Model ID?

[onthelake]

I am looking at a 2001 Malibu Wakesetter VLX, I think? On the tag by the throttle the model says : sunsetter vlx. Is it a wakesetter vlx or a sunsetter vlx?

[Pistol Pete]

I'm no "malibu-dude" but for the boat to be a wakesetter, all it would have on top of the sunsetter vlx would be MLS (with graphics), which is the fat sack in the ski locker, factory plumbed and wired)), probably a wedge, and probably a factory tower.

You should read this, and this.

Hope it helps.

[Chia]

in that year the ssvlx had the sv23 diamond hull and the wsvlx had the sv 23 wake hull.

the difference can be seen in these photo's posted in the resourses/diy section of this forum.

diamond and wake hulls

Edited August 27, 2009 by Cervelo

[onthelake]

Thanks, it has the MLS and the ski locker ballast. I just thought it was strange that the tag on the boat did not say wakesetter for the model.

[Chia]

Thanks, it has the MLS and the ski locker ballast. I just thought it was strange that the tag on the boat did not say wakesetter for the model.

i had a 2001 ssvlx for 3 years. great boat.

[UWSkier]

I seem to recall another poster saying their '01 Wakesetter said Sunsetter VLX on the plate also...

[ride_everyday]

My 01 Wakesetter VLX also says Sunsetter on the weight sticker, but it has the wake hull, MLS, and factory installed center ballast and tower. The original decals said Wakesetter.

I got a little worried when I first noticed the Sunsetter on the weight sticker. But when I checked the diamond and wake hulls posts I confirmed its has the wake hull.

Also- the original title and bill of sale states Wakesetter VLX.

How about the HIN? I believe that MB2K is Wakesetter, I don't know if that covers Sunsetter also.

Sunsetter or Wakesetter, it still got the best wake of any boat I ridden behind! (additional ballast has been added)