On 4/18/2021 at 6:39 PM, TexasTurner said:

...I did download Pandora which I hardly use, I don’t believe iHeart Radio is available, nor is YouTube (to show new surfers how to videos on surfing), or Navionics. Basically the tablet seems pretty worthless to me other than to control the lights and other functions...

If Navionics isn't supported than it is pretty useless other than to control boat functions.

On 4/2/2022 at 12:25 PM, vanamp said:

Just picked it up.  Was a little nervous about interior choice but it turned out really sharp looking.  Extended bimni was totally worth it and is super easy.  Noticed a camera option on the stereo.  Anyone know of a rear camera I can install?

Getting it home to install seat riser, hyperide locker nets and put our skylon racks on. I'll get more pics soon. 

Old post I know. I will be taking possession of a new T220 this week and it will have the factory dual coverage bimini. I am wondering if there is a "how to" video on how to set this up. 

Hi Angela,

I have a 2007 Vlx which is basically the same hull. You should look into buying a kit from Wakemakers. You will want to talk with them about the amount of water weight to put in there. I run about 650 lbs which is on the lighter side. I usually don’t fill that because I have such a large crew. You will need lots of weight in the bow too. I believe there is a 60 / 40 rule? Maybe someone else can explain it better. I usually put a 750 lb bag in the walkway if I have less people and don’t have the bow full. 
My boat has a bow tank, mid, and rear tanks. If I’m surfing regular I fill all the tanks except the surf side to slightly list the boat and get the suck gate down. I have heard some people like to use the wedge, my wife hates the wedge so I don’t know its effect. Some like it and some say it has less push? Just experiment and see what works for you!

3 hours ago, MustGoFast said:

 

Any thoughts on the MD5 vs MD6 motors

+1 vote for M6 in any of the boats you are looking at. I came from the 6.2L Raptor motor in an older 23 LSV and it felt pretty equivalent to the M5 on power, but after having a M6 in the 2024 23 LSV, I wouldn't go back. It's hard to beat the extra power as these boats just keep getting deeper and heavier. As another reference point, my local dealer generally orders all stock boats 23' and bigger (plus M220) with the M6 as it handles people and ballast (especially PnP) much better than the M5. And keep in mind we're only 1,200' elevation.

Speaking of weight, there is now only a 200lbs dry weight difference between the redesigned 23 LSV and 23 MXZ. I agree that weight is likely in the front but have found very little difference in surf wake between the two so far. I think the bigger difference is space and the price tag, which I could not justify. The wake on the new 23 LSV is pretty awesome, certainly better than models years before and rivaling the much deeper M220.

3 hours ago, MustGoFast said:

One last question does Malibu have an option like supra dose for flip up back seats

I believe the more "chair-like" rear lounge seats are only available on the new M242, 26 LSV, and (maybe) 25 LSV. I can see the allure in full seat backs, but we often have multiple people back there laying or sitting so wouldn't work real well for our lounging.

Best of luck on your search, fun times!

Keep mine on some boards racks I installed in the basement in the storage area when not in use