X-factor question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

William Novotny · 02-08-2012, 09:02 AM

Has anyone seen in person the hull design on the new 2012 x-factor? My question is, with the new addition to the dry hatch/bait tank in the center console, does the underside of the hull come with a recessed mounting spot to drill out and screw in the bait pump like the stealth 14's? its not apparent in any of the photos I'm seeing online. In fact on the malibu website it advertises the option of installing the plumbing in the xfactor but when you click on the how to video, it uses a stealth as an example. I font even know if the xfactor had the same drain run offs that the stealth had for draining or if you would need to plumb that in too. I guess my main concern is that if the xfactor doesn't have that mounting recess, is the plastic jutting out from the pump going to creat drag on one side of my ride? If anyone has seen the new model in person and remembers seeing this on the hull could you shine some light?

mtnbykr2 · 02-08-2012, 09:14 AM

ask Andy he will probably be able to answer that one, or at least find out for ya

Siebler · 02-08-2012, 09:21 AM

The hull does have the recess, They have moved it around a few times until we are now happy with how it all fits up.

As for drains, no this does not have runoffs as this is meant to be used as a Dry Compartment with an option to make it into a livewell unlike the Stealth where that compartment's main purpose is a livewell.

I know I have pics and video, I will dig around and see if I can find them here in a few minutes.

Siebler · 02-08-2012, 09:24 AM

Check it, From the KFSuppies site....

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ate=newxfactor

Knew we had them posted somewhere

William Novotny · 02-08-2012, 04:51 PM

Thanks CJ. This solidified my choice to go with the xfactor

02-08-2012, 09:02 AM	#1
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	X-factor question Has anyone seen in person the hull design on the new 2012 x-factor? My question is, with the new addition to the dry hatch/bait tank in the center console, does the underside of the hull come with a recessed mounting spot to drill out and screw in the bait pump like the stealth 14's? its not apparent in any of the photos I'm seeing online. In fact on the malibu website it advertises the option of installing the plumbing in the xfactor but when you click on the how to video, it uses a stealth as an example. I font even know if the xfactor had the same drain run offs that the stealth had for draining or if you would need to plumb that in too. I guess my main concern is that if the xfactor doesn't have that mounting recess, is the plastic jutting out from the pump going to creat drag on one side of my ride? If anyone has seen the new model in person and remembers seeing this on the hull could you shine some light? __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

02-08-2012, 09:14 AM	#2
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	ask Andy he will probably be able to answer that one, or at least find out for ya __________________

02-08-2012, 09:21 AM	#3
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	The hull does have the recess, They have moved it around a few times until we are now happy with how it all fits up. As for drains, no this does not have runoffs as this is meant to be used as a Dry Compartment with an option to make it into a livewell unlike the Stealth where that compartment's main purpose is a livewell. I know I have pics and video, I will dig around and see if I can find them here in a few minutes. __________________ CJ Siebler

02-08-2012, 09:24 AM	#4
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Check it, From the KFSuppies site.... http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ate=newxfactor Knew we had them posted somewhere __________________ CJ Siebler

02-08-2012, 04:51 PM	#5
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Thanks CJ. This solidified my choice to go with the xfactor __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21