Malibu Boats was founded in 1982 by President/CEO Robert Alkema. Malibu Boats is a recreational and competition ski boat manufacturer, specializing in inboard boats. Its corporate headquarters are located in Merced, California, USA. They have manufacturing plants in California, Tennessee and Albury, Australia. Malibu Boats is the first and only ski boat manufacturer to own and operate multiple manufacturing facilities. Their Mission Statement is "Build the best boat possible. Enjoy your workplace. Give our owners the best value".

Malibu started out in a small shop and built 100 custom  Malibu ski boats. In 1995 Malibu became the second largest manufacturer of ski boats worldwide, thus making Malibu Ski Boats synonymous with quailty. In 1997 General Motors enlisted Malibu to build the Corvette Limited Edition Ski Boat, an engineering marvel that set new standards in ski boat design. By 2001, Malibu boats was at the top of the world in both awards and boat sales enlisting new production techniques and establishing new standards in customer service that has propelled them to where they are today, the new standard in the water sports industry. They won more Product Excellence Awards from the industry than all other competitors combined. They received 13 Boat of the Year Awards and today they are the number one manufacturer of water sports boats. Malibu Boats has an extremely dedicated base of owners.

Some Top Model Boats from Malibu Boat are below but it is generally known that the Malibu VLX is their absolute top model...

Wakesetter VTX - Wakesetter VTX, packs enough professional level performance to rival the biggest v-drive on the market and still seats up to 10 adults. It is designed for a small crowd without sacrificing wake quality or power. The interior is Malibu-plush and has ample space.

Wakesetter VLX - The Malibu VLX is the official tow boat of the World Wakeboard Championships and Wakestock. It comes with all-stainless Power Wedge and the redesigned traditional Wedge to see the vertical performance soar to new heights.  The Malibu VLX is one of the top wakeboard boats on the market along with the Air Nautique 210 and Mastercraft X-Star.

Wakesetter 23 LSV - Wakesetter 23 LSV comes with 1250 pounds of customizable Malibu Launch System (MLS), Precision Pro Speed Control, Ballast Monitoring System (BMS), and Power Wedge. The Wakesetter 23 LSV is the perfect tool for beginners looking to attempt their first roll and professionals striving for the top.

Wakesetter 247 LSV - This boat has won "Boat of the Year Awards" from PowerBoat Magazine for four consecutive years. It can accommodate about 15 members. This boat is 24-foot, 7-inch long.

Wakesetter 21 XTi - This boat is 21' 6" long and 8 feet wide. It can accommodate about 12 members. It runs with 320 LCR multi-port fuel injected engine. Electronic throttle, Precision Pro Speed Control, rack and pinion steering are some of its other features.

Wakesetter 247 RX - It runs on center-mounted Hammerhead 383 engine. It has two fully functional lounge areas equipped with one removable refreshment table a second available as an option, easy-access, self-draining ice chests and a host of stainless steel cup holders. The seating can be separated or connected as you like to sit 247 RX lie.... adults in the front and kids in the back.   This is a new boat and will be a great wakeboard boat for 2007.

Wakesetter VLX SE - On its 25th years of inception Malibu introduces two advanced models for 2007: the Malibu Response LXi and Wakesetter VLX Silver Editions. They come in stealthy black gel coat, accented with metallic silver and polished stainless steel, both models come equipped with a 400 hp Hammerhead 383 stroke engine.  Who wouldn't want this limited edition wakeboard boat?

Malibu had come out with many innovations that include: the Wedge, Power Wedge, GM Vortec engines, adjustable rudder, one piece glass windshields, standard Precision Pro Speed Control, Gorilla fins, hand wrapped dashes and the dual gas fills. In its 25 years of business Malibu Boats created 12 World Records and won 16 major product excellence awards. They now top the tow boat industry.  If you are considering  new or used Malibu boats for your next purchase, then you are making a wise decision.  If you want to talk to others about a used Malibu boats purchase, you can visit a site called TheMalibuCrew.com.

 

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