The Apache 47, hull #001, constructed in 1986–87, marked the debut of Apache Powerboats' 47-foot deep-V race hull. Co-founded by Bobby Saccenti and Ben Kramer, it was crafted from a Don Aronow mold and clinched the 1984 APBA World Championships in treacherous conditions, surpassing 100 mph. This triumph cemented Apache's reputation for race-proven performance.Pre-1987 Apaches are revered as the sole “originals,” built under Kramer's direct oversight—hand-laid, unrefined, and authentic. In 1987,

The Apache 47, hull #001, constructed in 1986–87, marked the debut of Apache Powerboats' 47-foot deep-V race hull. Co-founded by Bobby Saccenti and Ben Kramer, it was crafted from a Don Aronow mold and clinched the 1984 APBA World Championships in treacherous conditions, surpassing 100 mph. This triumph cemented Apache's reputation for race-proven performance.Pre-1987 Apaches are revered as the sole “originals,” built under Kramer's direct oversight—hand-laid, unrefined, and authentic. In 1987,

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