Great review mate, probably one of the best I have read for along time, and has given me some great ideas for my own when the X-13's hit Australia on Thursday.
I recon Sean at Malibu Kayaks will have this issue well and truly sorted, he has put too much time into the developement of this baby to let a few rivots deter the successful launce and sales of what I am sure will be a "WOW" kayak.
There will always be one that slips through the net, I am only sorry that it had to happen to the X-13 and so early into its launch, I can see the vultures waitng to pounce and try and rip it to shreads, as this new boat from MK will really make people think before they buy there next yak.
Beside the water issue I am really pleased the yak performed well. I fish wide all the time, and so I am looking forward to getting it out there, be a nice to have a few more strokes up my sleeve, bring it on
All the best
Shawn