All things being equal, after all the fees I would draw the line between $10k-$15k saved on a 2022 23lsv vs a leftover 2023.  Sure you sacrifice an extra year of your warranty going used, but $10k buys a lot of boat gas and spare parts for 2028+.  Good chance you sell it an upgrade anyway, let someone else take the loss on a new boat.  If I was going to buy brand new I would order it custom and not worry about the money.  And it would be a 240/25lsv/26lsv.  I think the used market is better with the 23lsv vs new but that’s jmo.

Looking at used 2022's & left over 2023's 23LSVs, at what price differential would you go with the new left over 2023 model vs the used boat?  Assuming all boats are optioned close to the same & the used ones all have under 100 hours. I know I need to account for approximately $2K to get the warranty transferred.    10K, 15K, more, less?  Let's hear it & the pros & cons? & not from Tommy's - fyi 

I have a 2017 Axis A22 with Monsoon 409 6 liter V8 (PCM Motors - Crusader Challenger Series Engine)

I got this error :

Fault code 1
SPN 94
FMI 1

First time fix - fuel pump

Second time fix - burnt wire under the fuel pump relay termination board.

First time I got this (3 years after owning it), I changed the fuel pump and it fixed my problem.  The fuel pump is an in-tank pump. 

Pull the 8 screws holding the flooring in the middle of the boat down, and you will see the fuel pump right there.  I believe it was 9mm bolts holding the fuel pump in.

You will also need a FUEL LINE DISCONNECT tool.  These are cheap plastic tools that you will need, can get them at autozone or on amazon, see link https://a.co/d/52BKPhY

You will need the blue fuel line quick connect tool.

The fuel pump model number will be on the top of it.  Mine was - Malibu boats pn: 3020516.2

This one below will work.

MALIBU/AXIS In tank Fuel pump-Gen4 (malibuparts.com)

SECOND time I got this error (7 years after owning it - I thought easy fix, just change fuel pump again).  This was NOT the fix.  I was getting 12 VDC to the pump but it was not kicking on (made me think the new pump was bad too). 

After inspection of the relay board on top of the motor to the back left (ECM - Engine Control Module that has the fuse panel / relay board on top), I noticed a burnt spot on where the fuel pump relay was at.

I was able to access the bottom of the board and see the burnt wire.  If I was NOT able to do this, I've talked to many boat mechanics that had same issue and had to splice a new relay in, see link. https://a.co/d/frdDO7z

I also had the wiring diagram from PleasureCraft Marine Motors for the ECM if anyone wants to get it, can message me to receive it.

If you have any issues with your Axis, feel free to reach out.

I can not thank you enough, I can only see it in my phone right now, but I think that’s EXACTLY what I need… you are the best!! VERY VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!! 

45 minutes ago, UWSkier said:

Those are excellent slalom boats.  They are prone to dipping the bow under water pretty easily so if you're hanging out up there, do it in the no wake zone or prepare to navigate if/when the surf barges roll in.  That year boat with those hours would have the ETX non-cat manifolds, which tend to corrode away and need new plugs welded in.  Not a big deal, but something to check on.  Look for any water leakage signs on the manifolds.

That's the last year of throttle and shift by wire.  Check the cables for both for smooth operation and ask if they've ever been serviced (including the endpoint doohickeys that attach them to the throttle).

If you like it, BUY IT!  Great boat from Malibu's hay-day!

This sums everything up well. It’s on of my favorite boats Malibu every made and I love skiing it.