Need advise

[GoingPostal]

Well I found a dealer here in the North State that carries both brands. I really liked both, but because I was worried about water in the 45 degree hatch in the tank well of the X-Factor (Mostly the water was in the tank well because of my big A$$, and not from a design fault), and I would have had to special order one with out that hatch. I ended up buying the Fish-N-Dive. Like I said I'm a big guy and I really didn't notice the lack of speed that everybody complains about with the Cobra, maybe the Malibu was a bit faster, but let me tell you they are both way better than the Ride in the speed/glide department. Now I get to start rigging My Fish-n-Dive XF. It did come with 4 well placed flush mount rod holders. If there are any paddlers on this forum up north that need a new kayak check out Sean at Great White Kayak Company, GWKC.com, he is a really nice guy with great customer service!

[PerryC]

GP,
Glad to hear you got a kayak. I hear what you are saying about the 45 degree hatch in the xFactor. It was put in so anglers could slide their rods easily down the hull, but I'm not sure how many anglers actually use it for that. I always thought it moved the tankwell indentations rearward a bit further than they needed to be. Cobra is still going srong with the FnD and theres plenty is use with an excellent factory standing behind them. I had a chance to fish with Sean at Cabrillo one time and I agree that if you need a kayak or accessories, you should look him up. He is one super cool guy that I could recommend to anyone without hesitation.

PerryC.