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lukeBOAT 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. It’s the plentiful high-end standard features, though, such as Rockford Fosgate sound system with built-in MP3 connection and 2-gig memory, that really make this boat worth a look.
INSIDE THE BOAT
The Malibu Sunscape 23 LSV surrounds drivers in hand-wrapped vinyl and LCD controls that can be fully customized. The billet throttle rig is sturdy, stylish and comfortable. Optional sport seating adds a second captain’s chair, and the transom staging seat and sundeck walkover are rider-friendly.
BEHIND THE BOAT
The Malibu Sunscape 23 LSV has a multipurpose wake that families with diverse water-sports interests can enjoy. At slower skiing speeds, the wake softens up for causal swerving. The hull has tons of wakeboarding potential if you get the optional ballast and Malibu Power Wedge.
SPECS
Dry Weight: 3,800 lb.
Standard Engine: Malibu Monsoon 5.7 L, 350 hp
Storage: 126 cu. ft.
Passengers: 14
Load Cap.: 1,945 lb.
Fuel Cap.: 55 gal.
Ballast: N/A
BEST FEATURES
1. New Bow Rails: The stylish 2009 design update is strong and adds safety.
2. Cool Cubbies: New walk-through pockets keep small things safe and point speakers where it counts.
3. Optional Transom Remote: The customizable MUX module controls tunes, lights, heater, rider presets and more.
TEST MEASUREMENTS
Length: 23 ft.
Beam: 102 in.
Bow Width: 60 in.
Bow Length: 68 in.
Floor to Tower: 73 in.
Gunwale Height: 30 in.
Main Lounge: 72 sq. ft.
Sun Pad: 24 sq. ft.
Platform: 12 sq. ft.
