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

steamroll · 01-15-2009, 03:07 PM

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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...

MKNOTT · 01-15-2009, 07:43 PM

I stopped by the shop and checked them out last week and cant wait to try one. I was wondering from Andy's post with pics a few weeks ago about the underside of the stowage areas and rod stowage. You can still stow your rods for big surf days with the compartments. The open too the hull side obviously works and the sealed compartment side gives you enough bottom clearance room to slide the tips back. While I was sitting in the boat on the lawn like a little kid waiting for a stranger to put a quarter in the horsey ride in front of Kmart I also realized how much easier it is to open the hinged compartments. No more undoing hatch covers, moving them out of the way and then reseating them and reclamping. That is worth alot right there.

MKNOTT

Soo uhhh,,, can I borow one.

ElectroMike · 01-15-2009, 08:34 PM

Dady Like!

Slay Rider · 01-16-2009, 02:22 AM

The evolution continues. Nicely done.

red sled · 01-16-2009, 08:15 AM

Thank you for the review and pictures.

Can you share more information on bounce ball fishing technique?

DaGoose · 01-16-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by red sled

Thank you for the review and pictures.

Can you share more information on bounce ball fishing technique?

Red Sled,

All I can say is just do it..........slow trolling the bottom in stealth mode will whack the flatties. And you don't need bait. There's some good info out there but most is a retread of folks that don't do it much.

Will gladly help out however possible.

My website is www.bestofbiggame.com.

Tight Lines,

Rick

trob · 01-18-2009, 08:26 PM

Looks great Brent!

Rolo · 01-19-2009, 08:19 AM

The review mention that the bait tank hatch seal worked pretty good. Do you think this seal would be water tight if the space was used for dry storage? Does the seal need to be fine tuned? Anyway.. great review and great looking yaks! This has got the wheels turning in my head. How do you hide a 14 foot kayak so your wife doesn't know you bought another yak?

Rolo

Iceman · 01-23-2009, 12:37 PM

I picked up my first Stealth 14 yesterday from Malibu Kayaks for OEX Sunset Beach and am rigging inside today because of the rain. Here is a view of the pump set up from inside the hull.

Want to see one up close, stop on by. Next week I hope to have the Stealth 12 as well.

Holy Mackerel · 01-23-2009, 12:59 PM

That is a NICE thru hull design, I like it, no mas dragging around that bilge pump, snagging kelp, etc...!

chris

bigbarrels · 02-22-2009, 11:50 PM

Willing to trade my Xfactor for your Stealth 14

Let me know! Seems like a sweet deal.....for me anyways

Flyfisher70 · 01-16-2009, 10:14 AM

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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

Dan · 01-16-2009, 06:42 PM

cool post Adi. Those are nice looking boats fo sho.

01-15-2009, 07:43 PM	#3
MKNOTT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Persian Gulf Posts: 263	I stopped by the shop and checked them out last week and cant wait to try one. I was wondering from Andy's post with pics a few weeks ago about the underside of the stowage areas and rod stowage. You can still stow your rods for big surf days with the compartments. The open too the hull side obviously works and the sealed compartment side gives you enough bottom clearance room to slide the tips back. While I was sitting in the boat on the lawn like a little kid waiting for a stranger to put a quarter in the horsey ride in front of Kmart I also realized how much easier it is to open the hinged compartments. No more undoing hatch covers, moving them out of the way and then reseating them and reclamping. That is worth alot right there. MKNOTT Soo uhhh,,, can I borow one. __________________ When I grow up I want to be, One of the harvesters of the sea, <O I think before my days are done, I want to be a fisherman.

01-16-2009, 02:22 AM	#5
Slay Rider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1 Posts: 108	The evolution continues. Nicely done. __________________

01-18-2009, 08:26 PM	#8
trob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Marcos (now idaho) Posts: 231	Looks great Brent! __________________

01-23-2009, 12:37 PM	#10
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	I picked up my first Stealth 14 yesterday from Malibu Kayaks for OEX Sunset Beach and am rigging inside today because of the rain. Here is a view of the pump set up from inside the hull. Want to see one up close, stop on by. Next week I hope to have the Stealth 12 as well. __________________

02-22-2009, 11:50 PM	#12
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Trade? Willing to trade my Xfactor for your Stealth 14 Let me know! Seems like a sweet deal.....for me anyways Last edited by bigbarrels; 02-23-2009 at 11:01 AM.

01-15-2009, 03:19 PM	#2
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...

01-15-2009, 08:34 PM	#4
ElectroMike Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 32	Dady Like!

01-16-2009, 08:15 AM	#6
red sled Junior Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1	Thank you for the review and pictures. Can you share more information on bounce ball fishing technique?

01-19-2009, 08:19 AM	#9
Rolo Junior Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5	The review mention that the bait tank hatch seal worked pretty good. Do you think this seal would be water tight if the space was used for dry storage? Does the seal need to be fine tuned? Anyway.. great review and great looking yaks! This has got the wheels turning in my head. How do you hide a 14 foot kayak so your wife doesn't know you bought another yak? Rolo

01-23-2009, 12:59 PM	#11
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	That is a NICE thru hull design, I like it, no mas dragging around that bilge pump, snagging kelp, etc...! chris

01-16-2009, 06:42 PM	#14
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	cool post Adi. Those are nice looking boats fo sho.