What's new for 2017

[t a]

I'm guessing there's an M22 or M25 in the works

[RedOwl]

Malibu is launching a Tinder/Grinder-type app for boat owners looking for a third and riders looking for a pull. You just look up fellow wake/ski/board/tube enthusiasts in your area and swipe left/right depending on your interest in their boat, location and availability.

Shhhh... don't tell anyone you heard it from me though.

 

Edited May 19, 2016 by RedOwl

[boardjnky4]

My Guess:

A bigger badder Axis A24

[onwi]

34 minutes ago, boardjnky4 said:

My Guess:

A bigger badder Axis A24

Seems very likely.  Both the A22 and A20 have been refreshed.  I'd second the guess for a new M boat.  Not that it matters, but I'd love to see a smaller M before a 25 'er.

[smooky]

I think it s time to see a new MXZ line 

and maybe the LSV with the new gel design, with two color possible for the main hull as the 25. 

[shawndoggy]

M19

[wakedncsu]

3 minutes ago, shawndoggy said:

M19

M19?  Over M21 or even M20?  I would expect an M that skirts under the 22 or 21.5 lake limit.  A 19 sounds too small for that style of boat to me.

[Stevo]

2 hours ago, RedOwl said:

Malibu is launching a Tinder/Grinder-type app for boat owners looking for a third and riders looking for a pull. You just look up fellow wake/ski/board/tube enthusiasts in your area and swipe left/right depending on your interest in their boat, location and availability.

Shhhh... don't tell anyone you heard it from me though.

 

not sure i want anything to do with that

[teamerickson]

New Apple Boat Play integrated.

[hethj7]

New dash for Axis.  

Integrated table/cup holders on the rear flip seat like Supra.  

New driver seat like Nautique with a side "cut out" for when the driver turns around without turning the seat. 

 

 

[Ronnie]

How abut some cabin speakers for the driver and observer? The speaker orientation in these new boats is terrible. Why is everything pointed at the back seat?

[ConnollyCrew]

3 hours ago, RedOwl said:

Malibu is launching a Tinder/Grinder-type app for boat owners looking for a third and riders looking for a pull. You just look up fellow wake/ski/board/tube enthusiasts in your area and swipe left/right depending on your interest in their boat, location and availability.

Shhhh... don't tell anyone you heard it from me though.

 

Ha! So, who is really getting pulled??

hahahahaha

[wakedncsu]

4 minutes ago, Ronnie said:

How abut some cabin speakers for the driver and observer? The speaker orientation in these new boats is terrible. Why is everything pointed at the back seat?

This.  1000 times...this.  It takes two people to make all the music go away from the driver's seat.  I spend most of my time right now listening to ONLY a subwoofer.  

[DUKENO1]

Some new model to compete with the Wake Tractor?  That thing has gotta be selling like hot cakes!

 

[airshark360]

@DUKENO1, I'm not sure we are ready for that awesomeness 

[Stevo]

2 hours ago, ConnollyCrew said:

Ha! So, who is really getting pulled??

hahahahaha

Don't you mean "tugged "

[ConnollyCrew]

1 hour ago, Stevo said:

Don't you mean "tugged "

Hahahahahaha 

I am more of a read between the lines kinda guy. Having kids around have moved me in that direction yet I cannot shake my sense of humor. It just dried out a bit!

[malibudog]

Here are some of the improvements I hear are coming, although it is my understanding that few of them are going to be production-ready for next year’s models: 

1)       Boat windshield is tinted during the day, but at dusk, turns clear so you can see at night;

2)      Everyone on the boat has their own VR glasses, so no one has to even pretend they are watching me surf;

3)      Boat actually has gears, so that it will surf, but still run 82 mph to chase down and crush jet skis;

4)      Surfband becomes wakeband, works great at 70 feet, and you can check your e-mail.

5)      Malibu’s wedge lift feature perfected, so that there is no wake whatsoever behind a Malibu running at waterski/barefoot speeds, for people who want to ski/barefoot;

6)      Double surf gates, second one creates a chest high wave, first one (farther up on boat) creates a harmonic wave which cancels out the surf wave so that you can surf right against your neighbor’s dock with no damage;

7)      Ballast eliminated – everything done through gates, wedges and sluices (who really thought that pumping water INTO your boat was a good idea?)

8)      Push a button, and boat parks itself on your trailer

9)      Automatically retractable mynx pole for avoiding those embarrassing questions during family outings

10)   Drones that follow the wakeboarder and play really loud music, so the people in the boat can retain their sanity

 

[BadgerBoater55]

My predictions:

1) Axis dash revision

2) Smaller M, 22 or 21

@IXFE You know the rules... You can't bring something up and then not tell!  Or post about something we WANT TO SEE (i.e. boat) with out pics!  

[Stevo]

4 minutes ago, BadgerBoater55 said:

we WANT TO SEE (i.e. boat) with out pics!  

I can draw you a picture 

[strada1]

17 minutes ago, Stevo said:

I can draw you a picture 

In 3d CAD and coloured as it was in the factory?

[Stevo]

Just now, strada1 said:

In 3d CAD and coloured as it was in the factory?

Best I could do in such a short time

[ahopkins22LSV]

I doubt there is an axis dash redesign coming. One just came out a year ago. Like it or not it's probably sticking around for a bit...

[saxton15]

I think they will go for a re-designed ski line.  

[shawndoggy]

16 hours ago, Ronnie said:

How abut some cabin speakers for the driver and observer? The speaker orientation in these new boats is terrible. Why is everything pointed at the back seat?

you can do this yourself now, Ronnie.  Or so I've heard.... (and it's TOTALLY worth it)