Jack, there's no backround info for why it was posted so you have to expect others to question your motive.
Does there always have to be a motive? Can't we just simply appreciate a perspective from someone else?
While I agree it's an interesting perspective from back in the day but problem is Dan was an enthusiast and Eric was a builder and he is the credible source. No knock on Dan, it just is what it is. Dan knew what he knew because of what he owned and liked (hobby).
Did you know Dan? He was very knowledgable, and I don't think there has been too many people that habe owned 3 APACHES
Eric knew what he knew because he was actually building boats and running a company... He knew the corporate "history" and why the new bottom was the way it was and it wasn't built to be the fastest boats like some of these other new "flat bottom" boats.
Again do you know Eric? He is extremely knowledgable and a very competant boat builder. I'm glad that I helped put the APAPCHE deal for him and Bobby..it worked out well for them
Eric and company accomplished their goal so it doesn't matter what Dan's perspective was.... So as said above; "If you want to bring up the past...Then Get Ready For It!!!"