Stealth 14 vs x factor - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kiyo21 · 11-12-2012, 07:51 PM

My last big question?

JohnnyCope · 11-12-2012, 09:44 PM

Save money, buy hobie. I just did and it will happen to you !

Cbad Mike · 11-12-2012, 11:28 PM

I ride a Stealth and love it.

Sdspeed · 11-13-2012, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kiyo21

My last big question?

Okay, what's the question?

Necron 99 · 11-13-2012, 05:33 AM

I like the stealth because the livewell is in front, right between your legs.

Jimmyz123 · 11-13-2012, 05:41 AM

Roll with the Stealth, if I were going to buy a Malibu again I would get the stealth for the bait tank setup.

JohnnyCope · 11-13-2012, 08:19 AM

I have owned both yaks and loved and hated both ! If you are a pack rat and know you will be loaded with gear I would go with the x- factor. If you are able to keep your gear to a few small boxes I would go with the stealth.

Sdspeed · 11-13-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kiyo21

My last big question?

I thought you just bought a stealth 12?

T-Rex · 11-13-2012, 11:39 AM

On the xfactor you can convert the forward battery compartment into a bait tank and still have a hatch to store your stuff.

JohnnyCope · 11-13-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Rex

On the xfactor you can convert the forward battery compartment into a bait tank and still have a hatch to store your stuff.

Yep 2012 models. Get the best of both worlds !

samualson · 11-15-2012, 03:32 PM

Whenever Malibu decides to use quality hatches (baitwell) and storage compartments (side storage) i will take them seriously but i could not believe how cheap and flimsy their hatches and components are.

There's just no excuse for that. I see better quality on Fisher Price toys.

JohnnyCope · 11-15-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by samualson

Whenever Malibu decides to use quality hatches (baitwell) and storage compartments (side storage) i will take them seriously but i could not believe how cheap and flimsy their hatches and components are.

There's just no excuse for that. I see better quality on Fisher Price toys.

Sorry you feel that way, I got no complaints .

11-12-2012, 07:51 PM	#1
kiyo21 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chino CA Posts: 202	Stealth 14 vs x factor My last big question?

11-13-2012, 05:41 AM	#6
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Roll with the Stealth, if I were going to buy a Malibu again I would get the stealth for the bait tank setup. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

11-13-2012, 11:39 AM	#9
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	On the xfactor you can convert the forward battery compartment into a bait tank and still have a hatch to store your stuff. __________________

11-12-2012, 09:44 PM	#2
JohnnyCope The Four-Finger discount Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lost Posts: 267	Save money, buy hobie. I just did and it will happen to you !

11-12-2012, 11:28 PM	#3
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	I ride a Stealth and love it.

11-13-2012, 05:33 AM	#5
Necron 99 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 80	I like the stealth because the livewell is in front, right between your legs.

11-13-2012, 08:19 AM	#7
JohnnyCope The Four-Finger discount Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lost Posts: 267	I have owned both yaks and loved and hated both ! If you are a pack rat and know you will be loaded with gear I would go with the x- factor. If you are able to keep your gear to a few small boxes I would go with the stealth.

11-15-2012, 03:32 PM	#11
samualson Junior Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NC Posts: 6	Whenever Malibu decides to use quality hatches (baitwell) and storage compartments (side storage) i will take them seriously but i could not believe how cheap and flimsy their hatches and components are. There's just no excuse for that. I see better quality on Fisher Price toys.