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

Kippers · 01-29-2009, 11:47 AM

After much research, I'd settled on the Malibu X13. Now, the Stealth is a major contender...BUT, I don't see a 'Package' deal with the Stealth yet. Will there be one? Gotta have the help since I'm new and I've never rigged before.

Siebler · 01-29-2009, 12:17 PM

I just put the Stealth packages on KFS yesterday.

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...aks/Categories

Kippers · 01-29-2009, 01:28 PM

Ah, yes. I see them now. Thanks.
Quick question: The Stealth 12 packages: The Ulitimate adds to $2061 retail, and the pkg price is $1,999. The other Stealth 12 pkg adds to $1,471 retail, yet the pkg price is $1,479. Is this correct? What am I not seeing, here?

OEX · 02-21-2009, 08:49 PM

Kippers

Both packages come with the pump kit and installation for a limited time right now. A value of $110 that you may not have considered.

Tsunaumi pump, toggle switch, screen, adj. aerator etc.

OEX

Kiyo · 02-21-2009, 11:47 PM

Well it's not yet finished but here it is. My new Malibu Stealth 14 with the X-wing.

Now inside the kayak I had Andy at OEX in Sunset Beach add a floating Bilge Pump so if it fills with water it will pump the water back out automatically.

Here is the battery for the automatic bilge pump and my pump for the internal bait tank between my legs. It runs on a 6 volt 12 amp. battery.

Here is the switch to turn the bait tank on or off. Even if the switch is off, it will still trigger the floating bilge pump in the back if the kayak fills with water.

This is the view of the big hatch over the bait tank. A little big for me but good for Anthony to fill me up with bait easier at the bait barge.

But when I close this big hatch, take a look at my other hatch I had Andy install which makes it a whole lot easier to get bait. Plus I can open and close it a lot easier.

My transducer is now mounted on the Malibu X-Wing so I now have my ducer on the outside instead of thru the plastic for better readings. I will soon be having a Humminbird side view model so this is perfect.

This is the hatch on the side of the x-wing to store the battery for the fishfinder.

The same old bait tank for those longer days of fishing. And will be used for a livewell for Bass Tournaments.

Plenty of rod holder storage!

A view of the fishfinder (temporary Eagle 242) until I get some more info. at the Fred Hall Show for the sideview Humminbird models.

Here are some live Mackerals from our last tournament in La Jolla. Mr. Pliska was kind enough to give me a few. I had the bottom drain plug out and kept the tank pump on low. Bait was really fresh and lively.

I'll be adding more photos soon. Hopefully with some fish!

yakrider · 02-22-2009, 08:05 AM

looking forward to the Humminbird SI report....

dos ballenas · 02-23-2009, 12:47 PM

I want one!

fishinfanatic · 02-24-2009, 08:36 AM

If the 14 has the same hull design as the x-factor why does it hold 75 pounds less then the x-factor? Any ideas?

01-29-2009, 12:17 PM	#2
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	I just put the Stealth packages on KFS yesterday. http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...aks/Categories __________________ CJ Siebler

02-21-2009, 11:47 PM	#5
Kiyo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 122	Well it's not yet finished but here it is. My new Malibu Stealth 14 with the X-wing. Now inside the kayak I had Andy at OEX in Sunset Beach add a floating Bilge Pump so if it fills with water it will pump the water back out automatically. Here is the battery for the automatic bilge pump and my pump for the internal bait tank between my legs. It runs on a 6 volt 12 amp. battery. Here is the switch to turn the bait tank on or off. Even if the switch is off, it will still trigger the floating bilge pump in the back if the kayak fills with water. This is the view of the big hatch over the bait tank. A little big for me but good for Anthony to fill me up with bait easier at the bait barge. But when I close this big hatch, take a look at my other hatch I had Andy install which makes it a whole lot easier to get bait. Plus I can open and close it a lot easier. My transducer is now mounted on the Malibu X-Wing so I now have my ducer on the outside instead of thru the plastic for better readings. I will soon be having a Humminbird side view model so this is perfect. This is the hatch on the side of the x-wing to store the battery for the fishfinder. The same old bait tank for those longer days of fishing. And will be used for a livewell for Bass Tournaments. Plenty of rod holder storage! A view of the fishfinder (temporary Eagle 242) until I get some more info. at the Fred Hall Show for the sideview Humminbird models. Here are some live Mackerals from our last tournament in La Jolla. Mr. Pliska was kind enough to give me a few. I had the bottom drain plug out and kept the tank pump on low. Bait was really fresh and lively. I'll be adding more photos soon. Hopefully with some fish! __________________

02-23-2009, 12:47 PM	#7
dos ballenas Vampyroteuthis infernalis Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 585	I want one! __________________ ____________________________________________

01-29-2009, 11:47 AM	#1
Kippers Junior Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3	After much research, I'd settled on the Malibu X13. Now, the Stealth is a major contender...BUT, I don't see a 'Package' deal with the Stealth yet. Will there be one? Gotta have the help since I'm new and I've never rigged before.

01-29-2009, 01:28 PM	#3
Kippers Junior Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 3	Ah, yes. I see them now. Thanks. Quick question: The Stealth 12 packages: The Ulitimate adds to $2061 retail, and the pkg price is $1,999. The other Stealth 12 pkg adds to $1,471 retail, yet the pkg price is $1,479. Is this correct? What am I not seeing, here?

02-21-2009, 08:49 PM	#4
OEX Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 209	Kippers Both packages come with the pump kit and installation for a limited time right now. A value of $110 that you may not have considered. Tsunaumi pump, toggle switch, screen, adj. aerator etc. OEX

02-22-2009, 08:05 AM	#6
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	looking forward to the Humminbird SI report....

02-24-2009, 08:36 AM	#8
fishinfanatic Junior Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3	If the 14 has the same hull design as the x-factor why does it hold 75 pounds less then the x-factor? Any ideas?