Whats up with Malibu Kayak?

http://www.yakangler.com/forum/20-water-cooler/19276-malibu-kayaks-rumor-mill

Saw this on FB today, anyone know whats going on?

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.

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

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

So sorry man   I know how it is when you get your heart set on something!

..... in todays news, resale value if Malibu Kayaks soars!

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

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

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

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."

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.

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.....

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

Weird, their website seems to be down atm.

EDIT: scratch that, seems to be working now.

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!