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

deeberdave · 07-31-2008, 11:48 AM

Wow, Where's the Coronas.

Is that the X13 you cut the liner out of?

Grego · 08-03-2008, 08:09 AM

It almost fit....!

cabojohn · 08-03-2008, 01:01 PM

That's not a bad problem to have.

wiseguy · 08-05-2008, 12:16 PM

Great Post Grego! I've just finished my install

and will put it in the pool first to test for leaks.

keljad · 08-08-2008, 03:14 AM

mate, thanks for the very informative post. I have just takien delivery of my new X13 and am keen to read any ideas on the fitout of this new kayak.

A few questions if I may;

where did you install your transducer? I have had a brief look at the inside of the hull, and the centre does not appear wide enough for a transducer.

Where and how did you fit your battery for the sounder? I am used to the Xfactors seemingly unlimited in hull access, and am struggling to get used to the lessor space

How did you get the Hook 1 sticker to adhere to the Malibu rough surface?? I have some sponsors, but have struggled to stick logo's to the rough surface

Can the 3M goop be shipped internationally?? I have looked everywhere for the stuff in Australia but cant find it

dgax65 · 08-08-2008, 07:17 AM

James

I've used both 3M 5200 and Sikaflex and have found them to be very similar in performance (and mess created when applied).

3M 5200
Sikaflex

No 3M distributors in Australia. You can order 3M products from their website
Shop 3M
If you can't find the 3M 5200, the Sikaflex will work just as well. Just make sure to get the type that is made for below the waterline applications. They sell Sikaflex at Whitworth's

keljad · 08-08-2008, 07:30 AM

thanks again doug for your help. So 3M marine goop is simialr to sikflex?? I thought it must be something very different which sets harder. To date I have used selly's all clear for the fixture of transducers and the like without incident, but if you guys reccomend 3M or sikaflex, then i will give it a go on the next fitting.

Thanks again

08-08-2008, 03:14 AM	#5
keljad Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 39	mate, thanks for the very informative post. I have just takien delivery of my new X13 and am keen to read any ideas on the fitout of this new kayak. A few questions if I may; where did you install your transducer? I have had a brief look at the inside of the hull, and the centre does not appear wide enough for a transducer. Where and how did you fit your battery for the sounder? I am used to the Xfactors seemingly unlimited in hull access, and am struggling to get used to the lessor space How did you get the Hook 1 sticker to adhere to the Malibu rough surface?? I have some sponsors, but have struggled to stick logo's to the rough surface Can the 3M goop be shipped internationally?? I have looked everywhere for the stuff in Australia but cant find it __________________ Regards, James

08-08-2008, 07:17 AM	#6
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	James I've used both 3M 5200 and Sikaflex and have found them to be very similar in performance (and mess created when applied). 3M 5200 Sikaflex No 3M distributors in Australia. You can order 3M products from their website Shop 3M If you can't find the 3M 5200, the Sikaflex will work just as well. Just make sure to get the type that is made for below the waterline applications. They sell Sikaflex at Whitworth's __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

08-08-2008, 07:30 AM	#7
keljad Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 39	thanks again doug for your help. So 3M marine goop is simialr to sikflex?? I thought it must be something very different which sets harder. To date I have used selly's all clear for the fixture of transducers and the like without incident, but if you guys reccomend 3M or sikaflex, then i will give it a go on the next fitting. Thanks again __________________ Regards, James

07-31-2008, 11:48 AM	#1
deeberdave Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: CARLSBAD Posts: 34	Wow, Where's the Coronas. Is that the X13 you cut the liner out of?

08-03-2008, 01:01 PM	#3
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 657	That's not a bad problem to have.

08-05-2008, 12:16 PM	#4
wiseguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach Posts: 427	Great Post Grego! I've just finished my install and will put it in the pool first to test for leaks.