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Old 02-01-2011 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by arnaldomesa
hey guys. I just bought that boat. does the notched transom affect the ride in anyway??
Not really. If you get into big power, it will add a mph or two. I ended up changing from a 2" to a 3" drive spacer on mine. It carried the bow better, rode better at cruise speed and was about 2 mph faster at WOT than it was with a 2" spacer.
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Old 02-01-2011 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by arnaldomesa
Thanks,
I bought the 28 that was the classifieds with the 496 ho and the notched transom. Already pulled the motor to put in a 540. I.m down in miami were i boat with my buddys who have a 28 apache brave, the other a 28 pantera and a 32 stinger.
Let me know when ya wanna run the keys, I'll try to keep up in my little 24
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Old 02-01-2011 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Griff
Not really. If you get into big power, it will add a mph or two. I ended up changing from a 2" to a 3" drive spacer on mine. It carried the bow better, rode better at cruise speed and was about 2 mph faster at WOT than it was with a 2" spacer.
great,
thanks for the info.
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Old 02-01-2011 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by rchevelle71
Let me know when ya wanna run the keys, I'll try to keep up in my little 24
LOL!!
will do
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Old 02-01-2011 | 07:37 PM
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...... this boat i was planning on picking up in a few weeks after i can prove that i got a new job. Looks like i may have to start looking at Cigarette 28ss...............

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Old 02-01-2011 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by arnaldomesa
Thanks,
I bought the 28 that was the classifieds with the 496 ho and the notched transom. Already pulled the motor to put in a 540. I.m down in miami were i boat with my buddys who have a 28 apache brave, the other a 28 pantera and a 32 stinger.
you run with a cool crew, definately get us some pics of the boats. Let us know what they have in them and how does that Apache run compared to the Panteras? JAIME
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Old 02-02-2011 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by slpcamaross97
...... this boat i was planning on picking up in a few weeks after i can prove that i got a new job. Looks like i may have to start looking at Cigarette 28ss...............
sorry bout that.
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Old 02-02-2011 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by JAIME
you run with a cool crew, definately get us some pics of the boats. Let us know what they have in them and how does that Apache run compared to the Panteras? JAIME
thanks, my buudys Pantera has a 572 750 hp
the 28 Apache, single 635 700+ Hp runs maybe better than the Pantera.
the 32 Stinger twin 509's.
i'll get some pics once were all done.
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Old 02-02-2011 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by slpcamaross97
...... this boat i was planning on picking up in a few weeks after i can prove that i got a new job. Looks like i may have to start looking at Cigarette 28ss...............
How many boats are you going to let get away?
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Old 02-02-2011 | 08:03 PM
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How many boats are you going to let get away?
From here on out if i find the one.... Im getting it.
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