Gator Hatch or just a hatch for X-Factor - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

herefishyfishy! · 05-27-2010, 08:00 AM

Hey Ken,

Call Malibu and tell them you would like to get a new hatch for your xfactor. When I went up there to get my new xfactor and trade in my old one, they let me keep the old hatch for a buddies kayak and also gave me new straps, weather striping and everything i needed for the installation for my buddy, no extra cost! They are super cool and the factory/warehouse is a rad place to watch them actually making the yaks. Just a thought. Hope that helps.

Evan

Dean Machine · 05-27-2010, 08:38 AM

If you haven't already, you may want to consider some rod leashes/tethers too. Its not if you wil roll your yak, its when. It will happen when you least expect it. It still amazes me how many people still learn the hard way with this one. Its even worse when you lose something because you didn't have it hooked to the leash.

ken aguilar · 05-27-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean Machine

If you haven't already, you may want to consider some rod leashes/tethers too. Its not if you wil roll your yak, its when. It will happen when you least expect it. It still amazes me how many people still learn the hard way with this one. Its even worse when you lose something because you didn't have it hooked to the leash.

Im already on that point, thanks Dean! I spent way to much on my gear to donate it to the bottom of the ocean!

Dean Machine · 05-28-2010, 07:40 PM

Good luck on hooking up with some big fish.

05-27-2010, 08:00 AM	#1
herefishyfishy! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: La Mesa Posts: 154	Hey Ken, Call Malibu and tell them you would like to get a new hatch for your xfactor. When I went up there to get my new xfactor and trade in my old one, they let me keep the old hatch for a buddies kayak and also gave me new straps, weather striping and everything i needed for the installation for my buddy, no extra cost! They are super cool and the factory/warehouse is a rad place to watch them actually making the yaks. Just a thought. Hope that helps. Evan __________________ "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot."

05-27-2010, 08:38 AM	#2
Dean Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Clemente Posts: 162	If you haven't already, you may want to consider some rod leashes/tethers too. Its not if you wil roll your yak, its when. It will happen when you least expect it. It still amazes me how many people still learn the hard way with this one. Its even worse when you lose something because you didn't have it hooked to the leash. __________________ "Good luck and tight lines!"

05-28-2010, 07:40 PM	#4
Dean Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Clemente Posts: 162	Good luck on hooking up with some big fish. __________________ "Good luck and tight lines!"