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Supposedly Malibu's rebates expired yesterday, I bet they put them back in place in short order. Lots of 2023 still sitting out there. Talked to someone at a Tommy's & they said the "Fire Sale" hadn't started yet, but would be in-touch once it does.

So, I pretty much have everything sorted out so far. The tank filling and drain issue has been sorted out. Plugged a couple plugs in and things work ok. Still won’t drain the front tank. Took it home and worked through it pretty quick to find the drain pump was blowing fuses. Pulled the pump out and too it apart. Was hard to turn, so I took the motor out and lubed it up. Got it working enough to drain the tank. Got a couple pump cartridges so I can change them out as we drove through Bismarck, North Dakota so I’ll be able to swap it out when I get back. And I bought an extra for a spare Next up was the wedge actuator. Took it off and took it apart. Was a bit damp in there but everything seems to be ok besides the mounting tab. Going to try machine one out of aluminum, and if anyone reading this knows where I can get actuators that don’t work, I’ll take them off their hands! Currently sitting in Provo, Utah for work. Took a trip to Taylor’s Boats. Beautiful place. Picked out an M220 for when it’s time to upgrade!! 😂 Was looking for some parts and swag. Didn’t have everything I needed, but they said Malibu Parts is just down the road. Ya don’t say!!!! So, a quick call over there and they said come on up! So we went there and met Spencer and Steve from Malibu Parts and got loaded up with some things I was going to order anyway. Spencer was great to meet and talk boats and parts with. I can definitely see spending some more money there in the future. Tried to find some used actuators, but no luck so far. Anyway, thought I’d give an update where we are on the boat side of things.

I'll attach pics tomorrow. the speedo moves but I wouldn't consider it working. doesn't the speedo work on the pickups on the transom?

I don’t think so. There currently aren’t any GPS issues. https://www.nstb.tc.faa.gov/realtime-plots.html

I'm a new boat owner, I bought in mid april, went new 2024 on the basis there wasn't a massive difference in price between new and used factoring shipping/uncertainty and my ability to offload with warranty if needed (i did not expect the dealer/prep fees which brought me back to reality) I spent weeks deciding on cash vs loan, its hard to make these rates make sense for what i'd consider a toy i contemplated waiting out this tommys process but i felt by the time you *might* get a closeout deal, you've probably missed the summer season here and are looking towards next anyway and I wasn't willing to let another summer go by and not start creating memories. We also loved the one the dealer had so its not like we were settling the original plan was to wait 4-5 more years and get a boat, but we all assume we have more time but you just never know and I didn't want to regret waiting

@theloungelife not sure where you are in Utah but on my previous boat I used SLC Trailer (801-995-5260) to service my wheel bearings. He recommends servicing boat wheel bearings every year. He would pull the vaults off clean the bearings, inspect them and replace the seals and repack the bearings and reassemble. He is mobile and came to my house. It’s worth the peace of mind for me to do it every year. My new to me boat is a 2021 and I will likely have him start servicing my trailer this fall. I don’t trust the thin vault oil.

2022 xti speed control issues today. wag is it's related to the solar activity lately. displays diff 19 most of the time and diff 4 when speed control is open loop. anyone else having issues? thanks

Thank you, @BlindSquirrel. Are you saying the 1069 is the short version of the 1060 or the 1060 is the shorter one? What would be the difference otherwise? They’re the same diameter, yes?

I use Valvoline max life fluid.

The 1069 filter is good but the smaller version of 1060. Dealers choice on that one. You can download the engine manual at the top of this forum under boat specs, it will tell you how often to do the fluids. Me? I do the trans every other year or so. I use an air powered break bleader to suck it out, got it at Harbor freight… love it. And put back as much as I take out.

I don't have anything plumbed in. Just fat sacks with a pump

Thank you, @BlindSquirrel and @SkiPablo. I will buy those tonight. I have the standard Chevy. An aside, do you guys pump out your transmission fluid annually? What’s your process and what do you recommend there? Thanks!

if you have a standard Chevy 350 it takes 5.5 quarts of any 15w40 - Mobil Delvac 15w40 is what I use but alot of people use Rotella - if you want rotella they have a full synthetic T6 15w40 version at Walmart. Most of us just get what is on sale b/c you change it every year. and wix 1069 or equivalent filter (can get at oreillys) If you have a mercruiser engine I'm not sure on the filter or oil requirements.

Oh yeah, use the drain hose on the bottom of the engine. Don’t be another victim of getting a siphon tube stuck in the dip stick tube.

Napa gold 1060 is the oil filter you need. Mine takes 5.5 quarts of regular delvac diesel oil 15w 40. Cheapest place to get it is Walmart, that I’ve found.

Hi, all! I will be changing my motors oil and filter tomorrow afternoon and was looking for guidance as to what products you guys put into your engines. I have a ‘98 Sunsetter with the 5.7 350 EFI. What I’m reading is to get marine grade 15W-40 Full Synthetic Marine Oil but all I’m finding is 15W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Oil. Additionally, what brand/size of filter should I be looking for? The one in the manual no longer exists, I don’t believe. Do you have a guess as to how much oil I will need? Thanks, all!

Okay this post is old as the hills but I forgot to update everyone, I solved this a month or so after I made the post. Turns out I am an epic idiot. The prop was missing the key. And after a couple years of running it like that it was a beast to get off. How it ran like that is beyond me, but I could surf and wakeboard with no problem. I ended up replacing just about everything on the engine with a belt. So at least I had a new starter, water pump, raw water pump, alternator, belts, pulleys, etc.

well 2 of my ski buddies just put it in there boats this year - works good. The guy will give you your money back if it doesn't work for you in 30 days. It is very plug and play and he is good at answering emails if you have pre-sales questions. my boat is a 2003 as well so I'm assuming you have a paddle wheel - does your normal speedo still show speed? if it does then maybe you have another issue and should check the paddle wheel input in your perfect pass module that is mounted under the dash. If you can include pictures of your whole dash that will be cool. https://www.nauticlaugic.com/ Id probably recommend the Malibu specific version (NL4-BU) instead of the Perfect Pass version (NL4-PP)

Shouldn't be leaking like that, and you can service yourself if you have the special grease. My 2012 is still on the original grease. Supposed to be good for 10 years - no leaks or wobbles yet, but trailer is mostly used for a sub 10 mile round trip from garage to the ramp.

I tried negotiating on some 2024s but the higher MSRP plus lack of rebate, the cost difference was substantial and the dealers didn't seem very hungry to move verses leftover 2023s of any flavor. Rates suck though, and from my discussions that is killing a lot of potential deals right now.

I guess that depends on your cash vs loan position. Rates are not exactly going down Not to mention - your trade in is worth less now

Considering dealers are still selling boats they purchased 2 years ago (2023 models) and have a glut of 2024 models they purchased a year ago that are unsold, it will be interesting to see which current Malibu dealers are going to take on even more inventory from all the Tommy's inventory. Also, wonder if Malibu is going eat the cost of the flooring/insurance costs for boats they have shoveled off to the other dealers? Talk about a 180 degree turn from 3 years ago with the COVID supply/demand craze in pricing vs. now. Relatively good timing right now if you want a new 2023 or 2024 Malibu.

ok thanks Gary but a few questions : 1. I used the EXACT same GPS unit on my 2016 malibu LSV 25 and it worked fine. Why would it work intermittently on a 2019 malibu 25 LSV ? 2. Why would it work perfectly sometimes and then show us in the middle of Montana other times ? If the GPS unit on the boat wasnt providing any reference voltage then it would NOT work at all. Its working about 75% of the time perfectly. Let me ask this - what the hell GPS antennas are you guys using on your 2019ish malibu LSV;s ? What gain and bias voltage specs ? They are all cheap sh!t from Amazon made in China, so there isnt a much more expensive or seemingly better one to buy ... Maybe this amazon antenna is just defective, spend another $15 and try again ?