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 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...

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 As the smallest of LSV lineup, the Malibu Boats Sunscape 20 LSV still has ample interior space thanks to a V-drive setup and a wraparound lounge. This 20-foot ski boat is a breeze to trailer and compact enough to fit into any standard garage...

Ski Boat Review For a family seeking out the ultimate in ski boat luxury, inside and out, the Malibu Boats Sunscape 23 LSV is an ideal fit. The V25 Diamond hull dishes up a super smooth ride while delivering a wake suitable for everyone in the family, no matter their water-sports interests...

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...

Ski Boat Review This MB Sports wakeboard boat, originally released last season, is back with a few upgrades to further enhance your wakeboard and surf sessions. The MB Sports B52V Team Wide Body's additional width offers a noticeably smoother, more stable ride...

Ski Boat Review In the industry’s quest to build bigger and bigger wakes, one fact has been all too often overlooked: Not everyone is able to store these giant wakeboard boats. With this in mind, MB Sports created the F21 Tomcat, aimed at the serious wake rider who does not have room to store a larger wakeboard boat...

Ski Boat Review The F23 Tomcat is top-shelf MB Sports. As the premier craft in the MB boats line, this wakeboard boat features a spacious bow configuration thanks to the pickle-fork design. Its hull was completely redesigned in 2009, and MB Sports upgraded the F23 for 2010 with a punch in the form of an upgraded Clarion sound system...

Ski Boat Review Moomba Boats’ long-standing tradition of extremely affordable and functional wakeboard boats is delivered in full with the Moomba Mobius LSV. Moomba Boats' best-selling price-point family wakeboard boat is fitted with many of the comforts of more expensive wakeboard boats...