2019 Model Year Updates/Changes

[ahopkins22LSV]

2 minutes ago, WhiteWaterWeb said:

The power tower isn't a standard feature on the 2019 BLX, is it? Although I can't ever see myself ever even putting mine down that would be a bummer just getting into a 2018 this season.

 

Neither of the towers are standard. They are both options. You could say the “base” option or first tier option is still the G3.5. 

[WhiteWaterWeb]

Thanks; that is good to know. We're loving the VLX by the way - it suits our family and lifestyle in every way. Cheers!

[AJwakedevil]

On 7/23/2018 at 9:23 AM, 85 Barefoot said:

Interestingly, I ordered a redesign that has not been mentioned in this thread yet (that I've seen).  Malibu keeping it well under wraps, apparrently.  So, once again, ordered totally blind as to model and color!  Insert Austin Powers poker scene here.  

Basically to illustrate what you just did..... 

"Hey kids, I got a new batch of your favorite cookies, and they made them better! I am going to put them in the cookie jar out of reach, not give you any hints as to whats different, and no idea when you are going to get to have one."

Don't get me wrong.. I would rather know I am getting a cookie eventually than not know anything at all.. I just want it NOW! 

Edited July 24, 2018 by AJwakedevil
speling is for loozers

[hethj7]

Pretty sure G3 is still standard.   

Also pretty sure the stomp pads go away on the 23LSV rear seats.    

[IXFE]

[Kojak]

@ahopkinsTXi So is this Azure Blue?

[ahopkins22LSV]

1 minute ago, Kojak said:

@ahopkinsTXi So is this Azure Blue?

According to their instagram post, yes. 

[23LSVOwner]

23 minutes ago, IXFE said:

 

 

 

 

Digging that new seat.

[ahopkins22LSV]

6 minutes ago, 23LSVOwner said:

Digging that new seat.

It’s very nice. Nice to sit sideways without having to pivot. 

[Chappy]

1 hour ago, IXFE said:

Love it!

[surfdude]

39 minutes ago, Chappy said:

Love it!

I think I’m gonna barf!

[Cory]

2 hours ago, IXFE said:

So what engine was in the boat?  

[oldjeep]

Just now, surfdude said:

I think I’m gonna barf!

Reminds me of a ski jacket I had in the late 80's

[boardjnky4]

I love it. That's just the right amount of color in the interior

[Hemmy]

1 hour ago, oldjeep said:

Reminds me of a ski jacket I had in the late 80's

[Pnwrider]

3 hours ago, ahopkinsTXi said:

It’s very nice. Nice to sit sideways without having to pivot. 

Meh, if whoever designed the current seat didn’t make it a scavenger hunt to find the lockout lever it wouldn’t be a big deal. 

[ajive]

2 hours ago, surfdude said:

I think I’m gonna barf!

Yeah, I don't think that color will age well.  A cool option for you guys with yearly upgrades, but a market limiting choice for resale!

 

2 hours ago, oldjeep said:

Reminds me of a ski jacket I had in the late 80's

It's all back.  Maybe not on the water, but snow ski gear has gone full circle.

[Chappy]

@IXFE Don't listen to the haters! 

[tjklein]

Someone stole a Nautique captains chair and put it in a Malibu!

[bamabonners]

that color could be ok in sparse amounts on the outside.  Nice pop of color as an accent.

Is it just me or does it seem like malibu styling lately is a bit out of the 80s?

[Cole2001]

boxy Nautique brought to you by Malibu 

[Pnwrider]

1 hour ago, Chappy said:

@IXFE Don't listen to the haters! 

You know that’s not his boat right? 

[Raimie]

I am going to see if I can buy a 19 seat for my 18. I really don't like the current seat and Axis moved the pivot handle so that it is virtually impossible to find.

[ahopkins22LSV]

10 hours ago, tjklein said:

Someone stole a Nautique captains chair and put it in a Malibu!

Yeah it is very similar, but hey, sometimes the other guy has good stuff and you need to make a similar design to keep up. Happens all the time in all industries.

Guys, the standard colors are still available, if you want white and navy blue there will still be boats built that way that will be for sale in a few years. Some of us have wanted to step outside the norm and now we have that option! Plus since some of these colors are new Malibu is getting them to the lots so they can be seen. I will worry about resale when the time comes. Most of us build a boat to enjoy it ourselves. Plus color is low on the list for resale. Have a boat that is in great condition, a good price, good advertisement and a desirable model all out weigh color for most used boat buyers.

[CBray4]

30 minutes ago, Raimie said:

I am going to see if I can buy a 19 seat for my 18. I really don't like the current seat and Axis moved the pivot handle so that it is virtually impossible to find.

I agree on so many levels! I want that new '19 captains chair!!!