My new Apache 50
11-30-2011, 07:55 AM
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My new Apache 50
Paint done by Doug at oversprayer.com. I am getting all the parts together to start the build soon and will post pics of my progress. Hope you like it as much as I do!
11-30-2011, 08:22 AM
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RE: My new Apache 50
You aint kidding! I am already having anxiety attacks just thinking about drilling holes but it will have to be done. I have a Bonzi BZx2 motor that I will be installing which should put me in the 50mph range. I am going to do a trick dual exhaust setup too :-)
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Looks great - though I would be afraid to work on her. Easier to fix an error before paint than after.
What do you have in mind for power?
Looks great - though I would be afraid to work on her. Easier to fix an error before paint than after.
What do you have in mind for power?
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11-30-2011, 10:41 AM
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RE: My new Apache 50
hi
great looking boat i have a 50 apache i ran it with a z7 with a 70/15/3 prop ran fast 53 mph easy thort ide put the vid on so you can see it run
with that set up gps on board
gaz
ps hi mart
http://www.youtube.com/user/riptigar...74/EQdZP6qJbn8
great looking boat i have a 50 apache i ran it with a z7 with a 70/15/3 prop ran fast 53 mph easy thort ide put the vid on so you can see it run
with that set up gps on board
gaz
ps hi marthttp://www.youtube.com/user/riptigar...74/EQdZP6qJbn8
11-30-2011, 11:18 AM
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RE: My new Apache 50
DUDE - that is frggin awesome! Do you know what HP your engine is rated at?
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hi
great looking boat i have a 50 apache i ran it with a z7 with a 70/15/3 prop ran fast 53 mph easy thort ide put the vid on so you can see it run
with that set up gps on board
gazps hi mart
http://www.youtube.com/user/riptigar...74/EQdZP6qJbn8
hi
great looking boat i have a 50 apache i ran it with a z7 with a 70/15/3 prop ran fast 53 mph easy thort ide put the vid on so you can see it run
with that set up gps on board
gaz
ps hi marthttp://www.youtube.com/user/riptigar...74/EQdZP6qJbn8
11-30-2011, 12:49 PM
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RE: My new Apache 50
Ut oh, the motor I am installing is rated at 5.2hp so now I wonder if I will ever hit 50mph.
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the motor i think is 6.25 hp its a zen 7 from the uk
glad you liked the vid
gaz
hi
the motor i think is 6.25 hp its a zen 7 from the uk
glad you liked the vid
gaz
11-30-2011, 02:22 PM
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RE: My new Apache 50
Hi Gaz that zen 7 is rated at 7.2 hp the clues in the name lol.Dont worry boat nut you should see 50 with your chosen motor or dam close.Gaz also hit 52 in one of my 58 Apaches with a zen 7 so with your 5+ hp you should easy get close to if not over 50 mph in a 50 " boat. 
.As Matt says its all in the setup.
Mart
.As Matt says its all in the setup.Mart
11-30-2011, 02:59 PM
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RE: My new Apache 50
Good advice - thanks!
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another tip sharp bits and drill pilot holes first then the required size shouldn t have any isue then
another tip sharp bits and drill pilot holes first then the required size shouldn t have any isue then
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Yep, get it set up right, take yoor time. Small drill bits first is good advice . Whats been done to this "Zen 7" to make it all that ? stroked , Timed ?
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RE: My new Apache 50
hi
heres a link to pmb will tell you all about the z7
http://www.prestwich.ndirect.co.uk/
there not cheap but worth every penny
gaz
heres a link to pmb will tell you all about the z7
http://www.prestwich.ndirect.co.uk/
there not cheap but worth every penny
gaz
