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1975 Kachina
Estimated price for orientation: 5 000 $
Category: Jet Boats
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Description Year: 1975 Engine Type: V8 Make: Kachina Engine Make: Oldsmobile Type: Jet Engine Model: 455 Length (feet): 16.5 Primary Fuel Type: Gas Hull Material: Fiberglass Fuel Capacity: 21 - 30 Gallons Trailer: Included For Sale By: Private Seller Use: Fresh Water
This auction is for a recent hull off restoration of a 75 Kachina - 16' 5", Olds 455, Berkeley Jet and restored trailer. I have broken the engine in over 8 hours and de-winterized the boat yesterday and ran it solid for the day - no issues. This is a strong performing boat.If you are bidding, please review the restoration video below.This restoration includes, but not limited to:Rebuilt 455 - 30" over, new rings, bearingsNew CompCam ExtremeMarine camRefurbished Edelbrock Performer manifoldNew Holley 650 carbNew electric fuel pump, fuel filters and fuel rail w/ gaugeTwo (2) refurbished fuel tanks New gauges (MPH not working because of broken connection on pickup - $10 to fix)Refurbished alternator and starter Refurbished hot pedalPerformance Marine logs - refurbished exhaust tips.Berkeley JC-12A Pump overhaulNew A cut impellerNew wear ring, bushing and bearingsNew Place Diverter and shifterPaint2 coats epoxy primer2 base coats4 clear coats Note: there are runs in the clear coat (3 coat ran and sagged) needs to be sanded out and polished.OtherAll control cables are brand newNew steering box and cableNew U-joints (double H)New battery, along with all new wiringNew Boss stereoNew S/S cleats Restored original rub rail.InteriorReplaced stringers and floorsCustom bucket seats, with forward/reverse and swivelCustom rear bench seat Hi quality marine vinyl - all seat cushions have plastic liner and all upholstery is french-seamed.New marine carpet TrailerAll new wheel bearings, with bearing buddiesNew bunks and carpetingNew trailer jack and winchNew tires on existing mag wheelsNew lights and wiringPrimer and top coat.Happy bidding. I am selling this boat to cover some unexpected expenses. Please ask any questions before you bid.What needs to be done: Professional tune and fixes per description.Note: Don't bid on this boat if you don't have an appreciation for 70's hot boats. These boats are fast, and require some skill to drive. They are NOT for novices, or first time boat owners, so please bid accordingly. It's 400HP/500 ft/lb of torque in a hull that 2 people can easily lift.
Description
| Year: | 1975 | Engine Type: | V8 |
| Make: | Kachina | Engine Make: | Oldsmobile |
| Type: | Jet | Engine Model: | 455 |
| Length (feet): | 16.5 | Primary Fuel Type: | Gas |
| Hull Material: | Fiberglass | Fuel Capacity: | 21 - 30 Gallons |
| Trailer: | Included | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Use: | Fresh Water |
This auction is for a recent hull off restoration of a 75 Kachina - 16' 5", Olds 455, Berkeley Jet and restored trailer. I have broken the engine in over 8 hours and de-winterized the boat yesterday and ran it solid for the day - no issues. This is a strong performing boat.
If you are bidding, please review the restoration video below.This restoration includes, but not limited to:Rebuilt 455 - 30" over, new rings, bearingsNew CompCam ExtremeMarine camRefurbished Edelbrock Performer manifoldNew Holley 650 carb
What needs to be done: Professional tune and fixes per description.Note: Don't bid on this boat if you don't have an appreciation for 70's hot boats. These boats are fast, and require some skill to drive. They are NOT for novices, or first time boat owners, so please bid accordingly. It's 400HP/500 ft/lb of torque in a hull that 2 people can easily lift.
New electric fuel pump, fuel filters and fuel rail w/ gaugeTwo (2) refurbished fuel tanks
New gauges (MPH not working because of broken connection on pickup - $10 to fix)Refurbished alternator and starter Refurbished hot pedalPerformance Marine logs - refurbished exhaust tips.Berkeley JC-12A Pump overhaulNew A cut impellerNew wear ring, bushing and bearingsNew Place Diverter and shifterPaint2 coats epoxy primer2 base coats4 clear coats Note: there are runs in the clear coat (3 coat ran and sagged) needs to be sanded out and polished.Other
All control cables are brand newNew steering box and cable
New U-joints (double H)New battery, along with all new wiringNew Boss stereoNew S/S cleats Restored original rub rail.InteriorReplaced stringers and floorsCustom bucket seats, with forward/reverse and swivelCustom rear bench seat Hi quality marine vinyl - all seat cushions have plastic liner and all upholstery is french-seamed.New marine carpet TrailerAll new wheel bearings, with bearing buddiesNew bunks and carpetingNew trailer jack and winchNew tires on existing mag wheelsNew lights and wiringPrimer and top coat.Happy bidding. I am selling this boat to cover some unexpected expenses. Please ask any questions before you bid.