1987 Apache 47 for sale in Miami, FL.
Miami, FL., United States198714.3m
Asking PriceBroker
$795,000 USD
MakeApache
Model47
Year1987
Length14.3m
FuelGasoline
EngineKeith Eickert/Thunder Racing Engines
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About this vessel
This is Hull #001, the original 1987 47-foot Apache commissioned, built and campaigned during the height of the sport. Painted in the notorious yellow-and-blue "69" livery by Gail Paik, this boat is the ultimate symbol of the mid-80s high-stakes era of Miami—a time when professional offshore racing was governed by speed, ego and lawlessness.
A Legacy of Notoriety
Built at the original Apache Powerboats shop in Hollywood, FL., this boat was born into a world of high stakes where Apache was going after its rivals on the racing circuit. It was the crown jewel of the fleet until the 1987 federal crackdown after its one and only race in New Jersey, when the boat was seized and disappeared.
The boat vanished into the shadows of federal custody, fueling rumors, sightings and speculation among the powerboat elite. It finally resurfaced at a 1994 government auction—complete and unmolested—starting a new chapter of ownership that has finally brought it to the market.
Restored, Race-Proven
This is the only boat in existence that bridges the gap between the illicit "Golden Age" of the 1980s and the performance standards of today. Under the stewardship of its current owner, it has been refreshed and meticulously maintained by the legendary TNT Custom Marine to preserve its historical racing DNA.
This is the exact hull that features the hand-painted names of the legends who built her: rigger Bobby Moore, designer Mark McManus, navigator Bob Idoni and Bob Saccenti throttleman. In the 2023 Ocean Cup, this restored #001 proved it still reigns supreme.
Why This Boat?
In an age of mass-produced vessels, the Apache 47 is a statement of human will and hand-made bravado. This boat doesn't just cut through the water; it commands it with a signature roar that has been silenced for years.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeApache
Model47
Year1987
Dimensions
Length overall14.3m
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeKeith Eickert/Thunder Racing Engines
Engine hours5
Fuel typeGasoline
Features
On board
Triple Keith Eickert/Thunder Racing V8 engines with Sterling Performance rebuild
2023 Ocean Cup World Record holder
TNT Custom Marine restoration and maintenance
Hand-painted names of original build team
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