Showing posts with label 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2011. Show all posts

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Johannesson Family's VLX


This Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) photo was sent to us from Trent Johannesson through the Malibu iPhone App. This is Trent’s 2011 Wakesetter VTX taken on Cow Lake, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada. Trent tells us, hanging out enjoying the sun with the family!.

Thanks again Trent for the photo, keep them coming!!

If you capture or come across a cool Malibu Boats-related photo like this one let us know. We would love to post it on the Malibu Boats Blog and Flickr Channel. We will even Tweet about it on Twitter and add it to the ever-changing Malibu Boats Screen Saver. You can also submit your photo or video through our Malibu iPhone App.

E-mail blog@malibuboats.com with links and/or images. Also make sure to include the name of the person who took the shot and give us a short description of the photo's contents. If you do not know this information and you are only forwarding a link, we can track it down. Thanks!

Shane Carwin's New VLX!


This Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) very cool photo is of Malibu Boats sponsored athlete, Shane Carwin's new Wakesetter VLX, sent to us from Tommy’s Slalom Shop.

Thank you Brian from Tommy’s Slalom Shop and Shane Carwin for sharing this awesome shot with us!

If you capture or come across a cool Malibu Boats-related photo like this one let us know. We would love to post it on the Malibu Boats Blog and Flickr Channel. We will even Tweet about it on Twitter and add it to the ever-changing Malibu Boats Screen Saver. You can also submit your photo or video through our Malibu iPhone App.

E-mail blog@malibuboats.com with links and/or images. Also make sure to include the name of the person who took the shot and give us a short description of the photo's contents. If you do not know this information and you are only forwarding a link, we can track it down. Thanks!

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Trent Wright's 23 LSV


This Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) photo of Trent Wright’s 2011 Wakesetter 23 LSV was sent to us through the Malibu iPhone App.. Taken by Joni Kniseley on Lake Martin, Alexander City Alabama.

Thank you Trent!

If you capture or come across a cool Malibu Boats-related photo like this one let us know. We would love to post it on the Malibu Boats Blog and Flickr Channel. We will even Tweet about it on Twitter and add it to the ever-changing Malibu Boats Screen Saver. You can also submit your photo or video through our Malibu iPhone App.

E-mail blog@malibuboats.com with links and/or images. Also make sure to include the name of the person who took the shot and give us a short description of the photo's contents. If you do not know this information and you are only forwarding a link, we can track it down. Thanks!

Monday, January 31, 2011

Ray Zeliadt's 2011 Wakesetter 23!!


This Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) photo was taken by Sandi Zeliadt, and sent to us through the Malibu iPhone App.. Ray Zeliadt is the proud owner of this 2011 Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV hanging out on Lake Monroe, Stanford, FL on Thanksgiving. Ray tells us “Lots to be thankful for. Most of all thankful for meeting the great people at Liquid Sports Marine in Orlando”.

Thank you Ray for sending us this great photo!

If you capture or come across a cool Malibu Boats-related photo like this one let us know. We would love to post it on the Malibu Boats Blog and Flickr Channel. We will even Tweet about it on Twitter and add it to the ever-changing Malibu Boats Screen Saver. You can also submit your photo or video through our Malibu iPhone App.

E-mail blog@malibuboats.com with links and/or images. Also make sure to include the name of the person who took the shot and give us a short description of the photo's contents. If you do not know this information and you are only forwarding a link, we can track it down. Thanks!

Monday, December 13, 2010

Celebrate the New Year at a Malibu Boat Show

The Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) 2011 Boat Show Season is under way. Check out the 2011 Malibus at a show near you this winter. The 2011 Malibu Boats Show Schedule provides the information you need about shows in your area. Visit your local show and take advantage of the Malibu Difference.

January 5-9 | Nashville Boat & Sportshow
Nashville Convention Center | Nashville, TN

January 7-17 | Pleasanton RV & Boat Show
Alameda County Fairgrounds | Pleasanton, CA

January 7-16 | Houston International Boat Show
The Reliant Center | Houston, TX

January 8-16 | Toronto International Boat Show
Direct Energy Centre | Toronto, ON, Canada

January 12-16 | Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show
McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

January 12-16 | Portland Boat Show
Portland Expo Center | Portland, Oregon

January 13-16 | Kansas City Boat & Sportshow
Bartle Hall | Kansas City, MO

January 13-16 | Atlanta Boat Show
Georgia World Congress Center | Atlanta, GA

January 14-16 | Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show
Duke Energy Cincinnati Convention Center | Cincinnati, OH

January 14-23 | Cleveland Boat Show
I-X Center | Cleveland, OH

January 14-16 | Denver Boat Show
Colorado Convention Center | Denver, CO

January 19-23 | Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show
Duke Energy Cincinnati Convention Center | Cincinnati, OH

January 19-23 | New York Boat Show
Jacob Javits Convention Center | New York, NY

January 20-23 | Sacramento International Sportsmans Expo
Cal Expo, State Fairgrounds | Sacramento, CA

January 20-23 | Austin Boat Show
austin Convention Center | Austin, TX

January 20-23 | Minneapolis Boat Show
Minneapolis Convention Center | Minneapolis, MN

January 20-23 | Birmingham Boat Show
Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center | Birmingham, AL

January 21-30 | Milwaukee Boat Show
Expo Center at State Fair Park | Milwaukee, WI

January 21-30 | Seattle Boat Show
Qwest Field Event Center | Seattle, WA

January 21-23 | Arkansas Marine Expo Little Rock
Statehouse Convention Center | Little Rock, AK

January 26-30 | Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow
Kentucky Exposition Center | Louisville, KY

January 27-30 | San Antonio Boat Show
Alamodome | San Antonio, TX

January 27-30 | Chattanooga Boat & Sport Show
Chattanooga Convention Center | Chattanooga, TN

January 27-30 | Oklahoma City Boat Show
Pklahoma State Fair Park | Oklahoma City, OK

January 27-30 | San Diego Sunroad Boat Show
Sunroad Resort Marina | San Diego, CA

January 27-30 | Pittsburgh Boat Show
Monroeville Convention Center | Monroeville, PA

January 27-30 | New Orleans Boat & Sportshow
Morial Convention Center (Hall I & J) | New Orleans, LA

January 27-30 | Baltimore Boat Show
Baltimore Convention Center | Baltimore, MD

January 27-31 | Montreal Boat Show
Place Bonaventure | Montreal, Québec

January 28-30 | Amarillo Boat Show
Amarillo Civic Center | Amarillo, Texas

January 28-30 | Ft Smith Boat Show

January 28-30 | Hartford Boat Show
Connecticut Convention Center | Hartford, CT

January 29-February 6 | Spokane National Boat Show
Spokane Country Fair & Expo Center | Spokane, WA

January 31-February 6 | Tulsa Boat Show
QuickTrip Center at Expo Square | Tulsa, OK

February 3-6 | Calgary Boat & Sportsmans Show
BMO CENTRE • STAMPEDE PARK | Calgary, AB

February 4-6 | Central Carolina Boat Show

February 4-6 | Dallas Boat Show
Dallas Market Hall | Dallas, TX

February 4-7 | Raleigh Boat Show
Raleigh Convention Center | Raleigh, NC

February 9-13 | Dallas Boat Show
Dallas Market Hall | Dallas, TX

February 9-13 | Vancouver International Boat Show
The New Vancouver Convention Centre | Vancouver, BC

February 9-13 | St Louis Boat & Sportshow
America's Center and Edward Jones Dome | St. Louis, MO

February 9-13 | Ft Wayne Boat Show
Fort Wayne Memorial Coliseum | Ft. Wayne, IN

February 10-13 | Treasure Valley Boat Show
Western Idaho Fairgrounds - Expo Idaho | Boise, ID

February 10-13 | Utah Boat Show Salt Lake City
South Towne Expo Center | Salt Lake City, UT

February 10-13 | Odessa Boat Show
Ector County Coliseum | Odessa, TX

February 10-13 | Columbus Sport Vacation & Boat Show
Ohio Expo Center | Columbus, OH

February 11-13 | VA Beach Boat Show
Virginia Beach Convention Center | Virginia Beach, VA

February 12-20 | Detroit Boat Show
Cobo Center | Detroit, MI

February 16-20 | GrandRapids Boat Show
DeVos Place | Grand Rapids, MI

February 17-20 | Green Bay Boat Show
Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena and Shopko Hall | Green Bay, WI

February 17-21 | Miami International Boat Show
Miami Beach Convention Center | Miami Beach, FL

February 18-20 | Richmond Boat Show
Richmond Raceway Complex | Richmond, VA

February 18-20 | Wichita Boat Show
Kansas Pavilions | Valley Center, KS

February 18-20 | Charlotte Boat Show
Charlotte Convention Center | Charlotte, NC

February 18-27 | Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show
Indiana State Fairgrounds | Indianapolis, IN

February 18-20 | Northwest Arkansas Boat & Sport Expo
Hammons Convention Center | Rogers, AR

February 18-20 | Memphis Boat Show
Agricenter | Memphis, TN

February 18-21 | Surf & Turf Sports, Boat, and RV Show (Sac)
Cal Expo | Sacramento, CA

February 24-27 | Ottawa Boat & Sportsmen's Show
Lansdowne Park | Ottawa, ON Canada

February 24-27 | Omaha Boat Sports & Travel Show
Qwest Center Omaha | Omaha, NE

February 25-27 | Petosky Boat, Camp & RV Show-Peir
North Central Michigan College | Petoskey, MI

February 25-27 | Reno Boat, Sport & RV Show
Reno-Sparks Convention Center | Reno, NV

February 26-March 6 | New England Boat Show
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center | Boston, MA

March 3-6 | Lake Sara Show

March 4-6 | Winnipeg Boat Show
Winnipeg Convention Centre | Winnipeg, MB Canada

March 4-6 | Saskatoon Boat Show
Prairieland Park | Saskatoon, SK Canada

March 10-13 | Sacramento Boat Show
Cal Expo | Sacramento, CA

March 11-13 | Chantilly Boat Show
Dulles Expo Center | Chantilly, VA

March 16-20 | LA Boat Show
Los Angeles Convention Center | Los Angeles, CA

March 17-20 | Spring Boating Expo-Novi-Peir
Rock Financial Showplace | Novi, MI

March 17-20 | Edmonton Boat & Sportsman's Show
Edmonton Expo Centre Northlands | Edmonton, AB Canada


March 18-21 | Orlando Boat Show

April 8-10 | Traverse City Boat Show
Howe Arena - Grand Traverse County Civic Center | Traverse City, MI


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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Malibu Boats 2011 Video Intro


Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) 2011 videos are just about ready to be released. In the mean time we thought we'd wet your water sports appetite with this Malibu Boats intro video set to music. Enjoy! There is much more to come. Stay tuned to Malibu Boats on YouTube and Facebook for more 2011 video releases.

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Monday, October 18, 2010

New Wakesetter Brings Big Wakes and More


Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) unveils the all-new 2011 Waksetter 247 LSV. The 2011 Wakesetter 247 LSV throws water on the competition with huge wakeboard and wakesurf wakes and some of the most ground-breaking innovations we’ve ever seen. The 247 LSV offers superior 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. The swell of pride you’ll feel with the new look of the Wakesetter 247 LSV is only matched by the swell this big wake behemoth creates behind the boat. Tone it down or ramp it all the way up with customizable Rider Presets. The 247 LSV wake will grow with your skill level behind the boat. The truth is on the water!

Additional Links
Wakesetter 247 LSV Video

Wakes.
The largest of the Malibu wakeboard boats, the Wakesetter 247 LSV makes big wakes for professional-level wakeboarding and wakesurfing. Whether you’re looking to shoot the curl or launch off walls of water, the 247 LSV can more than accommodate. As big as this wake-maker is, the 247 LSV even offers versatile wake alternatives for aspiring riders.

With as much as 1450 pounds of hard tank, sub-floor ballast, the shape and size of the wakes can be adjusted with tank levels in four different areas of the boat. For even more tailor-made wakes, opt for the Patented Power Wedge and add another 400-1200 pounds of displacement with the push of a button. Controlled at the dash and adjusted in a matter of seconds, the Power Wedge slides along the wake spectrum from beginner to professional changing size and shape every step of the way.

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 smooth ride and precision handling as much as big wakes, the Wakesetter 247 is as nimble as it is a wake maker.

Tower.
The Wakesetter 247 LSV’s tower is not just an accessory. The Illusion G3 Tower is designed and built in-house at Malibu Boats to appear and function as an extension of the boat. The industry exclusive weightless fold-down is as usable as it is innovative. Voted WakeWorld.com’s Riders Choice Innovation of the Year, the Illusion G3 is as groundbreaking as it is purposeful. Standard Titan Spinner combo racks welcome wakeboards, surfboards and wakeskates of varied thicknesses. Add available lights, speakers, a second set of racks and even a rearview rider camera to the G3. This potentially accessory-heavy tower is anything but, thanks to the gas springs at its core allowing it to raise and lower with little to no effort. The stainless steel tubing and coated billet aluminum construction provides strength for piece of mind and a style that screams Malibu even from across the lake.

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 Wakesetter 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 firsts 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 Wakesetters 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 Wakesetter 247 LSV. All Malibu Wakesetters 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.
The new L96 6.0L makes its home in the new 247 LSVs standard. 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 Wakesetter 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 Wakesetter 247 LSV is geared for the social lifestyle that tends to follow wake sports, but to achieve a true tribe vibe you also need tunes.

Available 8” Rockford Fosgate M2 full-range speakers add the perfect amount of punch to the Wakesetter 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 Wakesetter 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. The forward swept Illusion G3 wakeboard tower gives your 247 LSV that unmistakable Malibu look even from a distance. The outline of the boat can only be upstaged by the shining three dimensional “Wakesetter” graphics with that signature “WS”. The new 2011 Wakesetter 247 LSV is a showpiece that performs!

Specifications
Length: 24’ 7” (7.50m)
Beam: 102” (2.59m)
Draft: 27” (0.69)
Capacity: 17 persons
Fuel: 84 gal. (318L)
Weight: 4000lbs (1814k)

Visit your local Malibu Boats dealer to experience the 2011 Wakesetter 247 LSV and 11 other new models, features and options that are pushing the limits of wakeboard and ski boats.

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Monday, September 20, 2010

Malibu Boats Wins Over Whole Fam with 247 LSV


Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) unveils the all-new 2011 Sunscape 247 Luxury Sport-V.

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!

Additional Links
Sunscape 247 LSV Video
247 LSV Images on Flickr
Continuing coverage on the 2011 model line-up on Delicious.com

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.

Specifications
Length: 24’ 7” (7.50m)
Beam: 102” (2.59m)
Draft: 27” (0.69)
Capacity: 17 persons
Fuel: 84 gal. (318L)
Weight: 3900lbs. (1769k)

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.

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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Malibu Boats Pushing Limits with 2011 Model Line-up

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) unveils new innovations in the form of 2011 models, features and options.

2011 might be Malibu Boats’ most groundbreaking model year to date. From subtle details to huge industry-altering developments, Malibu engineers have just kept pushing when it comes to their wakeboard and water ski boats. When others were throttling back Malibu was dropping the hammer on more performance, technology and innovation. The result is a pair of new water sports boats, new features that obsolete the word “standard” and new options that push Malibu boat customization past the limit.

Don't just take our word for it... Check out the 2011 Model reaction on WakeWorld.com and on TheMalibuCrew.com.

New Wakesetter & Sunscape 247 LSV
Malibu Boats put even more stretch into these limos with room for 17. The Wakestter and Sunscape 247 LSVs have been redesigned inside and out. A new helm offers the driver a performance car look and feel while the new transom seating adds another fun place to hangout with more swimstep accessible wet storage. Get customize for no extra charge choosing between the WetTek floor with snap-out carpet and the Mantex floor with hull-to-hull carpeting. Lined with more hand-covered parts, the new interior features LED-lit stainless emblems and has the ability to accept new optional 8” Rockford Fosgate Full-range speakers. A new MH2 frameless windshield and special fresh air vents work with the new lines of the 247s to create a look as incredible as their performance. Performance that kicks-up monstrous wakes at wakeboarding and wakesurfing speeds, gives you great recreational skiing at slalom speeds and handling that rivals a much smaller water sports boat.

Paul Singer, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Malibu Boats, had this to say about the new model year introductions. "We're not going to lie, we like to keep everyone playing catch up but our real joy comes from giving our customer our very best." Singer explained, "You see at some point, the force of innovation overtakes the laws of convention. In the 2010 Malibu line that point was near the center deck in the form of the G3 Tower. The first ever forward swept tower received the first-ever gas assisted shocks for easy fold-down. In the 2011 Malibu line that point is on the dash featuring the first ever 6.5" touch screen for control of a myriad of safety and performance systems. We call it MTC or Malibu Touch Command but we think you will call it amazing."

New Malibu Touch Command (MTC)
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 Wakesetters and Sunscapes. 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.

New Coded Keyless Ignition
Forget the keys. Go ahead. You won’t need them in a 2011 Malibu boat. All Malibu Wakesetter and Sunscape models 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.

New Dash & Components
Performance aside, the 2011 dash looks bad in a good way! You’ve never seen a dash like the one you’ll find in a 2011 Malibu boat. The MTC projective capacitive touch screen combined with the new Italian-made Isotta Vista Steering Wheel, the available MaliView Dash System and Rockford Fosgate Stereo touch pad; let it all sink in. Now consider the functionality housed in this dash and it’s almost unbelievable. MaliView and the Rockford Fosgate Sound System have even 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.

New Power LSA & L96
The new L96 6.0L (410 HP) 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. And because Malibu powers boats with standard engines that are built specific and anything but standard, this one makes its home in the new 247 LSVs. The Supercharged LSA 6.2L (550 HP) 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 and is available in all 23-247 foot Wakesetters and Sunscapes.

New White Illusion G3 Tower & Accessories
The G3 tower set 2010 on fire with insane popularity for durability, function and design. The Illusion G3 Gas Spring Assisted Tower follows the lines of a Malibu boat so well you can now get it in black or white. To finish the custom look, Malibu Titan Tower accessories like lights and speakers can be colored to match.

New Flo-cam Rear View Rider Camera System
The Malibu Boats Flo-cam Rear View Rider Camera System pushes the limits of typical action sports cameras way outside the box. This smooth swiveling camera follows the athlete in tow with fluid motion. The Flo-cam can be adjusted to your water sport of choice and is viewable live or recorded through the MaliView Dash System. Captured footage is easily editable and the camera itself can be used in any number of action sports situations thanks to its multi-dimensional design. Watch yourself reach new heights behind a 2011 Malibu boat.

Check out photos of the entire 2011 model line-up on the Malibu Boats Flickr Channel.

Visit your local Malibu Boats dealer to experience the 2011 models, features and options that are pushing limits in the wakeboard and ski boat industry.

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