My new "Baby"

[Garrddogg]

Yee ****ing Haw I cant wait till she's done !
:D

[Garrddogg]

oops i hope my language doesnt offend anybody........:cool:

[roln 20s]

Force 26--looks good. You going to do paint graphics--Kachina is one of the best in the Biz for graphics.
Look forward to seeing this finished product.
Roln 20s

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by roln 20s
Force 26--looks good. You going to do paint graphics--Kachina is one of the best in the Biz for graphics.
Look forward to seeing this finished product.
Roln 20s
Yup gonna be all paint,a new guy @ Kachina named Jeremy is doin it and he's got some "wayout" ideas.. some of his work can be seen @ www.custompainting.com
If he can carry over that kind of craftmanship onto a big canvas like a 26' boat its gonna be FRIKEN awsome..

[mbrown2]

Dam, that place does some sick painting...looks like they do a lot of Bourget's work.

[roln 20s]

Force26-
I've had a couple of buddies have motorcycle helmets painted at Deano's, and seen many of their vehicles. I would say you are in good hands. Great choice in personel, can't wait to see it.
MBrown- you're right, they do a bunch of Roger's stuff.
Roln 20s

[rivercrazy]

Post some pics of the rig when its painted.

[JetBoatRich]

Looks like it is coming along nicely, keep us posted on progress:D

[FRENCHIE]

real nice, real real nice!!:D

[Kilrtoy]

Does bourget do any of there own paint....
I learned something new today....
I THINK

[Scream]

Kachina does an excellent job and I can't tell you enough how much I love my new "baby". It's the small pic in the signature :wink:
Set up some pics when you get them from Louie and Missie
Scream <------Us Kachinas are takin over the world

[Kilrtoy]

That pic is so small I cant even see the boat.....

[Scream]

Well, I was in the running to take over GlastronGuy's Big O Picture award the way I was going. I'm having trouble resizing it. so here it goes, bigger n shit

[Debbolas]

nice boat
wish I had a boat pic like that in my sig.....
:rolleyes:

[Scream]

We don't need two of us with the biggest boat pic on the boards. Wait till I figure out how to "fix" it.

[Debbolas]

I LIKE it big.....
:D

[Scream]

There, that's better.

[Infomaniac]

:D :D :D :D :D

[Debbolas]

ok, I copied my pics to the gallery and I still can't insert cute little pics into my sig box.
what am I doing wrong?
:rolleyes:

[Kachina26]

Here is his drawing
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1284force26-med.jpg

[Debbolas]

Thats so cool!
What is the upper hull look like?
(Metal?)
:D

[Kachina26]

I think it's brushed aluminum panels riveted on.

[Debbolas]

wow, I can't wait to see that!
:D

[Garrddogg]

Here is a little update..

[Garrddogg]

another

[Garrddogg]

another one

[Garrddogg]

another 2

[Garrddogg]

and the "chubariffic" ones

[Garrddogg]

still chub

[Garrddogg]

AAHHH KRAP forgot the pic

[Garrddogg]

2nd to last

[Garrddogg]

And the last one for now.
I'm really gettin excited now !
This guy does awsome paint,I cant wait

[Kachina26]

Getting there, looks awesome!

[Debbolas]

I bet you are excited...when do you take delivery?
Congrats!
;)

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Debbolas
I bet you are excited...when do you take delivery?
Congrats!
;) By the 22'nd:D

[Debbolas]

Did we tell you how much we enjoy our boat, and the people at Kachina are the BEST! We looked around a long time before we bought our boat from Loui.
Can't wait to see you out there!
(p.s. we need a Kachina Regatta)
:D ;)

[Garrddogg]

havin trouble postin pics

[Scream]

What kinda trouble? sometimes I find that uploading to the image center is a hastle. It is tempermental.

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Scream
What kinda trouble? sometimes I find that uploading to the image center is a hastle. It is tempermental.
It said error over 300 seconds & another says you have followed an invalid link.I think the forum is hosed right now:mad:

[Garrddogg]

There seems to have been a slight problem with the ***boat Forums database.
Please try again by pressing the refresh button in your browser.
An E-Mail has been dispatched to our Technical Staff, who you can also contact if the problem persists.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
:cry:

[Debbolas]

BUT.................we want to see the boat!!!
:rolleyes:

[Garrddogg]

STILL AINT WORKIN !
There seems to have been a slight problem with the ***boat Forums database.
Please try again by pressing the refresh button in your browser.
An E-Mail has been dispatched to our Technical Staff, who you can also contact if the problem persists.
We apologise for any inconvenience
:mad: :mad:

[Kachina26]

email the pic to me at tunemup@hotmail.com

[Garrddogg]

KACHINA ITS SENT

[Kachina26]

It's not there:confused:

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Kachina26
It's not there:confused: IT BOUNCED BACK IT SAYS ITS TOO BIG FOR MAILBOX..WOW I GUESS I QUIT yellin !:D

[Garrddogg]

tryin again

[Garrddogg]

another

[Garrddogg]

boy do i feel like an idiot

[Garrddogg]

better quality

[Garrddogg]

quality

[Garrddogg]

quality:D

[MagicMtnDan]

http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=676940

[dicudmore]

lookin' good force

[Debbolas]

Wow!
That looks so awesome!
:D
Can't wait to see you and your boat out there!

[BarryMac]

Your boat looks awesome, can't wait to see the finished product, keep us posted.

[DryHeatOnly]

Wow, Force26, that's a wild paint scheme! Looks awesome!!

[THOR]

Very nice color scheme. That thing will look larger than life running out there.
THOR <-- big thumbs up for Force

[Debbolas]

Are you getting snap down cockpit and bow covers?
And the night light that goes up by itself?
And the DVD Player? and the upgraded stereo ? (They both come with remotes!)
:D :cool:
I personally wish (and we may get this later) that we had the trailer guides........

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Debbolas
Are you getting snap down cockpit and bow covers?
And the night light that goes up by itself?
And the DVD Player? and the upgraded stereo ? (They both come with remotes!)
:D :cool:
I personally wish (and we may get this later) that we had the trailer guides........ im gettin the bow cover and the light also the bow pad..makes the open bow a lil bed,and privacy curtains!(sshh i went with a blue motor too!)gonna design the tunes separate!! did you go with the cockpit cover?:cool:

[Debbolas]

We did. I like it because it keeps the boat clean after you clean and condition the inside. You could pack the inside up and tow it with these covers on. Our seat in the cuddy cabin makes out into a bed, perfect for cove camping at Lake Powell. Mr. Scream got such a kick out of the night light!
We love our boat!
:D
The people at Kachina are so cool. They will load you up on t-shirs and stickers and coolie cups!
We need to have a regatta!

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Debbolas
We did. I like it because it keeps the boat clean after you clean and condition the inside. You could pack the inside up and tow it with these covers on. Our seat in the cuddy cabin makes out into a bed, perfect for cove camping at Lake Powell. Mr. Scream got such a kick out of the night light!
We love our boat!
:D
The people at Kachina are so cool. They will load you up on t-shirs and stickers and coolie cups!
We need to have a regatta! :) ok you convinced me i just got off the phone with louie,its gonna be grey! and with the rivets you'll not even notice the snaps....:D when we inked the deal out in phoenix on the boat your baby was being rigged,its nice!!I also mentioned the regatta to louie he'll do it iffin we keep houndin him:idea2:

[Debbolas]

oh, I didn't even think about that! The snaps totally won't show....how cool....Yeah, Missy said they are so busy now, I offered to help them out with planning a regatta. (not sure how I would do that, but is sounds like fun) Send more photos soon.....when do you take delivery?
:D

[Debbolas]

We are going to be out at Lake Mead Memorial Day, if you get your boat by then...
:D

[DryHeatOnly]

Originally posted by Force 26
(sshh i went with a blue motor too!)
Right on. ;)

[Garrddogg]

ready for the clear coat

[Garrddogg]

another

[Garrddogg]

# 3

[Garrddogg]

final one for now.. time is gettin short i cant wait.

[Kachina26]

that is soooo wicked!

[Debbolas]

Very Cool!!!
:D ;)

[full throttle]

Kick Ass! artwork, and totally one off. Look forward to seeing it in person. You'll be easy to spot on the water.

[Debbolas]

Are you going to OP6C?
Will your boat be ready by then?
:D ;)

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Debbolas
Are you going to OP6C?
Will your boat be ready by then?
:D ;)
Pickin it up on the 22'nd sat then goin to Havasu on sun and prolly leavin it at warlock25's house for the week then I will be goin back out with the "boys" for mem day.. stayin in Parker and boatin in the zoo. I am way afraid of puttin it in the water in parker..:D

[Garrddogg]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Debbolas
[B]Are you going to OP6C?
Oh yeah,(whispering) what's OP6C ?
and when is it?
and please dont no one kik my a$$ for not knowin! :sqsmile:

[Debbolas]

Try this..........
http://www.op6c.com/
we are going, and staying at the Nautical, we could have our own little Kachina Regatta!
:D

[mmered8299]

How many man hours are in a paint job like that?

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by mmered8299
How many man hours are in a paint job like that?
I dont know how many hrs, I do know Jeremy @ kachina is so good at this sh1t,lets just say FAST FAST FAST!

[Garrddogg]

new ones

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Force 26
new ones OOPS

[Garrddogg]

oo

[Garrddogg]

last

[FRENCHIE]

Gotta admit i love the paint!;)

[Debbolas]

awsome!!!!:D :cool:

[Kachina26]

Thing is, I know it looks way better in person. Pictures just don't do that kind of stuff justice. So WHEN???????

[dicudmore]

Yeah when???
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=689517
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=689520
looks awesome

[dicudmore]

I love the eagle on that thing Force.
Thought about working that into my design somewhere

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by FRENCHIE
Gotta admit i love the paint!;)
The paint is a lot different from what i intended,but it grows on ya i know paint like this isnt for everyone the more i looked at it the more i liked it..:)

[Garrddogg]

:cool:

[Garrddogg]

SSOOOO CCLLLOOOOSSSSEEEE

[dicudmore]

lookin' great force
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=696056
interior
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=696060
Does Louie build all his boats to drive from the "wrong" side or is that an option? Think every Kachina I've seen was left hand drive

[Kachina26]

Originally posted by dicudmore
lookin' great force
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=696056
interior
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=696060
Does Louie build all his boats to drive from the "wrong" side or is that an option? Think every Kachina I've seen was left hand drive
He told me I could have it either way, I like it on the wrong side, that's how my carrera (yes I/O) was.

[dicudmore]

carrera I/O that was prob pretty rare too :D
I'm not anti left side drive or anything, my friend has a Hallett Vector (I/O) left drive w/pedals. Actually a very easy switch back and forth from his rig to mine

[Garrddogg]

Im prolly gonna have to get used to, it my old boat was right side drive. This boats gonna be a whole new ball game for me ! we're goin to leave friday night pick it up sat go for the
"shakedown cruise" then pull it to Havasu for some play sunday then leave it there till Mem day,then I'll pull it home..But for now I'm dyin! i wish it was closer so I could go rub it and hug it and oh nevermind.(What a kid I am.) Louie and everybody at Kachina has been totaly Awsome! I hear all these problems with many other builders, and the only problem I have with Kachina is that they didnt start building my boat two months "before" I ordered it !:D

[Kachina26]

I wanna see it next week, I'm gonna be out at Havasu. Let's figure something out.

[Debbolas]

Thats where your boat is.........sorry I forgot.
The Kachina people are awesome. Did I tell you our chanell changer story yet?
We have a dvd/tv player in our boat and misplace the chanel changer, they sent us a new one (no charge) along with some different colored shirts.
I am so glad we went with Kachina. Can't wait to see your boat
!!!:D

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Kachina26
I wanna see it next week, I'm gonna be out at Havasu. Let's figure something out. Hey kachina pm me with your cell again we'll get there sat night or sun morning. I so totaly CANT wait! did the last week kill you guys too?
Time goes sooooo SLOW.
Tick
Tock
Tick
Tock
Tick
Tock
Tick
Tock
And so on.:(

[dicudmore]

last week very very tough. then after that when you pick it up, go to test run it and it rains like a MOFO for 3 days. Then you're busy the next 3 weekends and have to settle for looking at it on the trailer, now that sucks!!!

[Debbolas]

It rained the entire night on our first trip out to Cottonwood, then it cleared up and we had a great weekend.
Then we did the green lake Elsinore thing, can't wait for Lake Mead, Memorial!;)

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Debbolas
It rained the entire night on our first trip out to Cottonwood, then it cleared up and we had a great weekend.
Then we did the green lake Elsinore thing, can't wait for Lake Mead, Memorial!;)
Has that new boat only been wet twice??
Planning to be on mead memorial wkd as well.
Ours would obviously be the red, white, blue thing going underneath the post here.....and will probably have a beautiful brown pontoon boat tied to us that carries the ice chest and bbq

[Garrddogg]

Tick
Tock:mad:

[Debbolas]

Originally posted by dicudmore
Has that new boat only been wet twice??
Planning to be on mead memorial wkd as well.
Ours would obviously be the red, white, blue thing going underneath the post here.....and will probably have a beautiful brown pontoon boat tied to us that carries the ice chest and bbq
Well we will for sure have to "hook up" in the Old School way, not what it means today....
There is a thread over on hot spots west called Lake Mead Memorial, where everyone going is posting. Check it out!
Our boat has been in Lake Pleasant, for our shake down cruise, then Lake Mohave for a 3day stay and the recent green lake Elsinore.
:D

[Debbolas]

Originally posted by Force 26
Tick
Tock:mad:
I know you can't wait....but the looks you will get driving your boat home is so worth it. Everyone was staring at our boat!And your cockpit and bow covers will keep everything clean!
:D
Get some of that frenzy stuff, to condion your vinyl. It works really well.;)

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Debbolas
I know you can't wait....but the looks you will get driving your boat home is so worth it. Everyone was staring at our boat!And your cockpit and bow covers will keep everything clean!
:D
Get some of that frenzy stuff, to condion your vinyl. It works really well.;)
where does one find this "frenzy stuff" for vinyl conditioning?

[Debbolas]

www.attn-to-detail.com
(928) 486-3832 - John
Warlock sells it. I had some spots on my vinyl, and today I used his orange stuff (forgot the name) and a brush and they came right out. Then I conditioned it with the silicone sealer. Awesome stuff. If you want more info, do a thread search for Frenzy Products....
:D

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Debbolas
I know you can't wait....but the looks you will get driving your boat home is so worth it. Everyone was staring at our boat!And your cockpit and bow covers will keep everything clean!
:D
Get some of that frenzy stuff, to condion your vinyl. It works really well.;) definatley gonna be gettin some of that stuff John and Michelle @ ATTN 2 detail are awsome people I bought a house from her:D :D Only a week for the boat but till sept or oct for the house.
Gonna be a long week though!

[FRENCHIE]

Originally posted by dicudmore
where does one find this "frenzy stuff" for vinyl conditioning?
try this http://www.attn-to-detail.com/

[Debbolas]

Originally posted by FRENCHIE
try this http://www.attn-to-detail.com/
What!
my link wasn't good enough?! jk/lol;)

[Garrddogg]

My tow vehichle is in for a little routine maint:D

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Force 26
My tow vehichle is in for a little routine maint:D
OOPS ! sometimes I wonder how I remember to wake up each morning..

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Force 26
OOPS ! sometimes I wonder how I remember to wake up each morning..
Hey pics wont post!

[Kachina26]

Originally posted by Force 26
My tow vehichle is in for a little routine maint:D
Whatcha gettin done???

[FRENCHIE]

must have pics!:D

[Debbolas]

Did you get the special fire extinquisher system that Kachina 26 got?
(I want one!)
:D

[Kachina26]

It's less than 300 bucks and even Mr. Scream can put it in, get for Fathers day.

[Debbolas]

ooooooo!!!
excellent idea!!
;)

[Garrddogg]

Ill try again

[Garrddogg]

$hit:mad:

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Kachina26
Whatcha gettin done??? The "Burban" is gettin blown:D

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Debbolas
Did you get the special fire extinquisher system that Kachina 26 got?
(I want one!)
:D Got it!

[Kachina26]

Originally posted by Force 26
The "Burban" is gettin blown:D
You're kidding, right?

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Kachina26
You're kidding, right?
NOPE!

[Kachina26]

Don't bring it to me for Warranty work, that's all I gotta say.

[dicudmore]

um I don't want it for warranty work either.....
the reps are major as*holes anymore about little details like that.
however if you come across a good deal on a pro-charger for my 496 i might be interested. no warranty on a friggin' boat anyway

[Garrddogg]

I thought it wouldnt void the warranty.. for a couple hunnies you can get a drivetrain warranty from magnacharger.:cool:
The 5.3 just needed a little testicular enhancement:D

[Garrddogg]

too big again..

[Garrddogg]

now

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Force 26
now

[Garrddogg]

another:D

[Kachina26]

Dude, you're insane!!!! What is that a 6.0?

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Kachina26
Dude, you're insane!!!! What is that a 6.0?
an itty bitty 5.3:cool:

[dicudmore]

just to state the obvious....I'm sure Kachina26 can back me up here.
I have the 4L60E trans in stock for a reason
Drive that thing very easy for that trans to live....

[dicudmore]

kinda like your Bravo out-drive.
roll on, roll off....
longer life :D

[Garrddogg]

IS THAT THE SAME TRANS AS WHATS IN THE "FBODY"?

[Garrddogg]

OOPS didnt mean to yell..

[dicudmore]

sure is.....
f-body. s-10, astro, trailblazer.....
everything lighter than 3/4 ton

[dicudmore]

not to change the subject but when do you pick the boat up??

[Garrddogg]

POS ,My fbody has a 700 r4 with a man valve body:D
Do I need one of em in the burb?

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by dicudmore
not to change the subject but when do you pick the boat up??
94 hours
44 min
But who's counting!
(sat morning):D

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Force 26
94 hours
44 min
But who's counting!
(sat morning):D
cool :D
Where's the maiden voyage gonna be?
We'll be floating at lake mohave this weekend

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by dicudmore
cool :D
Where's the maiden voyage gonna be?
We'll be floating at lake mohave this weekend
Sat will be @ kachina test lake hen on Sun we will be at havasu..

[dicudmore]

Kachina test lake? Would that be pleasant??
Hope all goes well for ya

[Scream]

Get there a little early and make room for all the gimme's. They're pretty generous with all the promo materials there.
Say hey to all when you see them, they're like family to us.
Good luck, have fun and explore the entire lake. We've finally got 10 hours on our boat and I cant wait for the next 100.
Scream <----- lovin life

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Scream
Get there a little early and make room for all the gimme's. They're pretty generous with all the promo materials there.
Say hey to all when you see them, they're like family to us.
Good luck, have fun and explore the entire lake. We've finally got 10 hours on our boat and I cant wait for the next 100.
Scream <----- lovin life
10 hrs? Thats it?
Oh, mines got all of 11 :D
maybe a few more this wkd and memorial

[Kachina26]

I'm at 26 already, get out there and boat man!!!

[Garrddogg]

Mine will prolly add up quick too

[Mr.Havasu]

Originally posted by Force 26
Sat will be @ kachina test lake hen on Sun we will be at havasu..
Hey Gary, I didn't realize you were this close!
I'll try and get out there Sunday to watch, Call me when your in town.
CONGRATS!:D

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by warlock25
Hey Gary, I didn't realize you were this close!
I'll try and get out there Sunday to watch, Call me when your in town.
CONGRATS!:D You got it Im also gonna need a whole set of that there polishin stuff ya got.you want me to wait till i see ya or go thru the website and hand it too me when i git there?:D

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Kachina26
Dude, you're insane!!!! What is that a 6.0? I figured out my avatar ya like it? (kachina's gonna hang me on my warrenty!) LOL:D

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Force 26
I figured out my avatar ya like it? (kachina's gonna hang me on my warrenty!) LOL:D
diggin' the avatar Force :D
also sending a copy of that pic to the area rep.......
:rolleyes:
warranty?? :p

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by dicudmore
diggin' the avatar Force :D
also sending a copy of that pic to the area rep.......
:rolleyes:
warranty?? :p almost fell out of my chair!
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you aint really gonna snitch on me are ya?
we pals !
(right?):eek:

[dicudmore]

ya I wouldn't do a pal like that......

[Kachina26]

I'll drop a dime on ya soooo fast your head'll spin:D

[dicudmore]

good to know who you're friends are eh??

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by dicudmore
good to know who you're friends are eh??
NO KIDDIN ! All because I aint bought him the steak dinner I owe him !;)

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Kachina26
I'll drop a dime on ya soooo fast your head'll spin:D and just so you know my head's allways spinnin!:yuk:

[dicudmore]

note to avatar....
tow vehicles need duramax diesels, and allison trannies :D

[Kachina26]

Originally posted by Force 26
NO KIDDIN ! All because I aint bought him the steak dinner I owe him !;)
;)

[dicudmore]

steak? I'm not even that demanding....
all I ask is a cold one and maybe a boat ride :D
http://op6c.com/forums/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif

[dicudmore]

uh, that'd be arrowhead of course.........

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by dicudmore
uh, that'd be arrowhead of course......... You ever go to Havasu? I dont go to arrowhead my neighbor is president and he's an a$$hole.(president of Arrowhead):o

[dicudmore]

I meant arrowhead like the bottled kind.....
You know the not drinking on the water dealio

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by dicudmore
I meant arrowhead like the bottled kind.....
You know the not drinking on the water dealio
(OH);)

[Debbolas]

When do you get your boat?
:D

[dicudmore]

me thinks he's picking it up saturday, which would be TOMORROW :D :D :D
Gary have great trip out there
-Dan

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Debbolas
When do you get your boat?
:D leavin in a couple hours:D all i can say is:D all i can do is:D :D

[dicudmore]

:D :D is definitely in order....
http://op6c.com/forums/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif

[Kachina26]

Well, he just passed through a little while ago and is he jazzed. That supercharger looks pretty sweet on that sub:D It definately gets it on, he had me take it around the block. I have forward his VIN to my area rep for a warranty block:D

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Kachina26
Well, he just passed through a little while ago and is he jazzed. That supercharger looks pretty sweet on that sub:D It definately gets it on, he had me take it around the block. I have forward his VIN to my area rep for a warranty block:D
ditto on the warranty block.....
unless of course it was something I could benefit from, in which case my eyesight and ears may be starting to go because I didn't notice any AFTERMARKET equipment on that vehicle :D

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by dicudmore
ditto on the warranty block.....
unless of course it was something I could benefit from, in which case my eyesight and ears may be starting to go because I didn't notice any AFTERMARKET equipment on that vehicle :D Hey come on you got a spin around the block commin too.:)

[Debbolas]

No new boat pics yet???????????;)

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Force 26
Hey come on you got a spin around the block commin too.:)
I'll take it.....and provide warranty assistance when applicable :cool:
Now,
1. Hope you had a great trip picking up the new ride....
2. Where are the pics of the new ride???
-Dan

[Kachina26]

I got a couple of shots of the new ride.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/510/1284Havasu05_23_04_028-med.jpg
Next time I'll have my son drive and I'll take the pics;)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/510/1284Havasu05_23_04_033-med.jpg
His boat runs awesome, what a difference 75 horse makes. He cruises past me at will:( But, I'm not sure I like the engine shower he has on it:confused: Poor guy had a bad water leak around the water pump, filled the bilge all the way into the ski locker. We had to cut it short on Sunday, no major problems just not the way he pictured his first day out I think:(

[dicudmore]

engine shower.....
sounds like Gary's week with the 'Burb etc
Next trip has got to be better :D
Well, hope the Zoo was nice. Mohave was windy as hell, but still better than being at home.

[Garrddogg]

WOW what a boat, It ran great till we were almost to Topock :cry: The bilge was able to out pump the leak and temp stayed good so we were able to make it back to (where I banged the prop) Windsor, much thanks to to Randy (kachina 26) and family for hangin with us showin us around the river and makin sure we made it back..Met Laserray and family he also stopped "thanks" All in all it was still a great weekend!! We ran about 68,removed the mufflers and picked up a couple more mph. luvin that 500.:D Louie and everyone at Kachina was Great to deal with:)
Force 26
Gary

[dicudmore]

gotta love windsor beach.....
I dinged my prop there on maiden voyage, hit some gravel pulling off the trailer in one of the middle lanes (nice facility, compared to what i have no idea) must be some kinda ritual..
what happened with the water pump leak??
-Dan

[Garrddogg]

She's at Cambell now I'm gonna call @ 8:00
It was still a great weekend!
Force 26

[Debbolas]

Your boat is beautiful!
Congrats!
;)

[Garrddogg]

Got my first case of "dock rash" too but John & Michelle (warlock 25) took it off for me.(thanks) That stuff sure takes off em water spots like nothin!:D
Doch rash
water pump
dinged prop
still was a bitchen day!

[dicudmore]

Thats the way to break her in Gary.
Motor prob, prop damage, and scratch it on the dock.....
Still better than being at home when the truck didn't run or out on the 16'er...
Finished product looks great, lookin' forward to see it in person.

[phebus]

Originally posted by Force 26
Doch rash
water pump
dinged prop
still was a bitchen day!
That's a lot of "experience" in one day :D

[Debbolas]

http://www.riverratlife.com/forums/board/ubb/graemlins/pirategun.gif http://www.riverratlife.com/forums/board/ubb/graemlins/ar.gif :D http://www.riverratlife.com/forums/board/ubb/graemlins/lsvader.gif
Congrats on the new boat and your first day out!

[LASERRAY]

Hey Gary, if it makes you feel better, Rick's wife dinged his brand-new prop at Windsor on Saturday. :mad: :eek!:

[DryHeatOnly]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/510/1284Havasu05_23_04_033-med.jpg
His boat runs awesome, what a difference 75 horse makes. He cruises past me at will:( But, I'm not sure I like the engine shower he has on it:confused: Poor guy had a bad water leak around the water pump, filled the bilge all the way into the ski locker. We had to cut it short on Sunday, no major problems just not the way he pictured his first day out I think:( [/B]
Looks sweet Force26. I have got to see this in person. So you like the blue motor huh? ;)
DHO

[dicudmore]

I like the "Blue" motor just looking at it :cool: :D

[Debbolas]

Originally posted by dicudmore
I like the "Blue" motor just looking at it :cool: :D
What is the "Blue" motor and why don't I have one?
I need that Haylon (sp) system that Kachina26 has as well.....:D

[dicudmore]

the "blue" motor is the HP500 in these guys case.
or HP525 in case of outcole'd.
Probably don't have one because the "blue" 500 is $10,000 more than the 496HO although the up-grade does include the xr drive...
and the 525 is a little more yet.
However, those guys with the bitchin' looking blue motors pass us guys that don't AT WILL.....
trade-offs everywhere :confused:

[Debbolas]

I am just happy my boat goes 60!
(our Sea Ray would do maybe 45)
:D

[dicudmore]

what does it run, 65 ish?
my old stingray was a 45-50 boat....
btw, the pontoon might break 20 on a good day w/a tail wind but she sure holds a big ice chest and the bbq :D :D

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by dicudmore
what does it run, 65 ish?
my old stingray was a 45-50 boat....
btw, the pontoon might break 20 on a good day w/a tail wind but she sure holds a big ice chest and the bbq :D :D
I popped 70 well i hit it anyway.:D
need goggles

[little rowe boat]

The wife and I got to see the boat up close and personal last sat. night. The graphics are unbelievable,an absolutely stunning boat.Congrats on your new boat.:cool:

[Debbolas]

Originally posted by Force 26
I popped 70 well i hit it anyway.:D
need goggles
Yes, ours does not go that fast, the guy (can't remember his name) that tested it for us at the lake, said it ran 65 with just him in it a 5 gal of gas. We can do 60 with people, stuff, gas and ice chests.
I think I need googles too, cause the wind gets under your glasses and you can't see, because your eyes tear.
I wonder what it's like to go 100?
:D

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Force 26
I popped 70 well i hit it anyway.:D
need goggles
thanks Gary, I knew yours would haul butt with the blue motor.
What about the 496 like Scream and Kachina26....

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Debbolas
Yes, ours does not go that fast, the guy (can't remember his name) that tested it for us at the lake, said it ran 65 with just him in it a 5 gal of gas. We can do 60 with people, stuff, gas and ice chests.
I think I need googles too, cause the wind gets under your glasses and you can't see, because your eyes tear.
I wonder what it's like to go 100?
:D
Ain't that the truth. I wear Arnette's that wrap around pretty good and stay pretty comfy but I've noticed my passengers tearing up a bit....

[Debbolas]

Matt has the $200 Oakleys and he has no problem, my $60 Smith are too "airy"......LOL:D

[LASERRAY]

Hey Gary, Have you found the water problem yet?:confused:

[Kachina26]

They found a leaking waterpump gasket, I think the backplate like I said it was. Where's the RO so I can flag my diag?
We run about 63 fully loaded. I have a pair of wrap style dark lens safety glasses from an edison guy that work perfect for those tears.

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

Originally posted by FRENCHIE
Gotta admit i love the paint!;)
:yuk: :yuk:

[LASERRAY]

Originally posted by Kachina26
They found a leaking waterpump gasket, I think the backplate like I said it was. Where's the RO so I can flag my diag?
We run about 63 fully loaded. I have a pair of wrap style dark lens safety glasses from an edison guy that work perfect for those tears. He Got it in to Kachina Already? That's great warranty service. Laser/Essex has made me wait two weeks to just bring it in, and they told me today that the boat would sit for about another four days before they got a chance to look at it. And then another week if they needed parts. THATS FOCKING BULLSHEET! I haven't gone to the "Asshole customer card" yet since I don't want to put the cart before the horse, but is this any way to handle a warranty claim when the customer (me) has already had to miss two trips and possibly a third because their not holding-up their end of the deal? When I take it down there on Saturday, I plan to tell them that I'll be back in one week to pick it up regardless of the extent of the warranty repair. I consider myself an understanding person, (to the chagrin of my friends and family) but I'm not going to allow myself to be taking advantage either.
Sorry for hijacking the thread.

[LASERRAY]

Originally posted by SHAKE-YO-AZZ
:yuk: :yuk: Why are you flaming his ride dude?

[Kachina26]

No, Kachina didn't even see the boat. I had him take it to Campbells where I store and service mine. That's the place Kachina recommended as well, so it worked out for me.

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by LASERRAY
Why are you flaming his ride dude?
um, cause he has a commander :confused:

[dicudmore]

I have heard good things about Campbell....
My trans tech used to store his Nordic there, last year we spun the hub out of his prop and Campbell turned us on to a prop shop that was open sat afternoon and had a prop on-hand for a 280 volvo drive.....What are the odds?
5 mins and $100 at the prop shop, back down the street to launch :D

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Kachina26
They found a leaking waterpump gasket, I think the backplate like I said it was. Where's the RO so I can flag my diag?
We run about 63 fully loaded. I have a pair of wrap style dark lens safety glasses from an edison guy that work perfect for those tears.
send me that HIN and I'll get you that ro.....
all I think it will flag for though is prob an ice cold coca-cola

[Kachina26]

Brutha, I get $35 to pop the hood...........;) and that's if it don't stick:D I already got a steak dinner and a lunch, Gary's a hell of a guy. And fast on that dang check too.

[dicudmore]

$35....
Don't sell yourself short. My labor rate is $85/hr

[Kachina26]

Wow!!!! We just hit $76.50 and the last bump was to cover workers comp, I got none of it.

[Debbolas]

and I make $11 an hour to teach kids to read and write...............

[LASERRAY]

Originally posted by Debbolas
and I make $11 an hour to teach kids to read and write............... And how much do you make for posting here? :D

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Kachina26
Wow!!!! We just hit $76.50 and the last bump was to cover workers comp, I got none of it.
Datsun, I mean Nissan down the street from me is $89 and there are independants in town 90+
but my highest tech is $23/hr and i don't think thats anywhere near the top of that scale....

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Debbolas
and I make $11 an hour to teach kids to read and write...............
I figure for the hours I put in my pay works out to be about min wage on an 8 hour day, only I work 11 :confused:

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by LASERRAY
And how much do you make for posting here? :D
Can't speak for Deb, but I offer my wisdom here free.....

[Debbolas]

I don't make any money for posting here...............that would make me a post
w h o r e, but I don't know if the other word is any better s l u t
Who has a commander, I am confused?

[OutCole'd]

Originally posted by Force 26
Got my first case of "dock rash" too but John & Michelle (warlock 25) took it off for me.(thanks) That stuff sure takes off em water spots like nothin!:D
Doch rash
water pump
dinged prop
still was a bitchen day!
But did you ram the trailer into a curb??? :D

[Kachina26]

Originally posted by dicudmore
Datsun, I mean Nissan down the street from me is $89 and there are independants in town 90+
but my highest tech is $23/hr and i don't think thats anywhere near the top of that scale....
I do better than that both as a percentage of the labor rate and dollar wise.

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Debbolas
I don't make any money for posting here...............that would make me a post
w h o r e, but I don't know if the other word is any better s l u t
Who has a commander, I am confused?
shake-yo-azz has a commander and is the guy that is "bagging" on force's choice of graphic package

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by OutCole'd
But did you ram the trailer into a curb??? :D
thats a cole'd thing to ask a boating brother :D

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Kachina26
I do better than that both as a percentage of the labor rate and dollar wise.
works out ok when they're 175-200 hrs per pay period, but been slow lately

[Kachina26]

OK, I've gotta know. How do you flag 175-200 hours a pay and fix problem cars? Are they just tossing parts at them? Do you get tons of maintenance work? I can flag 20 hours in a day. But it is rare, I do driveability so many times I have to diag first ( many times that's the easy part) but then I have to make time to do the repairs. That's hard to do when I get an intermittant problem child who insists on waiting (this happens too often). I often wonder if it's just poor scheduling on your part( I mean the service advisors) . I can do the work , but they won't leave me alone long enough to do it. Plus some dealers in the area have told their customers that we are the specialists in the area for the hard to fix car.:mad: Shoot the area rep even brings in the tough ones from other dealers. So I ask, how do they do it?

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Kachina26
OK, I've gotta know. How do you flag 175-200 hours a pay and fix problem cars? Are they just tossing parts at them? Do you get tons of maintenance work? I can flag 20 hours in a day. But it is rare, I do driveability so many times I have to diag first ( many times that's the easy part) but then I have to make time to do the repairs. That's hard to do when I get an intermittant problem child who insists on waiting (this happens too often). I often wonder if it's just poor scheduling on your part( I mean the service advisors) . I can do the work , but they won't leave me alone long enough to do it. Plus some dealers in the area have told their customers that we are the specialists in the area for the hard to fix car.:mad: Shoot the area rep even brings in the tough ones from other dealers. So I ask, how do they do it?
you're right thats when it gets really tough....
I try if at all possible to avoid waiters unless its like a remote program or something like that...
Everything has to go right. Like a couple of Astro A/C compressors that pay 4.2 and take 30 min to get your 20 hr day counts up....
Also, my guys all have apprentices and it used to be that I had some real good apprentices so it was really 2 guys hammering it out but flagging one #
Or like an Astro srta, 20-30 min but 7.5 hrs. You know the deal.

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by OutCole'd
But did you ram the trailer into a curb??? :D No but my girl said shhe ran the trailer over the curb when were goin to pull the boat out.(didnt see it she told me on the road)

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by SHAKE-YO-AZZ
:yuk: :yuk: Hey now "ass" is anyone flamin you bacause you drive a commander?

[LASERRAY]

Originally posted by Force 26
No but my girl said shhe ran the trailer over the curb when were goin to pull the boat out.(didnt see it she told me on the road) I do believe you achieved the trifecta, and then some.:D

[Kachina26]

Originally posted by dicudmore
you're right thats when it gets really tough....
I try if at all possible to avoid waiters unless its like a remote program or something like that...
Everything has to go right. Like a couple of Astro A/C compressors that pay 4.2 and take 30 min to get your 20 hr day counts up....
Also, my guys all have apprentices and it used to be that I had some real good apprentices so it was really 2 guys hammering it out but flagging one #
Or like an Astro srta, 20-30 min but 7.5 hrs. You know the deal.
I wanna choke them bastards when they ask the customer "Are you gonna wait for this?" I tell them time and again to ask them " where would you like a ride to?"
The amount of people willing to spend money has just been dwindling lately. We've just begun to pick up a little bit, but our trans guy is out with an aneurism (SP) so it's just a few of us. Who pays the helpers? The trans guy had one and the shop paid him. He helps out all of us now, doing trans work for us. I kick him some cash over what the shop pays him when he helps me.

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by little rowe boat
The wife and I got to see the boat up close and personal last sat. night. The graphics are unbelievable,an absolutely stunning boat.Congrats on your new boat.:cool:
Thanks ,and it was nice to meet you two also. congrats on the property

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Force 26
Hey now "ass" is anyone flamin you bacause you drive a commander?
You know I was thinkin and I shouldnt have said that about Commander,a lot of kool people drive commanders. I like the lines of some of them..
After all its not the boat that makes somone an azzhole is it?:yuk:

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Force 26
You know I was thinkin and I shouldnt have said that about Commander,a lot of kool people drive commanders. I like the lines of some of them..
After all its not the boat that makes somone an azzhole is it?:yuk:
very well said Gary :D

[Garrddogg]

It was just the water pump gasket! Kachina26 was right!
she's done and ready to be picked up..
Campbell boats @ havasu ROCKS many thanks to them..:D
Force 26
Gary:cool:

[dicudmore]

right on.....

[LASERRAY]

Originally posted by Force 26
It was just the water pump gasket! Kachina26 was right!
she's done and ready to be picked up..
Campbell boats @ havasu ROCKS many thanks to them..:D
Force 26
Gary:cool: That's good to hear. Happy boating.:cool:

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by DryHeatOnly
Looks sweet Force26. I have got to see this in person. So you like the blue motor huh? ;)
DHO LOVIN THE BLUE MOTOR!
and it does look better in person.

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Debbolas
What is the "Blue" motor and why don't I have one?
I need that Haylon (sp) system that Kachina26 has as well.....:D I got one of em!:cool:

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Debbolas
I am just happy my boat goes 60!
(our Sea Ray would do maybe 45)
:D my old boat went like 32 it was sad!:(

[Debbolas]

Originally posted by Force 26
my old boat went like 32 it was sad!:(
Didn't you hate it when jet ski's past you?!?
(I did)
LOL:D

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Debbolas
Didn't you hate it when jet ski's past you?!?
(I did)
LOL:D
I so hated it!

[Debbolas]

LOVE going fast in our new boat, and LOVE the way it flys over the waves that use to EAT our old boat up!!
:D

[dicudmore]

echo that statement.....

[Kachina26]

Have you done your MOE exam yet? I just started on mine tonight, boring

[OutCole'd]

Originally posted by LASERRAY
I do believe you achieved the trifecta, and then some.:D
LMAO!! Thats a classic.

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by Kachina26
Have you done your MOE exam yet? I just started on mine tonight, boring
didn't sign up for the program this year. did however receive my digi-cam as my "winnings" from last years MOE crap today
all those tests were beyond boring, not to mention ridiculous last year. got them quarterly, all of us got different versions so hardly any helping to be done and they basically expected us to have memorized the p&p manual and si2000

[Kachina26]

Quarterly? We only have 2 a year. Maybe that's why you got dinner. Which dealer are you at? PM if you don't want to say on the board;)

[dicudmore]

wm l morris
simi valley

[Kachina26]

O I C

[Debbolas]

Hey! did ya'll get dvd players in your boats?
( I did)
(neaner, neaner)
:D :eek: :D

[dicudmore]

uh, negative :( :yuk:

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by Debbolas
Hey! did ya'll get dvd players in your boats?
( I did)
(neaner, neaner)
:D :eek: :D
I AINT EVEN GONNA SAY NUTHIN!:yuk:

[dicudmore]

Gary, you don't need to say anything....
You got the blue motor, thats statement enough...... :D

[Garrddogg]

Originally posted by dicudmore
Gary, you don't need to say anything....
You got the blue motor, thats statement enough...... :D Yeah,but I'm lackin in the tunes dept!
BUT THAT WILL COME IN TIME:D

[Debbolas]

Ya, but you got the blue motor and the cool fire retardent system. and privacy curtains. I am making a list...I think I need all those thing!
:D

[dicudmore]

the cheetah is big-time lacking in the tunes dept....
I'm thinking of trying one of those bazooka tubes in it before I go build some crazy enclosure. figure if it doesn't sound good I can put it on the pontoon or something