WaterSki Magazine

When clicking through the 2013 Boat Buyers Guide we all dream of ordering up one of the hottest new flagship wakeboard boats, but sometimes we need to scale it down a bit. Still wanting to enjoy all that a wakeboard boat can give you, but making a commitment to the top-of-the-line boats will have to wait a year or two?

Ski Boat Review Malibu’s 21 Ride is an all-around wake-sport workhorse that offers everything you need to ride at a great price. This former Wakesetter has a classic Malibu look and feel with quality that has stood the test of time, not to mention dependable wakes...

With a résumé that includes pulling both pro riders and pro events and a decidedly un-pro price tag, the Malibu 21 vRide offers proven performance at Malibu’s best value.

rom its Malibu-quality interior — with ergonomically designed seats, oversize cup holders and overflow seating — to the Illusion G3 tower with standard Titan Combo Spinner racks that hold a variety of board thicknesses, the Malibu 21 Ride offers extreme value.

Take a Virtual Test Drive of one of Malibu Boats' 2010 ski boats and wakeboarding boats, including the Malibu Response LXi, Malibu Response FXi, Malibu 21 vRide, Malibu 23 vRide, Malibu Wakesetter VTX, Malibu Wakesetter VLX, Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV and Malibu Wakesetter 247 LSV...

Ski Boat Review For budget-minded ski boat buyers looking to advance their wakeboarding skills without the hefty price tag, the Malibu Boats 21 vRide won’t disappoint. You get a tournament-quality pull with impressive standard wakeboard boat features like the Illusion G3 tower, 400 pounds of subfloor ballast and Precision Pro Speed Control, all for less than $53,000...