Hey all Ive got the 2019 25 LSV and added GPS via this antenna off Amazon :

https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Active-Antenna-28dB-3-5VDC/dp/B00LXRQY9A/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29DC3RJLFWXXX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.G5vqAFzjK4LvGM17JIlc-g.2GnT84CL9HSh370u_0tYh_IiK0fk154GZRn169rYHew&dib_tag=se&keywords=Q1060+GPS&qid=1715103362&sprefix=q1060+gps%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1

And used the Navionics SD card updated to the current map. 

It works sorta well, but every few times using it the GPS will show the boat in the center of Montana somewhere. When it does this i cant get it to reset. Even shutting off the boat entirely, waiting a few minutes, turning it all back on (Im talking shutting off battery switch and all) does NOT clear it. It will show the boat in the middle of the US.  Eventually, it clears up and starts working again.

This is obviously something I want to resolve before the next time Im navigating lake lanier in the pitch dark. 

Do you think its the s***ty $10 amazon GPS antenna ? Its mounted with clear view to the sky... Is there a better GPS antenna to get?  They are all made in china $10 s*** on Amazon, there doesnt seem to be any better unless you get a giant puck or shark fin for hundreds $$.. 

Anyone else having this issue ?

to add closure here my 2019 25 LSV scaled at exactly 8,000 on the trailer. That was with 10% gas, all ballasts empty ofcourse and a bunch of toys stowed in the lockers (tubes, life jackets, ect...)

Full on gas no ballast the 2019 25 LSV weighs 8500 on the trailer, so plan according to that.

I ended up getting a 2024 Sierra Denali 1500 which is rated at 8900 but should easily tow if a few times a year. If you wana go nuts theres the HD versions which tow 12-14K.  Added bonus for those that get the 2025 Ram Charger, I might do that when it comes out. I think I will let it come out for a few years 1st though and let Stellantis fix the bugs..https://www.caranddriver.com/ram/1500-ramcharger

16 minutes ago, dizzygti said:

The dealer locator says enter a postal code, not a state.    It works for me if I put in a ZIP code.   

Tommy's probably wasn't your local dealer which is why you are locating one.

14 minutes ago, dizzygti said:

The dealer locator says enter a postal code, not a state.    It works for me if I put in a ZIP code.   

I tried several zip codes in my region and received the same message.

1 hour ago, Slayer said:

Yes, same result here.  There are 2 other Malibu dealers in Michigan.  Yet this is the same result when I enter the state, or my zip code.

 

The dealer locator says enter a postal code, not a state.    It works for me if I put in a ZIP code.