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First-time poster- hopefully first of many.
Was sold on this model after a visit to a local boat show where I crawled around on a 22 Kaiyen for over an hour. Had a chance to buy that exact boat but the price was the same as building exactly what we want.
Anywaysss, we got our spot reserved for the '23 build. I'm told options & pricing will be announced in May and the official order can be placed then. Built in July-ish, delivery August or September 2023.
I'll update when I know more!
Congrats! Any boating experience? Should be a fun boat for ya. How big is your crew? Do you ski, wakeboard, wale surf?
I’ve been a Jetski guy for about 10 years. First a 96 seadoo xp then now a 2015 gti130. Pretty fun but the crew now is a wife and two kids (6&14) so the ski is obviously not enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by mgswake
I got the boat bug last year when I was on a friends new Axis. Was a nice boat but the fit and finish was lacking.
I think we’ll do a little of everything , I’m excited to get into wake surfing.
Welcome and congrats.
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Thank you! Happy to be here. Haven't used a forum since my car days on zilvia.netQuote:
Originally Posted by larry_arizona
Congrats, you will love the boat! It will be a long wait but worth it. In the mean time check in on the forum and read up on the boat and the options, you will learn a ton. You will get a good feel for what options you may want and what ones you can do without. There are plenty of threads about "what options should i get" or "is it worth it to get this ...... option.
Welcome and congrats.
One of the boat mfrs (?Malibu?) was advertising to lock in a 2023 model at 2022 pricing. I thought that was a cool idea to start getting people to reserve spots.
Good advice! It's interesting to hear opinions on heaters, surf pipes, audio ,etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by 996scott
Definitely get a surfpipe! So much quieter ride quality. Heater seems like a luxury you can do without, and you can. But, you will be surprised at how much you will use it once you have one. So go for it!
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+1 surfpipe
+1 on heater
Probably can build a better sound system aftermarket for similar $$
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As someone adding a surf pipe and heater to my 21 Makai I would highly recommend getting it done from factory. I kick myself for not getting them on the original order. Welcome and from one first time surfboat owner to another you guys are gonna love it. I'll also add that you should also plan to upgrade ballast after delivery. It's a relatively cheap upgrade with huge results on the primary function of the boat. You can rear bags that literally just drop into replace the factory rears and you have do is readjust the fill timer.
Adding a surf pipe after the fact is a PITA.
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Congrats on the order and welcome! Its a fun process to order one the exact way you want it. Lot of options to look through and colors/patterns.
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Originally Posted by HFarr
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Originally Posted by larry_arizona
10-4 I'll make sure we order those. I hear 500 lbs of lead will make a huge difference with not much work. I assume the g6 pumps and flow 3 are worth doing on a new build?Quote:
Originally Posted by benny32
For sure- am told mid-may to head to the dealer and place official order.Quote:
Originally Posted by RUGER761
Absolutely get the G6 pumps for faster filling/adjusting/draining and I'd recommend the Flow 3 as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by dyrmz134
Yep, those are two items that peeps ask for during resale.Quote:
Originally Posted by RUGER761
How large is your typical crew size?Quote:
Originally Posted by dyrmz134
Lead makes a huge difference... we're up to 700 lbs in our Kaiyen and the wave keeps getting better.
Picture from this weekend trying to burn off some Easter candy with just the wife and 2 kiddos in the boat. The more people you add, the longer and rampier the wave gets:
https://i.imgur.com/sby2JVP.jpg
Yes on my 2 cents as well on the G6 and Flow 3.
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You need to go post this under the April Picture thread topic. As Far as I can tell you are the only one that has gotten on the water this month! Hats off to you!!Quote:
Originally Posted by rhouse181
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Thanks for all the advice !Quote:
Originally Posted by HFarr
Dealer called back today to ask if I was interested in a ‘22 Makai that someone had ordered and backed out last minute. Is available in about 30 days.
Seems about ~ $10k more than the kaiyen with a few less options (heater , under water lights, etc.) but still nicely optioned with chill tech , premium wet sound package etc. 400 motor.
You may inquire about a heater install at the dealer. Underwater lights can be added easily if you want them. Everyone here will be happy to spend your money but my advice is DO IT!Quote:
Originally Posted by dyrmz134
If it’s still 30 days out can you pick colors and other options or is it too late for that?
The only thing I'll say as an owner of a makai with similar crew size is you'll need more weight. I have 500lbs of lead and upgraded rear bags and just added midship bags to piggyback off the existing subfloor. With a small crew size the makai seems to need a lot of weight to really make that wave pop.
If your up for a larger boat and a little extra $ then 30 days would be awesome vs a year with price increases. Heater is nice but not 100% needed and can be added pretty easy aftermarket as well as under water lights. Benny32 is right with a small crew it needs more weight. I haven't went to the extreme he has but I do have extra weight and it will likely get a bit more this year for when its just my family in the boat.
The dealer rep said the wake makers in the rear is usually enough to help a small crew. I guess you can always want a better wave !Quote:
Originally Posted by benny32
Thanks ! Good notes.Quote:
Originally Posted by RUGER761
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Originally Posted by Max20
Too late for colors. It’s triple black exterior with the pecan chill tech interior. Idk if I would have built it that way , but IMO is pretty slick looking.
Got any pictures of it? The size difference in those two will be pretty noticeable. But I love my Makai and the room it gives you. Sounds like a good chance to go bigger if you think you may need the room.
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You guys will have a blast just getting out there together! I love to tinker and putting a little money and sweat equity to maximize the experience is half the fun.
Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by benny32
Do you have the wake maker bags in the rear?
I do. They were a day one upgrade. I did a couple passes with the stock bags for comparison but they didn't last long. So much bang for the buck.Quote:
Originally Posted by dyrmz134
Not great photos's- all I've got is a screenshot from the dealer quote.Quote:
Originally Posted by HFarr
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Seems like the move for sure!Quote:
Originally Posted by benny32
Wow, that's the batmobile version! Pretty sweet.
Yeah it is !Quote:
Originally Posted by benny32
I went and spent some time today on a “sold” makai that was at the dealer and wow, so much bigger than the Kaiyen. But awesome.
Ya we have never regretted having a bigger boat. The Kaiyen is a great boat but if you are like us and constantly have family and friends on the boat with you the space of the Makai is where it is at. Like everyone has said throw the wakemakers bags in the rear and buy some lead done.
Got the final quote with the wake makers already in the "build" sheet ! I told the sales rep to go ahead, no point in riding around stock for a month then having to drag it back for the sensible upgrade.Quote:
Originally Posted by TXSurf4
I may have missed it in the thread, are you staying with the Kaiyen, or going with the Makai?
Nope you didn't miss it- I've been waffling.Quote:
Originally Posted by mgswake
Committing to the Makai this am.
Not to confuse matters but did you consider the mojo?
The mojo is $2k more than the Kaiyen.
Mojo just seems to be the biggest bang for the $$, plus the newest model design in the moomba lineup.
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I did initially, but the "in stock" Makai took the cake.Quote:
Originally Posted by larry_arizona
Since my last post, I negotiated an addition of a surf pipe, wake maker rear bag upgrade and windshield tint into the purchase price. ETA is within the next two weeks!
I'll post real pictures when we go to the "unveiling."
Sweet!
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