2006 LX what do i need to know?

[ron]

just put $$$ down on above. coming off a 2005 crownline 180 V6. anything special i need to know about this boat? has the factory tower, stereo, heater, wedge.

what are your experiences?

[Malibudude]

just put $$$ down on above. coming off a 2005 crownline 180 V6. anything special i need to know about this boat? has the factory tower, stereo, heater, wedge.

what are your experiences?

Welcome to the board. There isn't a model called LX, do you mean VLX? On Malibu's corporate website there is a list of options you can get. Most recommend get the most HP you can, add the stereo stuff aftermarket w/ lower costs, tower it's a matter of choice and style.

[ron]

just put $$$ down on above. coming off a 2005 crownline 180 V6. anything special i need to know about this boat? has the factory tower, stereo, heater, wedge.

what are your experiences?

Welcome to the board. There isn't a model called LX, do you mean VLX? On Malibu's corporate website there is a list of options you can get. Most recommend get the most HP you can, add the stereo stuff aftermarket w/ lower costs, tower it's a matter of choice and style.

thanks.. it is a Response LX. nothing to watch out for? this fall i may ask for tips on winterization. we b on fox lake wisconsin..

[SacRiverRat]

Yea - don't mind Malibudue, he can't keep track of all the boat models... you can only expect so much of the boy

Welcome to the group - I suspect you'll love the boat

[D-GOOSE]

to the site. M-dude is a true wakeboarder. He can't even remember the Response LX

I know this is not your first boat but go into the DIY Articles & Technical Information section. This my help with many of your questions, even how to winterize your BU.

[Malibudude]

Yea - don't mind Malibudue, he can't keep track of all the boat models... you can only expect so much of the boy

Welcome to the group - I suspect you'll love the boat

Hey there big boy at least spell my screen name correctly....

[Malibudude]

just put $$$ down on above. coming off a 2005 crownline 180 V6. anything special i need to know about this boat? has the factory tower, stereo, heater, wedge.

what are your experiences?

Welcome to the board. There isn't a model called LX, do you mean VLX? On Malibu's corporate website there is a list of options you can get. Most recommend get the most HP you can, add the stereo stuff aftermarket w/ lower costs, tower it's a matter of choice and style.

thanks.. it is a Response LX. nothing to watch out for? this fall i may ask for tips on winterization. we b on fox lake wisconsin..

The Response is the best handling boat out there and is appropriately named. Give us the specs or the info but it should have the LCR engine or the monsoon. Since you're purchasing used I'd have a marine mechanic perform an inspection and wet test at the expense of the seller should you purchase it. Give everything a through check and then double check it. Given the age practically a new boat it'll have some warranty left on it. The wedge is only needed if you plan on doing any wakeboarding, although it's not going to produce much of a wake. How many people are you going to have on board regularly I assume you slalom primarily on lakes that aren't extremely rough?The Response is the best handling boat out there and is appropriately named. Give us the specs or the info but it should have the LCR engine or the monsoon. Since you're purchasing used I'd have a marine mechanic perform an inspection and wet test at the expense of the seller should you purchase it. Give everything a through check and then double check it. Given the age practically a new boat it'll have some warranty left on it. The wedge is only needed if you plan on doing any wakeboarding, although it's not going to produce much of a wake. How many people are you going to have on board regularly I assume you slalom primarily on lakes that aren't extremely rough?

[edwin]

The Response is the best handling boat out there and is appropriately named. Give us the specs or the info but it should have the LCR engine or the monsoon. Since you're purchasing used I'd have a marine mechanic perform an inspection and wet test at the expense of the seller should you purchase it. Give everything a through check and then double check it. Given the age practically a new boat it'll have some warranty left on it. The wedge is only needed if you plan on doing any wakeboarding, although it's not going to produce much of a wake. How many people are you going to have on board regularly I assume you slalom primarily on lakes that aren't extremely rough?The Response is the best handling boat out there and is appropriately named. Give us the specs or the info but it should have the LCR engine or the monsoon. Since you're purchasing used I'd have a marine mechanic perform an inspection and wet test at the expense of the seller should you purchase it. Give everything a through check and then double check it. Given the age practically a new boat it'll have some warranty left on it. The wedge is only needed if you plan on doing any wakeboarding, although it's not going to produce much of a wake. How many people are you going to have on board regularly I assume you slalom primarily on lakes that aren't extremely rough?

Easy now mdude, we got it the first time...no need to repeat yourseld

[CLOUT1]

Ron...welcome to the site and congrats on the new boat. A big change from the crownline V6 to the RLX V8...you'll love the boat!

[VinRLX]

M-dude, you are going to be so sorry you jumped on this thread. . .what, does the wife have you thinking vdrives? First thing I thought of was Response--nary a V-name crossed my mind.

And where exactly did Ron state that the boat is used? Perhaps it is, but let's not jump to conclusions. At least you have Troy and Edwin so excited that they're misspelling things.

Ron, WELCOME! You will LOVE the boat. We can walk you through the winterization when needed or almost anything else you might have questions about. And to address your question specifically, I'll start you out with this: Your new boat backs to the right (in case you didn't know).

[Malibudude]

The Response is the best handling boat out there and is appropriately named. Give us the specs or the info but it should have the LCR engine or the monsoon. Since you're purchasing used I'd have a marine mechanic perform an inspection and wet test at the expense of the seller should you purchase it. Give everything a through check and then double check it. Given the age practically a new boat it'll have some warranty left on it. The wedge is only needed if you plan on doing any wakeboarding, although it's not going to produce much of a wake. How many people are you going to have on board regularly I assume you slalom primarily on lakes that aren't extremely rough?The Response is the best handling boat out there and is appropriately named. Give us the specs or the info but it should have the LCR engine or the monsoon. Since you're purchasing used I'd have a marine mechanic perform an inspection and wet test at the expense of the seller should you purchase it. Give everything a through check and then double check it. Given the age practically a new boat it'll have some warranty left on it. The wedge is only needed if you plan on doing any wakeboarding, although it's not going to produce much of a wake. How many people are you going to have on board regularly I assume you slalom primarily on lakes that aren't extremely rough?

Easy now mdude, we got it the first time...no need to repeat yourseld

Just got giddy about a DD discussion.

[doughickey]

Glad to see we have another SKIER on the site.

Welcome aboard.

Tell us more about the boat..... and we'll flood you with ideas and DIY projects and great ways to spend more of your money.

For starters, PLEASE replace (assuming you may have to replace them) whatever Mickey Mouse registration numbers with Domed Numbers. For $100, you new purchase will "look" like it's worth $1000 more.

See one of our other locations on this site re where/how to purchase and HOW to apply.

Edited January 25, 2007 by doughickey

[doughickey]

More ways to enhance your boating pleasure:

1/ Launch Seat: To add seating capacity when you can't have folks sitting at the back.

2/ PVC Cover System: To prevent your cover from drooping if you park at a dock.

3/ Booster pack: For when your good old battery dies.

4/ Teak Platform: Covers and re-finishing

5/ Motor Box Insulation

6/ CNC NiBrAl prop upgrades

7/ Helmets

8/ Impeller replacement

9/ Mooring Whips

10/ Fabric protection & Lubrication

11/ Portable Ski Courses

12/ Trolling Motors (for emergency power..... don't laugh.... it works)

Edited January 25, 2007 by doughickey

[doughickey]

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[ron]

WOW... that was nice. thank you. it is new...leftover...

best advice i see is helmet. been thinking of that. how about a hahns device?

[SacRiverRat]

At least you have Troy and Edwin so excited that they're misspelling things.

I get so flustered when I see Edwin's Avatar that I can't type correctly

... much better than the tongue and toilet thing... though it provided the same mispelling result