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I’ve been looking for any updates on the factory status. Cleary it is shut down based on feedback from my dealer and a few others on this site. Are there any announcements anywhere to be on the lookout for? According to my dealer they will be shuffling the production schedule to put pre-sold (ordered boats) in front of dealer stock when they return. Just curious if anyone has any updates is all.
My original spray date was April 30. I’m sure my dealer will call when they know something for sure.
It's closed until it's safe to work. The are not essential. I know it must suck but hell these lake closures going on it probably wouldn't get wet anyways. Nobody knows when the lockdowns will lift.
Michigan is allowing lakes and launches to remain open, however, you can only boat with members of your household......$500 fine for bringing non household guests.
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Mass social distancing violations will shut down boating. Perception is everything.
Wonder how this will effect new boat introductions. I’m pretty excited for the mini-kaiyen
How big is a mini-Kaiyen? 19feet?Quote:
Originally Posted by ejj
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The boat will be 20’ and a few inches. Essentially the same design as the Kaiyen. Replacing the Mondo.Quote:
Originally Posted by larry_arizona
Interesting, I would have put money down that a 23ft kiayen/Makai style would be next
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To me it doesn't make a lot of sense to make the same boat in 1' increments.
I understand the Mondo needing to be replaced or upgraded as it is getting long in the tooth, but how many people would buy a 1' shorter Kaiyen vs just buying the Kaiyen from the get-go? If it is small lake restrictions the Kaiyen fits that criteria already vs the larger Makai offering. The bow of the Kaiyen is already fairly short/stubby and I can't imagine it could go much shorter and be useable (for adults anyways) so they would probably remove cockpit space aft of the helm.
I'm not sure I get it either unless this is coming in to replace the helix. seeing who joins on here and the buzz from the community doesn't seem like the helix are moving off dealer lots like the mondo did so adding a mondo replacement and axing the helix could be a good move. the current kaiyen at 21.5ft won't fit most of the lake restrictions that I have seen over the years.
knowing where the US economy seems to be heading(or already is) if I was running skiers i'd be pushing to market more value lines not a kayien replacement on the upper end of moomba's pricepoints or introducing some stripped down versions of current lines.
Maybe you are right--Mojo could be next. My info is from a conversation at a pre-Covid boatshow. (So--anecdote at best. But the Mondo is gone...)
Helix and Max will stay as price-point boats. Kaiyen and Makai are newest gen boats in the "Affordable Premium" line. I know many companies are delaying product launches for 6-12 months now, so this might all be hot-air.
I could go for a 23'er between the kaiyen and the makai. The kaiyen felt a bit short in the bow but it was a great boat overall, I would like a little more room but don't want 24.5. The max just wasn't what I was looking for feature wise.