Lets see those 2022 Malibu & Axis Boats!

[ibelonginprison]

On 2/21/2022 at 7:15 AM, Slayer said:

Our 25 showed up at the dealer a week ago today.  I went there Saturday to see it, inspect it, and close on the deal.  I've never seen dark blue flake up close and now that I have, I really like it.

The boat hasn't been detailed.  The dealer sent these pics after receiving it and installing the accessories that ship loose with the boat.  There are a couple of spots on the gel that are not good and should have never left the factory the way it did. There's an imperfection in the blue fake near the cup holders on the port side deck near the transom. It's about the size of a silver dollar. Not big, but big enough to see and I'm hopeful they can make it right. There are also some other small gouges through the gel in the cabin, but you wouldn't notice them until you remove the small bow fill cushion and deploy the wakeview bench seat.

Speaking of the small bow cushion, Malibu put a drain in that location under the seat. I think that's a great idea. Our 23 always got pretty wet up there and there was nowhere for the water to drain. This should really help that condition. While we didn't get the "natalie seat" in the bow that folds up, I do think there's a simple mod to the wind screen that could be done to make it function like the factory seat. All said, I'm not disappointed that we didn't check that box.

We did get heated seats, power lift helm, 5 outlet heater, both forward and aft facing wakeview seating on the port side, underwater LED, M6, docking lights (Must have for us), Rev8's, and all the other normal standard issue options. I think it turned out pretty good. It wasn't my first personal choice of gel schemes, but it looks good. This pattern was #2 on our girls top 5 boats I designed, so since it was common between them I chose it over some of the others they had picked that I don't think would have as large of a market interest as this one may.

One thing that is a drag, the wireless charges I ordered did not come installed in the boat. There are supposed to be 3 of them. 1 at the helm where the phone mount is, in the gunwale cubby by the throttle, and one in the glove box. The dealer said Malibu is shipping boats without that option and having dealers install them later due to supply chain constraints. While bothersome, it's not a show stopper and I'm hoping that they get to the dealer by the time I have my 10-hour service, which should be sometime in early May. We used the phone holder wireless charger regularly in our 23.  While it wasn't the fastest charge, it kept the phone alive for an entire day on the water.  The others were kind of a joke because the phone never stayed where you put it when underway.  I've seen mods to resolve that problem, but having not seen what they look like installed on a 2022, I don't know if Malibu solved that problem or not.

Transom seating is pretty sweet. They're comfortable when deployed, easy to deploy and stow, and there's storage under the pad where you but sits. The hinge mechanism on the back rest that moves vertically seems to be of better quality than the one that moves horizontally, but it does seem to be decent. Like the wakeview bench, there's some slop in the sliding mechanism, but if you pull it from the middle and push it from the middle it doesn't move laterally. Otherwise it can bind up slightly. Not a big deal, but something you need to get used to.

It seems like the quality of installation on the soft grip is better than our 23.  We had bubbles in the 23 that were obvious.  We also had it peel up in several locations.  I'm hopeful that we don't have the same experience on this one.  Another improvement that I'm happy about is the change to the wakeview seating hinges.  We checked the box for the forward facing wakeview seat as well as the rear facing seat.  The pinch pins to lower the seats have been replaced by a mechanism that works more like MC or Nautique.  You raise them and stop the movement after you hear the 3rd click and they stay in place.  Raise them beyond that and they release so you can lower them.  I hated the pinch pins and my better half will be happy to see they're gone. 

I'm planning on getting the windshield tinted.  I'm thinking 20% at the moment.  It should be adequate.  

 

Here she is.

[Slayer]

4 minutes ago, ibelonginprison said:

LMAO!!!

Good to see you here in these parts, man!!!  Hope all is well!

[NMMalibuFamily]

On 2/4/2022 at 9:12 AM, NMMalibuFamily said:

Order date 10/28.  Spray date (birthday ) 2/9.  Super stoked to see this 23 LSV come to life!  

She’s alive…

Surf N Turf - Santa Fe, NM  = excellent dealer.  Excellent experience.

 

[DDuke]

Nice!!  Congrats!  Beautiful family makes the boat. 

[Olddognewtricks]

Beautiful family.  And super sharp boat.  Thanks for posting!

[604wakesurf]

Picture is from the factory album you can buy. Boat is still at the dealer wrapped up until the weather gets better here.

[Olddognewtricks]

On 3/6/2022 at 12:24 AM, 604wakesurf said:

Picture is from the factory album you can buy. Boat is still at the dealer wrapped up until the weather gets better here.

Factory album??   

[ahopkins22LSV]

7 hours ago, Olddognewtricks said:

Factory album??   

It’s an option when you order the boat. They document the process and make a book. 

[DHixson]

On 12/6/2021 at 7:21 AM, Brandonloos21 said:

Wow, SWEET!

 

Our 2022 is going to be the same scheme!

 

What does your stereo consist of?

I truly truly apologize!!!  I missed your question months ago; I don’t see where I answered you.   I will message you with my stereo changes.  🤗

[guitarcrazy]

Our new 25 LSV arrived today.  I am very happy with how it turned out.  Hopefully it surfs as good as it looks.  

[Slayer]

12 hours ago, guitarcrazy said:

Our new 25 LSV arrived today.  I am very happy with how it turned out.  Hopefully it surfs as good as it looks.  

Awesome build!!  Love it.  Nice pic of the bow giving some perspective on size.

One of my favorite things about the 2022 line is the new wake view seat hinges.  It's a relief that they finally abandoned the pinch pin release mechanism.  Really digging it.  

[DDuke]

Nice!  Congrats. 

What prop are they sending out with your build/spec?

[Slayer]

4 hours ago, DDuke said:

Nice!  Congrats. 

What prop are they sending out with your build/spec?

I'd guess whichever he ordered.  If it were me, I'd run the speed prop.  

 

I ordered mine with the standard prop and I plan to play with it and the speed prop to see how it performs.  There are threads here of people documenting their findings on props.  Great information.  

[guitarcrazy]

I went standard also, which is a 3077 I believe. 

[MTSurf]

22 hours ago, guitarcrazy said:

Our new 25 LSV arrived today.  I am very happy with how it turned out.  Hopefully it surfs as good as it looks.  

Boat looks great!!  Hope you have a better experience with Covid era Malibu fit and finish than I did.  My 2022 23 LSV arrived late last fall with some MAJOR cosmetic issues and has been back at the dealership for months.  

[DDuke]

I heard Malibu was starting to send out an 18”x14” for high altitude users for their heavier boats including the ‘22 25 LSV. Ours came with a 17”x14” for high altitude so I was wondering if they’d changed the prop spec. 
 

I also heard that they were working on a different prop altogether for the heavier boats at altitude based on actual use feedback given the relative newness of the heavier ‘22 25 LSV. 

[guitarcrazy]

3 hours ago, MTSurf said:

Boat looks great!!  Hope you have a better experience with Covid era Malibu fit and finish than I did.  My 2022 23 LSV arrived late last fall with some MAJOR cosmetic issues and has been back at the dealership for months.  

I haven't gone over it with a fine toothed comb but other than a few scuffs it looks good.  It hasn't been prepped and batteries aren't installed yet so can't comment on functionality but cosmetically it looks great.

[Olddognewtricks]

On 3/10/2022 at 7:56 PM, guitarcrazy said:

Our new 25 LSV arrived today.  I am very happy with how it turned out.  Hopefully it surfs as good as it looks.  

Beautiful boat.   Congrats!

[wedge88]

Does this count?  Boat was scheduled to spray on 3/2 and dealer sent this pic from their parking lot Saturday 3/12 so they are churning out boats.  I'll post more once we pickup.

Edit...got a sneak peak, un-wrapped, from the dealer

Edited March 16, 2022 by wedge88

[DHixson]

On 3/10/2022 at 6:56 PM, guitarcrazy said:

Our new 25 LSV arrived today.  I am very happy with how it turned out.  Hopefully it surfs as good as it looks.  

I love your color scheme!!!!   Looks fantastic!!!!  
 

I almost went with the LT4 Supercharged engine.  My dealer talked me out of it.  It’s the ONLY option I didn’t add.  
 

Let me know what you think of that motor!!  I bet it’s a BEAST!

[guitarcrazy]

4 hours ago, DHixson said:

I love your color scheme!!!!   Looks fantastic!!!!  
 

I almost went with the LT4 Supercharged engine.  My dealer talked me out of it.  It’s the ONLY option I didn’t add.  
 

Let me know what you think of that motor!!  I bet it’s a BEAST!

Thanks.  Your new boat looks sweet also.  Here in Montana the heater and shower are a must.  The Mr. Misty would probably never be used.  I see you are in Louisiana.  I am from Port Allen and my daughter lives in Mid City, New Orleans.  Geaux Tigers!

Edited March 14, 2022 by guitarcrazy

[Cyprus]

Just got our first viewing of our T220.

[tspark]

A22 with the m6 hoping to hit the water soon 

[RCorsa]

More to come m240 picked up today. Will get it launched tomorrow 

[Shea]

15 hours ago, RCorsa said:

More to come m240 picked up today. Will get it launched tomorrow 

Awesome!  I hope to see some pics of that beast on the water this evening!