Malibu Stealth 14 and Stealth 12 out for a test ride? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dorf · 01-15-2009, 04:44 AM

Very nice!
Question:
How do the hatches (Left andf right) work out that are under your legs?
Based on the pictures you attached the tackel box on the right might not be in the best location.
Other than that they look great.
Thanks for sharing.

j mo · 01-15-2009, 05:54 AM

you said "all in all" i liked the bait tank. can you give a comparison vs. the kayatank and traditional 5 gal model?

thx

Matt · 01-15-2009, 06:39 AM

Can't wait to try one, those things look bad ass!!!

landwhale · 01-15-2009, 07:17 AM

Really looking forward to paddling one of the these also.

anjcomp · 01-15-2009, 07:19 AM

Look good, How about pricing

????

lamb · 01-15-2009, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorf

Very nice!
Question:
How do the hatches (Left andf right) work out that are under your legs?
Based on the pictures you attached the tackel box on the right might not be in the best location.
Other than that they look great.
Thanks for sharing.

I didn't notice any difficulties. Those side hatches are small and pop open on the side - I don't think I even had to throw my legs over the sides to reach in... I probably just did it to take a cleaner picture.

Quote:

Originally Posted by j mo

you said "all in all" i liked the bait tank. can you give a comparison vs. the kayatank and traditional 5 gal model?

thx

I really dig the fact we're starting to see fishing kayaks with built in live-well. Personally, I like any tank that will keep my bait alive and healthy - this one passed that test. It seems well made, it's part of the hull - obvious advantage is you can never loose it or forget it (been there). If you're not using it, it doubles as a nice easily accessible extra storage. Even without plumbing/pump, you unscrew the drain plug and it will fill up with water up until 1/2 way, to the water level. I think guys on the East Coast will like that.

Disadvantage compared to KayakTank - I'd say this one is likely smaller (capacity wise). It is likely heavier too.

But hey, I'm a KayaTank guy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by anjcomp

Look good, How about pricing

????

Not sure about the S-12 - I see S-14 "pre-listed" on Kayak Fishing Supplies:

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...-dsh-14/Detail

I'd say give your local OEX a call.

Iceman · 01-15-2009, 08:09 AM

Very thorough Adi and looks like you took Brent's money that morning

I heard $999 on the Stealth 12..........but don't quote me on that.

OEX · 01-15-2009, 08:11 AM

Thanks for the report Adi.

Prices on the new Stealths are:

Stealth 12

999.00 Including Plumbing/ pump kit for live well. With installation and wiring.

Stealth 14

1299.00 Including Plumbing/ pump kit for live well. With installation and wiring.

OEX Point Loma currently has each model. Feel free to come down and take a look.

OEX Point Loma
1453 Rosecrans St
San Diego 92106
619-758-9531

Flyfisher70 · 01-15-2009, 08:12 AM

I was just about to purchase the X-13 and now I'm just going to have to hold off and get the Stealth-14. Looks like an awesome kayak. Malibu Kayaks has really done good with the Stealths. Thanks for sharing all the great information.

THE DARKHORSE · 01-15-2009, 09:51 AM

If I ever go back to the darkside (paddling a kayak), I'm getting a Stealth 14.

lambadmin · 01-15-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

If I ever go back to the darkside (paddling a kayak), I'm getting a Stealth 14.

LOL...

I was wondering... With your style of fishing, lots of looking out and flunking iron, xFactor hull must have felt really comfy. Do you feel you had to trade any of that stability for the pedal power you got with Hobie?

steamroll · 01-15-2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyfisher70

I was just about to purchase the X-13 and now I'm just going to have to hold off and get the Stealth-14. Looks like an awesome kayak. Malibu Kayaks has really done good with the Stealths. Thanks for sharing all the great information.

If you like the X-13, you should check out the Stealth 12 instead. The 12 is sleeker and closer to the X-13. The 14's hull is identical the X-factor.

nmbrinkman · 01-15-2009, 03:19 PM

When I get another kayak... That will be hard pressed to be knocked off the top of my list...

Flyfisher70 · 01-16-2009, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steamroll

If you like the X-13, you should check out the Stealth 12 instead. The 12 is sleeker and closer to the X-13. The 14's hull is identical the X-factor.

I think I've just been sold on the sleeker hull design of the Stealth 12. Does anyone know when I would be able to purchase one, What Date?

Thanks

01-15-2009, 04:44 AM	#1
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	Very nice! Question: How do the hatches (Left andf right) work out that are under your legs? Based on the pictures you attached the tackel box on the right might not be in the best location. Other than that they look great. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

01-15-2009, 05:54 AM	#2
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	Bait tank you said "all in all" i liked the bait tank. can you give a comparison vs. the kayatank and traditional 5 gal model? thx

01-15-2009, 06:39 AM	#3
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Can't wait to try one, those things look bad ass!!! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

01-15-2009, 07:17 AM	#4
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Really looking forward to paddling one of the these also. __________________

01-15-2009, 07:19 AM	#5
anjcomp Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 32	Look good, How about pricing????

01-15-2009, 08:09 AM	#7
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Very thorough Adi and looks like you took Brent's money that morning I heard $999 on the Stealth 12..........but don't quote me on that. __________________

01-15-2009, 08:11 AM	#8
OEX Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 210	Thanks for the report Adi. Prices on the new Stealths are: Stealth 12 999.00 Including Plumbing/ pump kit for live well. With installation and wiring. Stealth 14 1299.00 Including Plumbing/ pump kit for live well. With installation and wiring. OEX Point Loma currently has each model. Feel free to come down and take a look. OEX Point Loma 1453 Rosecrans St San Diego 92106 619-758-9531

01-15-2009, 08:12 AM	#9
Flyfisher70 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 69	I was just about to purchase the X-13 and now I'm just going to have to hold off and get the Stealth-14. Looks like an awesome kayak. Malibu Kayaks has really done good with the Stealths. Thanks for sharing all the great information.

01-15-2009, 09:51 AM	#10
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Hmmm... If I ever go back to the darkside (paddling a kayak), I'm getting a Stealth 14. __________________

01-15-2009, 03:19 PM	#13
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	When I get another kayak... That will be hard pressed to be knocked off the top of my list...