new X-13 reviews anyone?

[JohnnyCope]

How about for a guy around 250 lb?

[bigbarrels]

I have the new X-13, and as Andy mentioned it paddles well and is great in the surf Takes on zero water. I only weigh 157 lbs and so can't say how it works for a bigger guy....going to give it a paddle manana

[leeman]

Originally Posted by bigbarrels

I have the new X-13, and as Andy mentioned it paddles well and is great in the surf Takes on zero water. I only weigh 157 lbs and so can't say how it works for a bigger guy....going to give it a paddle manana

Let me know how it goes, where u heading out?

[Iceman]

I'd say it's too small for you. There is a large center hatch that is fairly low right in front of the seat. Though supposedly sealed they tend to leak. With someone of your size the seats going to sag lowering the hatch even lower. Add a large baittank and you can end up taking water in through the hatch. There some modifications you can do to the hatch and the kayak, to keep it from happening but personally I would not recommend a X-13 for anyone over 200 225 pounds if they want to carry a bait tank.

I agree with the weight recommendation, although the newest hinged center hatch has a backing plate making a seal that holds even with the flex. The hatch cover has a gasket on the rim that mates with an o ring as well.

[JohnnyCope]

Thanks jim and iceman for the tip!

[jbaker]

I have the new style hatches on my x-factor, i've never had any issues with them leaking.

[JohnnyCope]

How about the x-factor being longer and wider would the center hatch have the same issue. If im right the max WT is 550 on it

[speedydk]

I also have an original and equipped with the kayatank (mine is also sans the fish hold) its hands down the most versatile kayak in my small stable. That includes a Hobie revo and tarpon 120. Its great paddling stable and tracks very well even without a rudder. It handled some pretty rough conditions at Catalina and left me feeling quite confident in the kayaks abilities to handle some rough conditions. After looking at some other designs (OK most notably) I think I really like that Malibu have put in more than enough scuppers. Its the best purchase I ever made. Still lovin' it! Thanks for that Andy!
Darren

[bigbarrels]

Originally Posted by leeman

Let me know how it goes, where u heading out?

hitting LA Jolla for a 0600 paddle out

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by JohnnyCope

How about for a guy around 250 lb?

I'd say it's too small for you. There is a large center hatch that is fairly low right in front of the seat. Though supposedly sealed they tend to leak. With someone of your size the seats going to sag lowering the hatch even lower. Add a large baittank and you can end up taking water in through the hatch. There some modifications you can do to the hatch and the kayak, to keep it from happening but personally I would not recommend a X-13 for anyone over 200 225 pounds if they want to carry a bait tank.

Jim