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Topic: Whats up with Malibu Kayak?  (Read 8938 times)

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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.


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I think Cobra is also having issues, although nothing as dramatic. Too much  competition - or - poor marketing strategies ?
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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


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So sorry man :smt010  I know how it is when you get your heart set on something!
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..... in todays news, resale value if Malibu Kayaks soars!


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That sucks, I have owned 2 malibus and they are great boats.


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.... and one of JBakers boats is mine now ... all mine!  moohaaaa    :smt044


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Well, they have at least one phone left in the office and a worker to answer it.


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I just found Yak Shack post on FB

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."


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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.
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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.....


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I called Malubu Kayaks on Friday.
the rep told me that likely production will be resumed this week :)


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Weird, their website seems to be down atm.

EDIT: scratch that, seems to be working now.
« Last Edit: June 23, 2012, 04:31:59 PM by tam »


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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!
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