First time out in my first Malibu boat

[Rmack]

I'm in the same "boat" Smiff. Bought the boat at the end of September and only had it out at the demo. I uncover the boat 2-3 times a week just to sit in it and play with the radio.

[Smiff]

Mine is in my basement ... I don't have to cover it and I find a reason to climb up in it everyday.

[Rmack]

That's why we have "themalibucrew.com". It's therapy for the winter months.

[VLX_Fixation]

Smiff- is that a 2012? you get her brand new?

[Smiff]

Smiff- is that a 2012? you get her brand new?

No I bought it used with 47 hours.

[noonewakeboards]

surfgate???

[VLX_Fixation]

Awesome boat. It's sexy. Lol

[Smiff]

surfgate???

No surfgate thats only on the 2013's

[pinner99]

Great lookin boat,love the black with the white tower!!

[IXFE]

Nice boat, I guess. Not sure why anybody would want that color scheme... LOL!!

Pic of my 2012 VLX... You and I are LITERALLY in the same boat!!

[Fman]

47 hours! Thats not even broken in yet! Congratulations, enjoy your time on the water! Beautiful... What year is it?

[billb]

@IXFE - I want your tow rig!!!!!!!

[MaddMaxx]

Congratulations and welcome! I live on the south side of Lake Lanier. Where are you boating? I didn't recognize any of the background. I winterized my VLX Saturday. It was sunny, warm and (listen up northerners) I broke a sweat and maybe even got a little sunburn. Bwwuuhahahahaha!

Okay, to be fair... I lived in Minnesota for almost 20 years.

[TallRedRider]

On the build sheet it says 6 x 9 Alpha II wet sounds tower speakers

Sweet looking boat! Congrats.

I think there is some confusion on the build sheet. Maybe they mean that they are Alpha II cans with Wetsounds 6X9 inside the cans? I did not know that Wetsounds were even available from the factory for Malibu boats. I thought that they usually had to be added aftermarket. Somebody clarify.

[wakesetter8796]

I think he means alpha 2 cans with the wetsounds pro 696 inside, then you can get wetsounds amps with 4 pro 60s, but it is ridiculously overpriced and underpowered.

[Smiff]

Yes they added the speakers after delivery.

[Smiff]

Congratulations and welcome! I live on the south side of Lake Lanier. Where are you boating? I didn't recognize any of the background. I winterized my VLX Saturday. It was sunny, warm and (listen up northerners) I broke a sweat and maybe even got a little sunburn. Bwwuuhahahahaha!

Okay, to be fair... I lived in Minnesota for almost 20 years.

I live in McDonough but we have a place on Lake Oconee.

[IXFE]

@IXFE - I want your tow rig!!!!!!!

LOL! I assume you are referring to that lovely John Deere tractor. That's actually the dealer's tow mule for moving boats around at the shop.

Here's a shot of our actual tow rig. I've tried to convince the wife to let me sell it in favor of a diesel, but she loves it too much (it's her DD).

Edited November 12, 2012 by IXFE

[Smiff]

LOL! I assume you are referring to that lovely John Deere tractor. That's actually the dealer's tow mule for moving boats around at the shop.

Here's a shot of our actual tow rig. I've tried to convince the wife to let me sell it in favor of a diesel, but she loves it too much (it's her DD).

I have the same wheels but the PO didnt buy a spare. Do you think I can get one from Boatmate?

[IXFE]

I have the same wheels but the PO didnt buy a spare. Do you think I can get one from Boatmate?

Yeah, I'm sure they'll sell you a spare. The wheel style is "Gear Alloy 711MB" and they are 18's.

http://www.gearalloy.com/711mb

My guess is they will charge you somewhere in the neighborhood of $500 + shipping for the wheel/tire combo. The other options is just to get the exact specs (bolt pattern, etc.) and order from your local Discount Tire. Might be a little cheaper.

I never really liked black wheels before I got these, now I'm in love with them. I even tried to get a set for my DD, a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, but Gear doesn't make them in the right bolt pattern for that rig. Bummer.

Edited November 13, 2012 by IXFE

[Smiff]

Ok I checked around to a few dealers and they told me this wheel with the 4.5 on 5 lug has been out of stock for a while and I probably would not find one. I email Boatmate to see if they could help. I might have to buy a regular spare and put a cool cover over it. I'm not giving up yet