These stories about speed remind me of the 60's ........Long beach to San Francisco race and everyone shows up and starts talking trash talk about their speeds. My boat does 75 ....no, my boat does 80...etc etc. Aronow is asked by the Sports Illustrated writer who is there covering the race....Don, how fast is that little boat of yours. Oh, on a good day we can do 62 MPH with it. Yup, you know the ending, Don won with an average just over 60MPH
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11-20-2008 05:42 PMLight travels faster than sound....that is why some people appear bright until we hear them speak!!
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11-21-2008 12:31 PM[QUOTE=fund razor;24988]Thanks for the response.
I am told that the original owner was a scuba diver. Could have been named Mr. Pullen. He lived in the Miami area, and the boat was then used by his son, who sold it finally early this year. I am told that the boat stayed in Miami from 88 to 08.
It had a couple of custom touches in the cabin, most notably built-in storage for air tanks, two each side in the side lockers, with recessed holders and straps.
I am happy to hear that the Pullen family owned their Apache for twenty years, and now a new owner is enjoying it.. The name don’t ring a bell.. Perhaps Mr. Pullen bought his Apache from one of the few dealers we had at that time. Although I do recall something about fabricating custom dive tank holders in a 28' Apache back then. Just can’t put my finger on this one..
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11-22-2008 11:17 AMSome people like the Giants, some like the Jets. Just because someone pokes fun doesn't mean a thing... You should feel confident enough in yourself not to worry what anyone else thinks. If Mark doesn't join this forum because of something one person says then shame on him.
PS, see ya on the water sometime.
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11-22-2008 04:28 PMYou're too fragile.. lol
I'll see ya out on the water sometime.....
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11-22-2008 04:39 PM
TIME OUT!
30+ post from Mr. Bobby Saccenti on this thread- take the pissing contest else where?
I'm hoping my intervention allows both to "save face of having the last word" so we can continue learning from the legend who was involved with this storied brand.
Please?
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11-22-2008 05:34 PM
Thank you both
MM- the new voice of reason on SOS..
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11-22-2008 05:36 PM
ooppss- I guess in light of this thread I should specify the MM I was referring to is mo-ah; MarylandMark
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11-24-2008 10:21 AMBobby ......we all know how great the boat is with sterndrives, but did you ever build any Apaches with outboards?
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11-24-2008 10:31 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ-sgjuMJcg
22 Scout outboard
Read the comments as well- interesting. The Red Thunder is for sale $25K. Not an outboard but goes with the story..
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11-24-2008 11:40 AMI remember a 33 at our marinaa a long time ago, probably a mid 80,s vintage. It was a center console wide beam withTRS and a tuna tower, pretty interesting boat.
Any details on that model Bobby?
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11-24-2008 12:45 PMAlso I built several 28’ Braves with outboards .. The 28’ Apache Brave also performed nicely with outboards..
Story about pictured boat.
The client that ordered the boat was from Colombia.. When the boat was ready for export, the owners partner show up with the buyer. They started arguing .. It seems that the partner wanted a fishing type boat.. So to make everybody happy I installed two Lee rod holders on the rear deck and saved the day.. They both left very happy and smiling..
Who said the boat business is easy…
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