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[CONTENTS] BOAT OF THE YEAR [02] INNOVATION NOT IMITATION [04] DRIVERS AREA [06] MALIVIEW [08] THE CHOICE IS YOURS [10] INTERIOR [14] HEROES [16] WAKESETTER SERIES [18] RIDE SERIES [28] SUNSCAPE SERIES [30] I/O VS. V-DRIVE [32] SALTWATER [42] RESPONSE SERIES [44] OWNERSHIP [50] ACCESSORIES [52] FEATURES AND OPTIONS [54] COLORWAYS [56] [02] MALIBU BOATS 2010 2010 MALIBU BOATS OUR TROPHY CASE IS TOO SMALL NOW; IT’S A GOOD PROBLEM TO HAVE The Wakesetter VLX was chosen 2009 Boat of the Year by Powerboat Magazine. That makes eight in a row for Malibu Boats—19 Boat of the Year awards, total. Also, multiple NMMA CSI Recognition Awards for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction, for amazing customer service. Need we say more? [03] INNOVATION NOT IMITATION THERE’S NOTHING LIKE AN ORIGINAL The history of Malibu Boats is that of original, innovative firsts. Our creative changes propel the industry into the future and invariably spawn endless imitation. That’s our cue to move on to the next big idea. Customers are intelligent enough to recognize whose engineers are the most engaged and creative. That is what has made us the number one selling water sports boat in the world. POINT OF VIEW Each year we introduce features, options and boats that enhance your boating experience. A sampling: 6.5” color LCD that plays video we call MaliView, the hand-wrapped dash provides a stage for innovation, the Patented Power Wedge with Auto Wedge that makes the wake bigger and changes the shape with the push of a button, the new Titan/Malibu Slide-off Spinner Rack and the new Illusion G3 Wakeboard Tower with Gas Spring Assist for weightless fold-down. [04] DRIVER’S AREA NO BOAT’S A BARGAIN AT ANY PRICE IF IT’S NOT THE ONE YOU WANT Test these Malibu features on the water, and you will know what you want: the MaliView 6.5” color LCD with video and rear view camera inputs, now with complete stereo controls. LCD embedded MUX Switches, with multi-stage switching capabilities and easy-tomonitor status display. Optional coded, keyless ignition. Available Malibu/ Rockford Fosgate Sound System—now controllable in three places near or at the dash. Let the driver decide and the obvious choice will be Malibu. [07] MALIVIEW / RIDER PRESETS WE DON’T JUST BUILD THEM, WE USE THEM TOO That’s why Malibu Boats is committed to making your boat easier and more fun to use. The MaliView Dash System increases the size of the in-dash LCD to 6.5 inches and transforms the display to color with home theater-style resolution, visible in full sun. MaliView allows you to control, monitor and customize boat functions with intuitive 10-button navigation, including seven factory presets. The “Wakeboard Adv” preset pushes the set-speed to appropriate miles per hour. All you have to do is throttle up. The Auto Wedge feature of the optional Patented Power Wedge will take over and deploy the wake- making apparatus only once the boat reaches 75% Choose from seven factory presets like Wakeboard Advanced and watch the available patented Power Wedge move to 100% displacement from the animated status icon. [08] of the set-speed. This saves fuel and cuts down on time-to-plane. Then big, customizable wakes are yours. For true customization create your own preset or modify one from the factory. The dash display also gives you the ability to view video on the water, from a variety of sources including, but not limited to portable DVD players, iPods®, iPhones®, gaming consoles like Wii and even a rear view camera. In addition to all of this functional fun, the MaliView Dash System is software upgradeable from a portable USB drive. Once again, Malibu Boats has added functionality that grows with you and your family’s water sports skills. Use factory presets or create your own to guarantee your ride is the same every time you go out. Could we make it any easier? [09] THE CHOICE IS YOURS SOMETIMES THE ONLY WAY TO PROVE EXCELLENCE IS TO COMPARE IT TO MEDIOCRITY It’s clear, based on our unprecedented 8 straight boat of the year awards, that the industry experts are convinced. But we want you to experience the difference. And since first-hand knowledge is the best expert, we thought we’d give you the tools to find the Malibu difference yourself. Take these next four pages and put your water sport boat choices side-by-side. Compare them based on more than looks and the sales pitch. Evaluate each boat’s main systems and components for true quality, power and performance. Narrow your choices and then schedule your test drives for the final comparison. The truth is on the water. Multi-layered hand-laid lamination Engineered swim step Perfect-surface 1] MULTI-PHASE LAMINATION PROCESS a. Cosmetic Skin Coat with perfect-surface roving procedure. b. Multi-layer hand-laid lamination. c. Color-matched engineered swim step with fin saver standard. NOTES FibECS FibECS active air induction 2] PATENTED ENGINE CHASSIS SYSTEM a. Zero structural failures in over 30,000 boats on the water today. b. Through-bolted engine mounts provide strength and vibration dampening by dispersing the engine load over a greater area. c. Active air induction funnels clean air to the engine for better performance. NOTES [10] 3] INTERIOR a. Choice of fully carpeted interior or non-skid fiberglass floor with snap-out remnant. b. Custom stitched and hand covered two-tone dashes. c. Custom colored sport dash option. d. Comfortable oversized seat bolsters. e. Duraguard vinyl protection. f. Sport seating option (dual captain’s chairs). g. Wet storage above engine. NOTES Sport seating Custom colored sport dash Larger Seat bolsters Fiberglass floor Duraguard™ Hand-wrapped dashes Above engine storage Wedge Technology CNC machining 4] IN-HOUSE FABRICATION a. Patented swivel-head pylon. b. Wedge and Patented Power Wedge. c. Illusion G3 tower. NOTES Illusion G3 tower Patented swivel-head pylon [11] Convenient weightless fold-down 5] TOWER DESIGN a. Easy/fast/safe, weightless fold-down. b. Standard Titan slide-off spinner racks. c. Driver forward visibility. d. Strength. e. Style. f. Available oversized bimini. NOTES Oversized G3 bimini Titan slide-off spinner rack Driver forward visibility MUX switches Video inputs 6] DRIVER CONVENIENCE a. MUX customizable switches. b. Rider presets. c. MaliView performance system. d. MaliView video inputs. NOTES MaliView rider presets [12] Patented power wedge Hull design 7] VERSATILITY a. Choice of wake or ski oriented hull designs. b. Adjustable rudder. c. Oversized “Gorilla” tracking fins. d. Patented Power Wedge w/ Auto Wedge. e. Malibu’s Quad Ballast System. NOTES Adjustable rudder Ballast system 8] EXCLUSIVE MALIBU POWER PULLS YOU FURTHER AHEAD a. LS7 Corvette Engine: 505 hp w/470 lb-ft of torque, SPFI and Stainless Steel tuned CAT exhausts. b. LS3 Corvette 6.2L Engine: 450 hp w/ 424 lb-ft of torque, SPFI and Stainless Steel tuned CAT exhausts. c. Monsoon 350 5.7L Vortec: 350 hp w/397 lb-ft of torque, SPFI and ETX/CAT. d. 330 LCR: 330 hp, 375 lb-ft of torque and Sequential Port Fuel Injection. e. Vortec 8100: 496 cubic-inch, 450 hp w/ 525 lb-ft of torque and SPFI. *Engines custom-calibrated by Indmar for LS7 Corvette engine Malibu power Malibu Boats NOTES 2009 Boat of the year 9] INDUSTRY AWARDS Gorilla fins Excellence in customer satisfaction 2008 & 2009 a. 19 Boat the Year Awards. b. Perennial NMMA Customer Service Award Recipient. NOTES [13] INTERIOR YOUR CHOICE The Malibu Boats interior is a tailored experience. Not only can every thick, foam-backed panel of textured 38oz G&T Marine Vinyl be custom colored, but you can also choose between seating configurations, dash set-ups and a fully carpeted interior or non-skid fiberglass floor with snap-out remnant. While the majority of our owners prefer the plush surroundings of a fully carpeted interior, those mainly in salt water environments like the versatility of a removable carpet. Malibu’s uniquely accommodating interior goes beyond customization with perfectly aligned French seams, the superior support of triple-density foam, Duraguard™ vinyl protection, hand-wrapped interior pieces and LED-illuminated Malibu emblems. [14] HEROES MALIBU HEROES ARE INNOVATIONS YOU WON’T FIND IN OTHER TOW BOATS— unique, high-quality amenities. They are exclu- sive features, such as the Malibu walk-through wind block. This customfitted, smoked Plexiglas panel slides into the hallway created by Malibu’s open bow design and blocks the wind. When it’s not in use this wind-block stores neatly in a vinyl pouch secured by a custom track and bungee. LET THEM SING Malibu Boats takes unsung heroes like ice chests, dash controls, above engine storage, removable tables, steering wheels and side panels and turns them into something extraordinary. Our heroes include well-placed ice chests split into food and drink storage with removable insulated liners, the removable refreshment tables, the Italian-made Isotta steering wheel and the LED-lit, hand-crafted side panel. Details such as stainless steel cup holders and grab handles, as well as available Rockford Fosgate speakers far exceed expectations of the average boater. Most Malibu heroes are elements competitors never consider. Features like standard MUX switches with embedded LCD screens, as well as above-engine and transmission storage, accentuate the Malibu difference. [17] 2010 MALIBU SERIES WAKESETTER Malibu wakeboard boats are the choice of professional-level riders as well as their friends and family—and that’s by design. At Malibu, we believe work and pleasure do mix. [18] [19] ZIP AND RIP Each 2010 Wakesetter model sports the new Illusion G3 gas-spring assisted wakeboard tower, with a pair of Titan slide-off spinner racks, to make getting ready and putting away as easy as it should be. The Illusion G3 features convenient, weightless fold-down to standard garage-height clearance. From its solid foundation of billet aluminum bases to the billet tower support wings backing the 3” stainless steel hoop, this baby is unshakeable. Now you can store your boat out of the elements without hassle. With this new design Malibu, once again, expands its technological edge over competitors. GOOD THINGS There are no restrictions on performance or luxury in the compact, 20-foot Wakesetter VTX. Small enough for a standard garage, the VTX is large enough to accommodate 10 adults and your biggest wake ambitions with as much as 1250 pounds of ballast. From the 5” seat bolsters, stuffed with three densities of foam and finished with perfectly-aligned French seams, to the swivel driver’s seat, stainless steel cup holders and grab handles, it is a flawless comfort zone. Length 20’/6.10m Beam 98”/2.49m Draft 22”/0.56m Capacity 10 persons Fuel 46 gal./174L Weight 3300lbs./1496k [20] opposite page: Hull Base: Moonbeam Hull Main: Silver Metallic Hull Accent: Dark Blue Deck Base: White Deck Main: Ebony Deck Accent 1: Silver Metallic Deck Accent 2: Dark Blue WAKESETTERVTX IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES When WaterSki Magazine said “. . . it’s tough to find a more technically advanced boat” they weren’t just talking to riders. They were also addressing drivers, who will find themselves with fingertip controls at the helm of the VLX. The two-tone, hand-wrapped performance dash incorporates all the greatest Malibu innovations with ergonomics reserved for only the finest cockpits. From the push-button rider presets to the available MaliView 6.5” color LCD screen for systems management, the VLX features standard conveniences and controls that haven’t even occurred to our competitors. INGENIOUS DESIGN Every nook and cranny in a Malibu is an opportunity to outshine our competitors. Where other manufacturers see cheap and easy, Malibu Boats sees a place for heroics. Take the side panel, for example. Our convenient, LED-lit, hand-crafted side panel includes stainless steel cup holders and grab handles, as well as available Rockford-Fosgate speakers. We pay attention to details others overlook. Length 21’ 6”/6.55m Beam 100”/2.54m Draft 24”/0.61m Capacity 11 persons Fuel 46 gal./174L Weight 3500lbs./1587k [22] opposite page: Hull Base: Ebony Hull Main: Regal Hull Accent: Silver Metallic Deck Base: Regal Deck Main: Silver Metallic Deck Accent 1: Ebony Deck Accent 2: Ebony WAKESETTERVLX LOFTY AMBITIONS There are many forms of artistic expression, including functional design, as evidenced by the Wakesetter 23 LSV, which not only handles rough water with grace and stability, but also offers an enticing interior. The inviting interior includes a well-chosen space for the available MUX digital switch panel in the rear lounge. Boat functions, such as theater-style LED interior lighting, rider preset selection, stereo operation and other accessory controls, are accessible from LCD embedded switches. Soft to the touch, yet durable, panels of multi-texture vinyls encase three densities of foam comfort in the seating. Joined by perfectly-aligned seams and well-placed piping, it’s clear this boat was built with pride and artistry. LOCK IT Feel free to walk away without worrying about your personal possessions. The 23 LSV has locking rear storage with easy access through its split-lid hatch. These hatches cover convenient, above-engine storage as well as 35 cubic feet of tank-free space, plus hatch door bins for those small, important items you need before or after a ride. It’s our nod to peace of mind. Length 23’/7.01m Beam 102”/2.59m Draft 27”/0.69m Capacity 13 persons Fuel 55 gal./208L Weight 3900lbs./1769k [24] opposite page: Hull Base: Light Graphite Hull Main: Ebony Hull Accent: White Deck Base: Light Grahpite Deck Main: Ebony Deck Accent 1: White Deck Accent 2: Ebony WAKESETTER23LSV BIG AND BOLD The 247 LSV is one big boat with equally big wakes. Designed for the very social wakeboarding lifestyle, this boat holds a whopping 16 people and plenty of storage for all their gear. This boat is so bold, we decided it was time to amp up the graphics to match its personality. The newly designed Wakesetter “WS” insignia is a three-dimensional piece that adds depth with intense reflection, highlights and shadows to the side of the boat. The word “Wakesetter” has been reshaped to convey the dominance of the Wakesetter series, with an edgy new look. Sweet! KEEP YOUR COOL Large crowds come with larger appetites. The 247 LSV insures that you can be well prepared, with a voluminous 120-quart capacity ice chest. Of course, size isn’t the only thing that matters, so this ice chest comes with a removable liner for easy loading and unloading, and is split into two compartments for beverage and food separation. Conveniently located behind the driver’s seat, it will please a capacity crowd. Length 24’ 7”/7.50m Beam 102”/2.59m Draft 27”/0.69m Capacity 16 persons Fuel 87 gal./329L Weight 4000lbs./1814k [26] opposite page: Hull Base: Light Graphite Hull Main: Hot Orange Hull Accent: White Deck Base: White Deck Main: Hot Orange Deck Accent 1: White Deck Accent 2: Hot Orange WAKESETTER247LSV LESSONS LEARNED WaterSki Magazine quipped “The ‘v’ in vRide stands for value,” and indeed the 21 and 23 vRide represent one of the best values in board boats today. Formerly known as Wakesetters, the vRide series has a long string of success stories in its wake, including an unprecedented string of wins for Dallas Friday in ‘06, Soven’s Pro Tour title in ’07, and started it all for many other Team Malibu Pro Riders. If you have taken lessons from pros Darin Shapiro or Gerry Nunn, you may have trained behind a vRide. If so, you already know the interiors are ergonomically designed for comfort and space. Length 21’ 6”/6.55m Beam 100”/2.54m Draft 24”/0.61m Capacity 11 persons Fuel 46 gal./174L Weight 3500lbs./1587k [28] AND BALLAST FOR ALL Out of the factory vRides offer 400 pounds of rear sub-floor Malibu Launch System (MLS), standard. This rear ballast is comprised of two, 200-pound tanks. Add another 500-pound center tank and the available patented Power Wedge for even more pop. This is where the true value of the Ride Series shines – the exceptional quality of Malibu engineering and design. Length 23’/7.01m Beam 100”/2.54m Draft 27”/0.69m Capacity 13 persons Fuel 55 gal./208L Weight 3900lbs./1769k opposite page: Hull Base: White Hull Main: Yellow Hull Accent: Ebony Deck Base: White Deck Main: Ebony RIDESERIES [30] 2010 MALIBU SERIES SUNSCAPE Our Luxury Sport-V series encapsulates all the luxury, performance, convenience, safety and fun a sport-boating family demands – and deserves. Find pure enjoyment, no matter what your water recreation inclination. [31] I/O VS. V-DRIVE BEYOND COMPARISON Our Luxury Sport-V series has clearly eclipsed I/O performance, comfort and safety. The discriminating boating family will appreciate the combination of performance and convenience and the spacious wraparound lounges, available snap-out carpet, removable refreshment tables, walk-through wind blocks, pop-up pylons, color-matched fiberglass swim platforms and theater-style LED interior lighting. With its series-specific hull, Gorilla Fins, Precision Pro speed control and Rider Presets, performance is built in. The Luxury Sport-V design makes it possible for you to enjoy all your favorite water sports, from skiing and wakeboarding, to cruising, in one great boat. Snap-out Tatami Mat A VISIBLE DIFFERENCE The difference between our Sport-V and a stern drive is visible through the windshield. Unlike the stern drive, as you increase your speed in a Sport-V, you never lose sight of the horizon – reducing the risk of not seeing a fallen skier or swimmer. And, you can stay seated the entire time, because the Sport-V runs flatter and smoother. TURN TURN TURN Have you ever noticed those wide, unwieldy turns a stern drive or I/O makes? They seem to take up the whole lake just trying to pick up a skier after a fall. This will never happen in a Malibu Luxury Sport-V. Our hull design, with its unique tracking fins, turns on a dime. And it’s true – you can pull your Sport-V right up to the beach. It’s just a better design. [32] YOUR CHOICE, OUR PLEASURE We believe in freedom of choice, so Malibu offers options based on each individual owner’s needs. Choose what you want, from options such as a retractable swim step ladder, sport seating with dual captain’s chairs, a walk-over transom step and new snap-out carpet or Tatami mat with non-skid flooring. By picking the options that suit your boating style, you can transform your Malibu Luxury Sport-V into a vessel customized for your pleasure and convenience. SAFETY ISN’T A LUXURY Malibu’s Luxury Sport-V propulsion, tucked neatly under the hull, is not hanging out where anyone swimming close to the boat risks accident and injury. Swim platforms should be approachable without safety concerns – and in the Sport-V they are. [33] RECIPE FOR FUN The 20-foot Sunscape 20 LSV bakes equal parts function, elegance and athleticism into the smallest, nimblest sport-v. Built on a Cut Diamond hull, this boat is designed for ride and water sports performance, with a running surface that consistently creates a flat wake. This agile v-drive chews up the course and delivers direct-drive type performance. The helm of the 20 LSV is as accommodating as a much bigger boat. A three-person observer’s seat and oversized swiveling driver’s seat offer the room and comfort you need when navigating, while the precision dash design serves up complete control. MOVE OVER, ROVER Prepare to park your car in the driveway, because your new Sunscape 20 LSV is moving in. A boat this nice shouldn’t be kept out in the elements. That is why the Sunscape 20 LSV was designed with a 20-foot length and a removable swim platform. Lift off the removable swim platform and store your new baby in its proper place – the garage. Length 20’/6.10m Beam 98”/2.49m Draft 22”/0.56m Capacity 11 persons Fuel 46 gal./174L Weight 3200lbs./1451k [34] opposite page: Hull Base: White Hull Main: Reuben Hull Accent: Driftwood Deck Base: White Deck Main: Driftwood Deck Accent 1: Reuben Deck Accent 2: Driftwood SUNSCAPE20LSV NEW GENERATION The Sunscape 21 LSV redefines family boat for the 21st century. Its frameless MH2 windshield extends the exquisite lines for a seamless fit and finish. The 21.5-foot Diamond hull flattens and softens the wakes at skiing speeds and the straight chine design enhances agility and improves the rough-water ride. Yet the driver’s area looks more like a luxury cruiser than a family water sports boat with its oversized bolstered driver’s seat, ergonomically designed two-tone, handwrapped dash, hand-wrapped throttle console and thoughtful personal storage. Digital options, such as the MaliView 6.5” color dash display, make the future now. AT THE CORE The interior of the Sunscape 21 LSV reveals this boat is a top performer inside and out. Like a finely crafted sports car, elements that go ignored in competitors’ boats are graced with color accents here. Amenities include cast stainless steel grab handles, oversized stainless cup holders, hand-upholstered interior pieces plus options such as Rockford Fosgate speakers and a rear LCD embedded MUX switch panel to control the boat’s functions from the lounge. Length 21’ 6”/6.55m Beam 100”/2.54m Draft 24”/0.61m Capacity 12 persons Fuel 46 gal./174L Weight 3400lbs./1542k [36] opposite page: Hull Base: Platinum Hull Main: Platinum Hull Accent: Dirftwood Deck Base: Platinum Deck Main: Charcoal Deck Accent 1: Driftwood Deck Accent 2: Charcoal SUNSCAPE21LSV WALK ON Just because your carpet has stain guard doesn’t mean you wear muddy shoes on it. Malibu owners feel the same about the resilience of our upholstery. We know it resists stains, bounces back, exceeds the demands of marine use and is pretty much indestructible, but that doesn’t mean Malibu owners like to walk on it. For those conscientious LSV owners, Malibu designers have created a rear sundeck walkover to make the trip from swim step to lounge worry-free. The 3D-modeled deck and Diamond hull were also designed for carefree enjoyment - shapes and angles created for perfect handling and smooth ride. SOUNDS LIKE FUN The available Malibu-Rockford Fosgate Sound System includes a “black box” head unit unique to Malibu, housing 1GB of song memory accompanied by an additional Malibu-branded 4GB pocket drive. The position optimized Rockford Fosgate Speakers and amps that make this system rock are also exclusive to Malibu Boats. You won’t find an audio experience like this in any other boat. Length 23’/7.01m Beam 102”/2.59m Draft 27”/0.69m Capacity 14 persons Fuel 55 gal./208L Weight 3800lbs./1724k [38] opposite page: Hull Base: White Hull Main: White Hull Accent: Regal Deck Base: White Deck Main: White Deck Accent 1: Regal Deck Accent 2: Regal SUNSCAPE23LSV MEET YOUR WATER LIMO The cab-forward design of the luxurious Sunscape 247 LSV separates this one from the pack. A lot of attention has been paid to the common seating area of this boat, but we haven’t neglected other seating options. The bow, just as comfortable and roomy as any other spot in the boat, transforms into a playpen with the addition of the removable filler cushion. Stainless steel bow rails have been moved inside the bow for easier access and to preserve the sleek look of the Sunscape 247 LSV’s deck. Stainless steel cup holders, LED interior lighting and available Rockford Fosgate speakers enhance the ambiance. BE FLEXIBLE In the Sunscape 247 LSV, Malibu’s optional sport seating can replace the traditional observer seat with a forward-facing captain’s chair complete with a flip-up bolster, available seat heater and powered option and a swivel that can be turned more than 180 degrees around, toward the rest of the boat’s passengers. This versatility enhances the allure of this luxury cruiser, making it adaptable for all occasions. Length 24’ 7”/7.50m Beam 102”/2.59m Draft 27”/0.69m Capacity 16 persons Fuel 87 gal./329L Weight 3900lbs./1769k [40] opposite page: Hull Base: Midnight Blue Hull Main: Midnight Blue Hull Accent: Reuben Deck Base: White Deck Main: Midnight Blue Deck Accent 1: Reuben Deck Accent 2: Reuben SUNSCAPE247LSV SALTWATER PACKAGE WE JUST OPENED UP THREE QUARTERS OF THE WORLD TO YOU Malibu’s saltwater package handles the rigors of saltwater use with corrosion-resistant components. All engine fasteners are stainless steel or SpectraMATE 25, coated with a 500-hour saltwater exposure rating. The salt water package offers stainless components throughout the boat, including: swimstep brackets, steering assembly, pylon assembly, driver’s seat slide, gauge panel frame and glove box door. The package also includes sealed waterproof connectors on wiring harnesses throughout the boat. You won’t find a saltwater package like ours available on the typical family runabout. COOL IT The Malibu/Indmar engine is marinized for saltwater duty with a full, fresh water cooling system including the exhaust manifolds. The engine, transmission mounts, flanges, thermostat housing, alternator brackets, exhaust manifolds and risers are all e-coated for extreme protection. The package includes a sacrificial anode strategically placed on the transom between the exhaust ports and grounded to the engine with another installed on the prop shaft between the strut and the bottom of the boat. CLOSED COOLED SYSTEM [43] 2010 MALIBU SERIES RESPONSE We don’t let tradition stand in the way of innova- tion. That’s why the Malibu Response series deliver superior three-event performance with advanced Malibu technology and versatility. [44] [45] THE SECRET IS OUT The Response LXi is the “go to” boat for the Pro Ski Tour and the secret weapon of World Champions like Will Asher and Thomas Degasperi. Precision in the Response LXi goes from water-level, with the record-breaking hull design, all the way through the operations and monitoring of the advanced gauge panel. The 5” LCD embedded Medallion gauges border a Film Compensated Super Twisted Nematic LCD in the center that offers up advanced system information in a high contrast, easyto-navigate format. Malibu gives you more information at the dash, so you have the precise control you need. PUT IT AWAY Storage and three-event performance are not mutually exclusive. The Response LXi may be a lean, mean, performance machine for world champions, but it is designed with enough room to accommodate not only their necessary equipment, but also their family gear. The locking trunk has a split-lid design for easy access in or out of the boat. Length 20’ 6”/6.25m Beam 93.5”/2.37m Draft 22”/0.56m Capacity 9 persons Fuel 41 gal./155L Weight 2600lbs./1179k [46] opposite page: Hull Base: White Hull Main: Dark Blue Hull Accent: Light Graphite Deck Base: White Deck Main: Light Graphite Deck Accent 1: Dark Blue Deck Accent 2: Light Graphite RESPONSELXi COMPROMISE IS A COPOUT The Response FXi is Malibu’s answer to the avid skier’s growing family. A cross-over built on the 20-foot Cut Diamond Hull, it is a USA Waterski Record Capable Approved skiing machine with a 98-inch beam and increased freeboard. Translation: performance plus room for family. Options such as the Power Wedge and Illusion G3 fold-down tower allow you to adapt to the boarders in the family. Even this professional’s tool is equipped for comfort because Malibu Boats’ engineers believe being on the water is more fun with simple, but functional touches like the standard swivel driver’s seat. TRADITIONAL LAYOUT; EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP The hand-crafted interior of the Response FXi exudes a level of luxury typically reserved for a Malibu Luxury Sport-v. Multiple textures and colors of 38-ounce G&T Marine vinyl are joined by strong but attractive French stitching to build a lovely, comfortable interior. The increased beam and freeboard adds just enough more room for family comfort. Length 20’/6.10m Beam 98”/2.49m Draft 22”/0.56m Capacity 10 persons Fuel 46 gal./174L Weight 3200lbs./1451k [48] opposite page: Hull Base: Moonbeam Hull Main: White Hull Accent: Vapor Blue Deck Base: Moonbeam Deck Main: Vapor Blue Deck Accent 1: White Deck Accent 2: Vapor Blue RESPONSEFXi OWNERSHIP MALIBU BOATS TREATS OWNERS LIKE FAMILY BECAUSE THEY ARE The Malibu Boat Owner family is a collection of families themselves; all using and enjoying Malibu boats in slightly different ways. That is why Malibu builds custom boats with benefits like guided factory tours during the build process, and pictures of the whole process. As far as we’re concerned, your family is part of our family. That’s why every Malibu boat is covered by a transferable limited lifetime warranty that guarantees structural integrity. WHO WANTS APPS? The Malibu Boats iPhone® App provides searchable Malibu video, instructionals, photos and articles, up-to-the-minute Malibu Boats news and regional dealer news based on the user’s geographical location. Even upload your own video and photos to the Malibu Boats Family album. With the Malibu Boats iPhone® App, it takes only one click to contact Malibu Boats or your nearest Malibu Boats dealer by phone or e-mail. Owners who choose to join Club Malibu have access to, exclusive merchandise, discounts and VIP treatment at Malibu. Learn more at http://www.malibuboats. com/boats/ownership/club . [50] WWW.MALIBUBOATS.COM We like to keep in touch with family, especially the Malibu Boats Family. Contact us directly and find out what’s new with us through a collection of Malibu Boats web sites, like Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube, as well as our retail web site. We’ll even post your family boating images and stories. To learn more about the Malibu Family experience visit www.malibuboats.com. [2] [3] [1] MALIBU COVERS THE WORLD, including [1] Malibu Open Kids event in the Sea of Galilee, [2] Wakestock UK, and [3] sponsorship of Australia’s V8 Supercar racer Jamie Whincup. Malibu’s partnerships expand around the world, as indicated by the logos above. [51] 1. Illusion G3 Alpha II Tower Speakers:. With booming sound, The sleek cylinder enclosures are designed for superior sound behind the boat, so riders can hear their favorite tunes while sticking sick tricks. 5. Snap Out Carpet: While the majority of our owners prefer the plush surroundings of a fully carpeted interior, some in salt water environments like the versatility of a removable carpet or Tatami Mat. 8. Swimstep Lights: Increase your boat’s glow on the water with Malibu’s optional bright white lights mounted on the transom beneath the swimstep. Each of the two lights contain 9 LEDs rated at 1159 lumens. 2. Docking Lights: Optional docking lights feature 18 bright white LEDs to emit an “X” shaped beam of light. Expands the visible area and consumes much less power than a traditional halogen light. 6. Fiberglass Swim Step: Malibu fiberglass swim platforms have been designed with a slight rocker to protect wakeboard and ski fins and to eliminate maintenance associated with wood platforms. Standard on 2010 models 9. Pull-up Cleat: Malibu-branded custom pull-up cleats are available for any Malibu boat to provide convenient tie-down locations. 3. Titan Swivel Wakeboard Rack: Custom made by Titan for use on the Illusion X tower–one of the most durable and userfriendly in the industry. 7. MaliView: MaliView presents critical boat system information on a large 6.5” graphical color hard-coated anti-reflective screen. Cruise control, Rider Presets, depth, Power Wedge position, stereo controls and ballast levels as well as video, both saved and live, are just some of MaliView’s features. 4. Rockford Fosgate® M2 12" Subwoofer: Designed for free air/infinite baffle applications. UV and moisture resistant. [1] 10. Illusion G3 Oversized Bimini: This oversized bimini fits both categories with a shade area nearly as big as an extended bimini and a tooled-in look that complements the lines of the 2010 Malibu boats. Stay cool in more ways than one with an Illusion G3 bimini. 12. Ladder: Malibu’s retractable swimstep ladder is a family-friendly option that makes the trip from the water to the swimstep effortless and safe. And when the ladder is not in use it can be retracted beneath the swimstep. A must-have. 13. Stainless Glove Box Door: Our stainless steel glove box door is as beautiful as it is durable. Perfect for protecting valuables in an extreme marine environment. [2] [4] [3] [5] 11. Pop-up bow Light: Add a Pop-up Bow Light to your Malibu boat for safe maneuvering at night. Pops below the deck during the day. [6] [7] [10] [9] [8] [11] [12] [52] [13] 14. Illusion G3 Gas Spring Assisted Tower: The new Illusion G3 gas-spring assisted tower features weightless fold down. From the solid foundation of billet aluminum bases to the billet tower support wings backing the 3” stainless steel hoop the Illusion G3 is unshakeable. Each Illusion G3 tower will feature a pair of Titan Slide-off Spinner wakeboard racks. 15. Driver’s Seat Heater: Keep the driver warm and comfortable. Available on all models. 16. Rockford Fosgate® M2 Full-Range Speakers: Found only in a Malibu. Perfect for anyone looking to add some PUNCH to their boat. UV and moisture resistant to assure great performance in harsh marine environments. 17. Carpet Saver: Maintain the beauty of your boat’s carpeting by installing a Malibu Carpet Saver custom fit for each Malibu Boat. 18.Titan Slide-off Spinner Wakeboard Racks: These racks easily slide off their tower mounts for quick storage. When they are in use, a slight tug on the swivel pin directs the rack to spin and lock for easy loading and unloading of boards. Pull the pin again and the rack swivels back into place. The combo forks accommodate a surfboard as well as wakeboard. 19. Patented Power Wedge: A uni-foil design, constructed out of precisely welded stainless steel. Generates 400 to 1200 pounds of displacement and changes the shape of the wake. 20. Launch Seats: Add additional seating to your direct-drive with Malibu Launch Seats placed on either side of the motor box. 21. STE Exhaust Tips: STE Exhaust Tips are built with specially designed baffles to reduce engine noise without any degradation in performance. 22. Rockford Fosgate® Amps: The power behind Malibu Boats sound is Rockford Fosgate. Available 400 and 500-watt RF amps supply the clean reliable PUNCH that you want for a day on the water. 23. Sport Seating: Swiveling captain’s chair on the observer’s side offers the option of facing forward or back. This optional seat comes standard with a flip-up bolster as well as automotive-style lumbar. Available in Wakesetter and Sunscape models. 24. The Wedge: Exclusive hydro-foil technology turns any Malibu boat into a wakeboarding machine. Offers 1000 pounds of displacement, effortless operation, superior handling and stainless steel construction. 25. Malibu-Rockford Fosgate Sound System: Exclusive to Malibu Boats, this “Black Box” system includes 1 gig of on-board storage and a pocket drive to support 4 more gigs. Also offers 45 x 4 watts of power, an AM/ FM tuner, a unique two-line display, a CD-changer control, an MP3 auxiliary input and Sirius compatibility. 26. Oversized Stainless Steel Cup Holders: Built to withstand the rigors of marine use and easy to keep clean. [16] [14] [15] [17] [20] [18] [19] [22] [21] [24] [25] [23] [26] [53] SUNSCAPE 20 VLX SUNSCAPE 21 VLX SUNSCAPE 23 LSV SUNSCAPE 247 LSV 21 VRIDE 23 VRIDE WAKESETTER VTX WAKESETTER VLX WAKESETTER 23 LSV WAKESETTER 247 LSV ENGINES RESPONSE LXi BOAT MODELS RESPONSE FXi (Std) : Standard (Opt) : Option (MLS): (Malibu Launch System) (n/a) : Not Available RFXi RLXi S20L S21L S23L S247L 21RIDE 23RIDE WVTX WVLX WLSV W247L Malibu LCR 330 h.p. EFI (Not Available in CA) std std std std n/a n/a std std std std n/a n/a Malibu Monsoon 350 h.p. EFI-CAT opt opt opt opt std n/a opt opt opt opt std n/a Malibu 8100 Vortec 450 h.p. EFI n/a n/a n/a n/a opt opt n/a n/a n/a n/a opt opt Malibu Corvette LS3 450 h.p. EFI-CAT opt opt opt opt opt std opt opt opt opt opt std Malibu Corvette LS7 505 h.p. EFI-CAT n/a n/a opt opt opt opt n/a n/a opt opt opt opt ENGINE OPTIONS RFXi RLXi S20L S21L S23L S247L 21RIDE 23RIDE WVTX WVLX WLSV W247L Dual In-line Baffle Type Mufflers std std n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Flush Kit opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Fresh Water Cooling (Monsoon, LCR, 8.1, LS3) opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Saltwater Engine Upgrade (Monsoon, LCR, 8.1, LS3) opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Saltwater Package opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Silent Rider Mufflers opt opt std std std std std std std std std std STE (Silent Tip Exhaust) opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Water Cooled Shaft Seal opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt STEREO OPTIONS RFXi RLXi S20L S21L S23L S247L 21RIDE 23RIDE WVTX WVLX WLSV W247L Additional Malibu Transom Stereo Remote Control opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Malibu 6-Disc Changer opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Malibu Stereo/1 GB Mem/USB Port/iPod plug-in/1 GB custom Malibu USB Pocket drive w/4 Rockford Fosgate Spkrs opt opt opt opt n/a n/a opt opt opt opt opt opt Malibu Stereo/1 GB Mem/USB Port/iPod plug-in/1 GB custom Malibu USB Pocket drive w/6 Rockford Fosgate Spkrs n/a n/a n/a opt opt n/a opt opt n/a opt opt opt Malibu Stereo/1 GB Mem/USB Port/iPod plug-in/1 GB custom Malibu USB Pocket drive w/8 Rockford Fosgate Spkrs n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a opt n/a n/a n/a opt n/a opt Rockford Fosgate 12” Subwoofer and Amp opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Rockford Fosgate 4 Channel Amp (450 Watts) opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Sirius Satellite Radio w/Antenna and 6-month subscription opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Speakers - (4) Rockford Fosgate, installed by factory opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Speakers - (6) Rockford Fosgate, installed by factory n/a n/a n/a opt opt opt opt opt n/a opt opt opt Speakers - (8) Rockford Fosgate, installed by factory n/a n/a n/a opt opt opt n/a n/a n/a opt opt opt DASH OPTIONS RFXi RLXi S20L S21L S23L S247L 21RIDE 23RIDE WVTX WVLX WLSV W247L 5” Medallion Servo Driven Speedometer and Tachometer Gauges std std std std std std std std std std std std Ballast Monitoring System (BMS) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a std std std std Chromed Billet Gauge Panel std std std std std std std std std std std std Stainless Steel Glove Box Door opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Color Matched Sport Shroud Stitching opt opt opt opt opt opt n/a n/a opt opt opt opt Custom Sport Shroud (colored dash) opt opt opt opt opt opt n/a n/a opt opt opt opt Depth Finder Module opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt In-Dash Graphical LCD std std std std std std std std std std std std Isotta Steering Wheel std std std std std std n/a n/a std std std std Keyless Ignition (coded) n/a n/a n/a opt opt n/a n/a n/a n/a opt opt n/a MaliView (6.5” Dash Display System) w/depth opt opt opt opt opt opt n/a n/a opt opt opt opt MUX Switch Panels std std std std std std n/a n/a std std std std Presets std std std std std std n/a n/a std std std std Rear Lounge MUX Switch Bank n/a n/a n/a opt opt n/a n/a n/a n/a opt opt n/a CRUISE CONTROL OPTIONS RFXi RLXi S20L S21L S23L S247L 21RIDE 23RIDE WVTX WVLX WLSV W247L Zero Off opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt std std std std std std std std std std std std TOWERS RFXi RLXi S20L S21L S23L S247L 21RIDE 23RIDE WVTX WVLX WLSV W247L Illusion G3 Tower w/Titan slide-off spinner racks opt opt opt opt opt opt n/a n/a std std std std Alpha II 6x9 Black Speakers (pair) opt opt opt opt opt opt n/a n/a opt opt opt opt Titan Ignite Light System (ILS) (Set of 4) opt opt opt opt opt opt n/a n/a opt opt opt opt Illusion G3 Oversized Bimini opt opt opt opt opt opt n/a n/a opt opt opt opt Illusion X Tower w/Titan Low Rider PVC-coated Spinners n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a std std n/a n/a n/a n/a Alpha 1 Standard Black Speakers (pair) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a opt opt n/a n/a n/a n/a Illusion X Bimini n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a opt opt n/a n/a n/a n/a XTP Tower n/a opt n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Precision Pro Speed Control [54] RESPONSE FXi RESPONSE LXi SUNSCAPE 20 VLX SUNSCAPE 21 VLX SUNSCAPE 23 LSV SUNSCAPE 247 LSV 21 VRIDE 23 VRIDE WAKESETTER VTX WAKESETTER VLX WAKESETTER 23 LSV WAKESETTER 247 LSV RFXi RLXi S20L S21L S23L S247L 21RIDE 23RIDE WVTX WVLX WLSV W247L ADDITIONAL OPTIONS n/a n/a std std std std std std std std std std Above Engine Storage Bin opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Battery Isolator Switch std std std std std std std std std std std std Bow Centerpiece Filler Cushion opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Bow Lifting Eye std std std std std std std std std std std std Bow Walk-Thru Wind Block opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Carpet Saver n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a opt opt n/a Snap Out Carpet (fiberglass floor option) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a opt opt n/a Snap Out Tatmi Mat (fiberglass floor option) std std std std std std std std MLS MLS MLS MLS Center Floor Storage Locker std std std std std std std std std std std std Convex Rear View Mirror opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Driver’s Seat Heater n/a n/a n/a n/a opt opt n/a n/a n/a n/a opt opt Driver’s Seat Power Adjuster std std std std std std std std std std std std Dual Gas Fills std std std std std std std std std std std std Flip Up Bolster Driver’s Seat n/a n/a std std std std std std std std std std Hatch Storage Bins opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Heater - Three Outlet opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Heater - Two Outlet opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Hot Water Shower std std std std std std std std std std std std Insulated Ice Chest n/a n/a n/a std std n/a n/a n/a n/a std std n/a Integrated Transom Seat std std std std std std std std std std std std Interior Grab Handles opt opt n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Launch Seats (2 removable) opt n/a opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt LED Docking Lights (stainless steel) std std std std std std std std std std std std Lighted Bow Storage std std std std std std std std std std std std Lighted Gunwale Storage std std std std std std std std std std std std Locking Glove Box n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a opt opt opt opt Malibu Launch System (Bow Ballast System) n/a n/a opt opt opt opt opt opt std std std std Malibu Launch System (Midship Ballast System) opt n/a opt opt opt opt std std std std std std Malibu Launch System (Rear Ballast System) opt opt std std std std std std std std std std Malibu Sound Suppression Technology (MSST) std std std std std n/a n/a n/a std std std n/a MH2 Frameless Windshield opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Pop-Up Bow Light std std std std std std opt opt std std std std Premium 32 oz. Poly/Heat Set Carpeting opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Pull Up Cleats opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Pylon - Chrome Upgrade n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a std n/a n/a n/a std n/a std Rear Entertainment Console std std std std std std std std std std std std Rear Two-Piece Locking Storage Compartment n/a n/a std std std std n/a n/a std std std std Removable Refreshment Table std std std std std std std std std std std std Ski Tow Bar/Rear Grab Handle n/a n/a opt opt opt opt n/a n/a opt opt opt opt Sport Seating (Observer-side Captain’s Seat) std std std std std std n/a n/a std std std std Stainless Steel Exterior Emblems std std std std std std opt opt std std std std Stainless Steel Oversized Cup Holders std std std std std std opt opt std std std std Stainless Steel Rubrail (w/through holes) std std std std std std std std std std std std Swim Platform - Fiberglass (removable, color matched) std std n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Third Brass Fin n/a n/a opt opt opt opt n/a n/a std std std std Wakesetter “3D” Graphic opt opt n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Walk-through Jump Seat opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Wedge - Manual (complete, stainless steel) opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt Wedge - Power Wedge (stainless steel) RFXi RLXi S20L S21L S23L S247L 21RIDE 23RIDE WVTX WVLX WLSV W247L TBD opt n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a BoatMate Single Axle Tube Trailer w/Brakes opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt opt BoatMate Tandem Axle Tube Trailer w/Brakes n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a opt n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a opt BoatMate TriAxle Trailer w/Brakes on 2 Axles TRAILERS [55] COLORWAYS Response LXi, FXi Progressive Ride 21 Classic 20, 23, 247 Classic 20, 23, 247 Progressive Solid 21 Progressive Gel Coat base colors other than White, Platinum, Moonbeam, Driftwood or Light Graphite require an additional fee. COLOR OPTIONS Each Malibu boat is a work of art and the unique expression of the owner’s personality. Malibu offers 23 vibrant colors to enable that completely customized look. BLACK METALLIC SILVER METALLIC STRATOSPHERE BLUE METALLIC CHARCOAL YELLOW REGAL DARK BLUE HOT ORANGE DRIFTWOOD EBONY VAPOR BLUE EXTREME GREEN MIDNIGHT BLUE BLACK IRIS LT. GRAPHITE REUBEN POLO GREEN WHITE MOONBEAM PINK RIBBON PLATINUM CRYSTAL RED METALLIC ATOMIC ORANGE METALLIC CALIFORNIA One Malibu Court, Merced, CA 95341 (209) 383-7469 TENNESSEE 5075 Kimberly Way, Loudon, TN 37774 (865) 458-5478 AUSTRALIA 813 Hope Court, Albury N.S.W. 2640 (02) 6040-1174 INTERNATIONAL SALES World Wide Nautic 19007 S.E. Loxahatchee River Road, Jupiter FL 33458 (561) 743-7452 www.malibuboats.com info@malibuboats.com THANK YOU Building a brochure is like building relationships. The initial idea or meeting is easy, it is the team work and follow-through that brings the project to life. We would not have this beautiful book without the contribution of the following organizations and individuals. Tom King Photography, Goff Photography, Proof Creative, Trademark, Nancy Crowell, Lake Don Pedro Recreation, Le Grange Saloon, Rachel Yeager, Danielle Collins, Daniel Takami, Alkema family, Stillman family. Malibu Boats is a registered trademark of Malibu Boats, LLC. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respected owners [56] Printed in Hong Kong