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I figured you if anyone.. do you happen to know exactly the model which malibu uses for the 8” cabin speakers? How many watts do you give them? Thanks
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Hi DrFred, What Bu' did you get? Chris
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i got 25% off MSRP. i was reasonably happy with that, given the current value of boats. In other negotiations with Nautique (18%) and Mastercraft (22%).
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2017 Wakesetter 23LSV factory rack issue
NortherlyBoot88 posted a topic in Malibu Boats - General Discussion Area
So, I noticed at the end of last season my passenger side Malibu factory rack (non PTM clamping) would initially lock in place facing outwards, and then eventually work it’s way back facing into the boat. I’ve inspected the pull release on the bottom of the rack and it seems to be engaging / disengaging whenever I pull down to rotate it from inside the boat (or parallel) to outside. I’m hoping a spring or pin may just be loose in the rack assembly and I don’t have a bigger issue... Has anyone dealt with a similar issue before, if so, what was the fix? Thanks! Clint -
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'01 VLX Vs. '07 VLX
rakr replied to BSUSKIALUM2010's topic in Malibu Boats - General Discussion Area
I think the 07 is a bit bigger and has a more friendly wake for surfing and wakeboarding. If that is your only decision factor, I would probably go with the 07. there are other things to consider as well, tower, electronics, power wedge (I think it was available that year) as an option. I think there are folks that could go either way on this depending on personal preference. -
FCC & Fuel Filter H2O Separator location
german88 replied to german88's topic in Maintenance, Tech Info & Troubleshooting
I’m glad I don’t have to deal with it. Looks like a PITA to mess with. -
Neutral BUS bar - 2010 LSV
wdr replied to BSUBU_Kris's topic in Maintenance, Tech Info & Troubleshooting
On my 2010 also. -
Neutral BUS bar - 2010 LSV
oldjeep replied to BSUBU_Kris's topic in Maintenance, Tech Info & Troubleshooting
Did you look under the dash? Pretty sure that is where it is on my boat - and every other boat I have worked on. - Yesterday
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Neutral BUS bar - 2010 LSV
BSUBU_Kris replied to BSUBU_Kris's topic in Maintenance, Tech Info & Troubleshooting
Thought I would bump this post to see if someone has direct experience with a WakeSetter. Thanks -
New to wake surfing, what type of board should I get
Eagleboy99 replied to Truble03's topic in Watersports & Gear
Up here, pre-Covid, the local Tige/ATX dealer had surf night - $25 bucks and you and a few others could surf all thier boards for hours. Great idea that might return one day... -
tylersajan started following LS3 Oil Change
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I think I see it. That guy is on really tight. It is just right of dipstick for Transmission Fluid. I will try to get it off and feed hose. Thanks for your help! Will keep in touch.
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Gatorstep versus Seadek? Or new carpet?
ChadFulton replied to xx29l9's topic in Malibu Boats - General Discussion Area
Oh got it. Thanks! -
Gatorstep versus Seadek? Or new carpet?
Niver39 replied to xx29l9's topic in Malibu Boats - General Discussion Area
In 2012 the carpet wasn’t glued it was snap in. There are some videos talking about the process on YouTube -
2001 VLX - Carpet Replacement?
ChadFulton replied to ChadFulton's topic in Modifications & Accessories
Thanks for sharing! My biggest challenge would be the labor of prepping all the fiberglass, and I don't have the time to put into it myself. Material price for Gatorstep and Seadek seem to be pretty close. The expensive part is paying for a professional's labor vs doing the work myself. -
I forgot to mention the Gatorstep price was very reasonable IMO. I think my complete floor was like $5-600. Granted that was a few years ago, but you could definitely do it for less than a grand. Assuming you take the old stuff out yourself.
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Avoiding sun damage to boat - Phoenix
Eagleboy99 replied to ranger's topic in Malibu Boats - General Discussion Area
Inshallah. -
Avoiding sun damage to boat - Phoenix
dcarl replied to ranger's topic in Malibu Boats - General Discussion Area
You could add these to shade the sides. https://www.carvercovers.com/boat-skirts -
Avoiding sun damage to boat - Phoenix
jjackkrash replied to ranger's topic in Malibu Boats - General Discussion Area
Both UV and heat are generally hard on materials. Do the best you can to reduce exposure to both. -
blk93jeepzj started following 2001 VLX - Carpet Replacement?
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I still have the same boat, and follow the same procedure. Fish the drain hose down through the hose with the brass t handle near the V- Drive (under the center rear cushion). Drain it into a 5 gallon bucket overnight.
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Avoiding sun damage to boat - Phoenix
RyanB replied to ranger's topic in Malibu Boats - General Discussion Area
We go to Lake Powell several times a year. I think the environment is at least similar to Phx. Even the boats in the covered slips take a beating. The boats that are left out, even covered, age must faster than you would expect. A GOOD cover will last a year or two. Even if waxed a couple times a year, the gel will still oxidize. If it was me, I would do my best to try to find a way to store under cover. A boat is a huge expense. It will depreciate either way, but it will do a much better job of holding its value if stored under some sort of covered structure. -
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Avoiding sun damage to boat - Phoenix
Eagleboy99 replied to ranger's topic in Malibu Boats - General Discussion Area
It is your boat - do whatever you want. But sunlight will embrittle vinyl (especially darker colours) and oxidize gel coat. BTDT. -
2001 VLX - Carpet Replacement?
ChadFulton replied to ChadFulton's topic in Modifications & Accessories
I have emails out to a few local places waiting on quotes... I think I would prefer SeaDek, but depending on price of new carpet, it may not be worth it. Will post prices if anyone gets back to me. -
ChadFulton started following Gatorstep versus Seadek? Or new carpet?
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Gatorstep versus Seadek? Or new carpet?
ChadFulton replied to xx29l9's topic in Malibu Boats - General Discussion Area
I'm looking at replacing old glue in carpet on my '01 VLX with either new carpet or doing the full swap to seadek, and came across this thread. If you don't mind sharing, how much was the carpet replacement on your 2012? Trying to get ballpark numbers to decide if it's worth the jump to seadek. -
Avoiding sun damage to boat - Phoenix
bbattiste247 replied to ranger's topic in Malibu Boats - General Discussion Area
I wasn't going to nor would I leave my 2019 25 lsv in an uncovered slip all summer, but at least two people told me that if kept in an uncovered slip, there will be minimal damage to the boat. I know several people who keep their 2019+ towboats out all year round in Vegas. They say to just keep it waxed. -
2001 VLX - Carpet Replacement?
Eagleboy99 replied to ChadFulton's topic in Modifications & Accessories
Well, my number is not including professional labour. IIRC some folks leave carpet on the gunwales, and only SeaDek the floor. That would not be my choice. Carpet is fine for me, although I'd have loved a Boston Whaler style floor (like the old Hydrodynes) with snap-in carpet.