flip down step swim board and surf wake

[texnky2]

Does anyone know if the new flip down step swimboard will affect the wake while surfing?  It seems to be thicker than the standard swim platform and has hinges that will probably drag in the water when ballast tanks are filled for surfing. 

[cptotr]

It has not affected it at all in my experience. Definitely an option we are glad we pulled the trigger on. 

[Slurpee]

It’s getting crowded on here. But this topic has been beat to death. The short answer is No. The surfgate that’s not deployed already ‘breaks’ the water flow and only spray is hitting the bracket. Folks who have the option really like it for its practicality it seems.

We did some videos on Ronnies boat this past spring showing that the brackets and the platform don’t drag in the water. Here’s the video. Sorry the production value is kind of lacking, but folks wanted an answer  

 

Edited June 30, 2019 by Slurpee

[hethj7]

This option has been wildly popular on our boat thus far.   More so than I would have thought.   

[Eagleboy99]

Next up for 2021?  A Hoyer Lift.

[Argonaut]

Has anyone created a DIY replacement swim platform with a swim step like this built in for earlier boat years? I am pretty comfortable with wood and also aluminum if there were some designs ...

Edited July 9, 2019 by Argonaut

[AussieSkier]

Shoes on in the boat....Ohhhh

[rsutton1223]

One of the best new features thanks to Malibu buying Cobalt (it's a Cobalt patent). Doesn't effect the wave at all.

[BigCreek]

9 hours ago, Argonaut said:

DIY replacement swim platform

See "Malibu Flip Down Step" post in the Mods & Accessories category. OP is mostly done with his. 

[Slurpee]

On 7/8/2019 at 11:33 PM, AussieSkier said:

Shoes on in the boat....Ohhhh

You mean the guy with crippled feet that has to wear orthotics and in 20 years of wearing shoes in his boat has never popped a seam, scratched vinyl, or left a mark?  Yeah, step off.

[UWSkier]

that was kinda harsh

[justgary]

8 hours ago, Slurpee said:

You mean the guy with crippled feet that has to wear orthotics and in 20 years of wearing shoes in his boat has never popped a seam, scratched vinyl, or left a mark?  Yeah, step off.

But he's also a very thoughtful guy who always matches his shoes to the boat's color scheme....

[Raleigh]

Is this available on Axis?

[kayt425]

2 hours ago, Raleigh said:

Is this available on Axis?

Not for now

[Five Cent Worth]

We just upgraded to a 19 23 LSV.  Wouldn't have made the switch without the boat having this option.  We expect it to be a huge hit tomorrow when we take delivery.  Lots of families on our boat.

[Raleigh]

1 hour ago, Five Cent Worth said:

We just upgraded to a 19 23 LSV.  Wouldn't have made the switch without the boat having this option.  We expect it to be a huge hit tomorrow when we take delivery.  Lots of families on our boat.

It’s a game changer. Confirmed no plans to bring to Axis via Malibu rep. It’s one thing they want only on the luxury models 

[Eagleboy99]

9 minutes ago, Raleigh said:

no plans to bring to Axis

Buy an Axis then order a new platform with the step. 

[Raleigh]

35 minutes ago, Eagleboy99 said:

Buy an Axis then order a new platform with the step. 

I don’t think you can buy direct. You would think they would sell them, like if it broke, but apparently not. They want to move more higher margin product and I get it.

[Eagleboy99]

Oh I get it too, but a Malibu dealer should be able to order a swim step platform.  Sell the Axis one to recoup some costs.

[Five Cent Worth]

2 hours ago, Raleigh said:

It’s a game changer. Confirmed no plans to bring to Axis via Malibu rep. It’s one thing they want only on the luxury models 

Yea, it was a game changer for us, too.  One of the reasons I was able to convince the wife to upgrade, and why we narrowed on a 19 BU vs other options.  (We looked closely at MC and Supra)

[Eagleboy99]

1 hour ago, Five Cent Worth said:

Yea, it was a game changer for us, too. 

This reminds me of house sales.  The selling point is often not what you think.

Edited August 28, 2019 by Eagleboy99

[Orangemxz]

It affects it on my 2019 24 MXZ.  With that said we love the option and would get it again but compared to my friends 2018 24 MXZ with the same set up, same settings, same lake he gets a substantially better wave.  I will try to get pics but when loaded and surfing the deck and the brackets track a pretty heavy line of spray in the water.  This is the only conclusion we have come to for the differences in the wave on our MXZ's. Still a great wave but not as good as the 2018

[Raleigh]

28 minutes ago, Orangemxz said:

It affects it on my 2019 24 MXZ.  With that said we love the option and would get it again but compared to my friends 2018 24 MXZ with the same set up, same settings, same lake he gets a substantially better wave.  I will try to get pics but when loaded and surfing the deck and the brackets track a pretty heavy line of spray in the water.  This is the only conclusion we have come to for the differences in the wave on our MXZ's. Still a great wave but not as good as the 2018

Yikes... I appreciate you sharing that knowledge!

[Ronnie]

You saw this video Slurpee & I made earlier in this thread, right?

2019 23LSV

 

 

[shawndoggy]

my bad but isn't the platform drag causing the regular side wake to rollover?  It's all crumbly/frothy on top while the goofy side is totally clean.