Apache's on Key West Poker Run
 

Just got back my pictures from the Spring Key West Poker run. Thought I would share a few with all of you.

Little Tommy and Kathy


1st one is at the Marriott in Miami

Following Blue Moon thru the Keys!!!!

Marathon, Blue Moon and Thunderstruck

Powerboat coming into Marathon

Blue Moon in action!!!!!

The girls enjoying the weather!! ;)

Cool pics Tommy and Kathy! Thanks for posting them.

Are you guys coming down to Hammond for the COPS season opener?

Mark

Hey Mark, Good to hear from you. I believe we will be there Sat night. Probably will go to Chief plant in the afternoon and then enjoy some cocktails with everyone in Hammond.

Tom

very nice pics, is that a 36 and a 41 in post #3?

Blue Moon is a 2001 '36 with a single mid tank. Mine is also a '36 with 2 tanks, the front being 100 gal and the rear 140. Mine, Thunderstruck, was built in 1994.
My nose is lower due to all the luggage in the front and 100 gal's of fuel in the nose. The weight in the front really paid off on the way to Key West when it got rough.

Tommy and Kathy,

I'm jealous!!! Looks like you guys had a great time in FL.

I wish I could make the trip with you up to Chief. I need to make some time and check them out. Look forward to seeing you at the COPS party.
Dan

Tom and Kathy, the boat looks great!

David

im jealous :crazy:

Thanks everyone- We did have a wonderful time and the weather was great! The only problem was that the time down there was too short!

Tommy and Kathy :cool:

Tommy, i have some pictures that were taken from the back of the cig factory and your boat is in the water behind apache. The condo's were still being built so that was about the time your boat was new. It's not a great picture of your boat because of the distance but they still are cool.

pm me your address and i'll send them to you, Ike.

Nice looks like so much fun!

Little Tommy,

What kind of power?

Hey thats the Blue moon from Michigan!! Certified Steve as we call him!!!wow you guys covered some ground how was the pull from the great white north???looks like you had a blast!!!

hi Kathy. you got lots of sun! good for you guys. ;)

We have tired 575 Keith Eickert's. Working on 2 new ones as we speak.

Tpmmy

Hey Lucy!
Yes, Us girls got alot of sun-it was fabulous.
I am going thru withdrawal's! Probably will not get back down to Miami for a few weeks. As you know, Tom's dad probably only has a few more day's to live- -really sucks . But looking forward to some good times with you a Magnum!
Kathy :(

Sounds nice, is it a step bottom or regular design? I'm curious to know what performance you are seeing with mild power like that? Just curious for future reference as I may be in the market at the end of the year.

Panther

Our 1994 '36 Apache has a straight bottom with 2 fuel tanks, mid and front nose. Dry weight 10,500 pounds, Bravo XR drives. 400 hours ago, the boat could run comfortabaly 78-80 @ 5,000 RPM, now we are down around 75-77 on the gaffrig GPS @ 4,900-5000 RPM, depending on sea conditions and weight.
I am either going to re-freshen these motors as soon as we get it back up here from Miami or are going to install tall deck 572's and rebuild the gimble's. I am a little nervous with the 572's becuase of the torque and the weak link of the XR drives. So I have not quite made up my mind yet.
The boat has been 100% reliable as of this point and just want to keep it that way.

Little Tommy

Tommy, i am so sorry to hear about your father.Hopefully better days lie ahead.:(

Warpaint----Thanks for your thoughtful words. He was diagnosed 4 weeks ago with cancer of the pancreas. Only complaint----back pain. Go figure. We were told yesterday he has less than a week. Sure is hard to see a man that was once so strong turn into this frail frame of skin and bones. It just breaks your heart We are thankful that the pain medication is making him comfortable.

Tommy and Kathy

Hey Tommy,,, GREAT PIC'S!!! Looks like you Guy's had a Great Time!!! I hate that word "cancer",, its been used on this Board, way too much , lately!!!
Keep the Pictures Coming,,,please!!!!:D :D :D

Tommy, it was good to meet in KW and the boat looked great. Sorry to hear about your dad, went thru the exact same thing with mine 12 years ago. Get rid of the mirrors and be sure he gets WHATEVER it takes to keep him comfortable. He'll always be around when you need him and in time the picture in your mind will be of him prior to his illness.

Jim & Mary

TOMMY
 

Tommy and kathy are thought and prayers are with you and your wonderful family, take care. Steve and Krista and Steve and Brenda.