1 hour ago, SkipGundlach said:

I went and had a look.

Not really surprising, as in the late 90s/early oughts, my boots for the 72" custom HO ski seen earlier (and which apparently has been teleported elsewhere, as all attempts to get a response from the other son who - at one time - had it in his basement) were over $100 each, but getting 'real' boots would triple the cost of that ski.

I'm not ready to spend a grand on a ski - ever, let alone before I prove that I can do it again...

You could be on that ski with a new boot and toe plate for under 500.  I frankly don’t understand some of your posts, but if you’re talking about using a double boot setup, no big deal, call it 600.  If you can’t find your custom HO ski, you’re going to need one.  I have several 68 or 69 inch skis I’d sell.  If interested pm me.  Otherwise, I’d suggest www.ski-it-again.com.   Good luck. 

Malibu Boat owner for 26 years, but only two: a 1998 Sunsetter and currently a 2008 VTX.

Reviewing most of the thread pages here, it feels like many haven't taken the time to read the filed lawsuit and all the allegations - google it, you can find a copy to read.

Maybe because this thread is called Tommy v Malibu not much shade is being tossed towards Malibu. However, make no mistake, Malibu is culpable. As of May 3rd, there is a shareholder class action suit filed against Malibu. Next is likely an SEC investigation. This entire situation is a classic pump and dump fraud.

This controversy and the slowing of boat sales does not bode well for the future of Malibu. The worst thing that can happen is there is no more Malibu Boats Inc. Or even worse, Brunswick Corp buys Malibu for pennies on the dollar and Malibus are built next to Bayliners.

25 minutes ago, MikeR397 said:

Frankly, I find this mandatory 10hr service quite annoying as I can do it at home in less time than it’s gonna take pulling it out of the lake and trailing and relaunching all to be in warranty compliance for a simple job I could prove I did myself with parts receipts. I guess they want to look things over and make sure they are breaking in properly, but I am skeptical much of that actually happens anyway. 

That's exactly what they do, it's more than an oil change.  It's to document the trans/Vdrive aren't wearing excessively after initial break in, that alignment is good, that motor mounts are right, etc.    

I would think it is an Indmar part as opposed to a GM part.

16 minutes ago, MikeR397 said:

Ya I called to schedule my 10hr service and they said they are not taking appts for it and to just drop it off and wait in Que. I said I’m not comfortable leaving it overnight and will wait and help or at least pick it up same day, but they didn’t seem to like that idea and I got nowhere. I’m only at 4hrs so far and it’s cold here for a bit in MI so have a little time but feel I’m gonna have to got there in person and put my foot down a bit.
 

Frankly, I find this mandatory 10hr service quite annoying as I can do it at home in less time than it’s gonna take pulling it out of the lake and trailing and relaunching all to be in warranty compliance for a simple job I could prove I did myself with parts receipts. I guess they want to look things over and make sure they are breaking in properly, but I am skeptical much of that actually happens anyway. 

I'm sending you a PM