Malibu Model - Which would be Perfect for you?

[SunriseH2OSkier]

The reason it is leading is because all of the wakeboarding boats take votes away from each other where the RLXI takes most of the traditional slalom/skiing/footing votes.

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Good point. Although it is interesting to point out that of the 99 votes total, 49 are for DD rides (includes XTi), 46 are for VD (did not count the non-existant Response V)

[88Skier]

I guess themalibucrew is one of the last strongholds of slalom skiers in the world. (?)  Seems odd if that is truly the case, for I would have thought the forum to be a better sampling of owners.

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Could be because your DD people are in it for the long term and some of your VD people are blips on the radar screen.

[Hman442]

I guess themalibucrew is one of the last strongholds of slalom skiers in the world. (?)  Seems odd if that is truly the case, for I would have thought the forum to be a better sampling of owners.

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Could be because your DD people are in it for the long term and some of your VD people are blips on the radar screen.

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Ouch, I never realized I was a blip. I hope my wife doesn't notice!

[88Skier]

I didn't mean for that to hurt. I may become a VD guy after watching Brads video.

[SmoothWaterMan]

Blip or not, I just like the fact that the Response V-Drive has outsold 13 actual production models so far.

hehehehehe:::cough::::oh Malibu......

Edited October 13, 2005 by SmoothWaterMan

[Malibudude]

Blip or not, I just like the fact that the Response V-Drive has outsold 13 actual production models so far. 

hehehehehe:::cough::::oh Malibu......

That is interesting. I like that the SLXI classic is in 3rd place and out production for 2 years.

[BarefootOz]

Peter,

In your opinion what do you think the wake be like on the Response V-drive?

[SmoothWaterMan]

Peter,

In your opinion what do you think the wake be like on the Response V-drive?

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Lol....well in MY mind it's absolutely perfect. But, the entire boat was created in MY mind, and as far as I know still only exists in my mind. The fact that I put 2009 down for a year was just hypothetically. I'd like to see something available sooner. (2007 would be nice)

I opinion is that if you moved the cockpit forward (a'la cab forward style) the weight and balance would not be disrupted too much. What I wouldn't want is a 20' V-drive with a tall transom just to keep the water out. The 21 LSV is not a bad barefoot boat, it has plenty of acceleration and top speed. It would interesting to see if the suppression plate made a difference in the table.

Hope that helps,

Peter

Disclaimer related to all of this - I don't work for Malibu, and they don't like my suggestions, so I'm not any sort of company voice.

[88Skier]

What I want to know is how did that Hammerhead Sportster work out?What did it have for a prop and how did it go? Did you sell it?

[chathamsolutions]

I wonder if there's any way for us to find out what the actual breakout looks like? I'd guess it even varies from dealer to dealer.

I dont' think I've ever even seen a DD at my dealer.

Edited October 14, 2005 by chathamsolutions

[SmoothWaterMan]

88, it went pretty well, although it did not blow me away like I wanted it to. It was sold, and the customer is adding a Red titan tower (DL-6) and tattoo graphics, very much like the extreme green one we had.

Chatham, It varies dramatically from region to region. Nation-wide the top 3 best sellers are the WVLX, W23LSV, RLXi, in that order.

Peter.

[Fly]

If I could get a vride with the tanks below the floor and bow ballast that would work great.

[SmoothWaterMan]

If I could get a vride with the tanks below the floor and bow ballast that would work great.

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It's called a Wakesetter VLX.

[Fly]

If I could get a vride with the tanks below the floor and bow ballast that would work great.

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It's called a Wakesetter VLX.

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Been there, done that Peter - still prefer the handling and agility of the smaller boat.

[SmoothWaterMan]

Fly, even with the gorilla fins? I didn't feel that the 21.5 lost anything, rather it gained handling with the gorilla fins.

[LS-One]

187 folks viewed this.....34 voted?

So we assume those 34 looked at it 3 times after voting.  That still leaves 102 viewers that didn't bother to vote.  Why not?

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Sign of the times it reflects our society in general

[SacRiverRat]

does it count the views when you go back to read the comments?

And as stated earlier - The models listed in the poll aren't considered the "perfect" boat for me right now... so I'm not sure how to "vote" for those

Edited October 20, 2005 by SacRiverRat

[Malibudude]

does it count the views when you go back to read the comments?

And as stated earlier - The models listed in the poll aren't considered the "perfect" boat for me right now... so I'm not sure how to "vote" for those

Every time a topic is read the # of views are counted.

[SmoothWaterMan]

Almost 150 votes and the RLXi is holding strong. Wow, and who said skiboats were dead. Very cool. Even by adding the wakeboard boats into one group and the slalom boats into another, the numbers hold true at 56 wake vs 66 ski.

Very interesting niche here at themalibucrew.

[Headhunter 2317]

I'm looking forward to the boat show this year to see the 247 in person.

My guess is that the CFO won't let me go by myself.....

[SmoothWaterMan]

It's a hard boat to not like.

[Malibudude]

I'm looking forward to the boat show this year to see the 247 in person.

My guess is that the CFO won't let me go by myself.....

We'll have one next year at WOW..as soon as Stewart buys one

[hotrodbowtie]

I'm looking forward to the boat show this year to see the 247 in person.

My guess is that the CFO won't let me go by myself.....

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I will tell you , It truly is an awesome boat. We drove, skied, surfed, rode and purchased about a month ago. I think that it will work out perrrrfect for us. It is a very surprising boat.

[SmoothWaterMan]

My Response LXi V-Drive is gaining steam I see....is it going to overtake the 247?

Peter.

[onamission]

A Responce LXi V-drive would be the perfect next boat for us, but waiting till 09 

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Well don't hold your breath. It's been almost 6 years and I haven't convinced anyone to build my Response V-Drive barefoot boat yet....

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Pete: You should show the Malibu people the numbers from the survey some day. 8 people that a lot, you never know. I would like to see it built with a more traditional V-drive interior though and on the RLXi hull. I'd be at the dealer tomorrow.

Edited December 13, 2005 by onamission