Project Apache 41

[jetcruzr]

Ok guys, enough with the mystery, there is already too much mystery with this boat, we don't need any more! Here it is, safe and sound at it's new home in Michigan.

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[jetcruzr]

Now, anyone that can help fill in the blanks on this boat, please feel free to post. Boat was built in '89, Hull and Deck built by Mc Manus, completed and rigged by Bobby Moore, and supposedly owned and raced by Eicke Batista for a short time. It originally had Lambos and 3's, then converted to 6's. Only run for a short time in South America, then sat for a long time. At some point the boat came back to USA and converted to Chevy's with it's current paint. Not much is known about the boat after this. It was listed for sale and was on Ebay at some point, but apparently did not sell. Then the boat went missing, was completely stripped, then recovered by law enforcement. After a lengthy stay at an impound yard, I was able to buy the boat. I was able to find some hatches for the boat, but still need plenty of parts.

If anyone has any of the following parts for sale, feel free to send me a message.

1. Apache Staggered Motor Mounts
2. Tabs and Pumps
3. Exhaust
4. Drives (wet 6's)
5. Props
6. Driveshaft Assembly for Staggered Engine.

Thanks for Looking,

Tommy

[old377guy]

Beautiful boat. Good luck

[rschap1]

CONGRATS ! ! !

[Ratickle]

Oh sure, ruin all my fun!!!!

[Bobcat]

Whatcha going to do about that paint job ? ( He said delicately , tip toeing around the subject):o:o

[fund razor]

Oh sure, ruin all my fun!!!!

The suspense was getting ready to start college.

[jetcruzr]

Whatcha going to do about that paint job ? ( He said delicately , tip toeing around the subject):o:o

Funny you say that Bob. Yes, it is definitely a "love it" or "hate it" paint job. You have all heard it before, especially on the Apache forum, but it looks better in person. Most days I love the paint job, some days not as much. Regardless of the color scheme, the quality of the paint job is incredible! The finish is flawless. The boat sat uncovered in the Florida sun for a year and a half, but the finish on the decks still in great condition. The interior, however did not fare so well. The sun baked the life right out of the bolsters.

So, to answer your question Bob, not much. I plan to make subtle changes, but the crazy paint scheme is here to stay for awhile. Getting the boat rigged and seaworthy is what is most important to me right now. I am hopeful to have it back in the water next season.

[fund razor]

I totally get it.
I had the same experience with my 28. When I first saw it on the net, I thought "ok, let's go all white." But then I saw it in person and everything changed.

[old377guy]

Funny you say that Bob. Yes, it is definitely a "love it" or "hate it" paint job. You have all heard it before, especially on the Apache forum, but it looks better in person. Most days I love the paint job, some days not as much. Regardless of the color scheme, the quality of the paint job is incredible! The finish is flawless. The boat sat uncovered in the Florida sun for a year and a half, but the finish on the decks still in great condition. The interior, however did not fare so well. The sun baked the life right out of the bolsters.

So, to answer your question Bob, not much. I plan to make subtle changes, but the crazy paint scheme is here to stay for awhile. Getting the boat rigged and seaworthy is what is most important to me right now. I am hopeful to have it back in the water next season.

Tommy, I think I'm probably the biggest pinhead in terms of looking askance at "goofy" paint jobs... but... I rather like yours.. go figure. Does Bob's buddy Mike ( of the A Trailer Full of Cool thread) have any items that may be rigged into your boat????

[Ratickle]

I'm not the biggest fan of the green, but overall it works. Especially on an old Apache race boat. Call Eicke and see what he thinks. I believe it was all white when he had it....

[Kohiba]

Nice boat!!!!!!!Call Dave @ Wesco Racing........Jenison,Mi see if he can help the parts list

[Ratickle]

Hey, you going north this weekend???

[jetcruzr]

Hey, you going north this weekend???

Yes. Heading to Boyne Thunder this afternoon...as a spectator or possible rider if I can find an open seat. I hope to be there in time for the party on the hill tonight. See you all there!

[Ratickle]

See you this afternoon.

[Ratickle]

Being around these boats is sure gonna make Tommy want his done asap!!!

[Ratickle]

One of the closest relatives to your Apache 41 was up here today, the 41 Saber "Clifford"....

[DrGaryDC]

Congrats Tommy, nothing like a 3 pack 41. There are just so few of those out there that makes them so special. I wish ya the best finding the parts. We went on the hunt as well trying to find the boat but apparently it was in hiding few years ago. There were some shenanigans but im glad she has a new home and im sure you will get her running strong again

[jetcruzr]

Finally got a chance to work on the Apache this past weekend. Pulled the bolsters and the dashpad out for recovering.

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This is the result of sitting uncovered in the Florida Sun for 2 years. Fortunately the paint on the decks faired a bit better.

[jetcruzr]

Cut and fit the hatches Friday night with the help of Jason (Torrent on SOS).

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[old377guy]

Great stuff to see

[Ratickle]

So which will be finished first? Scorpion or Apache????

[jetcruzr]

The Project thread is back! I had to hide this thread for awhile due to some of the past legal issues associated with this boat. I have still been working my butt off on the boat. I will get some progress pics up shortly.

[jetcruzr]

Bolsters Finished.

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/jetcruzr/Project%2041%20Apache/null_zpsc10a596d.jpg (http://s457.photobucket.com/user/jetcruzr/media/Project%2041%20Apache/null_zpsc10a596d.jpg.html)

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[jetcruzr]

Fabricating my own hatch hinges. Now I need to install them!

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[jetcruzr]

Fabricated Switch Panels. Powder Coated Panels. Installed MIL Spec Switches.

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[jetcruzr]

This is tonight's project. Fabricating and installing dash panels and fitting gauges.

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[Ratickle]

Dash is looking sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bobcat]

Great job !

[Ratickle]

Any luck locating your list of parts?

[phragle]

Bolsters Finished.

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/jetcruzr/Project%2041%20Apache/null_zpsc10a596d.jpg (http://s457.photobucket.com/user/jetcruzr/media/Project%2041%20Apache/null_zpsc10a596d.jpg.html)

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/jetcruzr/Project%2041%20Apache/null_zpsa7e4f567.jpg (http://s457.photobucket.com/user/jetcruzr/media/Project%2041%20Apache/null_zpsa7e4f567.jpg.html)

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local place up there do them??

[jetcruzr]

local place up there do them??

Yes, I had one of my customers do the embroidery on the seat back panels, and one of my friends who works at an aircraft interior shop do the "re-rag", as we call it.

[rschap1]

:)
:)
:)

[Buoy]

That is really looking nice!!

[old377guy]

Fantastic!

[jetcruzr]

Finally finished fabricating the hatch hinges today!

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[jetcruzr]

Dash is finally painted and installed.

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/jetcruzr/Project%2041%20Apache/null_zps3670b44e.jpg (http://s457.photobucket.com/user/jetcruzr/media/Project%2041%20Apache/null_zps3670b44e.jpg.html)

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Now I just need to install Tachs, Speedo, Trim Indicator and a few other items.

[torrent]

Looking good Tommy! You going to be ready for Boyne 2014!!!

[torrent]

What's next on the to do list!!?

[jetcruzr]

What's next on the to do list!!?

Sort of at a crossroads right now. Heading to Florida this weekend to visit a few shops in search of parts. It should be interesting to see what goodies I am able to come home with.

[Bobcat]

I'll see you at the Parrot then ?

[Nykamp]

Congratulation on the 41, there awesome boats. I have some 17.5X32 #6 props for sale. Let me know, Steve.

[sgrady]

Give Vince or I a call as well, we have some Props in CP.

[kidapache]

I have everything u need big tabs headers and tail pipes drive shafts and covers i even have the hatches for u boat

[Ratickle]

Are your hatches painted the exact match? Maybe he'd swap you out his new ones from McManus he just finished mounting..... :)

[kidapache]

yes they cam off that boat i bought them in a deal with all the apache parts and they were in it

[Hellbent]

Been a while since an update...... :drool5:

[Ratickle]

Yep, :toetap05:

[jetcruzr]

Completely gutted the engine compartment last week, and have most of it painted. I plan to finish painting the engine compartment tomorrow. Decided to move the batteries to the forward side of the engine compartment bulkhead, which means that I had to totally rewire battery switches and cables as well. All electrical has been restored and is operational at this time. All trim pumps and hatch lift pumps have been installed and are operational as well. I plan to install some engine cores soon, to start mocking up associated parts and accessories. Unfortunately, none of this work yields anything picture worthy to post.

[Bobcat]

These people are cold and desperate....they'll settle for a pic of anything sans snow.:cool:

[Hellbent]

Yes....freshly painted engine compartment pics are acceptable.

[Kohiba]

We want pic's...we wantpic's....we want pic's:sifone::sifone:

[MrCig]

Looking good Tommy. Keep up the good work.

We plan on being up in Boyne for the poker run as spectators.

Hopefully you will have it running by then

Mark

[jetcruzr]

Looking good Tommy. Keep up the good work.

We plan on being up in Boyne for the poker run as spectators.

Hopefully you will have it running by then

Mark


Thanks for the support, Mark. I really think You, Tony and Jimmy should bring your boats to Boyne for the run!

[MrCig]

I'll have the boat just not doing the run. Ryan will have his Flat Deck there also. Trying to talk Jimmy and Tony into coming up with theirs also.

Now get back to work on that Apache you have a lot of work to do!!!!

Mark

[kidapache]

I have all the parts he need to put it back together new big tube headers an tail pipes big trim tabs gimbles and drives

[jetcruzr]

I have all the parts he need to put it back together new big tube headers an tail pipes big trim tabs gimbles and drives

Thanks Paul, I will give you a call.

[jetcruzr]

Here are some pictures of this weekend's progress.

Finished fabricating hatch brackets, and made hatch actuators operational.

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/jetcruzr/Project%2041%20Apache/null_zps7a67652e.jpg (http://s457.photobucket.com/user/jetcruzr/media/Project%2041%20Apache/null_zps7a67652e.jpg.html)

[jetcruzr]

Finished painting the Engine Compartment

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[jetcruzr]

Batteries Moved. Electrical System and Battery Switches Moved. Trim Pumps and Hatch Pump all installed and operational.

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/jetcruzr/Project%2041%20Apache/null_zps0e261691.jpg (http://s457.photobucket.com/user/jetcruzr/media/Project%2041%20Apache/null_zps0e261691.jpg.html)

[Buoy]

Looking good!!

[Ratickle]

Batteries Moved. Electrical System and Battery Switches Moved. Trim Pumps and Hatch Pump all installed and operational.

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/jetcruzr/Project%2041%20Apache/null_zps0e261691.jpg (http://s457.photobucket.com/user/jetcruzr/media/Project%2041%20Apache/null_zps0e261691.jpg.html)

Looking really sweet!!

[Kohiba]

looking good,nice work!!!!!!!!!!

[torrent]

Looks great Tommy!!! But I think you should focus all this energy on my boat. LOL! Keep up the great work.

[Sean Stinson]

Finally finished fabricating the hatch hinges today!

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Rookie turn those screw heads so the bit points face North/South and East/West

[jetcruzr]

Rookie turn those screw heads so the bit points face North/South and East/West

The screwheads are...it's just that the boat is not...Haha!

[jetcruzr]

Hopefully bringing some motor mounts home from Florida with me so I can set some mock-up engines in the boat soon!

[Ratickle]

So everytime Stinson parks a boat it has to be facing north and south or east and west? No NNE or SSW?

[fund razor]

So everytime Stinson parks a boat it has to be facing north and south or east and west? No NNE or SSW?

It's easier than adjusting all the screw heads.

[jetcruzr]

Now that Photobucket has taken their head out of their *%&, we can get back to posting this project. Sorry for the absence.

Transom painted.

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[jetcruzr]

Monster 600C tabs restored, powder coated, and installed.

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[jetcruzr]

Special Magic Pistons from the Guru's at Diamond!

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[jetcruzr]

One of the Bullets almost ready for install. Not sure if we are naming this one "Bobby" or "Benny".

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[jetcruzr]

Bolted one in for fitting purposes.

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[Bobcat]

Way cool Tommy....:drool5::drool5::drool5:

[Ratickle]

Can't believe the bottom of the pistons.

I hope you had an extra one made to carry with you....

[zimmerma323]

Can't believe the bottom of the pistons.

I hope you had an extra one made to carry with you....

Oh yeah! We FOR SURE had some extra "setup" pieces because who wouldn't want to have some one-off custom Diamond Pistons with the Team Apache logo on them!?! Perfect office desk memento!

[rschap1]

Awesome

[jetcruzr]

We painted the Gimbal Housings, yesterday. We plan to install them tomorrow.

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[Ratickle]

Nice, I don't see any runs.....:sifone:

[jetcruzr]

Gimbals Going on the boat.

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq291/jetcruzr/Pineapple%20Express/52680DD0-982B-41AC-A0A2-3732B472CF60_zps1lkkbce2.jpg

[myattitude]

Very nice. Way to go

[Ratickle]

If he wasn't so busy he could finish it...….:sifone: