WaterSki Magazine

Skiers at all levels want the softest wake possible, and Malibu Boats got it right once again with the all-new Response TXi.

Regina Jaquess set pending women's slalom world records on consecutive days in back-to-back competitions at the Cory Pickos World Ski Center in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Jaquess followed up a 1.25 off 41 off performance on Oct. 23 by skiing 1.5 @ 41 off on Oct. 24.

Ski Boat Review Not only is the Malibu Boats Response LXi, Malibu’s high-end skiing machine, one of the most progressive-looking ski boats on the water (with features like its frameless windshield and standard fiberglass swim platform), but its World-record-breaking performance is just as appealing...

Ski Boat Review In its second model year, the Malibu Boats Response FXi continues to deliver much of the same impressive ski boat performance as the Malibu Boats LXi, but with a roomier interior layout thanks to its wide, 98-inch beam that welcomes more people and water-sports interests than just high-end slalom skiing...

Boat Review NMMA Certified Length: 20’6” Beam: 7’10” Load capacity: 8 / 1,265 lb. Fuel capacity: 41 gal. Dry weight: 2,800 lb. Maximum HP: 400 Base price: $44,444 Features Construction: In our tests and factory tours, we have been consistently amazed with Malibu’s superior construction and industry-leading fit and finish...

BOAT REVIEW The Response LXi stays true to Malibu's roots as a big-idea ski-boat maker. This model makes the most of evolutionary designs to take its place alongside the absolutely best slalom boats on the planet...