The Stealth 14 is basically the Malibu X-Factor with a few minor changes to the hull, but entirely new deck design. Tap different headers for multi-level sort. 12', 60lbs, 33" wide. With features like the 2 front and 2 rear flush mounted rod holders, center bait tank system, and gator hatch kayak anglers will be ready to hit the water right from the store. I like the layout of both X-Factor and Stealth. The hatch works great as a dry storage for everything you need for fishing each trip. Malibu Kayaks Trolling Motor Mount This trolling motor mount from Malibu Kayaks is made of ¼” steel, easy to install and powder coated to resist the elements. Settings Welcome, Bing [Bot] All caught up! Location. by ChippyDiesel » Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:08 pm, Post However, the Tarpon is a dart in the water. Data Table of Malibu Stealth 14 Fish & Dive in USA. Tap again to reverse. Page 12: Seat Mount Stealth-14 Seat Mount Front Seat Straps Our seat hooks clip from the upper straps to threaded eyelets that are near the front of the seating area. Mid-sized option in our patented Stealth Series comes fully equipped with a … I agree with HotKayaks. I am going to be buying a new kayak soon and am considering something in the 12' range. Tap different headers for multi-level sort. Sortable Columns: Tap the column header to sort. That is how I used it and I highly recommend it. A must for the discerning angler who demands everything. Time Posted. Kayak fishing main forum. I am 6'3" 250. Some of the 14 specs are: Max Capacity 550lbs Length 14'4" Width 33" Weight 64lbs Molded Internal Livewell/Bait Tank Low Profile Gator Bow Hatch 45 deg Rectangle RearHatch Small storage hatches … Mine is the 12 btw, think zip had the same before he moved to peddel power. I am going to be buying a new kayak soon and am considering something in the 12' range. Yea I have a Big Tuna and love it! Looks nice! A floating bait bucket sits on that hatch cover just fine while you are travelling. OFFLINE ; The Stealth is way more stable than the Cuda. Data Table of Malibu Stealth 14 Fish & Dive in Orlando, FL. Treat the X-13, a sensitive, gritty coastal kayak, with care and explore worlds unknown. The first thing I did was call Tyler over at Castaway Customs and ordered some custom SeaDek as it makes a huge difference with these yaks (dampens hull slap, comfy standing all day, better leverage when poling). Malibu Stealth 12 vs. WS Tarpon 120 vs. The MK Stealth 12 in actionIf you have any questions about Malibu Kayaks, feel free to email me at drew@manpowerefishing.com My old lady would be going some when camping. Title & Link. by Zomgninja » Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:44 pm, Post I paddle the Stealth 14 and don't have any trouble keeping up with my regular fishing buddies. I appreciate any info. "All I want for Christmas is a big fat toad!&[…], :) Great video. Kayak Fishing Forums at JaxKayakFishing.Com, Moderators: GASMAN, HoosierPaddler, islandspeed2001, Dreads0518, Post Speed, Handling & Tracking: It is a 12 foot boat, so it isn't the fastest yak on the market. I received my new Stealth 14 a little while ago and I have been having a blast rigging her up. Anyone have any firsthand experience with these boats or any reccomendations … Post status. 150. offerup 5/8 - 07:50 Orlando, FL Aqualung i300 Dive Computer. Ended up going with a tarpon 140. by traviss224 » Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:19 pm, Post It is super stable at 84cm wide and 4.37m long. Source. My Malibu Stealth 14. MR 12......................completly BIASED opinion! The Stealth is a wide boat and one of the most stable platforms available. For Sale Stealth 14 Fish & Dive n/a. Sortable Columns: Tap the column header to sort. I have the XFactor and love it. The Malibu Kayaks "Stealth 14" Kayak gives serious kayak anglers proven Stealth series performance with the latest features. by traviss224 » Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:01 pm, Post Celebrating 20 years of innovativation and quality in sit on top kayaks. June 12, 2012 by yakingit in My Gear. Full of pertinent information, we[…], beautiful clear water, and a beautiful sunny day […], Channel cats are really easy to catch on a rising[…]. From the ground up, you’ll find features that make your outing fun and exciting. The Stealth has consistently met my expectations - often exceeding them. Price. Help ... Mark Forums Read; Advanced Search; Forum; Louisiana Kayak Fishing; New To The Sport; Malibu stealth 12? Post by traviss224 » Fri Aug 23, 2013 10:34 pm I am 6'3" 250. She hardly ever goes fishing so the big tuna would probably be to much for me. Are these any good? by traviss224 » Fri Aug 23, 2013 5:34 pm, Post Tap again to reverse. As this thread mentions there were leaking issues and this is why Malibu changed the gaskets. I have now had my Malibu Kayaks Stealth 12 for the better part of a year. Miles. Post status. Yeah, can't beat the T-140! by Vonzipper » Fri Aug 23, 2013 11:13 pm, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. Price. by yooper » Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:06 pm, Post For Sale Stealth 14 Fish & Dive n/a. GZIP: On. I can keep up with a Ride with a little extra effort. If your interested in standing, you can't beat the Malibu Stealth 12 or 14. I stand up in my all day with no problems. Tap again to reverse. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Today on 30milesOut kayak fishing Tv... We focus on Justin Rabon's kayak setup for fishing the Pensacola area. $879.00 Pelican Sit-on-top Fishing Kayak Kayak 10 Feet Lightweight one Person Kayak Perfect for Fishing. Anyone have any firsthand experience with these boats or any reccomendations based on long term ownership? Posts: 218; Joined: Fri May 13, 2005 4:54 pm; Status: Off-line; Location: New Braunfels, Texas Malibu Pro Staff; Re: Heritage Redfish '12 v. Manta Ray '12 v. Tarpon 120 #1394228. A popular model among spear fishermen and divers, the X-13 comes with phenomenal storage and stability, not to be outdone by its speed. I like the livewell in the stealth. I recently started experimenting with 1/4" plastic mesh, making floating bait buckets but with the fish hitting cut dead bait so good, I have not tried any I have made. (Includes Hardware) Available for the Malibu Kayaks Stealth-14, Stealth-12, Stealth-9, X-Caliber, and Pro 2 Tandem (please select one). The top of the line Malibu Stealth fishing kayak is a perfectly balanced kayak that is ready to handle any body of water. These attributes make the Stealth 12 a great medium sized fishing kayak that can handle a variety of fishing situations. You have no notifications. 19 posts 1; 2; Next; traviss224 Posts: 109 Joined: Sun Oct 14, 2012 1:23 am Location: Southside. Explore the exciting new X-Seat and the ever popular Stealth Series Fishing Kayaks. by PJD » Fri Aug 23, 2013 8:07 pm, Post Native MR 12, Saltwater - Presented by Slowride Guide Services, Bass Fishing - Presented by Mariner Sails, Kayak Rigging - Presented by Hook1 Kayak Fishing Gear, General Discussions(Request Access to the General Discussion Usergroup), How to Fish During the Winter...plus video. Model. I personally paddled a X-Factor for two years, so I know how the Stealth 14 will paddle. Time Posted. I built my girls a go-kart for their birthday and would love to ride the trails with them. The kayak I decided on was the Malibu Stealth 12. Shulace; Surf Perch; Posts: 73; hobie vs malibu stealth 14 « on: November 01, 2014, 05:14 AM » Long time float tuber and moving to the central coast in the next year. Is weight a consideration? Thank you all so much. What kayak would be best for me? A 14 must weigh at least 10 lbs plus, more than the 12. Location. Post status. For Sale Stealth 14 Fish & Dive n/a. If you're going to be using your new boat for BTB then the Stealth is the clear winner. I never put anyone on that front hatch cover but my guess is that the Stealth would still be pretty stable with someone sitting there, looking back at you of course. by traviss224 » Fri Aug 23, 2013 9:27 pm, Post "It amazes me how much enjoyment I get helping someone other than myself these days" Zip, 2018, i have had both.i would go with the stealth. I think the bait would stay alive better in a floating bait bucket or a bait tube anyway, especially with the high water temp right now. I mostly paddle/fish rivers, but at some point want to start fishing the bays and btb. Miles. I have used it as a cooler and even thought about insulating it, I think a built in cooler is better than a built in live well. If you want to stand and fish, hands down the Stealth beats it. It was all I could handle an wound up being more than these old muscles could handle loading it on top of a Jeep. Stealth 12 all the way, Awsome boat!...can stand up in it & move all over it & never feel like ur gonna turtle, paddles pretty well also. Buy the Stealth and don't use the live well even though it is there. The Stealth is not that slow. Price. i bought a stealth 12 loved it so much i bought another one for the wife. Tap different headers for multi-level sort. So how are you transporting? Sortable Columns: Tap the column header to sort. Year. For Sale Stealth 14 Fish & Dive n/a. Time Posted. The Malibu Stealth 14 by Malibu is a great intermediate kayak, geared towards fisherman, but usable for most water activities. Sortable Columns: Tap the column header to sort. What is you all reasoning for the Stealth over the X-Factor? Model. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); - All times are UTC-04:00 - by Bigshow69fl » Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:29 pm, Post by Bigshow69fl » Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:28 pm, Post You can always go with the Stealth 14 also if that is your intention. by Vonzipper » Fri Aug 23, 2013 7:08 pm, Post jsuber Posts: 2275 Joined: Wed Oct 12, 2005 1:15 pm. Also I like camping the islands in sisters creek. User mini profile. 795. offerup 1/23 - 17:15 Orange county, CA Suunto D4 dive computer. I've got an 04 model, and am thinking of upgrading. Malibu Stealth. Before we dive into the fun parts, let’s take a look at this kayak’s measurements at a glance: Length: 14.4” Width: 33” Depth: 12” Malibu Stealth 12 vs 14 vs X-Factor F&D. Who carrys them around here in Jax? Astrofan1117. I second what Zip said, the stealth offers a great deal of stability but I hardly ever use the live well. Malibu Stealth 12 vs 14 vs X-Factor F&D. Has built in livewell, and tackle box. Price . Tap different headers for multi-level sort. The Stealth 14 will paddle the same as the X-factor. What kayak would be best for me? Measuring 14' 4'' long, this kayak offers fishing enthusiasts Malibu's patented center bait tank system surrounded by a casting platform in a wide cockpit area. All my tackle fits perfectly in the front hatch. If your wife is petite I think you can use the gator hatch. I mostly paddle/fish rivers, but at some point want to start fishing the bays and btb. Source. Data Table of Malibu Stealth 14 Fish & Dive in Orange county, CA. Location. Here is my review of the boat. Re: Malibu Stealth 12 vs 14 vs X-Factor F&D. We were waiting to get the new shipments with the new hatch gaskets. Im 6'5" 325 lbs. More stable in sloppy conditions too. Moderators: GASMAN, HoosierPaddler, islandspeed2001, Dreads0518. by traviss224 » Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:59 pm, Post With the S12, will I be able to carry my old lady on it with to camp? If on a trailer or in the back of a pickup, I say go with the 14. Title & Link. The tandem and solo paddling are both easy! The Stealth 12 was about 60 to 70 lbs. Thanks. Model. I love the tuna! Title & Link. The X-Factor and S14 are the same hulls, right??? Jackson Cuda vs the Malibu 14 Stealth 8 years 2 months ago #3. I let some water in that middle hatch one time to see how deep the live well would be and I was not impressed. Malibu Stealth 12 & 14 Fishing Kayak Package. So if you paddle considerable distances regularly it's worth a look. By murdock - Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:02 pm - Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:02 pm #1449410. Does the X-Factor have a built in live well? It has a livewell between your legs and its made to stand up in. Location. Post status. If you fish live bait then the Stealth 14 is the way to go, You will love this boat!! Native MR 12, Re: Malibu Stealth 12 vs. WS Tarpon 120 vs. Posts:631 Thank you received: 196 Points:2622. by Vonzipper » Fri Aug 23, 2013 5:58 pm, Post The Specs: Length: 12′ 4″ Width: 33″ Weight: 55 lbs Weight Capacity: 450 lbs Features: Multiple large hatches including the gator hatch, a standing area for secure footing, Lowrance transducer ready mount and a livewell. Post by jsuber » Sun Nov 30, 2008 2:20 am I hear they have a 12 and 14 footer. Compose new PM? Model. Tap again to reverse. Source. Price is around $1150 to $1500. Perception Pescador Pro 12 | Sit on Top Fishing Kayak with Adjustable Lawn Chair Seat | Large Front and Rear Storage | 12' 4.6 out of 5 stars 125. Stealth-14 The top of the line Stealth series, the Stealth-14, our popular fishing kayak with our patented Gator Hatch, 3-Piece Center Bait Tank System, and the revolutionary X-Seat. Time Posted. by traviss224 » Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:56 pm, Post Title & Link . Not sure if this is going to help, but... Good choice..I am a Tarpon guy I have the 12 and 14..love them both! I dont use much live bait at all. Year. The Stealth does not draw much so it does not let that much water in IMO. From what I've been told they're thicker now. Looking to trade or sell my yak for a sport model ATV. Miles. 3600. offerup 7/8 - 00:20 Milwaukee, WI Stealth power fisha 14 New. I would have to go with the manta ray over the Tarpoon, I sat in a MR14 one day at ACK, man that thing was like sitting inside a Caddilac, that had top be the most comfy kayak seat I've ever sit in and the MR12 has the same seat, sit on one one day and you'll see what I mean! The Stealth 12 is a all new kayak from Malibu. They paddle OK Scupper Pro, Perception Bimini, Malibu Extreme, WS Ride. I noticed it has 2 hatches in the center and 1 behind the seat. Malibu Stealth 12 (lime green) Top. 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