Malibu Kayaks Parking Lot Sale - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Dirty Curti · 10-23-2017, 09:19 AM

I bought mine from here 5 years ago and I have never been able to find out what the BLEM is. Other than it was missing the STEALTH 12 logo.

You can not beat this deal!

Iceman · 10-23-2017, 09:22 AM

Seat pan option on the newer Stealth and X Factor, will be a mix of previous and current models. Limited accessories like paddles and seats.

goldenglory18 · 10-23-2017, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirty Curti

I bought mine from here 5 years ago and I have never been able to find out what the BLEM is. Other than it was missing the STEALTH 12 logo.

You can not beat this deal!

Almost always its a superficial, cosmetic defect. 100% of the time it has ZERO effect on the boats performance and seaworthiness.

Ask me how I know....

Iceman · 10-23-2017, 10:26 AM

Dirty Curti · 10-23-2017, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldenglory18

Almost always its a superficial, cosmetic defect. 100% of the time it has ZERO effect on the boats performance and seaworthiness.

Ask me how I know....

Haha, I remember your BLEM REPORT posts.

goldenglory18 · 10-23-2017, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirty Curti

Haha, I remember your BLEM REPORT posts.

I can't express enough how great Malibu was in getting the situation resolved. Really, REALLY stand up company.

Anyway, awesome boats here. If I had the room in my yard for another, I'd strongly consider it...

ProfessorLongArms · 10-23-2017, 05:02 PM

Just to be clear-there’s not a single kayak in the sale that is offered with an X seat?

The way my ass falls asleep in my current set up, I’m fast realizing my big priority in my next purchase is a raised mesh seat

sdyeti · 10-23-2017, 07:06 PM

Oh man....My Stealth 14 was stolen about 3 years ago and I've recently got the itch again. I've been talking myself out of thinking about getting another for a couple weeks...now this happens.

Iceman · 10-24-2017, 08:42 AM

I have just confirmed that there will be X Seats sold separately for the applicable models. Waiting on pricing. These were first run models that can not be used in the high position as they had to make alterations, (I never put any of these style seats in the high position) plenty high to start with and comfort level is huge.

jbl_91762 · 10-24-2017, 07:22 PM

Will there be any X-Calibers for sale?

kenb · 10-24-2017, 08:00 PM

The X seat is only for 2017 models,guessing they don't have any of those for the Saturday sale.

Speaking of Malibu Kayaks... I have a 2015 X-Factor and am fairly satisfied with it, with the exception of it taking on a gallon or so of water every time a heavy wave crashes over the front hatch, typical on beach launches or landings. Thinking about permanently closing off the front hatch by sealing it with some silicone.

Does anyone have any experience with dealing with this situation? Happened to mention it to a guy who was familiar with them and he laughed and said,"Malibu Kayaks come with 2 gallons of water in them", so I knew it wasn't just my kayak and at this point I'm wondering how I can fix it.
Any ideas? Thanks...

wwkf · 10-23-2017, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by goldenglory18

Almost always its a superficial, cosmetic defect. 100% of the time it has ZERO effect on the boats performance and seaworthiness.

Ask me how I know....

You do know?they are blems

goldenglory18 · 10-24-2017, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by wwkf

You do know?they are blems

I wasn't commenting that these sale items are blems, I was commenting on the quality of the boats, if they happen to be blems.

Andy, do you have any insight on what condition these closeout units are? Demo, BLEM, new old stock, etc?

Iceman · 10-24-2017, 08:04 AM

This will be a mix of older models and BLEMS. We have not had a single kayak from any previous sale ever returned with any issue that I can remember.

10-23-2017, 09:19 AM	#1
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	I bought mine from here 5 years ago and I have never been able to find out what the BLEM is. Other than it was missing the STEALTH 12 logo. You can not beat this deal! __________________

10-23-2017, 09:22 AM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Seat pan option on the newer Stealth and X Factor, will be a mix of previous and current models. Limited accessories like paddles and seats. __________________

10-23-2017, 10:26 AM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	__________________

10-24-2017, 08:42 AM	#9
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	I have just confirmed that there will be X Seats sold separately for the applicable models. Waiting on pricing. These were first run models that can not be used in the high position as they had to make alterations, (I never put any of these style seats in the high position) plenty high to start with and comfort level is huge. __________________

10-24-2017, 08:04 AM	#14
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	This will be a mix of older models and BLEMS. We have not had a single kayak from any previous sale ever returned with any issue that I can remember. __________________

10-23-2017, 05:02 PM	#7
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 400	Just to be clear-there’s not a single kayak in the sale that is offered with an X seat? The way my ass falls asleep in my current set up, I’m fast realizing my big priority in my next purchase is a raised mesh seat

10-23-2017, 07:06 PM	#8
sdyeti Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 55	Oh man....My Stealth 14 was stolen about 3 years ago and I've recently got the itch again. I've been talking myself out of thinking about getting another for a couple weeks...now this happens.

10-24-2017, 07:22 PM	#10
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 346	Will there be any X-Calibers for sale?

10-24-2017, 08:00 PM	#11
kenb Junior Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: leo carrillo Posts: 9	The X seat is only for 2017 models,guessing they don't have any of those for the Saturday sale. Speaking of Malibu Kayaks... I have a 2015 X-Factor and am fairly satisfied with it, with the exception of it taking on a gallon or so of water every time a heavy wave crashes over the front hatch, typical on beach launches or landings. Thinking about permanently closing off the front hatch by sealing it with some silicone. Does anyone have any experience with dealing with this situation? Happened to mention it to a guy who was familiar with them and he laughed and said,"Malibu Kayaks come with 2 gallons of water in them", so I knew it wasn't just my kayak and at this point I'm wondering how I can fix it. Any ideas? Thanks...