Here come some of the newbie questions... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dbarnett66 · 11-11-2012, 12:35 PM

I had some more time to today to perform a closer inspection and the Kayak seems solid except in one general area. The area behind the seat, just south of the 5 gallon bucket depression seems to have more flex to it than the rest of the Kayak. Is this an issue or the way that they are formed at the factory? There was no tape describing flaws on the Kayak. I did find a repaired blemish on the nose and have no problem with that. I plan on bringing back the Kayak to OEX when I buy some kayak goodies and have them install things life the fish finder and bait tank. I guess I can always have them check it when I bring it in. See the red area below:

Thanks in advance.

Danodog

dbarnett66 · 11-11-2012, 06:47 PM

Half the Kayak was being hit by the sun and the other half wasn't. Went into the garage tonight and the suspect area is just like the rest of the kayak. I better stop over thinking this kayak stuff.

jorluivil · 11-11-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dbarnett66

Half the Kayak was being hit by the sun and the other half wasn't. Went into the garage tonight and the suspect area is just like the rest of the kayak. I better stop over thinking this kayak stuff.

Hot sun and plastic do not play well with each other.......I know this from experience.

mtnbykr2 · 11-11-2012, 06:53 PM

looks ok to me, yeah...over thunk...

GregAndrew · 11-12-2012, 04:54 AM

Also, all the areas near scupper holes will tend to stay more rigid than the areas that don't have them.

DanaPT · 11-12-2012, 06:05 AM

my xfactor in that area has a lot of flex. I don't thing it will be an issue for you. Hopefully you will only be loading 20+ lb fish back there.

OR maybe a milk crate. That's what I stow back there. Seems Malibu fully expects you to "borrower" a milk crate from your favorite retailer as those corners are perfectly designed for one.

Jimmyz123 · 11-12-2012, 06:16 AM

Stop thinking and start rigging.

I think one of the best parts of owning a Kayak is when you get it home and you stand back and look at it to plan what you are going to do in order to make if work for YOUR needs. It's like a blank canvas waiting for you to slap your paint on it. I did just that this weekend with the Kayak I bought from Landwhale, thanks again Steve.

11-11-2012, 12:35 PM	#1
dbarnett66 Danodog Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lakeside, CA Posts: 155	Here come some of the newbie questions... I had some more time to today to perform a closer inspection and the Kayak seems solid except in one general area. The area behind the seat, just south of the 5 gallon bucket depression seems to have more flex to it than the rest of the Kayak. Is this an issue or the way that they are formed at the factory? There was no tape describing flaws on the Kayak. I did find a repaired blemish on the nose and have no problem with that. I plan on bringing back the Kayak to OEX when I buy some kayak goodies and have them install things life the fish finder and bait tank. I guess I can always have them check it when I bring it in. See the red area below: Thanks in advance. Danodog

11-11-2012, 06:47 PM	#2
dbarnett66 Danodog Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lakeside, CA Posts: 155	Never mind Half the Kayak was being hit by the sun and the other half wasn't. Went into the garage tonight and the suspect area is just like the rest of the kayak. I better stop over thinking this kayak stuff.

11-11-2012, 06:53 PM	#4
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	looks ok to me, yeah...over thunk... __________________

11-12-2012, 06:16 AM	#7
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Stop thinking and start rigging. I think one of the best parts of owning a Kayak is when you get it home and you stand back and look at it to plan what you are going to do in order to make if work for YOUR needs. It's like a blank canvas waiting for you to slap your paint on it. I did just that this weekend with the Kayak I bought from Landwhale, thanks again Steve. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

11-12-2012, 04:54 AM	#5
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Also, all the areas near scupper holes will tend to stay more rigid than the areas that don't have them.

11-12-2012, 06:05 AM	#6
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	my xfactor in that area has a lot of flex. I don't thing it will be an issue for you. Hopefully you will only be loading 20+ lb fish back there. OR maybe a milk crate. That's what I stow back there. Seems Malibu fully expects you to "borrower" a milk crate from your favorite retailer as those corners are perfectly designed for one.