27 minutes ago, oldjeep said:

I'm thinking, maybe stop buying if the quality is so low that warranty work is even a consideration.

This is an issue not exclusive to Malibu.  I know people with Tige, MC, and Nautique, all of whom have had warranty issues.  My MC buddy has had his hull split 3 times for 2 failed ballast tanks and a failed fuel tank, all under warranty.

22 minutes ago, Mitchellm said:

I'm just not sure how I will be able to run these two wires to the helm.  No help from them on this.  Any suggestions?

Any old snake wire should work.  Push the snake through the floor following the steering cable from the helm to the engine compartment, then tape the wires to it and pull them back through.

YES!  I have just discovered mine is missing...it's at the dealer now trying to assess the situation.  They said they were working on a quote for the replacement parts... I told them hold up, I believe this is a manufacturers problem..... so now I'm waiting to hear how this is going to play out.  I have a 2020 24MXZ with around 150 hours.  How did you get yours resolved?

4 hours ago, 2011vlx said:

On my 409SS that silver hosing is not there, mine is a bit older a 2015 model so I'm assuming that is a newer motor in your pic.

My photo is from an automotive engine.  You asked where the housing is, and it was very easy to see in that photo.  It was a bit hard to see in the black-on-black with black hoses everywhere in the other photo.

Since the Sunsetter is one foot longer and has 3 inches more beam, I would be surprised if the interior layout is the same.

Did you contact GatorStep and ask about sending your own pattern?