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Old 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?
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Old 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!
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Old 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.
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Old 07-29-2015 | 06:09 PM
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Good luck to them!
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Old 07-30-2015 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by c12
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'
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Old 07-31-2015 | 06:49 AM
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47' hull plus M8's on boxes sounds about like 50'.
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Old 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]
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Old 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
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Old 07-31-2015 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug
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'.

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Old 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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