congrats!! that's exciting, can't wait to see your pictures.
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congrats!! that's exciting, can't wait to see your pictures.
Wow, nice grab! You guys are in for the summer of your life. I hope your family loves your boat as much as much as we love ours and continue to participate in the forum because the folks around here have been awesome for a new boat owner.
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Thanks! Will do- looking forward to sticking around.
Makai will arrive at the dealer this Friday- prep and install a few items then should be ready for pickup mid-week. Build sheet for anyone interested.
Edit: picture seems super small. I'll work on that.
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Ya even zoomed in they are fuzzy.
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A little better.
Going to be a good looking boat!! Might want to talk to the dealer about that prop option especially with adding more weight. I didn't see rack options on there or did I miss it?
So the dealer specifically recommended that prop option, they claim it works better with the 400 motor. We will see. Of course, I don't have anything to compare to.Quote:
Originally Posted by TXSurf4
And yep I've got the basic swivel racks.
Aftermarket surf pipe or factory pipe?
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If you plan on surfing a lot then that prop might not be the best choice. 15.5x15 would be better. Like the description says, it's more of a speed prop.
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Ya it is tough when they call the 15.5x18 a “Speed/Surf” prop. Theoretically it would be a sweet prop if it could hold surf speed when slammed as it would reduce RPMs. I have the ACME 15.5 x 15 (or 15.5 can’t remember) as my back up but I plan to switch it next weekend as I want to see how it compares the OJ 15.5x16.5Quote:
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Factory. Dealer install.Quote:
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I questioned them really heavily on it but they swear they tested all factory prop options and this one is the best for the Makai with the 400 motor across the board. Obviously, I have no idea. But they claim it gets on plane better and better surf rpm's with some sacrifice in top-end speed.
This is what the dealer claims to be true. I'll report back after some testing, but maybe hard with no comparison?Quote:
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You will find out when you have a big crew and 1000# lead, fully slammed.Quote:
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If you can or can’t hit surf speed will tell you how good that prop works.
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I changed mine to the 15.5x15 this spring because of the added weight. That speed/surf prop felt like it was making the engine work incredibly hard. I haven't gotten out on the water with the new prop yet but I'll let you know what I think after I get some time with it.
I confirmed my back up is the ACME 2847 15.5x15 so we will see how it compares next weekend.
So the unveiling of Vador is today right? are we going to get any pictures? This boat is going to be sweet!
Technically it's arriving at the dealer today but then it's getting tinted, surf pipe install etc. so I won't lay eyes on it until mid-next week :(Quote:
Originally Posted by TXSurf4
I like the vador name, or batmobile, or something...
Awe you aren't going to go peel the travel cover off and enjoy that feeling or the new boat smells?! LolQuote:
Originally Posted by dyrmz134
Is your dealer close?
Will be interesting to see what the 15.5x18 prop does. Ours has a 15.5x16.5 does excellent surfing, we run 400# lead and 5-10 adults on a good weekend.
Yall definitely report back on your prop results!
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what is your altitude? we are at 2500-4800 depending on what lake, our dealer said the 15.5x15 was a must. anyone have numbers on RPM for surfing between the 16.5 and 15?Quote:
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I want it to be ready for pickup when I go! And not too far...1.5 hours. And with two lakes between them and me.Quote:
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Funny how the dealer are adamant about a certain prop then the next dealer is the same about a different one. My closest lake is around 800' elevation.Quote:
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We're at 500ft. Tell you the truth I cant remember what rpm its turning. Haven't been on the water yet this year so cant remember and not going to get to this weekend were flooded out:( We run about 10.8 mph though.Quote:
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If you told your dealer you wanted an all around prop, then perhaps the 15.5x18 is the best from all things like cruising, top speed for sure, beginning wake surf and wake boarding.
Most here are hard core surfing with a few wakeboarders mixed in so pulling heavy crew, ballast and max wake potential requires lowering pitch and sacrificing top end.
You will figure out what works for what you need pretty quick.
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I agree with what Larry just said. You will find your best fit depending on what you do the most of.Quote:
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The boat was already selected with this prop- maybe it's a case of "it's great because it's already installed."Quote:
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The prop is one of those things that will only be a problem once you get to a certain weight. I would just pay attention to how the engine runs when you're fully loaded. I think you'll be fine as you sit but if you start piling additional weight in the boat it's worth looking at. I'll let you know how it goes for me.
I’m late to this thread , but wanted to add my congrats.
The Makai has so much presence on the ramp……it’s a huge boat and a head turner.
With annual price increases and interest rates on the rise (assuming you may finance ) , you may have picked a boat that you won’t grow out of ND will be easier to sell if you eventually do so, for close to the same cost !
That black is sweet !
Thanks! I appreciate the words. We are fired up. Should be on the water within the next 14 days , or less! :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Guppydriver
Welcome and congrats.
@dyrmz134 I assume you purchased from SouthTown? If so, they are great to work with. Congrats!
Yep, working with Greg.Quote:
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Looks like the surf pipe may be on a longggg back order , so I figure I’ll just get it when I get it.
Good deal. Tell Greg Colin said hello when you see him next. I didn't have a surf pipe on my 21 Mojo when I bought it as it was an in stock boat. I talked to them about adding one last year but was more than I wanted to pay. It is definitely a nice to have but we get along just fine without it.
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It being backordered has made me second-guess it to some degree. Seems like the believers are hard-core into it. Other side says it's not worth the $.
It is definitely worth the $ for the factory pipe. Weren't you able to negotiate that in your deal or are they charging you for it?Quote:
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They gave me 50% off.Quote:
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Picture the dealer sent me yesterday- not a great photo but she's getting closer!
At 50% off installed, get the surf pipe. It’ll be worth a few days downtime for install.
Making my new SA build come true!!!
That Makai is a beauty, love the black exterior and peanut butter interior.
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