LEGENDARY DESIGN. TRUSTED PERFORMANCE

At Apache Powerboats®, performance isn’t just a goal...it’s a legacy. For more than four decades, Mark McManus has led the charge in offshore powerboat innovation, creating hulls that are faster, safer, and stronger than anything else on the water. From race-winning machines to world-record restorations, Apache has remained the name to beat.
Kevlar Carbon Fiber

CRAFTSMANSHIP WITHOUT COMPROMISE

Forget mass production. Every Apache hull is hand-built and tailored to the customer’s vision—whether it's a race-ready offshore machine or a weekend warrior's ultimate ride.

Each Apache boat is:

  • Custom-outfitted with powertrains, navigation, interior, and graphics
  • Hand-laid using Kevlar® 49 and 100% carbon fiber
  • Designed with balance, weight distribution, and vibration elimination in mind

These boats aren’t just fast—they’re built to last over 30 years in the roughest sea conditions.

RACE WINNING & RECORD BREAKING RESULTS

Apache is a name that has ruled offshore racing for decades:

  • 6x Offshore World Champion: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1997, 1998
  • Apache Star: Originally built as Apache Heritage, this boat was fully restored by Mark McManus and broke the Key West to Cuba record in 2015

From poker runs to world speed records, Apache boats continue to dominate wherever performance counts.

WORLD SPEED RECORD

MATERIALS THAT CHANGED THE GAME

  • KEVLAR® 49

    Stronger than steel, bullet proof, lighter than fiberglass, and flexible enough to dampen high-impact force. Used in every Apache hull.

  • 100% CARBON FIBER

    Six times stronger than steel, carbon fiber adds stiffness and performance without adding weight.

    Combined with hand-laid laminates and military-grade resins, these materials create the longest-lasting offshore hulls in the world.

APACHE STAR - THEN & NOW

Originally built as the Apache Heritage, this 47′ hull was restored by McManus in 2012 and renamed Apache Star. In 2015, it set the record for the fastest crossing from Key West to Havana, Cuba.

Features:

  • Staggered Mercury Racing engines
  • Rebalanced hull with composite V-tail
  • Fully re-rigged and restored to better-than-new condition

LEGENDS MAKE LEGENDS

Every boat crafted by Mark McManus tells a story. With over 600 offshore boats built by his hands, his legacy is carved into the water.

Want to become part of the story? Whether you're restoring an Apache classic or building something brand new, the heritage is yours to ride.

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