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[UWSkier]

Just now, Malibu Mike D1 said:

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Who likes a closed bow?

that's pretty cool to see the CB back, with the walkway.  But the lines are just odd IMO.  Weird nose, weird paint patterns.

[Malibu Mike D1]

Just now, UWSkier said:

that's pretty cool to see the CB back, with the walkway.  But the lines are just odd IMO.  Weird nose, weird paint patterns.

Everybody thought the color blocks on the newer Wakesetters (aggressive vs progressive vs classic) were weird or too much but now are widely accepted. IMHO

 

[Malibu Mike D1]

Sorry

Edited October 21, 2016 by Malibu Mike D1
Released early

[scorban]

3 minutes ago, UWSkier said:

that's pretty cool to see the CB back, with the walkway.  But the lines are just odd IMO.  Weird nose, weird paint patterns.

I like the colors on the OB version, but agree that the silver metal flake on the CB looks out of place. As a big fan of the color orange, that OB model looks awesome. 

I like the step over transom as well. We've got this on our current i/o and its been around on them for quite a while. With as much as people are in and out the back of these boats, I'm glad to see it's made it's way onto them. I'll be interested to see where they put ski storage though (racks like MC?).

[John I.]

Very interesting hull design.

[Michigan boarder]

I cringe seeing someone sitting on the windshield!

[Malibu Mike D1]

Just now, Michigan boarder said:

I cringe seeing someone sitting on the windshield!

Looks like its strong enough to support him..JS

[Michigan boarder]

Just now, Malibu Mike D1 said:

Looks like its strong enough to support him..JS

I know, but it just would drive me nuts being the driver.  I would definitely not do it.

As for the boat - I think it looks great!!

[UWSkier]

Guess I'll reserve further judgement until there are some "non-spy" photos out there or I can see one in person.

More interested in how it skis!

[bbrandau]

Is Ball of Spray down?  Seems like a few "spy photos" showed up and now I can't get in ... Maybe the site is flooded or someone is trying to get the pics off quickly!

[Joeprunc]

Just now, bbrandau said:

Is Ball of Spray down?  Seems like a few "spy photos" showed up and now I can't get in ... Maybe the site is flooded or someone is trying to get the pics off quickly!

Malibus shut down the "Horton"

[bbrandau]

I need more pics!!!!!!!!!

If someone can get to them, copy them over here!!!!

[asp13]

1 hour ago, Malibu Mike D1 said:

I am going to have to disagree with some of you, I love the paint scheme, these colors go so well together and I think the whole package looks amazing. IMHO one of the best looking ski tugs I have even seen!

[ahopkins22LSV]

Yes, silver flake and stratosphere flake look great together. But I am not feeling the random triangle by the Malibu logo or how the silver come down the rear corner in an awkward strip. IMO

The boat looks like an awesome club, private lake tug. Hopefully they still have a more "family friendly" option.

[UWSkier]

Just now, ahopkinsTXi said:

Yes, silver flake and stratosphere flake look great together. But I am not feeling the random triangle by the Malibu logo or how the silver come down the rear corner in an awkward strip. IMO

The boat looks like an awesome club, private lake tug. Hopefully they still have a more "family friendly" option.

Agreed.  Hopefully there are some other paint patterns available.  This one looks like someone got a new program called "fun with polygons" and went a little berserk. 

I see padded gunwhales in one and not in the other, so think there will be family-friendlier options.  Malibu's always had the best boat for that.  Don't think they'd want to give that up.

[ahopkins22LSV]

We all know silver flake and vapor blue look good together

Edited October 21, 2016 by ahopkinsTXi

[UWSkier]

Think BOS got swept up in the massive internet outage from the DDOS attack on Dyn.

[powbmps]

1 hour ago, ahopkinsTXi said:

We all know silver flake and vapor blue look good together

Now that's a good looking boat !

[85 Barefoot]

Starting to grow on me...They certainly cut down on the amount of fiberglass!

[UWSkier]

3 minutes ago, 85 Barefoot said:

Starting to grow on me...They certainly cut down on the amount of fiberglass!

Yeah, definitely less "puffy" than the old one.

[UWSkier]

[Dare2goBare]

Wow... That's defiantly a whole redesign, looking forward to getting a full glimpse of this new package. 

Like others have mentioned quite the hull design!

[UWSkier]

It's got very odd lines for a slalom boat.  I get that the wake guys like gaudy.  What's with the picklefork and that weird width change just fore of the windshield (which I wish had a wraparound option for us in the north).

[Woodski]

Looks very functional, I like the padded transom for sitting and the step over for platform access.  Dash looks unique & appears to have a nice folding center seat.  I will be very curious on specs (weight, size).  Personally, not a big fan of the edgy styling or angular color application but that just indicates my 'experience' level (ie: nice word for age description).

[John I.]

Very sleek look with no grab rails in the bow. Wonder what all the chrome/stainless fittings are above the rub rail, apart from what appear to be a pair of cleats.