WaterSki Magazine

Produced from December 2007 through November 2009, the Malibu Boats Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V ski boat has reached the end of its production run. The name Malibu Corvette Limited Sport-V always suggested that this Malibu boat wouldn’t be available forever...

Call them crossovers or multisports, these seven ski boats from our 2009 Boat Buyers Guide excel as do-it-all watersports performers. Since they're designed to tow a variety of watersports, the ski boats on this list are perfect for families who not only love to water ski and wakeboard but wakesurf and tube as well...

click to download Axis wallpaper Axis Mission Statement The mission of Axis Wake Research is to research, design, and manufacture a series of boats that will remain focused on delivering commonsense functionality at an unmatched value to the core family and rider, with an identity that gives the customer pride in ownership...

Orlando, FLA (July 16, 2009) – Nautique is proud to revolutionize the skiing industry once again with the launch of the ground-breaking Ski Nautique 200. The innovative, new Ski Nautique 200, available in open or closed bow, is the ultimate, three-event tournament ski boat...

click to download Axis wallpaper Axis Mission Statement
The mission of Axis Wake Research is to research, design, and manufacture a series of boats that will remain focused on delivering commonsense functionality at an unmatched value to the core family and rider, with an identity that gives the customer pride in ownership...

Boat Review If you're obsessed with riding stellar wakes but just can't seem to justify the hefty price tag of a hard-core wakeboard boat, we highly recommend checking out the Axis Boats A22. Priced at under $40,000, this brand-new, dedicated wake machine delivers outstanding performance, core styling and simple functionality without breaking the bank...

BOAT REVIEW Designed by aerospace engineers, the Gekko Revo 6.7's radical styling will appeal to buyers who really want stand out on the lake. Gekko Boat's premier wakeboard boat is loaded with distinct features — from the sweeping bowlines to the integrated transom — for a sleek, jet fighter vibe...

BOAT REVIEW For course-focused slalom devotes who can't always find a driver of comparable skill, the AWSA- and ABC-approved Gekko GTO 22 offers superior tracking ability that can help a rookie throttle man pull more like seasoned pro...

BOAT REVIEW New for 2009, the Malibu Response FXi is a crossover ski boat for families who ski first and play with other toys later. For that primary interest, Malibu Boats scaled down their proven Cut Diamond Hull into a 20-foot platform that delivers the same performance wakes as the LXi, evidenced by it's USA Water Ski approval...

BOAT REVIEW As Malibu's flagship ski boat, the Response LXi is built for the slalom devotee who wants a luxury sports car for the water. Not only does its Diamond Cut hull produce one of the smoothest, flattest wakes in the industry, it's also a mean three-event machine...

BOAT REVIEW Malibu Boats designed the Sunscape series to please families in search of a true luxury ride — inside and on the water. Built on the Malibu V25 Diamond Hull, which is designed for positive performance handling, true multisport capability and the smoothest possible ride, the Malibu Sunscape 23 LSV offers a high freeboard for superior safety and drier passengers...

BOAT REVIEW Malibu Boats calls the Sunscape 247 LSV the "limo" in their lineup. With sleek lines, luxurious amenities and a cab-forward design that creates a reported 30 percent more lounge acreage than other ski boats in its class, it lives up to the nickname...

BOAT REVIEW The 247 LSV is the Clydesdale of the Wakesetter stable. Malibu's largest model is a big wakeboard boat designed for big crowds and big water. Despite its sizeable platform, this luxury performer handles like a much smaller rig...

BOAT REVIEW Malibu's wakeboard flagship gets some serious upgrades for 2009. So many, in fact, the brand's best-seller is basically a new wakeboard boat. Performance-minded riders will appreciate the new hull that's optimized for controlled turns under power and bigger and better-defined wakes...

BOAT REVIEW Malibu's Wakesetter VTX is the right fit for buyers who want a compact rig that tucks into a standard garage and can be trailored by most V-6-powered vehicles. This 20-footer is small enough to satisfy most waterway restrictions, and the performance is all Wakesetter, with wakes that will please any level of wakeboarder...