New Malibu Owner to be "MUST HAVES"

[Joeprunc]

Not sure what mirror comes with the new Malibu's, but if its not a PTM edge mirror I'd recommend getting one.

[Cipro]

^^^^^^^This.....as long as said hot wife is not a divorce attorney

Sadly My Hot Wife is an attorney

[Afun]

Not sure what mirror comes with the new Malibu's, but if its not a PTM edge mirror I'd recommend getting one.

It's only $400 plus

[WetSider]

I keep a spare impeller on-board. Has come in handy a couple of times.

+1 on the Anchor Buddy.

And I also recommend something like the Straight Line (bungie-type) dock tie to attach to your Shore Spike / Sand Spike - if you tie-up off a beach!

[Bill_AirJunky]

Here is a pic of my wife with her father at a charity event

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Here is another one of her with her father. They are very close.

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Nice. Rod & Rachel's kid Liam is a hockey player with the Spokane Chiefs. We see Rachel in town fairly often. She still attracts quite a bit of attention.

Some people like to carry a tow rope in case they have to tow in a broken down Bayliner, Mastercraft, etc...

Or even a broken down Malibu?

Edited April 2, 2014 by Bill_AirJunky

[BlastRlxi]

Or even a broken down Malibu?

What? Impossible. No way a Malibu would break down.

Ok. I'll admit it.....I got towed in once many years ago due to a failed neutral safety switch. You could use a tubing rope for the tow but I would hate to use a good ski rope to do it.

[Bill_AirJunky]

What? Impossible. No way a Malibu would break down.

Ok. I'll admit it.....I got towed in once many years ago due to a failed neutral safety switch. You could use a tubing rope for the tow but I would hate to use a good ski rope to do it.

HEhe, he ran over his own rope. The water was still pretty cold & they were done diving to get the rope off. So we towed them back in to the marina. We saw them back out there riding a couple hours later.

[Malibuzer]

That is one of the best looking rides I have ever seen. The white looks very classy on the water.

[Joeprunc]

It's only $400 plus

Worth the extra $. I have a $8K boat, so me spending that much money for something on my boat means its really worth it. My wife was quite pissed that I spend that much on a mirror, until the first day she pulled me through the course with it. She actually apologized for giving me such a hard time for a costly upgrade and said what a difference it makes.

If you are buying a 80K-90K boat an extra $400 should be pocket change.

[CJAY]

PTM mirrors do rock

Edited April 2, 2014 by CJAY

[bunji169]

$400 of change in my pocket would be heavy. I like the mirror because it's easy to swing out if the way if you aren't using it.

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Edited April 2, 2014 by bunji169

[Bill_AirJunky]

It's only $400 plus

Only the 140 Elite is $400. The rest of their line is considerably less. The 140 Pro has the same mirror in it, but it's 1/2 the cost. And the 100 Pro is 1/4 only $99.

I have the 140 Pro & it was worth every penny.

Edited April 2, 2014 by Bill_AirJunky

[Afun]

Only the 140 Elite is $400. The rest of their line is considerably less. The 140 Pro has the same mirror in it, but it's 1/2 the cost. And the 100 Pro is 1/4 only $99.

I have the 140 Pro & it was worth every penny.

Can you post a pic

[IXFE]

http://www.ptmedge.com/ski-wake-mirrors/

[Cory]

Only the 140 Elite is $400. The rest of their line is considerably less. The 140 Pro has the same mirror in it, but it's 1/2 the cost. And the 100 Pro is 1/4 only $99.

I have the 140 Pro & it was worth every penny.

I don't think $400 includes the mount either. I have tower mount. I'm on the fence whether the windshield or tower mount is the better solution. I suppose each has its benefits and drawbacks. I may try the windshield mount on the next go around.

[Cory]

I'm thinking the VR-100 would be the better choice with the windshield mount, if mounting to the helm windshield--not the pass-thru (I know that setup is a pain). Has anyone had experience with mounting to the windshield over the helm?

[Afun]

http://www.ptmedge.com/ski-wake-mirrors/

This the 99 dollar one? Looks like the really expensive one?

[Bill_AirJunky]

Can you post a pic

Using a Titan tower bracket.... about $100. And the PTM adapter, $90. So we're almost back up to $400.

Still well worth it in my book. It's safety equipment. I have a great view of what is going on behind & to the sides of the boat.

The 100 may very well be better if your mounting it on the windshield. The 140 is pretty wide.

[IXFE]

This the 99 dollar one? Looks like the really expensive one?

Afun... easiest thing for you to do is go to the website I linked: http://www.ptmedge.com/ski-wake-mirrors/

All your questions answered in 30 seconds.

In summary,

• the first two I posted are 140 degree view... only difference is the back of the mirror. One is billet ($399) and the other is plastic ($199).
• the third one I posted is shorter in length and offers only 100 degree view ($99)

I would stick with one of the 140 degree models. I had the billet one on my VLX last year and it was my favorite upgrade.

[MEYJR]

My hot wife with a pretty good paying job may need a second job. Maybe just during the winter.

[thtrog]

I've been running the 140 Pro for 2 seasons now, great mirror and worth every penny! You can get the windshield mount in black now...

[IXFE]

I've been running the 140 Pro for 2 seasons now, great mirror and worth every penny! You can get the windshield mount in black now...

How do you like the windshield mount vs. the G3 tower arm?

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[CJAY]

My list is

-box anchor

- Anchor buddy

- Oar

- Fire extinguisher

- Whistle

- Spare impeller

- Prop puller kit with prop case

- Spare prop

- PTM mirror on tower arm( though better if you get it with the boat)

- Extra racks( once again better if you get it with the boat)

- Surf pockets

- Enough life jackets for capacity( buy a couple 3 packs of cheap orange ones)

- Extra ballast sacks and pumps( for those days you want a packed boat wake, but don't have a packed boat)

- Trash bags

- Tool kit( all sorts of allen wrench sizes, socket set, and screw drivers)

- Divers mask

- Knife

- First aid kit( we actually keep some prescription pain killers, splints and even a tourniquet in ours)

- Extra rope and handle

- 12volt to USB adapter

- Extra sunglasses

- Tons of sunscreen

- Microfiber towels

- 3-4 large beach towels

- Solo cups

- Paper towels

[Raimie]

My list is

- Surf pockets

? What is that?

[MEYJR]

? What is that?

Glad I wasn't only one wondering that.