Cobra Navigator vs. Malibu Pro Explorer - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

skcoj1 · 07-01-2008, 02:50 PM

Any feedback that could be helpful in swaying my decision. Basic use is for recreation. I'm out paddling from 1 up to 4 hours. Need a lighter boat than my X-Factor

Thanks

skcoj1 · 07-01-2008, 02:54 PM

Thanks for the info

Siebler · 07-01-2008, 03:05 PM

I owned both, Liked my Pro Explorer much more than the Navigator. Paddled better, better in surf, and more comfortable.

fishkiller89 · 07-01-2008, 05:52 PM

deffinatly go with the pro explorer. i love mine.

the dude · 07-02-2008, 08:22 AM

I like my Navigator for stability(I fish standing up on it sometimes), but I think it is slow.

mars · 07-02-2008, 07:02 PM

I paddled both (along with several other similar models) before making a selection a number of years back. I went with the PE for several reasons (the big center hatch of all Malibu models was one of the biggest reasons). Haven’t paddle any of the newer models since so I can’t speak to their qualities.

I’m very happy with my Pro Explorer, though my next purchase might have a bit more length.

07-01-2008, 02:50 PM	#1
skcoj1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 4	Cobra Navigator vs. Malibu Pro Explorer Any feedback that could be helpful in swaying my decision. Basic use is for recreation. I'm out paddling from 1 up to 4 hours. Need a lighter boat than my X-Factor Thanks

07-01-2008, 03:05 PM	#3
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	I owned both, Liked my Pro Explorer much more than the Navigator. Paddled better, better in surf, and more comfortable. __________________ CJ Siebler

07-01-2008, 05:52 PM	#4
fishkiller89 Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: san diego Posts: 27	deffinatly go with the pro explorer. i love mine. __________________ fishing VS girls . . . tie

07-02-2008, 08:22 AM	#5
the dude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley Center Posts: 271	I like my Navigator for stability(I fish standing up on it sometimes), but I think it is slow. __________________ The dude abides.

07-02-2008, 07:02 PM	#6
mars Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NC SD Posts: 58	I paddled both (along with several other similar models) before making a selection a number of years back. I went with the PE for several reasons (the big center hatch of all Malibu models was one of the biggest reasons). Haven’t paddle any of the newer models since so I can’t speak to their qualities. I’m very happy with my Pro Explorer, though my next purchase might have a bit more length. __________________ ------------------------------------

07-01-2008, 02:54 PM	#2
skcoj1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 4	Thanks for the info