ever buy a boat from them.