Malibu X-13 Options - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lamb · 06-30-2008, 08:55 PM

Very nice job Grego!

What a humble and gentle opening line... lol

cabojohn · 06-30-2008, 09:34 PM

You have really done a nice job Grego.

As always, you have over thought your mods for function no doubt.

X-13 might be in my future...(hot pink of course, since you already have the virgin white NEMO V already. People gotta be able to tell us apart)!

Your Surf to Summit seat GTS PRO seat/ fighting chair- I agree its hands down it is the most comfortible seat I have ever used!!!!. If there was a more comfy cozy seat / Fighting Chair, I would use it. What ever the cost it, its worth every penny! Being comfortible is priceless.

Q. I have no skillz or time to when it comes to buy or mod my stuff...are you / Malibu going to sell this as a kit, or should I go to www.hook1kayakfishinggear.com for all my kayak fishing goodies as always?

forefrazier · 07-01-2008, 11:03 AM

Can you post some photos of what you are using setup wise for water exiting the bait tank?

Grego · 07-03-2008, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forefrazier

Can you post some photos of what you are using setup wise for water exiting the bait tank?

Never had that asked before....but here's some photos. This was a highly technical calculated tasks...I drilled some holes. Just mess'n, just make sure they're big enough to let sardine scales out. I've seen and am previously guilty of using some elaborate stuff.......foot long hoses over the side, tubing straight down the scupper, dual tubes to make it symmetrical, and bathtub strainers but I don't think any of that is needed unless the rear well that the tank is sitting in doesn't have scupper holes in it or they're plugged up. So moral of the story is do whatever you like, I kept it simple, clean, and effective.

Tman · 07-03-2008, 12:22 PM

Nice looking job there Grego...you're hired, get ready to rig mine up soon.

Now go get some blood on the yak...

herbo · 07-06-2008, 12:54 PM

Grego, that's one slick boat, great mods especially the thru hulls for the bait tank.......

H

forefrazier · 07-07-2008, 02:30 PM

Grego:

Thanks for posting the very technical exit holes! I currently have a large hose going over the side. Is there any advantage or disadvantage to having the water just run into the back of the 'yak just using the holes? How fast does it drain out?

I have an X-Factor bait tank now but am not happy with the over the side tubing for the bilge pump and drain. Tried the pump thru the scupper hole before but priming issue were a pain.

Grego · 07-07-2008, 08:25 PM

The two scupper holes are large enough to drain the water, there's always a 1/8" of water floating around in the well back there because it doesn't flow perfectly down the hole. If that bothers you then keep the tube hanging out. It doesn't bother me because it's suppose to be wet back there anyhow from launching, water coming up the scuppers, the unexpected side swells, etc....

deeberdave · 07-09-2008, 07:03 AM

Grego,
Great post I'm new to the sport,been fishing this year in fresh water and just started to hit harbors and bays. Noticed most kayak fisherman are fishing live bait,so I started checking out their setups.I really like your
bait tank rigging clean functional, really cool.I also like your "marine supply" sources, I've found good stuff for my boat at Home Depot,K Mart
and even Ralphs.
Anyway, question is with the through hull pump mounting,is the vibration when the pump is on sending a resonace through the boat into the water and doe's it alarm/spook the fish?Also do you have any pump prime problems?
Thanks again for the great info
Dave

06-30-2008, 08:55 PM	#1
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Very nice job Grego! What a humble and gentle opening line... lol __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

07-03-2008, 12:22 PM	#5
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Nice looking job there Grego...you're hired, get ready to rig mine up soon. Now go get some blood on the yak... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

07-06-2008, 12:54 PM	#6
herbo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canyon Country, Ca. Posts: 116	Grego, that's one slick boat, great mods especially the thru hulls for the bait tank....... H __________________ mellow yellow malibu eXtreme

07-09-2008, 07:03 AM	#9
deeberdave Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: CARLSBAD Posts: 34	through hull or not Grego, Great post I'm new to the sport,been fishing this year in fresh water and just started to hit harbors and bays. Noticed most kayak fisherman are fishing live bait,so I started checking out their setups.I really like your bait tank rigging clean functional, really cool.I also like your "marine supply" sources, I've found good stuff for my boat at Home Depot,K Mart and even Ralphs. Anyway, question is with the through hull pump mounting,is the vibration when the pump is on sending a resonace through the boat into the water and doe's it alarm/spook the fish?Also do you have any pump prime problems? Thanks again for the great info Dave

06-30-2008, 09:34 PM	#2
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 657	You have really done a nice job Grego. As always, you have over thought your mods for function no doubt. X-13 might be in my future...(hot pink of course, since you already have the virgin white NEMO V already. People gotta be able to tell us apart)! Your Surf to Summit seat GTS PRO seat/ fighting chair- I agree its hands down it is the most comfortible seat I have ever used!!!!. If there was a more comfy cozy seat / Fighting Chair, I would use it. What ever the cost it, its worth every penny! Being comfortible is priceless. Q. I have no skillz or time to when it comes to buy or mod my stuff...are you / Malibu going to sell this as a kit, or should I go to www.hook1kayakfishinggear.com for all my kayak fishing goodies as always?

07-01-2008, 11:03 AM	#3
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	Can you post some photos of what you are using setup wise for water exiting the bait tank?

07-07-2008, 02:30 PM	#7
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	Grego: Thanks for posting the very technical exit holes! I currently have a large hose going over the side. Is there any advantage or disadvantage to having the water just run into the back of the 'yak just using the holes? How fast does it drain out? I have an X-Factor bait tank now but am not happy with the over the side tubing for the bilge pump and drain. Tried the pump thru the scupper hole before but priming issue were a pain.

07-07-2008, 08:25 PM	#8
Grego Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 446	The two scupper holes are large enough to drain the water, there's always a 1/8" of water floating around in the well back there because it doesn't flow perfectly down the hole. If that bothers you then keep the tube hanging out. It doesn't bother me because it's suppose to be wet back there anyhow from launching, water coming up the scuppers, the unexpected side swells, etc....