Xfactor Leaking - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Dave Legacy · 11-03-2015, 11:37 AM

That damage is far worse than I had expected pre-opening the pics. I am far from an expert, but I have seen others recommend a scupper repair where you insert a section of PVC pipe into the scupper and seal with epoxy. The PVC sleeve gives structure and acts as a plug. I'm not sure this would do the trick in your case.

I think the deal with Malibu Blems is it's a limited warranty that is only valid for a very short term. I'd be curious to know if the leak has anything to do with the blemish, but it's my understanding that Blems are just as seaworthy as the normal production boats.

Last thought is you might want to re-evaluate your friendship.

jruiz · 11-03-2015, 12:36 PM

I would find new friends, seriously.

octico · 11-03-2015, 01:07 PM

Did you talk to your friend and try to work something out?

BassYackwards · 11-03-2015, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by octico

Did you talk to your friend and try to work something out?

I told him no big deal since it was holding water, it looked ok and I shttp://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=27540aid would deal with it so that's what I am gonna do.

If I had seen under the silicone, or moreover read these horror stories from other owners on other forums, no way.

Have never seen a Kayak need foam blocks installed, purchased separately or otherwise to keep the kayak from self destructing.
If I buy a truck with running boards I do not want to find out I need the companies "standing platform" to put inside them after I step on them and they give way.

DanaPT · 11-03-2015, 01:29 PM

i wouldn't take that thing out without a bilge pump and I wouldn't go far. seems to be in a spot that may continue to give you problems. think loading unloading, surflandings, a hammer head bumping you.

how much water do think you can bail from the hull 4 miles from shore, while paddling?

BassYackwards · 11-03-2015, 01:39 PM

It went to the lake first run out for a reason.

The included hand bilge pump was broken and failed to operate.
If I did not have a red party cup in the bait tank I would have been in a lot more trouble.

You notice I pulled all the bad repair off and am not out at LJ again yet....

tacmik · 11-03-2015, 02:07 PM

Think you should take it to OEX and have them evaluate it. They can tell you if it is worth fixing or not, how to fix it, or they might be able to fix it. Don't know where you live, but there is one in Mission Bay and one up in the Newport area.

BassYackwards · 11-03-2015, 01:11 PM

I Googled this more and it appears a lot of people are in the same boat with cracks in the same places. Super....

11-03-2015, 01:39 PM	#6
BassYackwards Junior Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 13	It went to the lake first run out for a reason. The included hand bilge pump was broken and failed to operate. If I did not have a red party cup in the bait tank I would have been in a lot more trouble. You notice I pulled all the bad repair off and am not out at LJ again yet.... Last edited by BassYackwards; 11-03-2015 at 01:57 PM.

11-03-2015, 02:07 PM	#7
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Think you should take it to OEX and have them evaluate it. They can tell you if it is worth fixing or not, how to fix it, or they might be able to fix it. Don't know where you live, but there is one in Mission Bay and one up in the Newport area. __________________

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11-03-2015, 11:37 AM	#1
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	That damage is far worse than I had expected pre-opening the pics. I am far from an expert, but I have seen others recommend a scupper repair where you insert a section of PVC pipe into the scupper and seal with epoxy. The PVC sleeve gives structure and acts as a plug. I'm not sure this would do the trick in your case. I think the deal with Malibu Blems is it's a limited warranty that is only valid for a very short term. I'd be curious to know if the leak has anything to do with the blemish, but it's my understanding that Blems are just as seaworthy as the normal production boats. Last thought is you might want to re-evaluate your friendship.

11-03-2015, 12:36 PM	#2
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	I would find new friends, seriously.

11-03-2015, 01:07 PM	#3
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Did you talk to your friend and try to work something out?

11-03-2015, 01:29 PM	#5
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	i wouldn't take that thing out without a bilge pump and I wouldn't go far. seems to be in a spot that may continue to give you problems. think loading unloading, surflandings, a hammer head bumping you. how much water do think you can bail from the hull 4 miles from shore, while paddling?

11-03-2015, 01:11 PM	#8
BassYackwards Junior Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 13	I Googled this more and it appears a lot of people are in the same boat with cracks in the same places. Super....