Gator Hatch or just a hatch for X-Factor - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ken aguilar · 05-26-2010, 07:31 PM

Hello,

I have an X-Factor that I am working on. I need a front hatch, I would prefer a gator hatch but I can make due with a normal hatch. Please let me know how much you want for it? I appreciate it, I'm working on a budget and building up both my yak and my fishing gear. !!!!

kareem korn · 05-27-2010, 05:33 AM

I would say if your kayak has the regular hatch, I wouldn't upgrade unless you have a kid under 5 that you'd bring out to the bay. Other than that you won't get anything out of upgrading.

ken aguilar · 05-27-2010, 07:27 AM

Thanks Kareem, Actually it does not have a hatch, it was never installed or even cut. it does have strapping. Anyways, a gator hatch would be nice, I have a 16 month old, I tried to put a fishing rod UL in his hands but he just tossed it. I'll give him a few more months. As for the upgrade either or will work!

I dumped way too much into my rods and reels but I wanted the right set ups, I'm totally happy with my rods, now I need to be able to stow them away, because i'm sure I will dump when I try my first surf landing

herefishyfishy! · 05-27-2010, 08:00 AM

Hey Ken,

Call Malibu and tell them you would like to get a new hatch for your xfactor. When I went up there to get my new xfactor and trade in my old one, they let me keep the old hatch for a buddies kayak and also gave me new straps, weather striping and everything i needed for the installation for my buddy, no extra cost! They are super cool and the factory/warehouse is a rad place to watch them actually making the yaks. Just a thought. Hope that helps.

Evan

Dean Machine · 05-27-2010, 08:38 AM

If you haven't already, you may want to consider some rod leashes/tethers too. Its not if you wil roll your yak, its when. It will happen when you least expect it. It still amazes me how many people still learn the hard way with this one. Its even worse when you lose something because you didn't have it hooked to the leash.

ken aguilar · 05-27-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean Machine

If you haven't already, you may want to consider some rod leashes/tethers too. Its not if you wil roll your yak, its when. It will happen when you least expect it. It still amazes me how many people still learn the hard way with this one. Its even worse when you lose something because you didn't have it hooked to the leash.

Im already on that point, thanks Dean! I spent way to much on my gear to donate it to the bottom of the ocean!

Dean Machine · 05-28-2010, 07:40 PM

Good luck on hooking up with some big fish.

THE DARKHORSE · 06-02-2010, 12:25 PM

I've got a gator hatch for the X-Factor, Ken. Not much use for it these days. Let me know.

ken aguilar · 06-02-2010, 12:47 PM

Sent you a Pm Josh

05-26-2010, 07:31 PM	#1
ken aguilar Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 45	Gator Hatch or just a hatch for X-Factor Hello, I have an X-Factor that I am working on. I need a front hatch, I would prefer a gator hatch but I can make due with a normal hatch. Please let me know how much you want for it? I appreciate it, I'm working on a budget and building up both my yak and my fishing gear. !!!!

05-27-2010, 08:00 AM	#4
herefishyfishy! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: La Mesa Posts: 154	Hey Ken, Call Malibu and tell them you would like to get a new hatch for your xfactor. When I went up there to get my new xfactor and trade in my old one, they let me keep the old hatch for a buddies kayak and also gave me new straps, weather striping and everything i needed for the installation for my buddy, no extra cost! They are super cool and the factory/warehouse is a rad place to watch them actually making the yaks. Just a thought. Hope that helps. Evan __________________ "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot."

05-27-2010, 08:38 AM	#5
Dean Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Clemente Posts: 162	If you haven't already, you may want to consider some rod leashes/tethers too. Its not if you wil roll your yak, its when. It will happen when you least expect it. It still amazes me how many people still learn the hard way with this one. Its even worse when you lose something because you didn't have it hooked to the leash. __________________ "Good luck and tight lines!"

05-28-2010, 07:40 PM	#7
Dean Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Clemente Posts: 162	Good luck on hooking up with some big fish. __________________ "Good luck and tight lines!"

06-02-2010, 12:25 PM	#8
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	I've got a gator hatch for the X-Factor, Ken. Not much use for it these days. Let me know. __________________

05-27-2010, 05:33 AM	#2
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	I would say if your kayak has the regular hatch, I wouldn't upgrade unless you have a kid under 5 that you'd bring out to the bay. Other than that you won't get anything out of upgrading.

05-27-2010, 07:27 AM	#3
ken aguilar Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 45	Thanks Kareem, Actually it does not have a hatch, it was never installed or even cut. it does have strapping. Anyways, a gator hatch would be nice, I have a 16 month old, I tried to put a fishing rod UL in his hands but he just tossed it. I'll give him a few more months. As for the upgrade either or will work! I dumped way too much into my rods and reels but I wanted the right set ups, I'm totally happy with my rods, now I need to be able to stow them away, because i'm sure I will dump when I try my first surf landing

06-02-2010, 12:47 PM	#9
ken aguilar Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 45	Sent you a Pm Josh