cracks in old x-factor, holes in new one! what the....

Post Reply
smilingbob
Posts: 126
Joined: Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:21 pm
Location: san antonio,tx
Contact:

cracks in old x-factor, holes in new one! what the....

Post by smilingbob »

Ok so back in October I posted cracks in my older x-factor. Well I got with Malibu they said it was a warranty, so I get a new 2012 model. On December 21, 2012 I receive my new x-factor, mango. A few days later I'm really looking it over and I find 3 holes. Now how upset would you guys be. Boat is brand new never been in the water. So I guess after the holidays I will see what they say.
These are not holes from shipping but from manufacturing.

So I ask what do you guys think about That!???

Bob
User avatar
Mythman
TKF 10,000 Club
TKF 10,000 Club
Posts: 23716
Joined: Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:23 am
Location: Cypress.......watching the weather to go BTB fishing!

Re: cracks in old x-factor, holes in new one! what the....

Post by Mythman »

What I think: Malibu must have some serious, serious problems! :x
andre3k
Posts: 79
Joined: Tue Jun 12, 2012 9:51 am

Re: cracks in old x-factor, holes in new one! what the....

Post by andre3k »

Nothing new. Malibu has had some serious issues with customer service and quality control in the past. I noticed a very small hole in my first x-factor that I got brand new last summer. It didnt go all the way through the plastic and looked more like an air bubble that formed during the molding process. I filled it in with marine goop and have kept an eye on it. I have two xfactors now but based on what I've seen so far I doubt if I will buy another malibu yak.
User avatar
Coastal Country
TKF 6000 Club
TKF 6000 Club
Posts: 6110
Joined: Wed Jan 24, 2007 5:21 pm
Location: Seat of a Magic 14.5 ~ Santa Fe, TX

Re: cracks in old x-factor, holes in new one! what the....

Post by Coastal Country »

If everyone quit crying about weight of the yaks and let them put some plastic back in them, plus a few other issues these things wouldn't happen.

Paper thin rips, cardboard takes alot more abuse. Food for thought
non pro angler \m/
Posts: 293
Joined: Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:38 pm
Location: Southeast Houston

Re: cracks in old x-factor, holes in new one! what the....

Post by non pro angler \m/ »

I have a 2005 X Factor and a newer Mini X. Haven't had any problems with cracks....Handles did bust on the Mini X though. This kinda talk about cracking makes me nervous although I did purchase a plastic welding kit just in case....hopefully I won't have to use for a long while.
User avatar
richg99
TKF 3000 Club
TKF 3000 Club
Posts: 3208
Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2004 9:31 pm
Location: North Houston (FM1960), TX

Re: cracks in old x-factor, holes in new one! what the....

Post by richg99 »

Well, if they ever don't take care of you....

this guy has an alternative answer..

"Redneck repair...fixing a hole in a yak with a propane torch; five gallon bucket; and a chisel."
(Don't laugh..it worked)... Rich

http://www.texaskayakfisherman.com/foru ... 3&t=190217" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Post Reply