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Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 vs Delta 14

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Delta 14 is cheaper at $1995. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 Delta 14
US price $1995
BrandOcean KayakDelta Kayaks
Released
Kayak type sit-on-top sit-inside
Propulsion paddle paddle
Seating capacity 1 1
Length inches
Width inches 31 23.5
Weight pounds 59 45
Max capacity pounds 360 340
Construction material rotomolded-polyethylene thermoformed
Hatch count 1 3
Rod holder count 0
Adjustable seat No Yes
Tracking aid none rudder

Sources — Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5: paddleva.com (verified 2026-07-11). Delta 14: deltakayaks.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 and Delta 14?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Kayak type: Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 sit-on-top vs Delta 14 sit-inside
  • Width inches: Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 31 vs Delta 14 23.5
  • Weight pounds: Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 59 vs Delta 14 45
  • Max capacity pounds: Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 360 vs Delta 14 340
  • Construction material: Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 rotomolded-polyethylene vs Delta 14 thermoformed
  • Hatch count: Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 1 vs Delta 14 3
  • Adjustable seat: Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 false vs Delta 14 true
  • Tracking aid: Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 none vs Delta 14 rudder

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