The Apache Warpath 41 (hull #001), built in 1984, marked the debut of Apache Powerboats' iconic 41-foot deep-V design. Co-founded by Bobby Saccenti and Ben Kramer, it was crafted from a Don Aronow mold and stormed to victory in the 1984 APBA World Championships amid treacherous seas, surpassing 100 mph—a triumph that cemented Apache's reputation for race-bred performance. Only pre-1987 Apaches qualify as true "originals," meticulously hand-laid under Kramer's hands-on oversight: unfiltered, visc

The Apache Warpath 41, hull #001 built in 1984, was the first 41-foot 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