1987 Apache 47 speedboat racing on open water, featuring vibrant graphics and sleek design.

Yellow 1987 Apache 47 speedboat with blue accents on water, featuring three passengers.

Dashboard of a 1987 Apache 47 boat with various gauges and instruments.

Yellow 1987 Apache 47 speedboat with dual engines and American flag on water.

Engine compartment of a 1987 Apache 47 boat with Sterling Performance components.

Engine compartment of a 1987 Apache 47 boat with dual engines and exhaust pipes.

Yellow Apache 47 speedboat from 1987 with vibrant decals in a storage facility.

Engine compartment of a 1987 Apache 47 boat with visible wiring and exhaust system.

Yellow 1987 Apache 47 speedboat with number 69 on a red trailer in a warehouse.

Yellow 1987 Apache 47 speedboat with bold "Apache 69" graphics on a trailer.

Yellow Apache 47 powerboat from 1987 on a red trailer in a warehouse.

Yellow 1987 Apache 47 motorcycle with blue lightning decals in a garage setting.

Yacht broker advertisement featuring Apache 47 boats and marketing benefits.

1987 Apache Apache 47

Name: 1987 Apache Apache 47
Brand: Apache
Price: 795000 USD
Availability: InStock

| 47'

Miami, FL 33128

$795,000

3.6k Views

55 Saves

New to Market

Engine

Keith Eickert/Thunder Racing engines

Total Power

2100hp

Engine(s) Hours

Class

High Performance

Length

47ft

Year

1987

Model

Apache 47

Capacity

What Owners Say

1987 Apache 47 high-performance powerboat with triple Keith Eickert/Thunder Racing gasoline engines delivering 2,100 total horsepower. At 47 feet long with a 10-foot beam and fiberglass hull, this Apache is built for fast, aggressive running and a commanding presence on the water.

Owner Highlights

Triple engines

2,100 hp

Keith Eickert/Thunder Racing

Gasoline

47 ft

Boat Details

Description

THE ULTIMATE PIECE OF OFFSHORE RACING HISTORY IS AVAILABLE.

Own the boat that defined a generation.

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.

Engines: Triple Keith Eickert/Thunder Racing engines (open) class V8s - Sterling Performance rebuild - now pushing approximately 700 hp each. These are the only Thunder Racing engines in existence! ( + spare engine)
Modern Dominance: Don't let the history fool you—this boat is a weapon. In the 2023 Ocean Cup, this restored #001 proved it still reigns supreme.
Provenance: 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.

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

Hull: Apache 47 (Hull #001) — The Original
Performance: 2023 Ocean Cup World Record Holder
Engine Setup: Triple Keith Eickert/Thunder Racing engines (Reliable, high-output power)

This boat is not for the faint of heart. It is for the collector who understands that the value of Hull #001 lies in its absolute dominance on the water. You are not just buying a boat; you are acquiring one of the most storied, scandalous and legendary hulls in the history of the sport.

Serious inquiries only.

We are looking for a collector who understands that when you own this boat, you aren't just owning a piece of hardware—you are inheriting a piece of American offshore racing history.

Want more info?

718-619-7001

Jcseabound@gmail.com ️

Measurements

Dimensions

Length:47ft

Length Overall:47ft

Beam:10ft

Propulsion

Engine 1

Engine Make:Keith Eickert/Thunder Racing engines

Engine Model:null

Total Power:700hp

Engine Hours:5

Fuel Type:gasoline

Engine 2

Engine Make:Keith Eickert/Thunder Racing engines

Engine Model:null

Total Power:700hp

Engine Hours:5

Fuel Type:gasoline

Engine 3

Engine Make:Keith Eickert/Thunder Racing engines

Engine Model:null

Total Power:700hp

Engine Hours:5

Fuel Type:gasoline

More Details

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.