Offering both speed and stability for a wide range of paddlers seeking performance with a plethora of fishing ideas! Packages include large bow storage/fish well, low profile Gator Hatch child’s seat, large center hatch with bag, side carry/paddle holders, large open rear well, adjustable foot tracking system, and rod holders with optional X-Wing Sliding Console, Rudder System, and Trolling Motor Mount. The brand new X13 is the newest kayak from Malibu and features a super fast hull design with all the features one would crave. The forward hatch is an enclosed hatch that allows you to store your gear without it sliding around inside the kayak. The rear tankwell is over-sized and the large center hatch will give you all the storage right at your finger tips
Hello, I have just purchased Malibu Kayak's X-13 and would like to post a brief review.
Malibu have removed the forward fish well and scupper in their design and the hatch now opens to the interior of the Kayak. However, this alleviates the need to install a bulkhead hatch for equipment stowage. One of the selling points that prompted my decision to buy this Kayak was the forward fish well and to say the least I was a little disappointed.
The base model comes without the flush-mount rod holders, however, if you are a little handy these are relatively easy to install. I did like the fact that it comes rigged forward and aft with bungees and the gator hatch have two additional straps (I have seen some with only two straps) on the sides standard.
While there isn't a trolley system, this leaves the option of placing the system where you want it without excess holes from unwanted placement.
Although, there is a modest amount of water leaking through the hatch, I feel that the X-13 is a solid and sexy Kayak and with the use of the seat scupper plugs provided, quite a dry ride. It tracks well, is very quick, and even for a novice such as myself, easy to turn.
All in all, the X-13 is quite lovely and I recommend it to anyone looking for a good fishing Yak.
I consider it a rocket cause for a 13'10" length, it can hang with the longer boys quite well. Dig mine cause it's got a huge open hatch up front that allows you to stuff rods, seat, pfd, and paddle into it for transport like a suit case. It "punches" through chop and not so much over it. It sits low in the water so wind cocking is very minimum. Very manuverable also. Tracks extremely well due to the nice keel down the middle. I have mine ruddered cause of where I paddle, Lower Laguna Madre in Padre Island Texas area and the winds blow 10-20 mph pretty consistantly. The plastic is thick and tough. Very, very good yak to own if you want something a little shorter than the 15-16ft rockets on the bay these days.
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