Kachina?????

[gmejia]

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I AM IN THE MARKET FOR MY 1ST BOAT.....DOES ANY 1 HAVE ANYTHING GOOD OR BAD TO SAY ABOUT THEM (KACHINA 23' BANDIT) FROM THE LOOKS OF IT SEEMS LIKE THE QUALITY IS GOOD FOR AN AFFORDABLE $$$$$

[Kilrtoy]

Oh this is gonna get really good

[3 daytona`s]

Let`s get it on---- :mad:

[No Name]

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I AM IN THE MARKET FOR MY 1ST BOAT.....DOES ANY 1 HAVE ANYTHING GOOD OR BAD TO SAY ABOUT THEM (KACHINA 23' BANDIT) FROM THE LOOKS OF IT SEEMS LIKE THE QUALITY IS GOOD FOR AN AFFORDABLE $$$$$
There are some people that will say they don’t like them mostly because of some of the crazy paint jobs they put on them but I don’t think any of them have owned a Kachina. My first Kachina was a 26’ Force 496 mag I bought in 2000, had it for three years with no problems. I bought a new 2006 30’ Shadow with a 525 last year and it has been a good boat with no problems as well. If you like the boat and the price is right for you go for it just please don’t paint any weird things on it.
You may also want to check with Kachina Ken. :D :D

[Kilrtoy]

You may also want to check with Kachina Ken. :D :D
Isnt that guy in a lwasuit with them, OH WAIT CEASE AND DESIST

[No Name]

Isnt that guy in a lwasuit with them, OH WAIT CEASE AND DESIST
That’s the one, but I’m sure there is not a boat manufacturer out there with 100% customer satisfaction.

[Redrider]

There are some people that will say they don’t like them mostly because of some of the crazy paint jobs they put on them but I don’t think any of them have owned a Kachina. My first Kachina was a 26’ Force 496 mag I bought in 2000, had it for three years with no problems. I bought a new 2006 30’ Shadow with a 525 last year and it has been a good boat with no problems as well. If you like the boat and the price is right for you go for it just please don’t paint any weird things on it.
You may also want to check with Kachina Ken. :D :D
My wife said that a really hot chick hangs out on a 30ft. Kachina... :) At least this weekend! Pics will be ready tomorrow M and L... Still recovering!
Talk soon !

[Kilrtoy]

My wife said that a really hot chick hangs out on a 30ft. Kachina... :) !
Here is one and she is very hot
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3042Jan_06_to_153.jpg

[No Name]

My wife said that a really hot chick hangs out on a 30ft. Kachina... :) At least this weekend! Pics will be ready tomorrow M and L... Still recovering!
Talk soon !
You and your Wife are great people and your little one is awesome. Had a great time hanging out with everyone this weekend. We will have to do it again very soon……..Good Times. :cool:

[Redrider]

Thanks! You guys are GREAT! :) Lets start planning the next trip!
By the way, 3 hours cleaning the boat this morning (5am) ...
Talk soon!

[No Name]

Here is one and she is very hot
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3042Jan_06_to_153.jpg
And another hot Kachina girl.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/3087000_4215.JPG

[Kilrtoy]

Yes she is, Saw you guys from afar in Thompsons bay on Saturday
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/3087000_4215.JPG

[GRUNION]

Wheres Jordy?

[No Name]

Thanks! You guys are GREAT! :) Lets start planning the next trip!
By the way, 3 hours cleaning the boat this morning (5am) ...
Talk soon!
For sure, just let us know when. I need to go finish cleaning my sled right now. looks like it’s going to be a late night tonight. :mad:

[No Name]

[QUOTE=Kilrtoy]Yes she is, Saw you guys from afar in Thompsons bay on Saturday
Thanks, almost everyone we talked to this weekend is on hot boat. Hope to hang with you out there sometime.
What a small world :rollside:

[Kilrtoy]

[QUOTE=Kilrtoy]Yes she is, Saw you guys from afar in Thompsons bay on Saturday
Thanks, almost everyone we talked to this weekend is on hot boat. Hope to hang with you out there sometime.
What a small world :rollside:
Wife said Cool, But no talk of team turnkey :boxed:

[No Name]

Wife said Cool, But no talk of team turnkey :boxed:
It's a deal.

[gmejia]

THANKS FOR THE HELP I THINK IM GOIN TO GO FOR IT!!! :rollside:

[ThongMagnet]

That boats made in Arizona. A long way to tow for service. Have an independent service shop check it out for you.

[Jordy]

Wheres Jordy?
Who??? I hate that guy... :D
THANKS FOR THE HELP I THINK IM GOIN TO GO FOR IT!!! :rollside:
Good luck with all that. Just remember, with boats, like anything else, and possibly more than other things, you get what you pay for. :)

[Biglue]

THANKS FOR THE HELP I THINK IM GOIN TO GO FOR IT!!! :rollside:
Are you going to buy new or used? Can you post a link to what you're looking at?

[gmejia]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g205/mcmpic/p-988.jpg (http://photobucket.com)
diffrent color

[Kachina 34]

Had mine for 6 months now, so far so good. Do you have any pics?

[NOTALENT]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g205/mcmpic/p-988.jpg

[Debbolas]

We love our Kachina, 3 years and no problems. Louie and the gang down there are so nice and easy to work with. Couldn't be happier (well, maybe if we had the blue engine and..............)
:D

[Run_em_Hard]

That boat looks real nice...A couple years ago the owner gave me and my family a tour of the place when we were looking at a Kachina. Seemed like awesome people to me.

[GHT]

Missed this thread yesterday. I bought my 30' Kachina from the, before mentioned, Kachina Ken. I've had it for a year and love it. No problems at all.... :rolleyes: ... Well, except for the time the motor blew. I think it was the third time. :cry: Better maint. practices on my end have made for a more dependable boat (I only blew it once).
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3042Pics_Spring_05_to_Nov_05_186.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3042Pics_Spring_05_to_Nov_05_078.jpg
:D :D

[Mandelon]

Kachina gives a lot of value for the money.
They have exceptional graphics.
They are not what you would call a "high end" boat.
There are better built boats, but they cost a lot more.
Most people won't know the difference.
Man--->polite and unbiased<-----delon

[H20 Toie]

Missed this thread yesterday. I bought my 30' Kachina from the, before mentioned, Kachina Ken. I've had it for a year and love it. No problems at all.... :rolleyes: ... Well, except for the time the motor blew. I think it was the third time. :cry: Better maint. practices on my end have made for a more dependable boat (I only blew it once).
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3042Pics_Spring_05_to_Nov_05_186.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3042Pics_Spring_05_to_Nov_05_078.jpg
:D :D
yeah but that was good for me :cool: :cool:

[No Name]

Missed this thread yesterday. I bought my 30' Kachina from the, before mentioned, Kachina Ken. I've had it for a year and love it. No problems at all.... :rolleyes: ... Well, except for the time the motor blew. I think it was the third time. :cry: Better maint. practices on my end have made for a more dependable boat (I only blew it once).
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3042Pics_Spring_05_to_Nov_05_186.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3042Pics_Spring_05_to_Nov_05_078.jpg
:D :D
Nice....and the boat looks good to. :rollside: Looks like you had some water on the camera lens in the first pic. :D :D

[2Driver]

They always look nice in the driveway :D :D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/506/3213DCP_0266.JPG

[GHT]

My son was blowing bubbles.... :) Happend to get one in the pic.. :cool:

[No Name]

My son was blowing bubbles.... :) Happend to get one in the pic.. :cool:
Now those are some nice bubbles. :rollside: :rollside:

[GHT]

Now those are some nice bubbles. :rollside: :rollside:
Yup... :D

[upsman105]

I think their graphics are kind of plain. :p
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2126boating_on_1-1-05_024.jpg

[FOUNTAINATLAST]

I've been working on boats for quite sometime, I can say one thing for sure. I'm always impressed with how well the Kachina's are actually built. Every piece of wood is coated in resin unlike most other boating manufacters (my Fountain included) This to me shows the pride they take in there construction.
There is alot of bashing on here but how many problems do you really here about with them??? You can't go wrong they really are quality boats. Good Luck...

[FOUNTAINATLAST]

I think their graphics are kind of plain. :p
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2126boating_on_1-1-05_024.jpg
If I were you I'd have a cow painted on the side or something... :D :D :D

[upsman105]

Jordy is going to sketch me up a dragon.. :p

[Jordy]

Jordy is going to sketch me up a dragon.. :p
How fat did you want the neck again??? Was that dragon with or without turkey feathers and what did you decide on the surfboard??? :D :D :D
Jordy <---- feeling creative tonight. :D

[upsman105]

I want it to match the ones you did on my trim tabs...

[BadKachina]

If you really want an opinion on a certain manufacturer, give me a call. I wont air out any dirty laundry on the net. I will say however, that after being in my Kachina and being in just about every other west coast manufacturer's boat, and quite a few east coast manufacturers boats, Kachina's hold their own. I'm not just saying that because I own one either. You'd be surprised at some of "quality" craftsmanship alot of boat builders use.
Foutainatlast made a good point, go look in alot of "other" boats and you'll find rotten wood on the hatches, seats, and floors. You wont find any of that in one of Louies boats. As far as the price? He doesn't sell to dealers, that keeps his costs down. Maybe he should cut down on some of the wierd murals, but then he sells what people want, that's his niche.
If you like the boat, have it checked out by a shop, check the stringers, and transom. Have the motor compression checked, the drive pressure tested and make sure all the electrical systems work. Any used boat can be a pos if it's not properly maintained. Than again if the price is right and you want a fix-r-upper than that may be route you want to go. I don't care what the brand on the side of the boat is, have it checked out first.
You could buy a two year old Outerlimits with bad motors and structural damage, new is new but used is on you.

[BadKachina]

Mine is a POS.................
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/3078P1010041.JPG

[BadKachina]

Blue motors suck, yellow is better. :yuk:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/3078P1010038.JPG

[BadKachina]

Kachina's look good in the channel too.......... :cool:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3078lhc1.jpg

[GHT]

If I were you I'd have a cow painted on the side or something... :D :D :D
You mean, like this? :)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3042Pics_Spring_05_to_Nov_05_098.jpg
It's also know as a Dalmation.. :yuk: :)

[No Name]

Kachina's look good in the channel too.......... :cool:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/3078lhc1.jpg
Paul, Now that you have finished your boat maybe you can start using it more and stop working so damn much. There is more to life than working on other people's boats.You're going to Havasu with us next month and I won't take I'm to busy for an answer this time. :mad:
BTW. you did a great job on your sled.

[BadKachina]

Paul, Now that you have finished your boat maybe you can start using it more and stop working so damn much. There is more to life than working on other people's boats.You're going to Havasu with us next month and I won't take I'm to busy for an answer this time. :mad:
BTW. you did a great job on your sled.
I wish I had your paint job. I'm going, no stopping me this time.......

[selfmade]

Ive had my Kachina for 3 years and have had only minor problems and Louie has been more than happy to take care of them. Also with all the upgrades i received i dont think i would have found a better price. My paint alone would have set me back a pretty penny at just about any other builder

[upsman105]

Don't let Jordy see that boat. :)

[Kilrtoy]

Now those are some nice bubbles. :rollside: :rollside:
OH YES THEY ARE. WE LOVE THEM :boxed: