Native Majic

MrSpectaculous · Post by **MrSpectaculous** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:43 pm

It's a good looking boat with alot of innovative features...very little has been written about it...anybody have a review?

Dog Guide · Post by **Dog Guide** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:20 pm

http://www.nativewatercraft.com/catalog07.pdf

I looked at 1 at Bill Jacksons today and I love the space and layout BUT I wish for 1 more DRY storage hatch.

ummsparky · Post by **ummsparky** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:45 am

I paddled a majic 14.5 on a rental from Grande Tours as I am shopping for a second craft. I found it well laid out and faster than my Redfish 14. I was disappointed at the small damp storage hatch in back. It was VERy comfortable with their trademark lawn chair seating and excellent foot rests. It tracked about the same as my redfish in the wind. It does have hull slap issues but not as bad as some, not as good as the redfish. It also drafts more than the redfishI wound up scraping bottom on oyster beds and sand bars I would normally glide over. All in all it seem a good choice I liked the tandem option. It is still on my consideration list. I want to paddle an Ultimate 14.5 before I make my final decision.

plagsage · Post by **plagsage** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:39 am

ummsparky wrote:I paddled a majic 14.5 on a rental from Grande Tours as I am shopping for a second craft. I found it well laid out and faster than my Redfish 14. I was disappointed at the small damp storage hatch in back. It was VERy comfortable with their trademark lawn chair seating and excellent foot rests. It tracked about the same as my redfish in the wind. It does have hull slap issues but not as bad as some, not as good as the redfish. It also drafts more than the redfishI wound up scraping bottom on oyster beds and sand bars I would normally glide over. All in all it seem a good choice I liked the tandem option. It is still on my consideration list. I want to paddle an Ultimate 14.5 before I make my final decision.

Is the hull on this boat pretty rigid?
The only knock I give it is that it is about 10 lbs heavier than the Ultimate, which is only an issue if you need to carry it any distance.

ummsparky · Post by **ummsparky** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:55 pm

It seemed rigid enough to me, I am a big fella at 275 and I didn't notice any flexing. I might rent an utlimate 14.5 for the Goomba Saturday and would be happy to let you take a close look if so.

kreidel · Post by **kreidel** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:33 am

I own a Magic 14.5

It is a great all around kayak.
Ummsparky gave a good review. The hull slap isn't as bad if you move your seat alittle more forward. The speed is about the same as my Redfish/Marquesa 14. Wind might affect it a smidge more but not really noticeable. Seating is first class, you can search for better seating and you won't find it. Super easy to pole from or flyfish in. The adjustablity is insane, solo/tandem, rod placement with the plug and play bars, foot rests and you can take aton of gear. I didn't notice it drafting any more than the Redfish.

The bad is it will oil can if you aren't careful. With it's long flat surfaces make sure you store and transport carefully. Common sense rules here, use it. I also know the Ultimate 14.5 and 16 will warp so those to you will want to be careful of.
The nice part of the Magic is the self draining design, but if you aren't heading offshore the Ultimate is fine. You can also buy spray shields for the Ultimates. I also own the Ultimate 12.

mudfish · Post by **mudfish** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:20 am

How do you get to the dry storage if it's facing the stern?

Nice looking boat otherwise.

Riverpirate · Post by **Riverpirate** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:30 am

Even though I am sponosored by Ocean Kayak I have a hard time not telling people about this yak. Especially when they are considering a tandem.

plagsage · Post by **plagsage** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:27 am

I like the plug n play bars for the Magic. I dont believe they have them for the Ultimates.

I created my own out of pvc to have a rod holder centered in front of me. It functions okay, but I need to remove the whole stabilizer bar to remove it from the boat.

kreidel · Post by **kreidel** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:42 pm

teamshaft3 wrote:How do you get to the dry storage if it's facing the stern?

Nice looking boat otherwise.

I don't.

I really don't need dry storage on this kayak. I have a dry bag handy in case of rain for my wallet and camera. I had a Redfish 14 before this and never used the dry storage either, everything was in the rear in a milk crate.

LivelyBaits · Post by **LivelyBaits** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:43 am

Uniform6 · Post by **Uniform6** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:49 am

Looking at buying another kayak and considering this one, 12ft for standing and sight fishing.

How's the long term reviews looking?

Thanks,

Dust

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