2018 Deliveries Post Your New Rigs

[NWBU]

Build slot is 2/23 and I can't wait for this 23 LSV to show up at Active in March. Colors were finalized with black and charcoal a few weeks ago but my wife discovered flake when I left the 2018 Malibu catalog laying out while I was at work last Friday.

I get this text midday Friday: "The metallic colors for the boat are growing on me. Do we have any on our new boat? Especially black metallic, machine silver metallic." So happy wife, happy life, right? Gunmetal charcoal metallic it is now, which changes the stealth fighter look I had going quite a bit. I tried to cut out her heater and power seat to pay for the flake but those were her two other must have options. I did have a PTM tower mirror on the initial build sheet, so we cut that to partially offset the extra gelcoat upgrades and I hope I don't regret that.

Some options were hard to decide on but here's what we're going with:

- Gen II surf bimini and custom Evo cover

- 410 engine, with ACME 2249 prop

- 3 outlet heater

- Sound system with subwoofer (I'll add Exile tower speakers this spring)

- Black tower with matching black hoop and arch, and one pair of PTMs

- Side pull surfing points

- Power seat

- Sport dash and backup camera

- 3 pair of pull-up cleats and battery option 2

- 18" wheels (honestly my biggest debate other than surfpipe delete)

- Trailer bow step and transom step

- Full Gator Step (floor, top deck, platform and transom step)

Edited January 18, 2018 by NWBU

[Wakesetter67]

I'm so stoked for you guys! Love the colors for sure!! Its going to be a great spring and summer! 

[SCMike]

30 minutes ago, NWBU said:

Build slot is 2/23 and I can't wait for this 23 LSV to show up at Active in March. Colors were finalized with black and charcoal a few weeks ago but my wife discovered flake when I left the 2018 Malibu catalog laying out while I was at work last Friday.

I get this text midday Friday: "The metallic colors for the boat are growing on me. Do we have any on our new boat? Especially black metallic, machine silver metallic." So happy wife, happy life, right? Gunmetal charcoal metallic it is now, which changes the stealth fighter look I had going quite a bit. I tried to cut out her heater and power seat to pay for the flake but those were her two other must have options. I did have a PTM tower mirror on the initial build sheet, so we cut that to partially offset the extra gelcoat upgrades and I hope I don't regret that.

Some options were hard to decide on but here's what we're going with:

- Gen II surf bimini and custom Evo cover

- 410 engine, with ACME 2249 prop

- 3 outlet heater

- Sound system with subwoofer (I'll add Exile tower speakers this spring)

- Black tower with matching black hoop and arch, and one pair of PTMs

- Side pull surfing points

- Power seat

- Sport dash and backup camera

- 3 pair of pull-up cleats and battery option 2

- 18" wheels (honestly my biggest debate other than surfpipe delete)

- Trailer bow step and transom step

- Full Gator Step (floor, top deck, platform and transom step)

Looks really really great!  Super stoked to see this one done! 

[ahopkins22LSV]

Congratulations @NWBU!! That’s going to look sick! The new gunmetal is nice. Saw it at the factory over the summer and it’s much better then the old charcoal metallic. Darker then the silver metallic but no purple hue. 

[NWBU]

2 hours ago, ahopkinsTXi said:

Congratulations @NWBU!! That’s going to look sick! The new gunmetal is nice. Saw it at the factory over the summer and it’s much better then the old charcoal metallic. Darker then the silver metallic but no purple hue. 

Thanks! I haven’t seen the gunmetal in person yet but found it on a couple boats on other dealer sites. It’s still lighter than I was hoping but I think it will look good.

[CharlieBeaU]

Congratulations, @NWBU. I can't wait to see your new boat on the water. I think with all the new boats in the Portland area we might need to resurrect Friday Morning Early Sessions this spring. 

[NWBU]

24 minutes ago, CharlieBeaU said:

Congratulations, @NWBU. I can't wait to see your new boat on the water. I think with all the new boats in the Portland area we might need to resurrect Friday Morning Early Sessions this spring. 

Definitely!

[IXFE]

@NWBU

If there was a way to "LOVE" a post, I would do it!  I seriously love how that turned out.  You know I loved dark boats, but the way the white accent pops off the side just looks amazing.  

[alpensurf23]

Delivered A24, Stoked, and highly recommend if ordering and can, take the manufacturing tour in Loudon, TN.

[AussieSkier]

not long now......

 

 

Edited January 29, 2018 by AussieSkier

[AussieSkier]

just trying to add some photos of the 2018 VTX

[AussieSkier]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/zlpNKuVrODN3xUFi1

https://photos.app.goo.gl/i2OO1SugvxIAhqCP2

https://photos.app.goo.gl/K7Y2UOsXpvgVfoOE2

Think this is right...can someone please let me know if I have left my google account open to all....:)

[SCMike]

1 hour ago, AussieSkier said:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/zlpNKuVrODN3xUFi1

https://photos.app.goo.gl/i2OO1SugvxIAhqCP2

https://photos.app.goo.gl/K7Y2UOsXpvgVfoOE2

Think this is right...can someone please let me know if I have left my google account open to all....:)

Here you go...

 

[AussieSkier]

thanks @SCMike  

[AussieSkier]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/sZlWqq2DQw8R4od43

https://photos.app.goo.gl/RE6WzwBL7jZUWqSx2

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ynjqZgZPo6ZIUOaO2

Here we go again @SCMike 

 

[alpensurf23]

25 minutes ago, AussieSkier said:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/sZlWqq2DQw8R4od43

https://photos.app.goo.gl/RE6WzwBL7jZUWqSx2

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ynjqZgZPo6ZIUOaO2

Here we go again @SCMike 

 

Nice work brother, very clean colors, classy ride 

[SCMike]

1 hour ago, AussieSkier said:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/sZlWqq2DQw8R4od43

https://photos.app.goo.gl/RE6WzwBL7jZUWqSx2

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ynjqZgZPo6ZIUOaO2

Here we go again @SCMike 

 

Here ya go...

[AussieSkier]

[MustGoFast]

On 1/28/2018 at 6:12 PM, alpensurf23 said:

Delivered A24, Stoked, and highly recommend if ordering and can, take the manufacturing tour in Loudon, TN.

Just curious - why do you recommend the tour?  I've been on a lot of auto factory tours, never a boat, but my wife liked the sound of flying into nashville and spending a couple of days there.

[ahopkins22LSV]

37 minutes ago, MustGoFast said:

Just curious - why do you recommend the tour?  I've been on a lot of auto factory tours, never a boat, but my wife liked the sound of flying into nashville and spending a couple of days there.

Theboat build process is nothing like the auto industry. You can schedule it to see your boat if you want or just go. I’m an engineer isn’t he auto industry and it was very very interesting to see the differences and it really gives your appreciation for how boats go together. We stayed in Nashville too, just over 2 hours to the factory. 

[A22tim]

Decided to sell my 2016 Axis A22 and order a 2018 22 VLX.  Well I had a build slot with spray date in March after putting my order in during the YESE for a 22 VLX.  Well the spray date got moved up to 22 Jan and I ended up going to the factory tour on the 29th.  I enjoyed the tour a lot and gives you a better understanding on how they can build a custom colored and upholstered boat in about 7-9 days.  I would recommend the tour if you can do it.  Kinda want to think of it as seeing one of your babies being born as much as they cost, kinda becomes part of the family.  So hopefully I'll get mine in here soon.  I included a pic of when I was at the factory and the configurator pic.

[Steve B.]

^ That is simply gorgeous. Goodness gracious.

Steve B.

[MustGoFast]

3 hours ago, ahopkinsTXi said:

Theboat build process is nothing like the auto industry. You can schedule it to see your boat if you want or just go. I’m an engineer isn’t he auto industry and it was very very interesting to see the differences and it really gives your appreciation for how boats go together. We stayed in Nashville too, just over 2 hours to the factory. 

Cool - Once I get my date I'm going to see about going, wife loves Nashville (I'm also an Engineer so the concept peaked my curiosity).

[MustGoFast]

52 minutes ago, A22tim said:

Decided to sell my 2016 Axis A22 and order a 2018 22 VLX.  Well I had a build slot with spray date in March after putting my order in during the YESE for a 22 VLX.  Well the spray date got moved up to 22 Jan and I ended up going to the factory tour on the 29th.  I enjoyed the tour a lot and gives you a better understanding on how they can build a custom colored and upholstered boat in about 7-9 days.  I would recommend the tour if you can do it.  Kinda want to think of it as seeing one of your babies being born as much as they cost, kinda becomes part of the family.  So hopefully I'll get mine in here soon.  I included a pic of when I was at the factory and the configurator pic.

LOVE That orange black look, just ordered it myself

[alpensurf23]

On 2/2/2018 at 5:22 PM, MustGoFast said:

Just curious - why do you recommend the tour?  I've been on a lot of auto factory tours, never a boat, but my wife liked the sound of flying into nashville and spending a couple of days there.

A friend and I both ordered new A24s this year after previously both owning Malibus and Axis. Our dealer requested the factory build dates to coincide with a potential visit and it was made to happen. We flew into Nashville for a night, drove to Knoxville for another fun night then took the tour the next morning and drove back to Nashville. Quick drives, fun towns and you can only see so much in a build book. It was great to be face to face with those at the factory so as to get answers to questions not just about the new boat but previous boats as well. The facility and Malibu personnel are awesome. Seeing the extent of thought, effort, and execution was priceless.

Edited February 4, 2018 by alpensurf23