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

Iceman · 11-13-2008, 03:21 PM

If ya like the X Factor you will love the Stealth 14. The low profile gator hatch is going to open to the hull.

A built in livewell/bait tank can be plumbed through hull accessible side hatch. I also was able to stow a bass rod through this hatch. The opposite side hatch is enclosed for stowing the lil stuff..........humidor sounds good to me.

This looks like it could work 12 volt free "panga style" for a few baits. The 2 black tabs forward on the tank can be perforated to run out the scupper holes .

The built in livewell drain is threaded and can be sealed for dry storage. The same threaded scupper holes are in the seat well for a completely dry ride in flat water. The oval center hatch also sports a small clear 4 inch hatch to toss in baits or have one at the ready.

The rear hatch has been raised up about an inch for heavy loads and some newly design tank well recesses keep a greater variety of things in place.

Supposed to be available for purchase VERY soon.

Siebler · 11-13-2008, 03:25 PM

Nice Andy. I think i just might have to get myself one...

Dan · 11-13-2008, 03:35 PM

you had me at threaded scupper holes.

steveooo · 11-13-2008, 03:43 PM

There is alot going on in those pics. Gonna have to come check one out...

MarkT · 11-13-2008, 04:12 PM

What are the dimensions of the Stealth 14? It looks like a wide body!

trob · 11-13-2008, 06:19 PM

damn, that built in bait tank is pretty cool. I didnt know about that one.

does it perform like the X-factor? (speed, stability, tracking etc.)

beardedguy · 11-13-2008, 08:48 PM

It lloks beautiful but I gotta tell ya. With the led up on that
livewell it looks like a toilet. Don't leave it un attended on the
beach. No telling what you'll find in there.

dgax65 · 11-13-2008, 09:24 PM

Andy
Do you still have that at the shop and is it available to take for a test ride?

bigderel · 11-13-2008, 11:09 PM

That livewell is a great idea! They should make a mesh vent for that (I'm thinking hollow threaded pass-thru with a domed wire mesh top) to keep baits from getting sucked against it. Seems like a couple pieces could make a healthy home in there - without the electric bilge pump. Possibly an aftermarket macerator for those coffee induced mornings as well? "Sorry candy macks, you gotta make way for a lunker brown trout."

Those side hatches/foot pads are an awesome idea too. Very innovative!

Iceman · 11-14-2008, 07:28 AM

Doug, it was supposed to go back to the factory yesterday, but I still have it. Call me if you are coming this way and see if it is still here.

Zed · 11-14-2008, 08:22 AM

Quote:

This looks like it could work 12 volt free "panga style" for a few baits

But does it suck at speed? I mean when you're paddling does the water level drop?

Handymansd · 11-14-2008, 08:47 AM

I like the well thought out, fishing oriented cock pit. When are they going to get peddles?

Iceman · 11-14-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

If ya like the X Factor you will love the Stealth 14.

Rik · 11-14-2008, 02:18 PM

COOL!

The X-14 Looks awesome and very functional! What a tough choice people are gonna have with all the killer new boats we have

. I'll put pics up of the new Tarpon's soon also.

Rik

SlowPoke · 11-14-2008, 05:19 PM

With the livewell right between your legs, do your danglies stay dry? If it's wet, that'll still make a great tackle box. Nice!

taggermike · 11-14-2008, 07:34 PM

That bait tank looks great and it's about time too. What are the diameter and depth of that thing? Volume. Thanks, Mike

SteveK · 11-14-2008, 07:35 PM

Handymansd, you don't need peddles, here's what you need
MVC-205S.jpg

The stealth will use the same kit as the Xfactor

Tighlines
Steve
www.Bassyaks.com

Matt · 11-14-2008, 09:56 PM

Oh hell yeah!!! That is a great looking boat!!!!

Siebler · 11-14-2008, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveK

Handymansd, you don't need peddles, here's what you need

The stealth will use the same kit as the Xfactor

Tighlines
Steve
www.Bassyaks.com

Youd need one heck of a battery for a full day of fishing at La Jolla though....

malibuj · 12-11-2008, 11:46 AM

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11-13-2008, 03:21 PM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Malibu Kayaks Stealth 14 If ya like the X Factor you will love the Stealth 14. The low profile gator hatch is going to open to the hull. A built in livewell/bait tank can be plumbed through hull accessible side hatch. I also was able to stow a bass rod through this hatch. The opposite side hatch is enclosed for stowing the lil stuff..........humidor sounds good to me. This looks like it could work 12 volt free "panga style" for a few baits. The 2 black tabs forward on the tank can be perforated to run out the scupper holes . The built in livewell drain is threaded and can be sealed for dry storage. The same threaded scupper holes are in the seat well for a completely dry ride in flat water. The oval center hatch also sports a small clear 4 inch hatch to toss in baits or have one at the ready. The rear hatch has been raised up about an inch for heavy loads and some newly design tank well recesses keep a greater variety of things in place. Supposed to be available for purchase VERY soon. __________________ Last edited by WCW Moderator; 11-14-2008 at 01:30 PM.

11-13-2008, 03:25 PM	#2
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Nice Andy. I think i just might have to get myself one... __________________ CJ Siebler

11-13-2008, 06:19 PM	#6
trob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Marcos (now idaho) Posts: 231	damn, that built in bait tank is pretty cool. I didnt know about that one. does it perform like the X-factor? (speed, stability, tracking etc.) __________________ Last edited by trob; 11-13-2008 at 09:03 PM.

11-13-2008, 09:24 PM	#8
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	Andy Do you still have that at the shop and is it available to take for a test ride? __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

11-14-2008, 07:28 AM	#10
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Doug, it was supposed to go back to the factory yesterday, but I still have it. Call me if you are coming this way and see if it is still here. __________________

11-13-2008, 03:35 PM	#3
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	you had me at threaded scupper holes.

11-13-2008, 03:43 PM	#4
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	There is alot going on in those pics. Gonna have to come check one out...

11-13-2008, 04:12 PM	#5
MarkT Deep Release Specialist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 94	What are the dimensions of the Stealth 14? It looks like a wide body!

11-13-2008, 08:48 PM	#7
beardedguy gurmpy old one Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: El Cajon Posts: 80	It lloks beautiful but I gotta tell ya. With the led up on that livewell it looks like a toilet. Don't leave it un attended on the beach. No telling what you'll find in there.

11-13-2008, 11:09 PM	#9
bigderel UberMember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On the water Posts: 71	That livewell is a great idea! They should make a mesh vent for that (I'm thinking hollow threaded pass-thru with a domed wire mesh top) to keep baits from getting sucked against it. Seems like a couple pieces could make a healthy home in there - without the electric bilge pump. Possibly an aftermarket macerator for those coffee induced mornings as well? "Sorry candy macks, you gotta make way for a lunker brown trout." Those side hatches/foot pads are an awesome idea too. Very innovative!

11-14-2008, 08:47 AM	#12
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	I like the well thought out, fishing oriented cock pit. When are they going to get peddles? __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

11-14-2008, 02:18 PM	#14
Rik OEX Oceanside Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 113	COOL! The X-14 Looks awesome and very functional! What a tough choice people are gonna have with all the killer new boats we have. I'll put pics up of the new Tarpon's soon also. Rik __________________ Artist formerly Known as OEX Oceanside

11-14-2008, 05:19 PM	#15
SlowPoke Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5	With the livewell right between your legs, do your danglies stay dry? If it's wet, that'll still make a great tackle box. Nice!

11-14-2008, 07:34 PM	#16
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	That bait tank looks great and it's about time too. What are the diameter and depth of that thing? Volume. Thanks, Mike

11-14-2008, 07:35 PM	#17
SteveK Junior Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 22	Peddles?? Handymansd, you don't need peddles, here's what you need MVC-205S.jpg The stealth will use the same kit as the Xfactor Tighlines Steve www.Bassyaks.com

11-14-2008, 09:56 PM	#18
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Oh hell yeah!!! That is a great looking boat!!!! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

12-11-2008, 11:46 AM	#20
malibuj Junior Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 5	http://www.malibukayaks.blogspot.com/