x factor or extreme

[Dean Machine]

Originally Posted by -scallywag-

and as for the Malibu drop in "yak sinker" bait tank, I would think twice about that, or at the very least find a way to seal it so no water can get between the tank and the hatch rim and also secure it so if you do tip the bait tank wont fall out and quickly fill your yak with water....they are a cool, low COG design, just not seaworthy out of the box....

X2. I never found a good way to seal mine so finally simplified things and got rid of the tank. Was never really comfortable with a big hole there anyway. Also I read lots of stories about water slowly trickling into the hull from the tank overflow.

[bigbarrels]

Originally Posted by Dean Machine

X2. I never found a good way to seal mine so finally simplified things and got rid of the tank. Was never really comfortable with a big hole there anyway. Also I read lots of stories about water slowly trickling into the hull from the tank overflow.

X3

As Gino said, If you go with the XFactor I wouldn't have that rear hatch cut out and have a sit on top bait tank... otherwise go with something different (extreme, wilderness, hobie) Also, I have heard other ther big guys taking on water with the poorly designed rear hatch on the X- Factor without a secured hatch and nearly sinking. Oh, but it is not a manufacturer issue