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  1. Troubleshooting intermittent surf gate issues on 2017 Vtx. I’ve had the surf gate work for a few passes then get stuck out. Usually this is combined with the error about the reed switch being open/fault. We’ve been able to work around it by either switching from surf right to surf left and back. Worst case we’ve used the bypass valve to reset surf gate. After some research and finally being able to get a new actuator with said reed switch I replaced the actuator. I went to test it using first the calibration function to make sure the “in” setting was stored. I then went to hit service mode and the gate locked out, wouldn’t retract, and reported an error on the screen. I’m stuck now, not sure if a full reset to factory settings might help? Could it be relay pack? Is there something I’m missing?
  2. Hey all, I have a 2017 VTX with the 410 Raptor Motor. New boat to me this summer and need to do the winterization. I've winterized our inboard for years so I get the process but its an all raw water system and not the closed cooling system this boat has. I'm confident after reading the Indmar manual I can get the water out of the engine cooling loop but have some questions about how best to handle some of the accessories. 1) Is the heater core indeed on the antifreeze side of the motor and not full of raw lake water that will freeze. I think this is the case and found the black connections in top of the block with the stickers noting "to heater" and "from heater" but cannot find any solid information confirming this. 2) There is a factory shower. This is a new feature for me and wondering if there are tricks to eliminate the water from it. I found the hose (clear braided plastic hose with red/blue stripes) that appears to go from the shower to bottom of the heat exchanger on the "hot" side. Can I simply disconnect and blow air? Do I need to turn on the pump and suck anti-freeze through? Does it drain itself if I just turn the pump on? Thanks in advance for any advise.
  3. Hey all, I have a 2017 VTX with the 410 Raptor Motor. New boat to me this summer and need to do the winterization. I've winterized our inboard for years so I get the process but its an all raw water system and not the closed cooling system this boat has. I'm confident after reading the Indmar manual I can get the water out of the engine cooling loop but have some questions about how best to handle some of the accessories. 1) Is the heater core indeed on the antifreeze side of the motor and not full of raw lake water that will freeze. I think this is the case and found the black connections in top of the block with the stickers noting "to heater" and "from heater" but cannot find any solid information confirming this. 2) There is a factory shower. This is a new feature for me and wondering if there are tricks to eliminate the water from it. I found the hose (clear braided plastic hose with red/blue stripes) that appears to go from the shower to bottom of the heat exchanger on the "hot" side. Can I simply disconnect and blow air? Do I need to turn on the pump and suck anti-freeze through? Does it drain itself if I just turn the pump on? Thanks in advance for any advise.
  4. I’ve had my 2021 20VTX with an M5 engine, 2 summers now. Early in I added rear PNP bags and switched the ACME General purpose prop to the OJ 950 for wakesurfing. I never realized how much this prop helped until I bent the 950 today. Going back to the General purpose I could no longer build a wave like before. With the OJ, I could push 3600 RPM and run almost full ballast & PNP with a group of 8. The ACME 1941 general purpose (I think) could only run at 3100 RPM, and I had to leave the extra PNPs empty to get to 10.7 mph. Basically ruining our surfing fun. I’m going to get the OJ 950 repaired, but I’m considering buying the ACME 2247 as an additional prop. Wakemakers recommends the 950, and the 2247 for low speed performance. we also slalom behind this boat, and the OJ 950 prop has been fine for skiing also. 1. any opinions on the ACME 2247 vs the OJ 950 or other props for the 2021 VTX? I’m in ohio at low elevation, but having to power to make a big wave has me wondering if we would have liked the M6 engine more for the wave making. Although the extra motor weight may have made the slalom wave bigger (harder to deal with)? thanks!
  5. Got a question: I was wondering if anyone out there towed their LSV, or VTX with the Illusion G3.5 tower fully lowered.
  6. Does anyone would know where I can order a ski pylon for a 2021 Malibu VTX20 in Canada or USA? Does any store have it in stock?
  7. Hi! I have a 2001 Xstar that I am looking to replace. The lake I use the boat on has size (weight and length) restrictions so these are really the only two new boats I can get. I've driven and ridden behind both Mastercraft XT20 and Malibu VTX. We probably ski 20% of the time, wakeboard 30% of the time, and surf 50% of the time. They are both pretty sweet boats and there are features of each I like more than the other. I had originally thought it was going to be the XT20 for sure but the Malibu really impressed me (driver controls/display, ballast, handling, wakes, power wedge, center pylon option) but the XT20 has some nice features as well (pickle fork bow, teak platform, really solid tower, smoother ride in chop, hard ballast capacity). What would you do? Any specific things I should consider? And, any particular thoughts about the Mastercraft Gen2 vs. Malibu Surfgate + Power Wedge? Also, any thoughts on 6.0L vs. 6.2L engine for the XT20 AND M5 vs. M6 engine for the Malibu? One other consideration is that the local Malibu dealer is super responsive, extremely helpful, and very honest. I know this is a Malibu forum but what value your feedback regardless! Thank you much!
  8. I just purchased a used 2016 VTX 20. It’s been in the water an entire full week, and I’m already i need of technical documentation. I find the “owners manual” to be useless. Searching this forum has been helpful, but hit or miss. Is there any real documentation that will help me troubleshoot problems?
  9. Ill head off the, "Just by a TXi" comments. I might look at one in a number of years, but right now the v-drive layout and higher freeboard is better for 80% of what we do. I know by adding tabs I won't get a TXi like wake. I am thinking of putting some Bennett hydraulic tabs on my 2013 VTX to improve the slalom wakes. Right now ill ski at 34mph and 28 or 32 off, and the Slalom wake is ok, but I am pretty certain it could be better. In reading posts from Team Talk, and BOS, it seems that there could be a noticeable improvement. I am thinking about doing this in combination with some other weight reduction exercises, and have even considered removing the tower to save weight (and make it easier to get in and out of the garage), but removing the tower brings all sorts of other problems to solve. The couple of features on the new SN (Hydro-Gate and MicroTuners) got me thinking about adding tabs. I am thinking the tabs are relatively low risk, if they make the wake worse, or don't make a noticeable difference, I am out $800, but can probably sell the kit on ebay, and spend a bit of money to have the gel repaired. BOAT... https://www.amazon.com/Bennett-129atp-Hydraulic-Trim-Complete/dp/B07G7ZPGNM 1. Has anyone on here added tabs to improve slalom wakes? 2. For the folks that have after market tabs for surfing, if you put them down a touch while slaloming, is there a noticeable improvement in the slalom wake? 3. Does anyone have thoughts on placement, or possibly shape modifications that might be good for the 12x9 tabs. My schoolin' in hydrodynamics is a bit lacking. I have no idea what it will do to the trough, wake height, firmness etc. we will see! 4. Any thoughts on electric vs. hydraulic? Thanks crew!
  10. This past week it seemed that the transmission “slipped” a couple of times. Once in forward while moving from idle to “idle+” while picking up a skier, and in pretty quick succession it did the same thing in reverse. Both times it “slipped” and kind of slammed into gear before I had a chance to bring it to neutral. I brushed it off as going to quickly from neutral to a bit past idle. Skied for another 2-3 hours without any issues. Also, FWIIW, I’m pretty gentle on the throttle. The following day, I was pulling up a skier (after running just fine for 2+ hours) and it did it again. I was on the throttle quite a bit and it got out of the hole fine, slipped at 15 mph or so, and I pulled it back to neutral before it slammed into gear. Drove at varying speeds and in and out of gear on the way back to the house and it didn’t repeat. My wife drove to the ramp 10-15 mph for 1.5 miles) without issue too. Dealership did a quick check of trans fluid, it’s at a good level and clean. They are going to do a water test next week (which is pretty awesome that I have the rest of the week off and it’s going to be 80s...) I asked them to check the prop key to see if that could be a possibility too. Also, I’ll define a “slip” as going from in gear and having power to high rev and no power. I couldn’t tell if it was a no power or low power situation as it happened so quickly. Any thoughts would be awesome, and I’ll update once the dealership gets back to me. Needless to say they are pretty busy. Thanks crew!
  11. We just bought a 2011 Malibu VTX and wanted some thoughts on how to set the ballasts and speed to deliver the best surfing wake. We use a Mission Delta device to help create the wave as well. Thanks for your input.
  12. Hi everyone, I'm new to this site and I was wondering if anyone can help me make a decision between keeping my 2015 VTX or moving to a 2018 new Axis A22 with 5 years of warranty. I really like my VTX however our family has been doing more surf than any other sport with the boat plus were normally 6 to 8 on the boat most times out and starting to run out of space. Space is not my main concern here it's really about the surfing. So my question, Is the 2018 A22 surf wave that much better than the 2015 VTX and worth me moving to the A22? Dealer told me I won't need to deploy the wedge with the A22 and I will save on fuel. Also said it make double the size of the 2015 VTX. Help please and thanks in advance.
  13. Anyone have problems with their surfgates staying out? Backstory Went out saturday had aproximatly 4 people surf when after a rider went down I slowed down to go back and get the rider and got the high current message from the surfgates. I went through did the recalibration and everything seemed to go back to normal. Next rider up the gate took longer to come out and then would fluctuate in and out like it didnt have enough power to stay out. We then switched sides to goofy in hopes that it was just the one side. But to no avail the other side did the exact same thing. Back at the dock i put the gates in maintence mode and both gates extended like they should. Has anyone had this happen or have any idea on a fix? I am going to try to get into the dealer this week but with 4th of july coming up i am guessing my chances are not good. Would be great to get it working again before the 4th if possible.
  14. I am considering buying a 2016 Wakesetter VTX. According to the 2016 brochure, this model had a T-Cut Diamond Hull and a 22" draft. However, the 2017's and later also have the T-Cut Diamond Hull, but list a 27" draft. The 2015's and earlier listed the 22" draft, but had a different Cut Diamond hull. Since the specs for the 2016 seem a little contradictory compared to the surrounding years, I was wondering if anyone can confirm that the 2016 did really only have a 22" draft and not the 27" draft. This is very important to me since spot were I have my boat lift is a little shallow. Thanks!
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