Tested a 41' Apache
04-02-2004, 09:51 PM
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the Apache had Torques..I guess Sterling bought them out..no Name on boat as I recall...the dealer wouldn't share much info as it was technically sold...I am lucky he took me out...they had just redone the hydraulic streering so I was out with the mechanic and salesman..they wanted a ride too...truthfully I don't know much about Torques..are they decent?
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04-02-2004, 10:00 PM
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I wouldn't spend the money on them. Lots of problems. Never quite got it right and that is pretty much put them out of business. $100k is a lot to spend on 1,200 hp. You better make sure you have it right or you will end up with some unhappy customers.
04-02-2004, 10:08 PM
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Originally posted by SummerObsession
This is one of the most hilarious thread I've ever read!
Nice dream, wake up dude!
If I had a boat the had 2400 HP and only ran 90, I would shoot myself for ever buying something so slow.
Then again, that's just one man's opinion.
This is one of the most hilarious thread I've ever read!
Nice dream, wake up dude!
If I had a boat the had 2400 HP and only ran 90, I would shoot myself for ever buying something so slow.
Then again, that's just one man's opinion.
04-02-2004, 10:13 PM
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yea....put T-1100 Sterlings in a stepped 42' Fountain or Cig and expect 115mph according to the calculator....105mph in a non stepped 41'
...but you have to test the boats to see if you feel the extra speed in hull efficiency is a trade off in another department....
...this salesman was in an OL at a Poker run and said it's a different boat compared to these two...no flex...solid...but different...he likes older Cigs/Fountains and Apaches best for rough water..and Stepped boats for most other purposes..
...I think because of my budget I will go with a 42' stepped and HP 500's and be happy with 77mph or so.
...but you have to test the boats to see if you feel the extra speed in hull efficiency is a trade off in another department....
...this salesman was in an OL at a Poker run and said it's a different boat compared to these two...no flex...solid...but different...he likes older Cigs/Fountains and Apaches best for rough water..and Stepped boats for most other purposes..
...I think because of my budget I will go with a 42' stepped and HP 500's and be happy with 77mph or so.
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04-02-2004, 10:42 PM
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one thing that strikes me is Reggie hit 160mph on around 2200HP total...in a 42'er ...but the speed calculator says he would need 3600HP total to do that with the constant for a fast v-bottom....a cat could do it with 2200HP...I wonder what he did to that boat to get it up to that 160mph?????
04-03-2004, 06:03 AM
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Originally posted by LPA2106
...dealer didn't want pics of this boat posted..so I agreed....all white...big Indian in headress on sides...and i love stepped boats....but if you have the bucks for big power this thing is a rush...and comfy in squirrelly conditions...it's just not a matter of not having steps but weight and balance....this boat is heavy in front...its made for rough..tough..stuff...possibly the heavier stepped boats are good too...I haven't tested em all..but I agreed with my boss to test 25 boats before buying one...
..I love the 42' Executioner Fountain it's a great value
..the 38 Cig TG is a favorite, never tried a stepped one..
..Pantera's rule if a a 28' is what you want
..41' Apache with big motors is pure adrenaline
..my 26' Nova ST Wellcraft T-Strokers does ok
..I need to try a 38' TG stepped...and an Apache 41' Stepped...and then an OL...though I don't have the bucks I would love to try one..
bottom line is you have to keep a broad perspective to what the boat is and the application..
..buying the right boat's 97% preparation and 3% execution..
...dealer didn't want pics of this boat posted..so I agreed....all white...big Indian in headress on sides...and i love stepped boats....but if you have the bucks for big power this thing is a rush...and comfy in squirrelly conditions...it's just not a matter of not having steps but weight and balance....this boat is heavy in front...its made for rough..tough..stuff...possibly the heavier stepped boats are good too...I haven't tested em all..but I agreed with my boss to test 25 boats before buying one...
..I love the 42' Executioner Fountain it's a great value
..the 38 Cig TG is a favorite, never tried a stepped one..
..Pantera's rule if a a 28' is what you want
..41' Apache with big motors is pure adrenaline
..my 26' Nova ST Wellcraft T-Strokers does ok
..I need to try a 38' TG stepped...and an Apache 41' Stepped...and then an OL...though I don't have the bucks I would love to try one..
bottom line is you have to keep a broad perspective to what the boat is and the application..
..buying the right boat's 97% preparation and 3% execution..
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