test paddled 3 models today and have some questions. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimm H · 05-12-2006, 09:05 AM

Have owned the Cobra FND, Malibu extreme, and now the Maurader. All three are good boats.

The Navigator is a smaller version of the FND, and is easy to laod into a pickup because it is so short. Yet, that same lack of length limits its speed and tracking.

At 6-4/220, the Ex was always taking swells over the stern, and dove into waves going out and in. (insufficient bow canting) Really hard to get out dry at your size, though smaller, lighter guys have less trouble there. I really loved the deck layout and the custom baittank in the rear hatch.

The Maurader is fast and stable, and dry. If you go there, just get the large center hatch... it's more than sufficient.

Don't have experience with the peddle power boats, though I don't like not having interior space for storing the rods on those tought laucn or landing days.

Hope others can provide you with other good commentary.

05-12-2006, 09:05 AM	#2
Jimm H Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Bernardo-San Diego Posts: 117	Maurader Have owned the Cobra FND, Malibu extreme, and now the Maurader. All three are good boats. The Navigator is a smaller version of the FND, and is easy to laod into a pickup because it is so short. Yet, that same lack of length limits its speed and tracking. At 6-4/220, the Ex was always taking swells over the stern, and dove into waves going out and in. (insufficient bow canting) Really hard to get out dry at your size, though smaller, lighter guys have less trouble there. I really loved the deck layout and the custom baittank in the rear hatch. The Maurader is fast and stable, and dry. If you go there, just get the large center hatch... it's more than sufficient. Don't have experience with the peddle power boats, though I don't like not having interior space for storing the rods on those tought laucn or landing days. Hope others can provide you with other good commentary.