Malibu Kayak Stealth 12 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

walrus · 05-26-2010, 02:08 PM

I use a Stealth 12.

I found the side hatch covers leak freely. The amount of water I find seems to be directly related to how much is splashed in the cockpit area. I no longer use the hatches while on the water and I'm starting to experiment to find a way I can seal them better. Recently I silconed the rubber seals and I average less than two cups of water per trip. When I was opening and closing the hatches a lot I would have up to a couple of quarts.

I do not launched thru the surf , but if the side hatches leak as much as I think they do, I could see getting a gallon or more getting in the hull just going out.

I also do not have a live tank in the back and haven't noticed or been told I'm sitting low in the water.

If I had it to do over again, I would perfer the Stealth 14 because I like the forward bait tank and think the extra weight capacity is a advantage.

I'm very interested in what you find out, keep us posted.

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05-26-2010, 02:08 PM	#3
walrus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baja fish camp Posts: 478	I use a Stealth 12. I found the side hatch covers leak freely. The amount of water I find seems to be directly related to how much is splashed in the cockpit area. I no longer use the hatches while on the water and I'm starting to experiment to find a way I can seal them better. Recently I silconed the rubber seals and I average less than two cups of water per trip. When I was opening and closing the hatches a lot I would have up to a couple of quarts. I do not launched thru the surf , but if the side hatches leak as much as I think they do, I could see getting a gallon or more getting in the hull just going out. I also do not have a live tank in the back and haven't noticed or been told I'm sitting low in the water. If I had it to do over again, I would perfer the Stealth 14 because I like the forward bait tank and think the extra weight capacity is a advantage. I'm very interested in what you find out, keep us posted.