Malibu Stealth bait tank seal mods? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

VGB · 01-21-2014, 03:47 PM

What up BWE! I just got my first kayak, a Malibu Stealth 12 from the boys at OEX in Mission Bay and love the boat. I decided to paddle it down to the barge and get some sardines to slide around Mission Bay for some Hali's....caught a few fish...and a wet butt. Anybody out there have any issues with the seal on the live well? If so, has anybody improved the seal at home?? Any info/tips would be appreciated!

alanw · 01-21-2014, 05:51 PM

I have an S-12 but it's a few years older than yours. The livewell lid doesn't fit very well so I never worried about the seal. I have plenty of drainage in the front holes and I now keep a low enough flow rate that the tank never fills up to the top where I'd have to worry about it draining into the seating area anymore. I'd say the water level runs at about 2" down from the top of the tank.

I may still get some spillage in rougher conditions though, and the best fix for me is to wear waterproof pants/waders.

Congrats on the new yak and addicting hobby

Cbad Mike · 01-21-2014, 10:14 PM

Congratulations on your new ride!!!
I have a stealth 14. I used a foam tape window seal on all of my hatches including my bait tank. You can buy it at Home Depot.
The main reason my butt doesn't get wet is because I NEVER keep the scupper plugs that are under the seat in and I cut a foam kick board in half and use it as a pad under my seat. Works excellent.

01-21-2014, 03:47 PM	#1
VGB Junior Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 8	Malibu Stealth bait tank seal mods? What up BWE! I just got my first kayak, a Malibu Stealth 12 from the boys at OEX in Mission Bay and love the boat. I decided to paddle it down to the barge and get some sardines to slide around Mission Bay for some Hali's....caught a few fish...and a wet butt. Anybody out there have any issues with the seal on the live well? If so, has anybody improved the seal at home?? Any info/tips would be appreciated!

01-21-2014, 05:51 PM	#2
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	I have an S-12 but it's a few years older than yours. The livewell lid doesn't fit very well so I never worried about the seal. I have plenty of drainage in the front holes and I now keep a low enough flow rate that the tank never fills up to the top where I'd have to worry about it draining into the seating area anymore. I'd say the water level runs at about 2" down from the top of the tank. I may still get some spillage in rougher conditions though, and the best fix for me is to wear waterproof pants/waders. Congrats on the new yak and addicting hobby __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

01-21-2014, 10:14 PM	#3
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Congratulations on your new ride!!! I have a stealth 14. I used a foam tape window seal on all of my hatches including my bait tank. You can buy it at Home Depot. The main reason my butt doesn't get wet is because I NEVER keep the scupper plugs that are under the seat in and I cut a foam kick board in half and use it as a pad under my seat. Works excellent. __________________ [SIGPIC] Last edited by Cbad Mike; 01-21-2014 at 10:21 PM.