Haha, I know what you mean. A 5mph jump on a heavy straight bottom while in smoother water ain't happenin, and I don't know why anyone would suggest that, but they do it ALL the time! I'm definitely talkin REAL numbers with ya. :cheers2:
We ran exactly 100mph to the DOT, in Parnell's Saber 41 on Lake Michigan a few years ago. It had no cabin, and a 5 man cockpit, running Chief 950's & full staggered 6's. I know it's not an "APACHE" by name, but being the exact some boat, it's good for a reference point.
I also rode in the 41 Saber "WickedWon" when Jim still owned it, which is when it was the fastest, & dialed in the best. It had 1350 Sterlings fully staggered on 6's, and we ran 113mph in the Smoke on the Water poker run.