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Kayak Zone => Kayaks => Malibu Kayaks => Topic started by: Squidder K on June 15, 2012, 07:42:58 AM

Title: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: Squidder K on June 15, 2012, 07:42:58 AM
http://www.yakangler.com/forum/20-water-cooler/19276-malibu-kayaks-rumor-mill (http://www.yakangler.com/forum/20-water-cooler/19276-malibu-kayaks-rumor-mill)

Saw this on FB today, anyone know whats going on?
Title: Re: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: bmb on June 15, 2012, 07:58:59 AM
I don't think anyone on our site has a relationship to Malibu except for maybe the dealers.  I would say if it is true I would not be overly surprised.
Title: Re: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: LilRiverMan on June 15, 2012, 09:04:55 AM
I think Cobra is also having issues, although nothing as dramatic. Too much  competition - or - poor marketing strategies ?
Title: Re: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: Igor on June 15, 2012, 09:39:28 AM
I spoke with Malibu rep today - the rumor comfirmed :(

their warehouse is empty, they do not have their production line right now. Rep. told me that we might see some clarification in 2 weeks.

hard week at work ended with bad news that already awaited for 5 weeks XF maybe just my dream (i cannot easily switch to another dealer). may look to OK alternative in reasonable price range with "big guy" capacity
Title: Re: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: Squidder K on June 15, 2012, 09:53:32 AM
So sorry man :smt010  I know how it is when you get your heart set on something!
Title: Re: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: FishingForTheCure on June 15, 2012, 11:32:20 AM
..... in todays news, resale value if Malibu Kayaks soars!
Title: Re: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: jbaker on June 15, 2012, 11:40:14 AM
That sucks, I have owned 2 malibus and they are great boats.
Title: Re: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: FishingForTheCure on June 15, 2012, 11:46:07 AM
.... and one of JBakers boats is mine now ... all mine!  moohaaaa    :smt044
Title: Re: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: FishingForTheCure on June 15, 2012, 11:51:08 AM
Well, they have at least one phone left in the office and a worker to answer it.
Title: Re: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: Igor on June 19, 2012, 12:50:17 PM
I just found Yak Shack post on FB

https://www.facebook.com/YakShackLLC (https://www.facebook.com/YakShackLLC)

"Malibu kayaks will be back online for production in a couple of weeks is what we have been told by Malibu staff yesterday. We will post more information when they get everything running again. This is great news for a great kayak company."
Title: Re: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: The Nothing on June 23, 2012, 11:24:00 AM
From what I've heard by one of their old reps, the molds and everything have been returned. Time will tell how big of a setback this becomes.
Title: Re: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: barndoor on June 23, 2012, 11:44:45 AM
hmmm.  The two kayaks I'm currently considering for my first new purchase were a stealth 12 and a trident 13.  Kind of make me lean towards the OK, but I really do like the close in storage on the stealth.....
Title: Re: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: Igor on June 23, 2012, 03:05:42 PM
I called Malubu Kayaks on Friday.
the rep told me that likely production will be resumed this week :)
Title: Re: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: tam on June 23, 2012, 04:18:56 PM
Weird, their website seems to be down atm.

EDIT: scratch that, seems to be working now.
Title: Re: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: Fisherman X on June 25, 2012, 05:45:34 AM
I went over to FB yesterday with Coho Joe to pick up his new mini-x at Sub-Surface and heard there was a fallout in MK owners' group. Also that it looked probable/hopeful that production would resume within a couple weeks.

Joe sold a Frenzy and a Lanai at his garage sale last weekend to add another mini to his quiver. Poor guy is down to four boats now. B*stard!
Title: Re: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: jbaker on June 25, 2012, 11:28:09 AM
hmmm.  The two kayaks I'm currently considering for my first new purchase were a stealth 12 and a trident 13.  Kind of make me lean towards the OK, but I really do like the close in storage on the stealth.....


Have you looked at the x13's?
Title: Re: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: Igor on June 27, 2012, 03:01:30 PM
I spoke with Malibu rep. - this week they are teasting molds and likely after 4th of July production will be resumed :))))
Title: Re: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: Igor on July 06, 2012, 03:44:44 AM
A little note from Malibu Kayaks from  https://www.facebook.com/YakShackLLC (https://www.facebook.com/YakShackLLC)
 
Dear Malibu Kayaks Dealer

 As many of you know our company has faced some very difficult challenges this past month that resulted in a temporary manufacturing delay . We are very happy to announce that these issues have been resolved and we are now back in production.
 We would like to express our deepest gratitude to each of you for the support and courtesies you have shown us in the last few weeks. We understand that this unexpected event not only affected our team but seriously impacted several of our dealers as well . Rest assured that as we resume our normal production our team will strive to provide you with the highest quality of service.
 We also wanted to advise you that Sean Caples in no longer affiliated with Malibu Kayaks, LLC or Crack of Dawn Paddlesports LLC. Rest assured this internal change will in no way effect our ability to meet your needs or impact the viability of the company.
 Thank you all again for generous support and understanding. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this development please feel free to contact me. We greatly appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future.

 Best Regards,
 Alfa Felix
 Accounting Manager
 Malibu Kayaks, LLC
 7110 East Jackson Street
 Paramount, CA 90723
 (562) 630-6282
Title: Re: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?
Post by: CrawFish on July 29, 2012, 01:38:04 PM
Anymore news from Malibu?   It seems weird that they don't even have a current website up. The one I can find does not even have the 2012 boats on it?  I can find em for sale on some sites but, don't know the age of their products.
I am really taking a hard look at an X-13 as an option if I can find one to demo.  Was concerned two years ago about their build quality and business model but, was looking like they were working it out.
 :smt001
Chris