Focus on the options you can’t add (or very hard/expensive) when shopping for boats. Like the flip down platform and wakeview seat. Those are probably the two hardest (beside motor). Speakers, lights, cleats, racks, etc can all be added or swapped for relatively the same price as if it were ordered with it and very easy add ons. Sometimes better options than factory.

Id take a look at Tommy’s inventory. They’re making deals on any Malibu in stock as they lost their dealer agreement so territory isn’t an issue for them anymore. Should have plenty of 23 LSV’s, 2023-2024 available throughout the country.

shipping can be anywhere from $1-2.50/m. You usually get what you pay for so be careful. Make sure you have insurance first and that the shipper is licensed and insured. UShip is a great option for this and commonly used. 

24mxz all day. The m235 might be one of the worst boats Malibu made. And the 2017-2019 24mxz one of the best. M235 resale is brutal and although loaded, it’s not much different. The 24mxz was redesigned for that year with the walk through, transom seats, and so many amazing improvements. One of the best and my favorite wakeboard and surf waves right out of the box. Plus a foot longer. Don’t get me wrong the m235 is still a slick boat, but just not worth it

I am looking at a 2017 M235 and a 2017 24 MXZ, and I am unsure which boat to go with. They're both equally priced and roughly the same engine hours. I am trying to understand from those who have experienced both which they would own? Thanks! 

I’ve had good luck with Spray nine cleaner and a brush

5 hours ago, Horns1 said:

Anyone have a general idea on the cost per mile of shipping a boat?  Found a boat we might be interested in, but its a couple states away.. How would you go about checking out the boat?  

If it were me and within 8-10 hrs. I would drive to check it. 

had a friend decide he was going to drive from the Central Valley to Texas for an 24MXZ, and he was glad he did. I think he was 22 hrs 1 way.  He almost left and drove home. Let’s just say it was not as described. The dealer ended up sending him to dinner and working on the boat all night and making it right.  I think it’s been 3 yrs and the brown texas mud is  still noticeable on the Bimini 😳😳