Cig Or Apache
09-29-2004 | 05:46 AM
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Re: Cig Or Apache
Originally Posted by Too Old
Have you been over to Mark's shop to see Ghost Runner? It has some new BIG power. 
If Lake Murray wasn't 90% of my boating future Apache would be the choice for me. If I was on the Ocean a lot of time there is nothing finer than Gostrunner
09-29-2004 | 06:59 AM
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Re: Cig Or Apache
Originally Posted by Too Old
Apache.
Look, they're both awesome boats and a guy that is lucky enough to own either one qualifies for hero status in my book.
But, there's 3 more feet to that 41 Apache. There were fewer of them made and I think to the true offshore afficinado, they're a much rarer commodity. One that was built in a wild time in offshore history. Each Apache had a unique build and character. Hell, there's a a few guys around here that can give you the history on ANY Apache ever built. To me, that gives the Apache the edge.
Look, they're both awesome boats and a guy that is lucky enough to own either one qualifies for hero status in my book.
But, there's 3 more feet to that 41 Apache. There were fewer of them made and I think to the true offshore afficinado, they're a much rarer commodity. One that was built in a wild time in offshore history. Each Apache had a unique build and character. Hell, there's a a few guys around here that can give you the history on ANY Apache ever built. To me, that gives the Apache the edge.
That about sums it up. "Apache, If I had to explain you wouldn't understand"
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09-29-2004 | 07:12 AM
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Re: Cig Or Apache
I seen in the classifieds of EBM that Star Chaser is for sale on a trailer,, but basically a bare hull for $45K..
My vote if money was no object.. Apache 47,, With trip Sterlings... trouble is that I would have to keep Scott & Ruben on retainer to maintenance it...
My vote if money was no object.. Apache 47,, With trip Sterlings... trouble is that I would have to keep Scott & Ruben on retainer to maintenance it...
09-29-2004 | 07:32 AM
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Re: Cig Or Apache
yep, too old summed it up admirably well: every apache is a piece of offshore history. but if i had enough courage to go for a 41 with big power, i'd go all the way and have a 47 with triple indecent power...
As far as comparing a T/S with an apache goes, i'm also sure that a 2005 viper is faster, more reliable and makes more sense than an AC Cobra 427. But I'll take the Cobra thank you very much! Why? It's called character...
As far as comparing a T/S with an apache goes, i'm also sure that a 2005 viper is faster, more reliable and makes more sense than an AC Cobra 427. But I'll take the Cobra thank you very much! Why? It's called character...
09-29-2004 | 07:53 AM
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Re: Cig Or Apache
Originally Posted by Chris
Saber!!! If you want a NEW boat with the same hull as the Apache.
The old TG's and the 41' pleasures are someeeeeeewhat comparable but the full stagger 41' hotrods are a totaly different animal in the rough, 18" centers work when it gets choppy.
09-29-2004 | 08:15 AM
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Re: Cig Or Apache
Great boats to say the least, my favorite and maybe the best made Apache ever is the 47 KEMOSABE with triple Chief blower motors. I prefer the 41 over the 38 cig or the 42 Tiger. However, it takes less power and less $$$$ to run over 100 in the Top Gun.
09-29-2004 | 08:22 AM
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Re: Cig Or Apache
Originally Posted by Havasu Cig
If you are comparing a new T/S Gun to the Apache it is Cig hands down. Throw some 700's in the Gun and you will be running over 100. Throw some 1000's in the Apache and you would be lucky to see mid 90's. Both awesome boats though...
until it gets rough,
or your bravo's break,
or both at the same time.
NK
