INSIDE: Apache
 

Finally, after all the years of watching Apaches crushing waves on the race course and off, I finally got my 1st opportunity to get "INSIDE" a (REAL ONE) to really see what these boats are made of !!!

Thanks to Gary of Roger's Speed Shop and Drew of Kurt's Marine for this opportunity for a photo shoot of an incredible boat !
This Apache is being prepared for the upcoming 2010 OPA Racing Season.

The most impressive points are not just the hull structure itself but how this boat was rigged. The thought of building a step right onto the Port Saddle Fuel Tank for easy access in and out of the engine compartment and the hose lines going to angle aluminum for a much easier disconnect when having the need to remove the engines from the boat. All the connections are in one place up on top of the fuel tanks. Brilliant !!!
For a 1986 hull, this boat look great !!!

Sharkey-Images wishes them the best of luck ! :drink:

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Thank you once again to Kurt's Marine for allowing us to bring you these images !

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Tim nice pictures thank you for posting them.

Thanks Steve !

It was great to finally get in one 1st hand and see what makes these boats tic !! :drink:

How many remember LEATHAL WEAPON ???

Another boat that to this day I personally cannot believe the paint work held up this long !:eek:

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There's a reason they have such a good reputation as a good boat and together all these years still looking new!!!:drink:

Best of luck to Dr. Gary this year!!:coolcowboy:

whats the story with leath weap? will it be racing 2 this season?

Christian M. DelCollo
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Awesome pics as usual!!!!

Leathal Weapon! One of my favorites!! Thanks for the pics!
Ed

I wish I could say yes to that, but unfortunately not.

Unless of course someone buys it ! :drink:

I just could not pass up the opportunity to take pics of it when it is just sitting there....Too good looking of a boat to be shoved away in a corner ! :)

Thank you and Ed as well !!!:drink:

Still looks great. have a great,safe and fun season Dr Gary!

Congrats on that beauty Dr. Gary..

Sharky, thanks for the pics. Great detail. That is one my favorite 41's. Purpose built!!! and some history as well..

Thanks !

I don't know any other way but to get the detail photos !!! :drink:

Here is one of the BEST Apache's ever built - thanks to Bobby Moore.

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Nice,

Why would they cut that one bulkhead to install the hatch? Why not just move the hatch forward otr back a bit?? Sure it has plenty more bulkheads, but that would drive me nuts.

Haul cargo.

Those are some of the biggest Trim Tabs I have seen.

Stupid question to most but do these boats also have "History" Like UPS or Fed Ex of the sea you know just different packages BTW great shots Tim!!!

This one is also one of the lightest 41s around.
I've seen a 5'2" blond woman, man-handle this boat at the dock.

I am sure you can find a little bit of info about that somewhere... :party-smiley-004:

Ya think!!!!!

I believe Magnum Mark said something about the "snow for the Go."

I'm sure he followed that with a
C ya

I dont know what your talking about. I thought the hatch was for bumpers, lines, and inflatables for the kids:drink:lol

This boat photographs very well.... :drink:

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Tim,

You are right that Apache does photograph well, looks great,...thanks for this thread Tim. I am always intertested in seeing and hearing about the older hot-rods, and in my book Apaches' were, and still are hot-rods.

What are they asking for Leathal Weapon?
What kind of condition is it in? Does it have motors, etc?

Contact my Sponsor, Kurt's Marine.


Please let them know I sent you... ;)

Sweet pics, thanks for sharing. These boats never get old.