Looking for fat man yak (Cobra or Malibu) what do you have?

In far Nor Cal looking to buy a large yak what do you have?
Thanks Level 4

how far north are you?  Is humboats in Eureka near you?
I believe they carry Malibu.  Saw them with a bunch of Malibu loaners at GS4

I'm 90 miles north of Eureka

I can tell ya don't get the "BigYak" its not accurately named...ask BigJim

I can tell ya don't get the "BigYak" its not accurately named...ask BigJim

BigYak, BigJOKE!!!!!!!!!

 

Good stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sincerely,

Jim

I have an X-Factor (3.5yrs) now and had a Fish n Dive (4yrs) before that, the X-Factor is a little faster and much better in a head wind. The Cobra gets up to speed a little faster but dosen't track as well. I would much rather carry the FnD than the X,both heavy but the cobra feels lighter. In the surf I like the Cobra a little better it's just a little quicker(funny calling a FnD quick). I wondered about the bow hatch on the X but I haven't had any issues and it's come through with flying colors both boats are bone dry. On the rivers the Cobra handles really well and the X handles like Crap.


Comfort about the same the foot wells can be tight on the FnD but I prefer that to the rails and stops on the X.
If I was only going to take short trips of 3 or 4 miles I would buy another FnD any longer and I would go with the X for a mix (unless I do a lot of river fishing and only had 1 boat) I would go with the X it's just a lot better in a head wind. Really miss the round hatch on the Cobra.

Both boats have a ton of storage great for boat-ins carry all your gear easy and still paddle well but the X with 3 hatches is a little better.

do you live in smith river?  i have in-laws living on the coast in smith river. i go up there several times a year. I agree with mickfish; get the x-factor.

Between Crescent City and Smith River