Malibu Kayaks X-13
X-13 is a coastal kayak a popular model among spear fishermen and divers, the X-13 comes with phenomenal storage and stability, not to be outdone by its speed. Rotational-molded polyethylene resin, sit-on-top ocean kayak. Design work also included X-wing accessory, to allow users to mount accessories, electronics, and rod holders.
Industrial Design | 3D CAD Surface Modelling | CNC Prototyping
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Industrial Design Engineering
After initial design sketch and prototype iterations, studio engineering work continued with hull-shape complex surfacing and CAD design in Alias. The Alias hull “plug” was detailed in Solidworks 3D CAD to add cockpit elements, and all detailing for deck and hull.
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Design For Manufacturing
The XWing slider allows for electronics and other accessories to attach to the kayak in a user friendly package. Further engineering of complex part line and tooling design for the XWing accessory was performed in studio to create aluminum molds for rotational molding.