Malibu Stealth 14 and Stealth 12 out for a test ride? - Page 3 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

yakrider · 02-22-2009, 09:05 AM

looking forward to the Humminbird SI report....

fishinfanatic · 02-22-2009, 10:36 PM

Does anyone know how many gallons the bait tank is? Also from the pictures it looks like they are smooth now instead of the textured feel like the other malibu's. Is this correct or do my eyes decive me?

bigbarrels · 02-23-2009, 12:50 AM

Willing to trade my Xfactor for your Stealth 14

Let me know! Seems like a sweet deal.....for me anyways

Siebler · 02-23-2009, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishinfanatic

Does anyone know how many gallons the bait tank is? Also from the pictures it looks like they are smooth now instead of the textured feel like the other malibu's. Is this correct or do my eyes decive me?

The boats are still textured however they now have a small area aft of the cockpit that is smooth so you can put on stickers.

Ill work on getting that Bait Tank capacity for you, Unless Iceman knows already?????

Iceman · 02-23-2009, 09:03 AM

The Stealth 14 is a 5 gallon tank,(to the top) 4 gallon is what most will actually set it up with out flow. The 12 is shallower by about 1.5 inches, operating with about 3 gallons.

fishinfanatic · 02-23-2009, 09:46 AM

thanks for the info

dos ballenas · 02-23-2009, 01:47 PM

I want one!

fishinfanatic · 02-24-2009, 09:36 AM

If the 14 has the same hull design as the x-factor why does it hold 75 pounds less then the x-factor? Any ideas?

Siebler · 02-24-2009, 12:32 PM

The 50lbs you loose in weight capacity is due to the smaller internal volume of the kayak that is caused by the larger tank well, bait tank, and storage hatches.

Kiyo · 02-24-2009, 02:54 PM

It seems faster than the X-Factor to me. I can get it a little over 5 mph with around 3.5 mph steady.

The Stealth seems flatter than the X-Factor also? Plus the bottom of the Stealth 14 is SMOOTH as silk.

Kiyo · 02-24-2009, 02:56 PM

It seems faster than the X-Factor to me. I can get it a little over 5 mph with around 3.5 mph steady.

The Stealth seems flatter than the X-Factor also? Plus the bottom of the Stealth 14 is SMOOTH as silk. The top area is rough.

02-23-2009, 12:50 AM	#43
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Trade? Willing to trade my Xfactor for your Stealth 14 Let me know! Seems like a sweet deal.....for me anyways Last edited by bigbarrels; 02-23-2009 at 12:01 PM.

02-23-2009, 09:03 AM	#45
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	The Stealth 14 is a 5 gallon tank,(to the top) 4 gallon is what most will actually set it up with out flow. The 12 is shallower by about 1.5 inches, operating with about 3 gallons. __________________

02-23-2009, 01:47 PM	#47
dos ballenas Vampyroteuthis infernalis Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 585	I want one! __________________ ____________________________________________

02-24-2009, 12:32 PM	#49
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	The 50lbs you loose in weight capacity is due to the smaller internal volume of the kayak that is caused by the larger tank well, bait tank, and storage hatches. __________________ CJ Siebler

02-24-2009, 02:54 PM	#50
Kiyo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 122	It seems faster than the X-Factor to me. I can get it a little over 5 mph with around 3.5 mph steady. The Stealth seems flatter than the X-Factor also? Plus the bottom of the Stealth 14 is SMOOTH as silk. __________________

02-22-2009, 09:05 AM	#41
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	looking forward to the Humminbird SI report....

02-22-2009, 10:36 PM	#42
fishinfanatic Junior Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3	Does anyone know how many gallons the bait tank is? Also from the pictures it looks like they are smooth now instead of the textured feel like the other malibu's. Is this correct or do my eyes decive me?

02-23-2009, 09:46 AM	#46
fishinfanatic Junior Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3	thanks for the info

02-24-2009, 09:36 AM	#48
fishinfanatic Junior Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3	If the 14 has the same hull design as the x-factor why does it hold 75 pounds less then the x-factor? Any ideas?

02-24-2009, 02:56 PM	#51
Kiyo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 122	It seems faster than the X-Factor to me. I can get it a little over 5 mph with around 3.5 mph steady. The Stealth seems flatter than the X-Factor also? Plus the bottom of the Stealth 14 is SMOOTH as silk. The top area is rough. __________________