Malibu Stealth 14??? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fsuindustries · 08-15-2012, 08:03 AM

Hey guy's looking at maybe picking up a Stealth 14 off a user here on BWE. Looking to see if anyone here has one? If so what are the Pro's and Con's? Is it stable? I usually fish the Kelp, Artificial reefs etc..

Currently I have a scrambler, so I know it would a upgrade no matter what! Just want to make sure it's the right upgrade.

Thanks

Jimmyz123 · 08-15-2012, 08:49 AM

You would be happy with this upgrade, and from what you are paddling it would be more stable. I see guys standing in these things. I watch videos of a guy jumping on them. If you have the money to upgrade I would jump on it now and not let it wait too long.

OUTBACK SPECIAL · 08-15-2012, 12:37 PM

I have a stealth 14 that I don't use too often. It is very stable. It is a blem but does not have any structural defects. I installed a rudder and a HB 385ci. It is plummed and I have two batteries in pelican cases.also have a brand new cart for it. I also have a 1st generation Outback make me an offer. Mike

bigdez93 · 08-15-2012, 12:43 PM

i've owned one for about 6mos. i'm a big guy(300+). very stable!

Cbad Mike · 08-15-2012, 01:17 PM

I ride a Stealth 14

Pros:
Very stable
Bait tank in front
Able to stand in most conditions
Easy to reach hatches
Price

Cons:
Kinda slow
Front hatch takes some water in surf
Side hatches leak alittle
Front flush mount rod holders can be hard to reach

Overall I really like mine

Mike

GR6RR · 08-15-2012, 01:35 PM

^ all on the money! esp the front rod holders... I wanted to use those holes and make a pvc style xwing deal..

Dirty Curti · 08-15-2012, 03:24 PM

Just sold my S14 and got a S12. As mentioned above the same from me. I hat that they put those front rod holders so far up. I am also looking to make a PVC setup to better use these holes.

fsuindustries · 08-15-2012, 04:58 PM

Thanks everyone, I appreciate everyone's feedback.
I think this will defiantly be a huge upgrade for me and I will take the plunge!!

jpness · 08-15-2012, 05:07 PM

I can vouch for bigdez93 it is very stable. But he is more like 350lbs

08-15-2012, 08:03 AM	#1
fsuindustries Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oceanside Posts: 69	Malibu Stealth 14??? Hey guy's looking at maybe picking up a Stealth 14 off a user here on BWE. Looking to see if anyone here has one? If so what are the Pro's and Con's? Is it stable? I usually fish the Kelp, Artificial reefs etc.. Currently I have a scrambler, so I know it would a upgrade no matter what! Just want to make sure it's the right upgrade. Thanks

08-15-2012, 08:49 AM	#2
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	You would be happy with this upgrade, and from what you are paddling it would be more stable. I see guys standing in these things. I watch videos of a guy jumping on them. If you have the money to upgrade I would jump on it now and not let it wait too long. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

08-15-2012, 01:35 PM	#6
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	^ all on the money! esp the front rod holders... I wanted to use those holes and make a pvc style xwing deal.. __________________

08-15-2012, 03:24 PM	#7
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	Just sold my S14 and got a S12. As mentioned above the same from me. I hat that they put those front rod holders so far up. I am also looking to make a PVC setup to better use these holes. __________________

08-15-2012, 12:37 PM	#3
OUTBACK SPECIAL Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 33	I have a stealth 14 that I don't use too often. It is very stable. It is a blem but does not have any structural defects. I installed a rudder and a HB 385ci. It is plummed and I have two batteries in pelican cases.also have a brand new cart for it. I also have a 1st generation Outback make me an offer. Mike

08-15-2012, 12:43 PM	#4
bigdez93 Junior Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Oxnard Posts: 24	i've owned one for about 6mos. i'm a big guy(300+). very stable!

08-15-2012, 01:17 PM	#5
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	I ride a Stealth 14 Pros: Very stable Bait tank in front Able to stand in most conditions Easy to reach hatches Price Cons: Kinda slow Front hatch takes some water in surf Side hatches leak alittle Front flush mount rod holders can be hard to reach Overall I really like mine Mike

08-15-2012, 04:58 PM	#8
fsuindustries Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oceanside Posts: 69	Thanks everyone, I appreciate everyone's feedback. I think this will defiantly be a huge upgrade for me and I will take the plunge!!

08-15-2012, 05:07 PM	#9
jpness Junior Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 4	I can vouch for bigdez93 it is very stable. But he is more like 350lbs