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2009-10-15 12:59:54 | 139 views | 0 Comments

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. Out back, there are high-performance wakes that can be tweaked to please any style of rider or wakesurfer, and with room for 16 friends, thanks to smart cab-forward design, there’s a floating party waiting to happen every time she hits the water.

INSIDE THE BOAT

High-end details abound in the 247 LSV cockpit, such as a billet aluminum gauge panel, Italian Isotta steering wheel, LCD controls and more. Rockford Fosgate provides serious sounds, with a 10-in. subwoofer, and the dual built-in coolers are handy for separating food from drinks.

BEHIND THE BOAT

You expect a big wake from the largest boat in Malibu’s all-star lineup of world-class wakeboarding machines, but what you don’t expect is how perfectly sculpted it is. Our test riders raved about the boot they got off the top of the well-defined peaks as they easily took their air assault wake-to-wake.

SPECS

Dry Weight: 4,000 lb.
Standard Engine: Malibu Monsoon 5.7L, 350 hp
Storage: 110 cu. ft.
Passengers: 16
Load Cap.: 2,400 lb.
Fuel Cap.: 87 gal.
Ballast: 1,100 lb. (one 600-lb. center talk; two 250-lb. rear tanks)

BEST FEATURES

1. Electronics Galore: With standard MUX switches and the optional MaliView command module, this dash is space shuttle-worthy.
2. Theater Lighting: The backlit LED Wakesetter lounge lights are dimmable for just the right ambiance.
3. Titan Board Racks: These optional billet aluminum racks swivel for optimum access and convenience.

TEST MEASUREMENTS

Length: 24 ft. 7 in.
Beam: 102 in.
Bow Width: 61 in.
Bow Length: 68 in.
Floor to Tower: 73 in.
Gunwale Height: 30 in.
Main Lounge: 83 sq. ft.
Sun Pad: 26 sq. ft.
Platform: 12 sq. ft.