Malibu Kayaks new X-13

[LocoKayako]

Oh,oh, Matty what did you start? j/k'

Boat looks cool. I'm in line to test paddle. Andy I'll be at your shop soon

gabe

[peguinpower]

I saw it at the show. It looks fast, and the weight is right at 58 pounds. Two thumbs up on the weight. I like it.

That hatch inside a hatch upfront may limit the market for it as it limits the number of rods a yakker can stow. Most fishing kayaks are making room for better rod storage. I think Malibu is moving backwards on that aspect.

Another idea would be a a place to mount standard transom mount transducers with original hardware. That would be nice.

Cant wait to try it.

/bing

[riofox]

dude that thing is sweet

[THE DARKHORSE]

Originally Posted by peguinpower

I saw it at the show. It looks fast, and the weight is right at 58 pounds. Two thumbs up on the weight. I like it.

That hatch inside a hatch upfront may limit the market for it as it limits the number of rods a yakker can stow. Most fishing kayaks are making room for better rod storage. I think Malibu is moving backwards on that aspect.

Another idea would be a a place to mount standard transom mount transducers with original hardware. That would be nice.

Cant wait to try it.

/bing

Maybe a step forward, with the more experienced angler in mind. I'm a little baffled by anglers who never learn to "surf" their kayak and choose to prepare for the worst instead. I personally don't stow or leash any of my rods and have never flipped while landing in ten years now. I've been considering a couple of "faster" kayaks for the sole purpose of chasing "bird schools" and what lies below (W,S, Tarpon 16 and O,K, Trident, and Hobie come to mind) Anyone with experience in this style of kayak-fishing will confirm the importance of capitalizing on the "one shot" you get. This kayak looks like another strong link in the chain from the company that has a lock on the kayak fishing industry. What to do with so many great options?

[Iceman]

Looks sharp! Do they come in camo?

you mean like this..........I sold 2 today, they are supposed to be ready for delivery in about 2 weeks.




Brent almost sold as many yaks as me today



Sea Sniper OEX latest addition of quality sh...tuff.

[Iceman]

You wanna see the big guns..................

[aguachico]

Looks like a cool yak Andy. Next step will be to make 2 feet longer and put a hatch behind the seat.

[madscientist]

No sweat Matt. Tyler and I were discussing it this morning. When you get down to it, there's only so many ways to make a 13ft yak. Not surprising the solutions converge.

But the one thing that will be hard for me to leave in the extreme is the surf handling. Once you figure out that you are not trying to surf, you are trying to land, it's a great boat. Day in, day out, Baja or otherwise, that boat gets me on the beach dry while friends in other boats take the occasional bath (or panga ride).

[tylerdurden]

Originally Posted by aguachico

Looks like a cool yak Andy. Next step will be to make 2 feet longer and put a hatch behind the seat.

Bingo.


I think if you are skilled in surf handling and timing any of the main boats will get you to shore upright. When I dumped it in baja last year, it was totally preventable. Operator error, not because my boat sucks.

[peguinpower]

Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

Maybe a step forward, with the more experienced angler in mind. I'm a little baffled by anglers who never learn to "surf" their kayak and choose to prepare for the worst instead. I personally don't stow or leash any of my rods and have never flipped while landing in ten years now. I've been considering a couple of "faster" kayaks for the sole purpose of chasing "bird schools" and what lies below (W,S, Tarpon 16 and O,K, Trident, and Hobie come to mind) Anyone with experience in this style of kayak-fishing will confirm the importance of capitalizing on the "one shot" you get. This kayak looks like another strong link in the chain from the company that has a lock on the kayak fishing industry. What to do with so many great options?

I'm not baffled that people dont ALL have the same skill sets. Not too complex. Thats just how the world is. Kudos to you for having a perfect record. /bing

[THE DARKHORSE]

Originally Posted by peguinpower

I'm not baffled that people dont ALL have the same skill sets. Not too complex. Thats just how the world is. Kudos to you for having a perfect record. /bing

I also feel it's not "too complex" to read a sentence without taking it out of context ("I'm a little baffled by anglers who never learn to "surf" their kayak and choose to prepare for the worst instead"). Then again "people don't all have the same skill sets" as you mentioned. For anyone with the ability to "chew gum and walk" or "read" could learn something from this simple statement. Maybe it's a good idea to learn to handle my kayak with confidence instead of always preparing for the worst.

[bluesquids]

Originally Posted by peguinpower

That hatch inside a hatch upfront may limit the market for it as it limits the number of rods a yakker can stow. Most fishing kayaks are making room for better rod storage. I think Malibu is moving backwards on that aspect.

That's not a hatch inside a hatch. It's probably the largest hatch on the market. A big plus IMO. I always stow rods and spearguns, because it's NOT a pain in the ass and it keeps people from asking if I caught anything. Throw it all in the truck and I'm gone.