WaterSki Magazine

Find the best ski boat or best wakeboard boat for you. Get a sneak peek at Malibu Boats’ lineup of 2011 ski boats and wakeboard boats, including the Malibu Response LXi, Malibu Response FXi, Malibu Wakesetter 247 LSV, Malibu Sunscape 247 LSV, Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV, Malibu Wakesetter VLX, Malibu Wakesetter VTX, Malibu Sunscape 21 LSV, and Malibu 23 Ride...

Ski Boat Review The Malibu Wakesetter VTX may only be a compact 20-foot wakeboarding boat, but what it lacks in length, it makes up for in performance and convenience. The smallest wakeboard boat in Malibu Boats' Wakesetter lineup feels like a much larger boat, but it still fits in any standard garage with room on board for 10...

Ski Boat Review When Malibu Boats reinvented its all-star Malibu Wakesetter VLX in 2009, it was a risky move. Improving greatness is no easy task, but Malibu Boats rose to the challenge. Besides creating one of the best wakes in the industry by way of its innovative V25 Wake hull design; 900-pound, three-tank subfloor ballast system; and patented Power Wedge, the Wakesetter VLX exudes the luxury refinements of a high-end European sports sedan...

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...

Ski Boat Review The Malibu Boats 23 vRide is built with the same quality materials (minus a few bells and whistles) as other premium Malibu wakeboard boats like the Wakesetter VLX and 247 LSV. The Malibu Boats 23 vRide  delivers an all-purpose water-sports pull for less than $60,000...

Ski Boat Review The Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 LSV continues to be a top choice for families and serious riders alike — no surprises here. The Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 LSV's highly tuned V25 hull masterfully churns out wakes that are desired by wakeboarders of varying skills all while transporting its passengers in luxurious comfort with thoughtful amenities...

Ski Boat Review At 24 feet, 7 inches in length and with a wide 102-inch beam, the Malibu Wakesetter 247 LSV throws out the biggest, meatiest wake in the Malibu Boats lineup. This high-end wakeboard boat has enough room for a whopping 16 people...