Malibu Kayaks new X-13 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 03-07-2008, 07:13 AM

We had a pair of prototypes delivered to Fred Hall yesterday. One is sitting in front of the KFACA, a $5 raffle ticket will win you one. We have the other in the OEX booth. Our show special on the X 13 is $849 with a free seat and paddle.

13' 10" long and 29" wide weighs 58 pounds, the newly designed low profile gator hatch is standard.

Brent and I got up before the sun to shoot something with channel 7 news.

I was the first to paddle it........in the pool, it's a dry ride and paddles with ease, can not wait to really get it wet.

I will have one of these to test paddle at Sunset Beach next week. You will be seeing me on this kayak alot.......hopefully holding big fish.

Dan · 03-07-2008, 07:35 AM

i want one.

madscientist · 03-07-2008, 07:39 AM

Looks sharp! Do they come in camo?

esdees · 03-07-2008, 07:40 AM

Looks like a prowler with more flat areas for mounting stuff. Can I enter the raffle from here?

tylerdurden · 03-07-2008, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by esdees

Looks like a prowler with more flat areas for mounting stuff.

Yep. I like the looks of it. I'll have to try it out sometime.

45king · 03-07-2008, 08:48 AM

Andy,
I think you just introduced me to my new toy. Been thinking of what to get next. What is the weight capacity on that yak? Thanks brosky

Corey · 03-07-2008, 08:50 AM

That looks really nice...& fast. I want one too.

Brent, on the other hand, looks like he drank too much last night.

Rusty · 03-07-2008, 09:06 AM

Me likey...

madscientist · 03-07-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Corey

Brent, on the other hand, looks like he drank too much last night.

Holy crap, I didn't even recognize Brent. Must have been a long night on the pole.lol

slanteyedtuna · 03-07-2008, 12:20 PM

I was there at the Fred Hall show on weds and i didnt see it there. I guess I was too early. I think that will be my next kayak. Looks fast and not too long.

cabojohn · 03-07-2008, 03:16 PM

Hell yes it's sexy!

Unless I win that X13 in the FH raffle...I'll order mine in hot pink or hot pink camo

Can't wait!!!

DESTROYER · 03-07-2008, 04:38 PM

Looks like Brent is getting Malibu, Ocean Kayak, and Hobie to work together. Brent, What's the new company going to be called?
Ocean Hobibu? Nice Looking boat, but I agree with Tyler, looks a lot like a prowler

. I bet you it surfs better than the Xtreme

. It will be nice to get you Team Malibu guys on that kayak so that you can keep up with us Ocean Kayak and Wilderness guys

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Please, No one take this post serious, just having some fun with friends

Moyer

madscientist · 03-07-2008, 05:47 PM

Come on Matt, you know we can't let that go.

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Originally Posted by MOYER THE FISH DESTROYER

Nice Looking boat, but I agree with Tyler, looks a lot like a prowler

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Kind of like the big game looks like an X-factor, no?

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Originally Posted by MOYER THE FISH DESTROYER

I bet you it surfs better than the Xtreme

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As soon as I meet a prowler paddler with over 200 consecutive surf landings and NO crashes I'll take that comment seriously.

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Originally Posted by MOYER THE FISH DESTROYER

It will be nice to get you Team Malibu guys on that kayak so that you can keep up with us Ocean Kayak and Wilderness guys

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That's okay, I usually make up the 5 second difference as my OK and Wilderness buddies are busy packing everything up for landing.

LocoKayako · 03-07-2008, 06:33 PM

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 · 03-07-2008, 07:38 PM

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 · 03-07-2008, 09:11 PM

dude that thing is sweet

THE DARKHORSE · 03-07-2008, 09:41 PM

Quote:

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?

bluesquids · 03-07-2008, 10:29 PM

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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.

Iceman · 03-07-2008, 10:36 PM

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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 · 03-07-2008, 10:40 PM

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

03-07-2008, 07:13 AM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Malibu Kayaks new X-13 We had a pair of prototypes delivered to Fred Hall yesterday. One is sitting in front of the KFACA, a $5 raffle ticket will win you one. We have the other in the OEX booth. Our show special on the X 13 is $849 with a free seat and paddle. 13' 10" long and 29" wide weighs 58 pounds, the newly designed low profile gator hatch is standard. Brent and I got up before the sun to shoot something with channel 7 news. I was the first to paddle it........in the pool, it's a dry ride and paddles with ease, can not wait to really get it wet. I will have one of these to test paddle at Sunset Beach next week. You will be seeing me on this kayak alot.......hopefully holding big fish. __________________

03-07-2008, 07:39 AM	#3
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Looks sharp! Do they come in camo? __________________

03-07-2008, 07:40 AM	#4
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	Looks like a prowler with more flat areas for mounting stuff. Can I enter the raffle from here? Last edited by esdees; 03-07-2008 at 07:41 AM. Reason: Brad beat me to it

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Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	That looks really nice...& fast. I want one too. Brent, on the other hand, looks like he drank too much last night. __________________

03-07-2008, 03:16 PM	#11
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 656	Hell yes it's sexy! Unless I win that X13 in the FH raffle...I'll order mine in hot pink or hot pink camo Can't wait!!! Last edited by cabojohn; 03-07-2008 at 03:37 PM.

03-07-2008, 07:35 AM	#2
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	i want one.

03-07-2008, 08:48 AM	#6
45king Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 63	Andy, I think you just introduced me to my new toy. Been thinking of what to get next. What is the weight capacity on that yak? Thanks brosky

03-07-2008, 09:06 AM	#8
Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LJ Posts: 201	Me likey...

03-07-2008, 12:20 PM	#10
slanteyedtuna Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 12	I was there at the Fred Hall show on weds and i didnt see it there. I guess I was too early. I think that will be my next kayak. Looks fast and not too long.

03-07-2008, 04:38 PM	#12
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	Looks like Brent is getting Malibu, Ocean Kayak, and Hobie to work together. Brent, What's the new company going to be called? Ocean Hobibu? Nice Looking boat, but I agree with Tyler, looks a lot like a prowler . I bet you it surfs better than the Xtreme . It will be nice to get you Team Malibu guys on that kayak so that you can keep up with us Ocean Kayak and Wilderness guys . Please, No one take this post serious, just having some fun with friends Moyer

03-07-2008, 06:33 PM	#14
LocoKayako Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 91	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 __________________

03-07-2008, 07:38 PM	#15
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	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

03-07-2008, 09:11 PM	#16
riofox Junior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 5	dude that thing is sweet

03-07-2008, 10:40 PM	#20
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	You wanna see the big guns.................. __________________