These Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) awesome photos are of the Beach Family having a great time behind their 2002 Wakesetter VLX. Staring in most of the photos is 12 year old Tyson Beach, 9 year old brother Carl and family friend Daniel Nutt. The cliff photo is on Norris Lake Sharon/Tyson/Carl were jumping together)
Looks like a great time!!! Keep these great photos coming!
Thank you Scotty for sharing your photos with us and Kerri from our TN plant for sending them to us!!
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The Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Illusion G3 continues to tower above competitor wakeboard tower offerings even according to riders themselves. The G3 weightless fold-down tower was voted Rider’s Choice Innovation of the Year on WakeWorld.com. Malibu Boats signature forward swept design; stout stainless steel tube and billet build, standard swivel combo racks and in-house construction make this wakeboard boat tower unique. What throws it into the “Innovative” category is weightless fold-down to standard garage height. Awards like WakeWorld.com’s Rider’s Choice mean a lot to the Malibu Boats Family. Customer satisfaction is why they continue to push the limits of design and function every year, which is what they have done for 2011.
The 10th annual WakeWorld Riders Choice Awards presented by CWB Board Co. was the biggest ever. For the 10th consecutive year WakeWorld gave riders the opportunity to share their opinions on Pro Riders and wake sport products. Participants visited WakeWorld.com and cast their votes during the entire month of August. In addition to being voted Rider’s Choice Boat of the Year, Malibu Boats took home Innovation of the Year for the Illusion G3 wakeboard boat tower.
Dave Williams, Editor of WakeWorld.com, wrote, “The Innovation of the Year brought another win for Malibu Boats as their new Illusion G3 tower topped the voting.”
The Illusion G3 can be collapsed in seconds with little instruction. The gas spring assisted design of the G3 tower allows for weightless fold-down. A single person can collapse this tower and does not have to be strong to do it. The Illusion G3 is so light, even with optional accessories like two pairs of Malibu Titan Alpha II speakers and an extra set of Titan Slide-of Spinner racks installed the tower can be folded with fingertips.
The Illusion G3 takes tower design and you to new heights with hybrid construction that marries the strength of all weather coated billet aluminum with the resilience and beauty of 3” stainless steel tubing. The billet tower bases and wings add another unique element of strength and style to this exclusive tower. The first tower to combine these two materials, the Illusion G3 is as much a product of strong components as it is a precision built Malibu wakeboard boat feature. The Illusion G3 is also the only wakeboards boat manufacturer built tower in the industry, which allows Malibu to control quality and cost.
When asked about the Illusion G3 being voted Rider’s Choice Innovation of the Year, Paul Singer, VP of Sales and Marketing for Malibu Boats, had this to say. “An award like this means more to us than just about any other because it is determined by the end user. There’s no better high-five for the Malibu Boats Family than an award like WakeWorld’s Rider’s Choice. We are grateful to all who voted and we will keep working hard to continue to push limits!”
Malibu Boats was extremely honored to have the Illusion G3 voted Rider’s Choice innovation of the Year on WakeWorld.com, but that recognition doesn’t mean the innovation stops. For 2011 Malibu Boats has pushed the limits of tower design even farther by offering this award-winning tower in white. Other 2011 G3 tower advancements include the available Flow-cam Rear View Rider Camera system, Wet Sounds Alpha II speakers as well as more wakeboard rack options. Malibu’s Illusion innovation continues.
Mitch's dad Brent sent us the following in an email: I wanted to thank you very much for the Tantrum T's and send a picture of Mitch in his shirt. We really appreciate Malibu for thinking of him and having him be the inspiration for the new shirt. If you can offer them in adult sizes, that would be great. We've had many requests for them from adults who see a Tantrum in their future, as well.
Good point on the adult sized shirt, Brent! I bet that's in the works.
We're proud to have your family as part of the Malibu Family. Thanks for being Malibu Gear inspiration Mitch and keep up the awesome riding! Have fun!
Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) boat owners, the Beach Family in Knoxville TN, captured this unique wakesurfing video behind their Wakesetter VLX wakeboard boat. Scott and Sharon Beach filmed their 12 year old son Tyson wakesurfing behind their VLX, but unlike most surfing videos the star of this one was sitting down! Amazingly enough Tyson was able to wakesurf sitting for more than 2 minutes - on a skim board no less.
Way to go Tyson! That was pretty cool! Thanks to Scott and Sharon for sharing the video with us. Keep having fun with your Malibu boat!
This Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Sunsetter LXi owner is well known in his area of Tennessee and we caught wind of his antics today. His Nephew, Adam McCall, Managing Director for Axis Wake Research, gave us the 411 on Uncle Ron.
Ron Tiller is 76 years old, but still loves being behind the boat. According to McCall he typically wakeskates behind his 2000 Sunsetter LXi wakeboard/ ski boat, but also enjoys slalom skiing, barefooting, wakeboarding and a some miscellaneous water sports. The unclassified water sports he tries are what seem to get the most attention. This video captured by a local news station proves that. Take a look and you'll see what we mean.
Keep it up Ron! We're proud to have you as a part of the Malibu Family!
This Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) photo of the Grindland’s 2008 Wakesetter VLX was taken by Marlene Grindland and sent to use through our Malibu iPhone App. Eric Grindland tells us “A foggy morning in early August. My son Trevor Grindland was getting the boat ready to wakesurf. We started the session before the fog totally lifted and lost site of the shoreline several times. My son was fired up to try the new Phase Five Drew Danielo Carbon board that Matt Mueller hooked us up with from Minnesota Inboard!”
Thank you Eric for sending us this very cool photo!
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For the guys Malibu Boats is offering a long sleeve crewneck t-shirt and well as hoodies with or without a zipper. The Floyd is a basic long sleeve t featuring a wireframe rendering of WakeWorld.com Rider's Choice Best Innovation for 2010, the Illusion G3 Tower. The Max men's pullover hoodie comes in black painted with a grafitti style Malibu logo. The Stomp full zip-up hooded sweatshirt comes in Forest Green and is branded with the Malibu Boats iPhone App icon as well as a BIG "Malibu". You'll standout and stay warm in this long sleeve option.
This Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) photo was sent to us through the Malibu Boats iPhone App. Chris & Marci Eyer are the proud owners of this 2007 Malibu Response LXi Chris tells us “Our secret hiding place on the Pend Oreille River in Eastern Washington, taken moments before we headed out for a ski. Get water like this all day. Love this place”
Thank you Chris for sharing your “secret hiding place” photo with us! Hopefully it stays a secret!
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There’s no better example of Malibu Boats ground-breaking 2011 model year than the new Sunscape 247 LSV. The new look is only the beginning. The 247 LSV offers innovative control and comfort inside the boat with Malibu Touch Command (MTC) and a new transom seating area. Malibu performance excels in this 24-footer with a digitally shaped bottom for precise handling, the L96 410hp engine for specifically calibrated power and the Shift by Wire Throttle system for fingertip control. As your family grows this boat accommodates them, their stuff and their water sports preferences with water ski and wakeboard wakes made to satisfy all skill levels. The truth is on the water. Test-drive a 247 LSV today!
Performance. You might expect a 24-foot 7-inch luxury water sports boat with room for 17 to be a challenge to handle: not if it’s a Malibu. Precise electronic throttle and shift join fingertip steering for effortless flat turning. Built on a hull optimized for a smooth ride and precision handling, the Sunscape 247 is as nimble as it is a wake maker.
Whether your brand of wake is of the flat, soft variety or you prefer huge, rampy water for launching, the 247 LSV can accommodate. The hull design is three-pronged. It’s built for handling, ride and versatile water sports wakes. At skiing speeds the water behind the boat flattens creating a free-skier’s paradise. At wakeboarding speeds the 247 LSV displaces more water and creates wakes that beg to be ridden. Add a boatload of Malibu-exclusive wake enhancement like the Patented Power Wedge and sub-floor hard tank ballast to get even higher.
If you really want to ride, add the optional Illusion G3 wakeboard tower with weightless fold-down. Made in-house by Malibu Boats, this wakeboard boat accessory comes standard with a set of swivel combo fork board racks to accommodate surf and wakeboards.
Dash. The 2011 dash looks bad in a good way! You’ve never seen a dash like the one you’ll find in a 2011 Sunscape 247 LSV. Two-tone, hand-wrapped and studded in stainless steel the Malibu Boats dash is an extra step that is noticeably worth it. Not only does Malibu carry their high performance look through to the interior, function follows.
The MTC projective capacitive touch screen combined with the new Italian-made Isotta Vista Steering Wheel, the available MaliView Dash System and the optional Rockford Fosgate Stereo touch pad are just a few of the heroes on this dash. Now consider the functionality they deliver and it’s almost unbelievable. The dash offers intuitive control over nearly all of the boat’s functions with Malibu first’s like Rider Presets combining this control in customizable rider profiles. MaliView and the Rockford Fosgate Sound System have been upgraded for 2011 to include USB video playback and increased iPod®/iPhone® control. Just when you think boat design has been taken as far as it can go, Malibu Boats does it one better.
Malibu Touch Command. The new Malibu Touch Command (MTC) is amazing on so many different levels; what it is, what it does and the fact that it is standard on all Sunscapes including the new 247 LSV. Made with Projective Capacitive Touch Technology typically reserved for high-end personal digital devices, you won’t find a feature like MTC in a high performance car let alone anywhere else in the boating industry. Malibu Boats is way ahead of the game with touch-sensitive switching based on intuitive hi-res graphical menus of the boat’s functions. Command ballast control, Wedge adjustment, interior lighting, coded keyless ignition, available GPS navigation and more through Malibu Touch Command.
Ignition. Forget the keys. Go ahead. You won’t need them in your 2011 Sunscape 247 LSV. All Malibu Sunscapes have keyless ignition standard. Type in your code; touch the “Start Engine” icon and motor. No more worries about getting to the lake and forgetting the keys. Malibu’s got you covered.
Power. Because Malibu powers boats with standard engines that are built specific and anything but standard, the new L96 6.0L makes its home in the new 247 LSVs. With 410 horsepower this Indmar engine pulls every water sport you’re into with 400 foot-pounds of torque. Low-end power or top-end speed, the L96’s Variable Valve Timing (VVT) automatically adjusts giving you the absolute best performance in either situation. If you’re looking to upgrade your 247 power Malibu offers the Supercharged LSA 6.2L. This 550 horsepower engine tops Malibu’s list of engine options as the first production supercharged Gen-IV small block engine the marine industry has ever seen. With 545 ft-lb of torque the LSA doesn’t mess around.
Interior. Malibu engineers created a cab-forward design to increase the lounge area by 30% more than any other boat in its class. And while a lot of attention has been paid to the common seating area of the Sunscape 247 LSV, the bow and new transom seating is just as comfortable and roomy as any other spot. The bow transforms into a playpen with the addition of the removable filler cushion. The new rear-facing transom seating provides a comfortable front row seat complete with convenient cup holders and more swimstep-accessible wet storage. The Sunscape 247 LSV is geared for family, but you’ll want to be seen and heard in it.
Available 8” Rockford Fosgate M2 full-range speakers add the perfect amount of punch to the Sunscape 247 LSV. Exclusive to the new 247 LSV interior, these 8" speakers are UV and moisture-resistant for great performance in harsh marine environments. Great sound, good looks and an element hardy design make them irresistible.
Look. Moving or still, the new body design of the Sunscape 247 LSV presents an aggressive shape with sharp lines. Eight color areas can be customized with 21 gel coat colors to make a Malibu boat that is all you. The leaned-back style of the MH4 windshield contributes to the impressive style. Custom designed and branded fresh air vents work with the new lines of the 247 to create a look as incredible as the boat itself. Add the available forward swept Illusion G3 wakeboard tower and your 247 LSV will have that unmistakable Malibu look even from a distance.
Visit your local Malibu Boats dealer to experience the 2011 Sunscape 247 LSV and 11 other new models, features and options that are pushing the limits of wakeboard and ski boats.
These Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) action photos of long time Malibu owners, Carl & Cricket Gooch from Olive Branch, MS were sent to us from Kerri Johns at our Malibu TN factory. Cricket tells us “We both love to surf on the Malibu wake but I also love to wakeboard and Carl loves to Sky Ski!” These were taken behind their 2007 Wakesetter 23 LSV. Looks like a blast!!
Thank you Kerri, Cricket and Carl for sharing these awesome shots with us!
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Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Detroit, MI Dealer Skier’s Pier was recognized with the 2010 Water Sports Industry Best Promotion of the Year Award. Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) presented the award on September 10th at the Wakeboarding Magazine Wake Awards at Surf Expo in Orlando, FL.
Water sports industry manufacturers cast their votes for Skies Pier as a dealer/retailer who establishes favorable publicity and/or sales through unique advertising, consumer events, contests, competitions, drawings, or raffles. The event that pushed the Pier to the top spot for this WSIA Leadership Award was the King of Darkness night jump they put on this summer. This Skier’s Pier event debuted at Groveland Oaks County Park in Holly, MI on July 17, 2010. Professional water ski jumpers from around the world performed amazing jumps behind Malibu ski boats for a chance at the $20,000 purse. It was a huge success for the long-time Malibu Boats dealer.
When asked about this latest award, Co-owner of Skier’s Pier, Joe Wolf, had this to say. “Just like Malibu we like to set ourselves apart from the competition! It's really exciting to be singled out as hosting the best industry promotion of the year! Exactly what we wanted - bringing a unique high-energy format that kept people entertained with world class performances. Athletes, audience, and obviously the manufacturers thought we pulled it off!”
WSIA honored the water sports industry's best retailers and manufacturers with a variety of 2010 Leadership Awards for outstanding efforts in advertising, promotions, and branding. Skier’s Pier received the 2010 WSIA Best Promotion of the Year honor during the Wake Awards on Friday, September 10, 2010 at Surf Expo in Orlando, FL.
Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Seneca, SC Dealer JC Sports was recognized with the 2010 Water Sports Industry Breakout Retailer of the Year Award. Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) presented the award on September 10th at the Wakeboarding Magazine Wake Awards at Surf Expo in Orlando, FL.
Water sports industry manufacturers cast their votes for JC Sports as a dealer/retailer who has gained an exceptional awareness of market influences, resulting in a significant increase in sales. JC Sports made their case for this honor with an amazing year! Not only did they earn another Exceptional Customer Service Award from Malibu Boats, but they have added social media to their bag of customer relationship tools. Jeff Crouch, owner of JC Sports, is keeping in close contact with his boat owners on Facebook and Twitter in addition to the traditional personal communication JC Sports is known for. Crouch is seeing the extra time and effort he is putting into his customer relationships reap rewards in the form of sales and leadership awards like this one.
When asked about this latest award, Owner of JC Sports, Jeff Crouch, had this to say. “Winning the 2010 WSIA Leadership Award as Breakout Retailer of the Year is a tremendous honor. Being recognized by our industry peers for our hard work, dedication to our sport, and resiliency during the economic downturn is not only a testament to our organization, but to the quality of the industry partners we have.”
WSIA honored the water sports industry's best retailers and manufacturers with a variety of 2010 Leadership Awards for outstanding efforts in advertising, promotions, and branding. JC Sports received the 2010 WSIA Breakout Retailer of the Year honor during the Wake Awards on Friday, September 10, 2010 at Surf Expo in Orlando, FL.
If you are near Northwestern South Carolina visit Malibu Boats Dealer JC Sports to experience the Malibu Difference in the 2011 model line-up.
Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) was announced as the 2010 Water Sports Industry Manufacturer of the Year by the Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) September 10th at the Wakeboarding Magazine Wake Awards at Surf Expo in Orlando, FL. This 2010 WSIA Leadership Award joins a 3rd consecutive NMMA CSI Award for Customer Service Excellence as well as 19 Boat of the Year Awards in the Malibu Boat trophy case.
Water sports retailers, dealers and operators overwhelmingly cast their votes for Malibu Boats as a manufacturer who continues to reinvent themselves with new product design and technology. Malibu Boats separated themselves from the pack with inspired innovations like the weightless fold-down Illusion G3, the acquisition of the Titan Wake Accessories and their bold move to bring tower production in-house. Other industry-altering firsts like the Patented Power Wedge, the MaliView Dash and Entertainment System and sport-specific hull design must have added up in the minds of voter. Couple these cutting edge products with Malibu’s recently released 2011 Sunscape and Wakesetter 247 LSVs as well as the new Malibu Touch Command (MTC) projective capacitive touch screen and Malibu was the obvious choice.
When asked about this latest award, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Malibu Boats, Paul Singer, had this to say. “I would like to thank the industry’s retailers for this honor! It’s a great feeling to be recognized as an originator of cutting-edge products, especially by those who know wakeboard boats best.”
WSIA honored the water sports industry's best retailers and manufacturers with a variety of 2010 Leadership Awards for outstanding efforts in advertising, promotions, and branding. Malibu Boats received the 2010 WSIA Manufacturer of the Year Award during the Wake Awards on Friday, September 10, 2010 at Surf Expo in Orlando, FL.
These Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) beautiful photos were sent to us from Malibu Boats Australia. These breath taking shots are by Malibu boat owner Jason Pini in Penang. Jason tells us “some pics from last weekend, we took the boat to the outer reef, then parked at one of the islands for lunch. Just a morning with the grandads and kids. It’s pretty amazing to ski over the reef, you spend more time watching the fish and coral than working your next trick”.
Thank you Jason, David and Simon!!
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The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced Malibu Boats as the recipient of the 2010 Marine Industry CSI Award. That makes it 3 years in a row for the world’s best selling ski and wakeboard boat manufacturer. This latest award joins Malibu's 19 Boat of the Year Awards in the trophy cabinet. Malibu Boats was recognized for excellence in customer satisfaction, as part of NMMA’s Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) program.
The Marine Industry CSI Awards program honors participating manufacturers that actively measure customer satisfaction and pursue continuous improvement to better serve the customer. Award recipients achieved and maintained an independently-measured standard of excellence of 90 percent or higher in customer satisfaction over the past year, based on information provided by customers purchasing a new boat or engine during the period between April 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010. Participating manufacturers must survey all new boat buyers during this period. For this reporting period, the program surveyed more than 40,000 consumers.
“We are extremely proud to receive this award three years in a row, but the real reward, for us, is the strong customer relationships and brand loyalty we enjoy,” explains Paul Singer, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Malibu Boats. “We have a great team in place who pride themselves on serving the customer completely.”
“It’s important to be able to recognize boat and engine manufacturers that have maintained a focus on customer satisfaction as it’s the cornerstone of our industry’s future,” notes Terry Leitz, NMMA’s director of CSI programs. “CSI Award recipients make a commitment to improve the customer experience thereby reinforcing not only their own reputation for quality but for the industry as a whole.”
NMMA launched its CSI program in 2001 to provide boat and engine manufacturers with an independently measured, cost-effective means of improving customer satisfaction in the boating industry. Since the program’s inception, more than 600,000 surveys have been sent out to new boat and engine customers, allowing participating manufacturers to monitor customer satisfaction on an ongoing basis, and to benchmark themselves against the industry and their competitors.
Will not only won the 3 Sisters ProAm, he set a new course record of 4 @ 41 off. This latest podium-topping finish joins a 1st at the Malibu Open, 1st at the Global Invitational and 1st at the Princess ProAm!
