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Ocean Kayak
Malibu 9.5 Kayak

4.296296296296297 out of 5 stars
27 Reviews

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Why We Like The Malibu 9.5 Kayak

Built for recreation, the Ocean Kayak Malibu 9.5 Kayak is what we turn to for cruising through the surf and floating with our friends in comfort. Its stable profile makes propulsion and tracking straight a breeze, and its design includes an adjustable seat and a wide array of foot wells and calf rests that fit almost any height paddler for all-day comfort.


For convenience, Ocean Kayak included integrated rod mounts, paddle rests, a water-resistant QuickStash hatch, and three cupholders to ensure that whatever the activity of the day is, your gear will be at your fingertips. Storage features include a stackable design that lets you vertically store the whole family set, and a YakLock bar that lets you secure your vessel while you're not on it.



Details

  • Sit-on-top kayak for fun days on gentle water
  • AirGo and AirComfort seat adjusts to your specs
  • QuickStash hatch protects your gear from splashes
  • YakLock bar lets you store the kayak securely
  • Stackable design saves space during storage
  • Molded-in rod holders can change position
  • Three cupholders hold plenty of refreshment
  • Item #JOP003W
Hull Material
single-layer polyethylene
Length
9.5ft
Width
22.5in
Maximum Load
325lb
Cockpit Dimensions
52 x 22.5in
Hatch Cover
QuickStash
Rudder
none
Skeg
none
Claimed Weight
50lb
Manufacturer Warranty
limited lifetime
Activity
flatwater paddling, ocean paddling

Overall Rating

4.5 based on 27 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 2 reviews
2 Stars - 2 reviews
3 Stars - 2 reviews
4 Stars - 1 reviews
5 Stars - 20 reviews

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2 out of 5 stars

August 29, 2022

Poor tracking

I bought this kayak after owning a 13' trident and the difference was night and day.

Oceankayak2
Johnson Outdoors

Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors

1 out of 5 stars

February 13, 2022

Terrible Choice

I bought this over a year ago because I was told they discontinued the Frenzy and this model replaced it. I needed something for surf fishing. I have used it twice in the bay where it's calm. Too much drag causing to use up a lot of energy to get to the fishing spot. Also doesn't track very well. Constantly wants to spin around. I don't want to even use this in the surf. If it performs this bad in calm water, I don't want to venture into waves with it. Deeply disappointed in it. Also deeply disappointed in Ocean Kayak for discontinuing the Frenzy. That was the best surf kayak I have ever used and was very popular in my area.

ThrillinSTX
Johnson Outdoors

Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors

1 out of 5 stars

June 5, 2021

Tracks terrible! It's a barge.

Tracks terrible! It's a barge. Buy something cheaper that tracks better...its a fight

Booger
Johnson Outdoors

Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors

5 out of 5 stars

December 4, 2020

Just a Question

I own a Malibu 9.5 but just recently i used it and it would turn me side ways I tried to adjust the weight and it still turned me. All I had was a cooler in the back. Any suggestions on what to do next time. Look forward to a response.

for the Love of Kayaking
Johnson Outdoors

Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors

2 out of 5 stars

November 7, 2020

Barge

It’s a lot of work to keep it going straight. It’s wide and quite heavy, don’t track well. If I had it to do over I’d search more.

RodC
Johnson Outdoors

Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors

5 out of 5 stars

August 31, 2020

Love our yaks!

We bought two Malibu 9.5 kayaks back in April 2020. We already have an Ocean sit on top tandem for well over 15 years, but getting up in your years needed something lighter, so we bought the singles. We have since kayaked in Florida springs, rivers and even the ocean. These are perfect for recreational kayaking, sturdy and well made, love the comfortable seat, and the water tight compartment to keep my cell phone in. We are over 60 and can carry both easily to the water, and lift on top of the Jeep. My son even rode some waves in the ocean with them. Very stable in the water, so no worries of tipping over and being a gators dinner. Plenty of room for a child or pup to ride along, and carry extra items, lots of bungees to hold them. We've been very happy with our purchase and recommend to those looking for fun in the waters.

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FLexplorers
Johnson Outdoors

Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors

5 out of 5 stars

August 19, 2020

Very stable on the water

Bought the Malibu after using a frenzy and loving it

Every name taken
Johnson Outdoors

Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors

5 out of 5 stars

August 2, 2020

Overall Awesome Open Kayak

I had a smaller kayak and needed a larger one for my two Australian Terriers that love kayaking as well! Purchased the Malibu 9.5 and Wow . . . what a difference . . . so glad I researched and found Ocean Kayak!!!

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DahlingAustralianTerriers
Johnson Outdoors

Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors

5 out of 5 stars

July 26, 2020

Great kayak for beginners!

I bought this kayak a month ago and made the right choice. Is my first time ever and I love it. Just waiting for Ocean Kayak to produce more. I will get one for my wife. She wants the Seaglass color. Hopefully I can get it very soon. I can’t wait for her to go to the lake with me. Thanks Ocean Kayak

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Omar
Johnson Outdoors

Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors

5 out of 5 stars

July 21, 2020

Great Features

I love my kayak. It is comfortable, maneuvers great, has a lot of real estate (room), and I can't get enough time in it.

burryKM
Johnson Outdoors

Originally reviewed on Johnson Outdoors