Malibu X13 review - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Shorty · 06-15-2008, 04:59 PM

Thanks for that, i thought they might be a bit expensive, its really handy the way they come apart and fit neatly in the hatch .

Shawn · 06-15-2008, 09:07 PM

Great review mate, probably one of the best I have read for along time, and has given me some great ideas for my own when the X-13's hit Australia on Thursday.

I recon Sean at Malibu Kayaks will have this issue well and truly sorted, he has put too much time into the developement of this baby to let a few rivots deter the successful launce and sales of what I am sure will be a "WOW" kayak.

There will always be one that slips through the net, I am only sorry that it had to happen to the X-13 and so early into its launch, I can see the vultures waitng to pounce and try and rip it to shreads, as this new boat from MK will really make people think before they buy there next yak.

Beside the water issue I am really pleased the yak performed well. I fish wide all the time, and so I am looking forward to getting it out there, be a nice to have a few more strokes up my sleeve, bring it on

All the best
Shawn

dgax65 · 06-16-2008, 12:01 AM

For a minute there I thought I had logged into a different forum

Nice review. What was the issue with the rivets? Were the holes too large or were the rivets not fastened properly?

Just about every kayak leaks to some degree. After six kayaks I know what to expect. I routinely seal every hull penetration as soon as I get the kayak.

Shorty · 06-16-2008, 01:26 AM

Thursday hitting Australia eh ? will be a big hit for sure

Dougs got the right idea i reckon, reseal every thing just to be 100% sure no matter what kind of kayak you have

lambadmin · 06-16-2008, 09:34 AM

Nice review!!!

Welcome to BWE - great to see the UK Representatives on board!

lagachette · 06-16-2008, 08:48 PM

Thanks very much for the comments guys

I thought the X13 is a great kayak and well worth considering when looking for a new one.

bajadog · 06-17-2008, 06:53 AM

Thanks for the review.

Shawn · 06-18-2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lambadmin

Nice review!!!

Welcome to BWE - great to see the UK Representatives on board!

Don't forget the "AUSTRALIANS MATE"

06-15-2008, 04:59 PM	#1
Shorty Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Wild West, Australia Posts: 65	Thanks for that, i thought they might be a bit expensive, its really handy the way they come apart and fit neatly in the hatch . __________________ Proudly sponsored by Team No Fish and Instant Noodles Highly respected member of T.A.A (Tackle Addicts Annonymous)

06-15-2008, 09:07 PM	#2
Shawn Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 8	Great review mate, probably one of the best I have read for along time, and has given me some great ideas for my own when the X-13's hit Australia on Thursday. I recon Sean at Malibu Kayaks will have this issue well and truly sorted, he has put too much time into the developement of this baby to let a few rivots deter the successful launce and sales of what I am sure will be a "WOW" kayak. There will always be one that slips through the net, I am only sorry that it had to happen to the X-13 and so early into its launch, I can see the vultures waitng to pounce and try and rip it to shreads, as this new boat from MK will really make people think before they buy there next yak. Beside the water issue I am really pleased the yak performed well. I fish wide all the time, and so I am looking forward to getting it out there, be a nice to have a few more strokes up my sleeve, bring it on All the best Shawn Last edited by Shawn; 06-16-2008 at 01:16 AM.

06-16-2008, 12:01 AM	#3
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	For a minute there I thought I had logged into a different forum Nice review. What was the issue with the rivets? Were the holes too large or were the rivets not fastened properly? Just about every kayak leaks to some degree. After six kayaks I know what to expect. I routinely seal every hull penetration as soon as I get the kayak. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

06-16-2008, 01:26 AM	#4
Shorty Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Wild West, Australia Posts: 65	Thursday hitting Australia eh ? will be a big hit for sure Dougs got the right idea i reckon, reseal every thing just to be 100% sure no matter what kind of kayak you have __________________ Proudly sponsored by Team No Fish and Instant Noodles Highly respected member of T.A.A (Tackle Addicts Annonymous)

06-16-2008, 09:34 AM	#5
lambadmin Spam Sanitation Dept Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,376	Nice review!!! Welcome to BWE - great to see the UK Representatives on board! __________________

06-16-2008, 08:48 PM	#6
lagachette Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3	Malibu X13 review Thanks very much for the comments guys I thought the X13 is a great kayak and well worth considering when looking for a new one.

06-17-2008, 06:53 AM	#7
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Thanks for the review. __________________ Please release bill-fish.