Recent content by Apache Doug

Raticle. Cool logo you have reminds me of the weird rod stickers back in the early 70s

Let the money pit begin ooh and the need for speed :sifone

Fund and rat you guys are right. Small block is the way to go . I have had big blocks years ago and things have changed in the small block world heads cams and stroked 383 etc . I took the boat out and best I could get was 53 miles an hour .the motor was cutting out not sure if it is...

Sorry razor I did not see your post . I will for sure pull the exhaust and check . The bellows will need Changed I am sure . The previous owner only changed oil in out drive . The cap rotor and wires looks to be original or at least 20 years old , but run ok . I have had sbc for years and yes...

I am sure this boat is original paint scheme. Here is an original picture from sales pamphlet . It is hard to tell is this gray or a metallic gray silver . I can't stand yellow and may paint the yellow this gray , and letter the boat just like the photo ,

Thanks fund razor for the advise . I plane on splitting the out drive . Anyone use AMSOIL FOR OUT DRIVE OR STICK WITH MERCRUISER OIL . Razor I had not thought to check the exhaust logs. I see on line some people use acetone . Is there a way to test without removing from the heads.

Thanks razor for the advice . I planned on out drive work . I was not thing of the exhaust logs but you right they are old and need testing . Can I preasure test on the motor or do I remove .

. Look close at pics 1986 small block you can tell by the valve covers Look at the original steering wheel in perfect shape . Still has the original apache center cap

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I will post more pics after work. Not sure if I will run it in the bay salt water . The top of the bay is 20 min from house . The boat has never been in salt water . The boat is a virgin unmolested . I would bet this is the cleanest unrestored Apache scout . I will post photos and videos in the...

Can any one let me know how I did on price

Apache scout west coast To all. Just purchased the scout. 6 grand. The boat is all original and very low hours for it age . No modification what so ever not even a stereo . The out drive has very little paint wear looks like the boat has about 300 hours. Boat was always stored...