Apache Speed boat record to Cuba attempt this Sat.

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07-29-2015, 03:21 PM

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did the refurbish Apache Heritage or build a new one? I cant seem to tell from their press kit?

07-29-2015, 03:33 PM

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Refurbished. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lejVkEsGthg cool vid I found on youtube about the boat. Good luck to them!

07-29-2015, 04:44 PM

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I think there over doing it a little bit. 90 miles in Aug. it will be flat. Gtx with some 1350,s and cruse over at 120.

07-29-2015, 06:09 PM

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Good luck to them!

07-30-2015, 07:53 PM

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this is the old Apache Heritage which was a 47 , not sure why they are calling it a 50 now.

I watched the video, awesome. Didn't see a beak or swim platform so not sure how they came up with 3'

07-31-2015, 06:49 AM

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47' hull plus M8's on boxes sounds about like 50'.

07-31-2015, 07:08 AM

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Beautiful Apache boat

Love seeing Apaches flying

Photo Credit: http://timneiser.com

I'd like to sail to Cuba in one of these [Solent Whisper]:

Photo Credit: Doug Lord [Cocoa Beach, FL]

07-31-2015, 07:04 PM

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The countdown has started http://apachepowerboats.com/apache-star/

looks like 9:30 to 10:00 am is the target departure time

07-31-2015, 08:46 PM

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I watched the video, awesome. Didn't see a beak or swim platform so not sure how they came up with 3'

When he gets to the marina and requests overnight dockage, he'll tell them it's a 47'.

Jeff

08-01-2015, 08:41 AM

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Damn, it's go time and the website is struggling to serve

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