18K views · 215 reactions | Apache 47: Ben Kramer’s Old Racing Boat!!...

Lorne Leibel, racing legend and world champion, takes you through the classic Apache 47’ before embarking on a world speed record attempt on June 8, 2024. We celebrate the owner and driver of the Apache 47’ as he shares insight into the high-speed marvel in West Palm Beach, FL for this year’s Ocean Cup Gateway Marathon! #Apache #Powerboats #OceanCup #GatewayMarathon #offshoreracing #realoffshore #worldrecord | Apache Powerboats

Apache 41 "Allez Vite" - built as a pleasure boat! The only powerboat manufacturer to build a pleasure boat to be raced on the weekends! **www.ApachePowerboats.com/shop | Apache Powerboats

The Apache 47, hull #001 built in 1986-87, was the first 47-foot Race deep-V from Apache Powerboats. Co-founded by Bobby Saccenti and Ben Kramer, it used a Don Aronow mold and won the 1984 APBA World Championships in brutal seas, hitting 100 mph. This victory defined Apache’s race-proven legacy.Pre-1987 Apaches are considered the only “originals” because they were built under Kramer’s direct control—handcrafted, raw, and pure. In 1987, Kramer was arrested for drug smuggling; the government seize

27K views · 697 reactions | Ben Kramer’s 47 Apache taking on Haulover and making it look easy! • @boat.zone | Big Bad Boats | Facebook

Restoration projects are one of our many specialties at the Apache Powerboats facility. Led by legendary builder Mark McManus, our expert craftsmen can take any brand, and restore it into a true bespoke work of offshore art! Today, we check back in with the Bill Rojas 1971 Cigarette 28' restoration! #ApachePowerboats #Apache #Powerboats #Boats #Boating #OffshoreRacing #Quality #Power #Performance #Legendary #OffshoreBoating #Restoration | Apache Powerboats

Ben Kramer's Apache 47 is indeed the only surviving original Apache 47 hull, bearing hull number 001 (constructed in 1986–87 as the debut model from Apache Powerboats, co-founded by Kramer and Bobby Saccenti). This V-bottom design, originally powered by triple 800-hp Keith Black engines, won the 1986 APBA National Offshore Championship and became a racing legend before Kramer's legal troubles led to its seizure and a mysterious disappearance until resurfacing at a 1995 auction.After restoration

Apache 47’ Drone shot captured on June 7, 2024 in West Palm Beach, FL. Comment below if you want to see more Apache 47' videos from our drone pilot! #Apache #Powerboats #Boating #OffshoreRacing #Quality #Power #Performance #Legendary #OffshoreBoating | Apache Powerboats