Question about the Malibu x-13 and OK T13 and more? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Rav3n805 · 08-17-2011, 10:16 PM

I would go with the OKT15, I have the T13 and its a great kayak, but could use some more weight capacity for those good days otw

It's nice to have that extra weight capacity for loading the yak with gear and fish

I have never owned a Malibu, but they seem like solid kayaks! Can't go wrong with either yak, for you're first rig! You can up grade when you discover your likes and dislikes! I'd say go with trident 15! Tarpons are also SOLID, and hear they handle quite well but lack the storage.I'm sure someone will chime in about Hobie, I am personally trying to master a true classic paddle yak then make the switch to the dark-side

Good luck to you!

Badtaste2k · 08-18-2011, 02:22 PM

Thanks for the response Rav3n805! I haven't seen the 13 and 15 next to each other yet. I am a little concerned with size since i will be storing in the house and i will probably be mounting it on the roof of my CRV. Thinking about it though, 13 and 15 ft don't seem like that much of a length difference, i will have to measure my storage space. I hadn't really considered past 13', i thought that may be a little long already

I have looked into the hobbies. They seem really nice but probably a little overkill for me at this stage unless i found a nice one used.

Thanks
Dan

mtnbykr2 · 08-18-2011, 02:57 PM

Hobie Outback (darkside) 13 feet just right...
I had an Xfactor for 3 years, great stable ride, pretty fast, the tarps are good but if you get addicted like most in here, you will go through a couple before you settle in...welcome to the crew

jaycee386 · 08-20-2011, 06:46 AM

If price is not an issue Hobie Outback hands down. As far as a place near by to compare boats side by side in San Pedro is Xstreamline on Gaffey. By far they have the most invEntory. Not sure if you can demo them but inwas there recently and they must have had 6 tridents on display in an assortment of colors.

08-17-2011, 10:16 PM	#1
Rav3n805 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 163	I would go with the OKT15, I have the T13 and its a great kayak, but could use some more weight capacity for those good days otw It's nice to have that extra weight capacity for loading the yak with gear and fish I have never owned a Malibu, but they seem like solid kayaks! Can't go wrong with either yak, for you're first rig! You can up grade when you discover your likes and dislikes! I'd say go with trident 15! Tarpons are also SOLID, and hear they handle quite well but lack the storage.I'm sure someone will chime in about Hobie, I am personally trying to master a true classic paddle yak then make the switch to the dark-side Good luck to you!

08-18-2011, 02:22 PM	#2
Badtaste2k Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Pedro Posts: 144	Thanks for the response Rav3n805! I haven't seen the 13 and 15 next to each other yet. I am a little concerned with size since i will be storing in the house and i will probably be mounting it on the roof of my CRV. Thinking about it though, 13 and 15 ft don't seem like that much of a length difference, i will have to measure my storage space. I hadn't really considered past 13', i thought that may be a little long already I have looked into the hobbies. They seem really nice but probably a little overkill for me at this stage unless i found a nice one used. Thanks Dan

08-18-2011, 02:57 PM	#3
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Hobie Outback (darkside) 13 feet just right... I had an Xfactor for 3 years, great stable ride, pretty fast, the tarps are good but if you get addicted like most in here, you will go through a couple before you settle in...welcome to the crew

08-20-2011, 06:46 AM	#4
jaycee386 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southbay (hometown L.A) Posts: 40	If price is not an issue Hobie Outback hands down. As far as a place near by to compare boats side by side in San Pedro is Xstreamline on Gaffey. By far they have the most invEntory. Not sure if you can demo them but inwas there recently and they must have had 6 tridents on display in an assortment of colors.