2020 23 MXZ

[TC_2006_VLX]

Can someone explain the need to have a 22, 23, and 24 ft MXZ?

[saxton15]

Choice?  My garage might only fit a 22 foot boat.  Your lift might be rated for a 24 foot and you have 6 kids.  My friend loves the 23 foot set up, not too big, not too small.  It's all about choice!

[IXFE]

Seriously why not?  As long as Malibu sells enough of each to justify the mold cost (which is already sunk on the 22 and 24), why not???

[smooky]

On 7/20/2019 at 1:51 AM, Chappy said:

A lot to like, I probably wold have gone this route if it was available last year. Love the exterior and the new Malibu logo.  Interior does look a little like a patchwork quilt but not as offensive as some. My rule is no more than 2 colors on the interior.

My rule is : CHANGE THE STEERING 

[cptotr]

31 minutes ago, IXFE said:

Seriously why not?  As long as Malibu sells enough of each to justify the mold cost (which is already sunk on the 22 and 24), why not???

My 24 is really too big for my slip, but I wasn’t willing to go all the way down to a 22. I just live with having to pull it too far forward on the lift or letting it hang out the back a little further than I’d like. The 23 would’ve filled that void nicely. I agree with you. Why not?

[Five Cent Worth]

1 hour ago, TC_2006_VLX said:

Can someone explain the need to have a 22, 23, and 24 ft MXZ?

Price point(s) as well.  

[boardjnky4]

The 24 MXZ is actually 24' 6". 22 MXZ is actually 21' 11", so it's a pretty decent jump to go from 22 -> 24.

[BadgerBoater55]

2 hours ago, Five Cent Worth said:

Price point(s) as well.  

This! It gets the buyer some flexibility... maybe a bigger boat with fewer options versus a smaller boat with a bunch of boxes checked.  Then you have the goldilocks boat at 23ft for both the LSV and the MXZ.  Honestly wouldn't be too surprised to watch the 24MXZ fade into the sunset and a 25MXZ create that delta that they have in the LSV line.  Or... that rumored M2XX that is coming out will fill the void.  Time will tell I suppose!

[Hemmy]

I received the official email.  They announced the 23 MXZ.

https://www.malibuboats.com/boat/wakesetter-23-mxz

 

[Raimie]

I think they did a great job on this! Interested to learn more about 'Stern Turn'. It looks like they traded some cup holders for cell phone holders, which is probably a good idea, but at the same time, you can use a cup holder to hold a cell phone, but not the other way around. Cannot wait to see this boat in person!

I really like the placement of the grab handles in the Malibu line up. On Axis, the grab handles are on the seat back and it makes it very uncomfortable to sit sideways in the corners. I hope Axis relocates them to something similar to Malibu, or eliminates them completely.

Edited July 23, 2019 by Raimie

[Malibuckeye]

What are the odds malibu will sell that new steering wheel to me?

 

 

 

[Murphy8166]

10 minutes ago, Malibuckeye said:

What are the odds malibu will sell that new steering wheel to me?

 

 

 

For $650 they will!!

 

[borris]

What size prop for the 23’?

[UWSkier]

1 minute ago, borris said:

What size prop for the 23’?

17"

[boardjnky4]

Just now, UWSkier said:

17"

The real hero that makes this boat the silent G killer

[Sparky450]

21 hours ago, Raimie said:

Interested to learn more about 'Stern Turn'.

Anybody have MSRP on this?

[LucasC]

This looks like a pimped version of the easy drive unit.

https://www.yachtthruster.com/easydrive-info . they are about $3200 .  I fitted one to my boat , definitely helps in tight spots 

[ajive]

I really like the gel lines on this boat. This is my first crush on a pickle fork, and it makes me feel strange 🤣

So who are the MXZs for?  Is it really just pickle fork vs traditional bow or is there any wake difference.  

Love the stern thruster addition.  Hopefully it's integrated as well as on the GS.  Though it's probably way too much of an upcharge for me to actually consider it.

I'm not a new boat a year kind of guy, but I have a hint of remorse for being a year early on my foray into a dream boat!

[Pnwrider]

1 hour ago, LucasC said:

This looks like a pimped version of the easy drive unit.

https://www.yachtthruster.com/easydrive-info . they are about $3200 .  I fitted one to my boat , definitely helps in tight spots 

Would love to know the details of the install, maybe start a new thread on it?

[LucasC]

 

[Five Cent Worth]

https://www.inlandboatcompany.com/default.asp?page=xNewInventoryDetail&id=7519178&p=1&s=Year&d=D&year=2020&fr=xNewInventory

Here is another one.  Dramatically different colors.  

[Sparky450]

1 hour ago, Pnwrider said:

Would love to know the details of the install, maybe start a new thread on it?

I ordered one yesterday for my 25. I will be posting some reviews. Might be a month or so before the install, but it looks and sounds straight forward. Cut three holes, Mount it and stretch some cables to the front of the boat. Hardest part for me, is to decide where to put the joystick control for easy access.

[LucasC]

50 minutes ago, Sparky450 said:

I ordered one yesterday for my 25. I will be posting some reviews. Might be a month or so before the install, but it looks and sounds straight forward. Cut three holes, Mount it and stretch some cables to the front of the boat. Hardest part for me, is to decide where to put the joystick control for easy access.

 

[LucasC]

The Install itself is basic , the difficulty is the large bolt that has the harness coming from it mounts exactly between the stringer so takes some work and time getting it through, we have also added a third battery as it does use some power with a lot of use .

I Have found the thrust on the starboard side is very good but probably 50% on port side due to it hitting the wedge, Easy drive have sent me a pair of diverter cowls which should improved the port side thrust .

There are 2 Joysticks available the Led one looks the best ,I will take a picture at weekend of were we installed it, Looks good

[Cipro]

Booty Boost is the official name for the stern thruster.. according to an engineer..