Finally bought me a Kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dbarnett66 · 11-10-2012, 09:58 PM

I have been wanting a Kayak for the last three years but my weight and finances have been limiting factors. I decided to grab the bull by the horns and do something about it. I have lost closed to 60 pounds so far and had some gift money stashed up. I planned on buying a Malibu X-Factor after January, but that danged blemish sale at OEX Mission Bay caught my eye.

To make a long story short, I didn't think that I would get one. I had to work until 11:45AM. Went straight down after work and they had a white, yellow, couple of orange and a green. I didn't get the color I wanted, (Stone or Grey) but white is OK with me. (Kinda shows the blood better when you gaff the big ones.) The blem appears to be right on the nose about 2 inches down. looks like they did a nice repair. You can see it in the first photo.

I still need to purchase seat, fish finder, paddle, life vest etc. I need to sell some of my wood working equipment on Craigslist before that happens. Hope to see some of you on the water soon. Dang that yak sticks out of the back of my truck....

Danodog

lowprofile · 11-10-2012, 10:34 PM

beautiful yak. that baby will take you well into seasickness waters and get you back in one piece.

the front hatch can be a dry battery box with your FF on top or plumb it for a bait tank.

one of the best things i ever did was put rod holders on the hatch.

great place for the gaff and when sitting sideways i could keep my sabiki rod there as well.

you'll enjoy that yak a lot. get a good paddle, 240cm or better with a nice big blade.

YakMedic · 11-11-2012, 07:34 AM

Congrats on the new kayak, The xfactor will treat you well. Its a nice comfortable boat

Necron 99 · 11-11-2012, 08:14 AM

Congrats. My first yak was a stealth 14. It is a barge. I found it on here for 500 bucks and have not regretted buying it. It has a bait tank and FF. All I had to do was re-wire it. I also have a pickup truck and bought a bed extender at harbor freight for 39.00 to transport it. Works great. Good luck and see you on the water.

Biggameaddict · 11-11-2012, 09:20 AM

Nice yak your gonna love it. The xfactors a great yak. Post some pics up when your done modding it.

Cbad Mike · 11-11-2012, 11:39 AM

Congratulations on the new yak and weight loss. See you on the water soon!

RGB · 11-12-2012, 08:39 PM

I bought a used X-factor this summer and it's been a great first yak, you'll love yours. I second the suggestion of a bed extender, i got one for my Ranger and the x-factor fits perfectly on there. Don't worry too much about the fish finder yet but definitely get the seat, paddle and vest and get on the water, it's a blast!

Jimmyz123 · 11-13-2012, 05:58 AM

The bed extender is a must for these short beds on some of these trucks. I also have reflective tape on the bar so that when traveling early in the morning or at night people can still see it. There are some crazy drivers out there.

Enjoy the kayak and have fun inventing your fishing platform.

TJones · 11-13-2012, 07:02 AM

and doing something about it. like suggested above . the bed extender will fit in the hitch , and make you legal to transport. see you on the water.

11-10-2012, 09:58 PM	#1
dbarnett66 Danodog Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lakeside, CA Posts: 155	Finally bought me a Kayak I have been wanting a Kayak for the last three years but my weight and finances have been limiting factors. I decided to grab the bull by the horns and do something about it. I have lost closed to 60 pounds so far and had some gift money stashed up. I planned on buying a Malibu X-Factor after January, but that danged blemish sale at OEX Mission Bay caught my eye. To make a long story short, I didn't think that I would get one. I had to work until 11:45AM. Went straight down after work and they had a white, yellow, couple of orange and a green. I didn't get the color I wanted, (Stone or Grey) but white is OK with me. (Kinda shows the blood better when you gaff the big ones.) The blem appears to be right on the nose about 2 inches down. looks like they did a nice repair. You can see it in the first photo. I still need to purchase seat, fish finder, paddle, life vest etc. I need to sell some of my wood working equipment on Craigslist before that happens. Hope to see some of you on the water soon. Dang that yak sticks out of the back of my truck.... Danodog Last edited by dbarnett66; 11-10-2012 at 10:01 PM. Reason: Left out information

11-10-2012, 10:34 PM	#2
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	beautiful yak. that baby will take you well into seasickness waters and get you back in one piece. the front hatch can be a dry battery box with your FF on top or plumb it for a bait tank. one of the best things i ever did was put rod holders on the hatch. great place for the gaff and when sitting sideways i could keep my sabiki rod there as well. you'll enjoy that yak a lot. get a good paddle, 240cm or better with a nice big blade. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

11-11-2012, 09:20 AM	#5
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Nice yak your gonna love it. The xfactors a great yak. Post some pics up when your done modding it. __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

11-13-2012, 05:58 AM	#8
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	The bed extender is a must for these short beds on some of these trucks. I also have reflective tape on the bar so that when traveling early in the morning or at night people can still see it. There are some crazy drivers out there. Enjoy the kayak and have fun inventing your fishing platform. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

11-13-2012, 07:02 AM	#9
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	congrats on setting a goal and doing something about it. like suggested above . the bed extender will fit in the hitch , and make you legal to transport. see you on the water.

11-11-2012, 07:34 AM	#3
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	Congrats on the new kayak, The xfactor will treat you well. Its a nice comfortable boat

11-11-2012, 08:14 AM	#4
Necron 99 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 80	Congrats. My first yak was a stealth 14. It is a barge. I found it on here for 500 bucks and have not regretted buying it. It has a bait tank and FF. All I had to do was re-wire it. I also have a pickup truck and bought a bed extender at harbor freight for 39.00 to transport it. Works great. Good luck and see you on the water.

11-11-2012, 11:39 AM	#6
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Congratulations on the new yak and weight loss. See you on the water soon!

11-12-2012, 08:39 PM	#7
RGB Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El Cajon Posts: 45	I bought a used X-factor this summer and it's been a great first yak, you'll love yours. I second the suggestion of a bed extender, i got one for my Ranger and the x-factor fits perfectly on there. Don't worry too much about the fish finder yet but definitely get the seat, paddle and vest and get on the water, it's a blast!