sorry for taking so long to post but here it is still have some gauges and detail parts to install ran it today and it runs sweet cant wait to run it at the RAM club with other apaches thanks an hope you guys enjoy

I really don't mean to be a smart alec but I have a question about the routing of your water lines. I can't quite tell but is everything being cooled off of 1 inlet? If so, and you have a closed top, I think you might end up with heat issues. It might be better to run one into the engine head and 2 out of it to an outlet. Then a separate inlet from another pick up to the header and pipe flange. Better cooling. I have a similar boat and I have had heating issues in the past when I did not run dedicated lines (2) to the engine, header and pipe flange (Especially in Florida heat). Just a suggestion. I think the boat is awsome.

Most of us run one line through the head, into the exhaust than out the side. Personally Isee two lines going into the bottom of that head, then coming out from the top of the head two lines...one going to the pipe, the other to the header. Looks like a very efficient cooling system to me.

By the way, great looking boat and I absolutely LOVE your drive unit!

She sure does look sweet. I have a pair of those RCM drives and a MHZ gearbox set aside for my 65 Capricorn Apache. I cannot wait to get a few of our Apaches on the lake together.

Leo

thanks guys for the complaments still have to change the side 69 to match the size of the top deck 69 an some hanerails .Leo make sure you use a square shaft i striped one before now i need help finding some gears for it

HOT DAMN!
looks good

WOW looks awesome, very nice job !

where are all the apache boys would love to here your comments be gental!

Looks great. I'm a little jealous. Really like to know how you like your outdrive. Does it turn well? Is that 15% ramp up in prop speed noticeable? I was thinking of one for mine.
Once again, great lookin boat. How bout a vid? Love to see it in action.

i wont be gentle ! i freckin love this boat ! i great detailed example of the fine apache heritage. dont change a thing. i especially love the way you did the cooling water system. looks like it will work just great. good luck with it. make sure Leo get some video. make him take some of his cuban apache too.

looks good.

looks awsome i have a very similar setup that i thought looked awsome but yours puts mine to shame

Cheezwizz, you got a 65in Capricorn with twin drives. Thats my favorite. Please post pic when you build it. Sorry , didn't meen to rain on Prestiges parade. You guys are making me green with envy. Boat stays yellow though. It will always be yellow.

What gears did you strip? Are you talking about gears inside the drive unit? I don't like the sounds of that. I've seen the way a square cable mounts into these things and it was advised to keep the square end at the right length by MHZ for some reason. I'm sticken with strut and rudder for now, but I like these things.

apache1 i have not had a problem with the mhz drive it was with the rcm drive the person i bought from never told i had to have a square shaft in one need . the gears i strip where he two top gears which are removeable i look for a set thanks for the post also to all you member for the great post on my boat

What happend to you here. I had to read it three times before I figured out what the heck you were saying. The party must have starated early today

So are you going to try to make it out to the club lake this weekend?


Regarding my Capricorn, it is and will be a long term project. I already have three other Apaches that need to be finished up first.

Leo

leo yes i will be there sunday morning i am also meeting up with john toff an mortin on regaurds to a awning they want for the club. just having a issue with my radio or reciver should have it done tonight i will bring the boat sunday hope to meet you soon

Guys I got to see this boat first hand and words are not enough, the decals are amazing. The sound coming from the dual wet exhaust is low and throaty. To see two Apaches running side by side was just as amazing. More pictures soon.

Leo

Leo thanks love that picture thanks for posting we need to get together take some pictures awsome pictures stay intouch tell jr i got his plexiglass i will try to get it done sometime thie week if i can kind a busy this week at work thanks again hope to get more boat out there next time

Hey no problem. I was hoping for better pictures but with the excitment and the rush to get both boats in the water I did a piss poor job. I did get a chance to look at the the two chase boat videos and neither one is worth posting. We will need to try this again when there are less boats on the water.

BTW Leo is not a Jr. or II, just plain old Leo... I luv f'n with the govt. Same First, Middle and Last. Birth dates are only 7 days (not counting the years) apart, the wife just couldn't hold him in any longer It drives everyone nutz when we make travel reservations or fill out any applications. Just ask John and NAMBA

Leo

Warpath looks great, Love the out drive! I am trying to post a few pics of my twin eng 60" Apache to share on here, Hope it works.

great job

Yes I'd say that definately works. Very nice. Can we have a little peek inside?

Very very nice job heres a cpl pics of mine,i build these from my own moulds .I still need to finnish the fitting out process which might take a bit longer than anticipated as im snowed under with orders right now.Your decals came out awesome and she looks fantastic, great work thanks for sharing and good luck with her.Look forward to seeing some video.
Mart