October Malibu Boats Enewsletter Posted!

The October issue of the Malibu Review E-newsletter features a recap of the Fox Racing Malibu Boat Trip . Learn about the new Malibu Boats Screen Saver. Check out our favorite picture and video for October. Meet the Cain Family, who compete in INT wakeboarding together. Check out the Just Ride Elite Camp in Australia and warm-up with a Malibu Boats jacket.

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Malibu Boats Screen Saver Sneak Peek

This short video displays the current Malibu Boats Screen Saver images and animation. This way you can preview before you download. Check it out. (music not included)

Simply download the Malibu Boats Screen Saver ZIP file for PC or MAC. Then install. The screen saver will load. Finally, sit back and watch the Malibu Boats images stream in. When we add additional shots to the Malibu Boats Screen Saver those updates will be downloaded to your screen saver automatically, as long as an internet connection is active. That's all there is to it.

The Malibu Boats Screen Saver image playlist is always available in the "Screen Saver" set on Malibu Boats Flickr.com Channel. Here you can see what's playing currently and learn more about each photograph featured.

If you would like your boating image to be featured on the new Malibu Boats Screen Saver, please email blog@malibuboats.com.

Tags: Malibu Boats | screen saver | Malibu Photos | Nick Murto | WakeFirst.com | Seven2 | dynamic screen saver | auto-update | Flickr | download

Kappler Family Malibu Factory Tour Thank You

The Kappler Family stopped by and took a Malibu Boats Factory Tour a couple of weeks ago and they sent us a great thank you email this morning. Thought we'd share...

My family and I wish to thank you for arranging a recent Malibu plant visit for us. While on our way to Little Rock, AR last month for a regional INT tournament, you made it possible for us to visit and tour the Loudon, TN plant. It was remarkable to us to see first hand just how Malibu boats are built and we learned a great deal about the boat building process. After meeting with Kerri Johns and the other Malibu employees, it was very apparent why so many Malibu boat owners refer to you as "family". Everyone we met was so gracious with their time and didn't hesitate to take a few minutes from their busy day to talk with us. Each employee seemed to truly enjoy their job and it was clear that each person took great pride in their work. I was amazed at the amount of individual hands on craftsmanship that goes into building each boat. It's no wonder Malibu boats are the best in the industry. They clearly have the best people in the industry.

From our family, to yours, thank you so much, again, for allowing us to come through the plant and meet the people that make up Malibu.

Best Regards,

The Kappler Family
Brent, Renee, Mitch and Jake

No need for thanks, Brent. We love giving Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Factory Tours. Kerri and the rest of the Malibu Fam in Tennessee told us they had a great time with you four. They hope to see you back again! Take care and tell the boys to keep practicing.

If you are interested in taking a tour at Malibu Boats Factory in Loudon, TN like the Kapplers please call (865) 458-5478 or fill out the Malibu Boats Contact Us form online. Make sure to include your desired tour date and time in the comments section. We would love to see you at the Malibu Boats Factory.

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Malibu Boat in Country Music Video

Australian country artist, Shea Fisher (@SheaFisherMusic) filmed a music video featuring a Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Wakesetter VLX. The video for her song Just The Excuse, from the album "Everyday Girl." One of our Facebook friends, Jake Wojcicka, sent us the link to Fisher's YouTube Channel. We love the tune, but more than anything we were excited about the amount of screen time the VLX gets. Thanks Shea! And thanks Jake for giving us the heads-up!

We talked with David Thorpe about this video and it turns out Malibu Boats Australia supplied the boat. The boat in this clip was also used for the Australian TV show Wakelife. Thorpe is the Marketing Director for Malibu Boat Australia. He let us know the video was filmed in New South Wales, Australia. Thorpe also gave us some information on this 22 year old from Portland, Victoria, Australia. Shea Fisher is the daughter of Australian bull riding and bareback riding champion Eddie Fisher. Just The Excuse, From the album "Everyday Girl" through ABC Music/Universal Music Australia, made it to #1 on the ABC Country Music Station in Australia. Now Fisher is breaking into the American country scene. You can catch her first US single Don't Chase Me on CMT and GAC.

We are going to keep eye on this rising country star. We'll keep the blog posted. Good luck Shea. We're listening...

Tags: Malibu Boats | Shea Fisher | Country Music | music video | Australia | Malibu Australia | Country+Artist | CMT | GAC | Wakesetter VLX | wakeboard boat

Malibu Boats Men's and Ladies' Jackets

As summer turns to fall, wrap yourself in the warmth of Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats). These Malibu Boats Men's and Ladies' Jackets are 100% Polyester, water resistant, wind resistant, breathable, stretch jackets are perfect for a cool morning on or off the water. Throw one on in the boat while you wait for your morning ski run or on the way out the door this fall. Either way the day is always better when you're wrapped in Malibu Boats.

1) Men's Circuit Jacket

2) Ladies Cypress Jacket

Looking for more Malibu Boats gear? Visit the gear.malibuboats.com.

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Saving Screens With Dynamic Malibu Boat Images

Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) is introducing a screen saver that updates with new Malibu-related images automatically. At Malibu Boats we capture and receive some amazing photography. These images are featured in our brochure, posted on our web site, uploaded to the Malibu Boats flickr.com channel and more. Whether they are images captured for Malibu by a professional photographer, photos provided to us by industry partners or shots submitted by Malibu owners, we are proud to display them. That's why we were excited when Nick Murto, founder of the online wakeboard community WakeFirst.com (@WakeFirst) and co-owner of the internet marketing firm Seven2 (@Seven2), came to us with the idea of an auto-updating screen saver as another way to share Malibu-related photography as it becomes available. Murto, a Wakesetter VLX owner himself, customized this screen saver for Malibu Boats and we have made it available for download for free.

Additional Links
Malibu Boats Screen Saver Preview Video
"Screen Saver" set on Malibu Boats Flickr.com Channel.

Simply download the Malibu Boats Screen Saver ZIP file for PC or MAC. Then install. The screen saver will load. Finally, sit back and watch the Malibu Boats images stream in. When we add additional shots to the Malibu Boats Screen Saver those updates will be downloaded to your screen saver automatically, as long as an internet connection is active. That's all there is to it.

The Malibu Boats Screen Saver image playlist is always available in the "Screen Saver" set on Malibu Boats Flickr.com Channel. Here you can see what's playing currently and learn more about each photograph featured.

If you would like your boating image to be featured on the new Malibu Boats Screen Saver, please email blog@malibuboats.com.

Tags: Malibu Boats | screen saver | Malibu Photos | Nick Murto | WakeFirst.com | Seven2 | dynamic screen saver | auto-update | Flickr | download

TheWakePlace.com Dallas Friday Video Feature Teaser

Over the last several months, TheWakePlace.com (@TheWakePlace) has been filming Team Malibu Boats (@MalibuBoats) Dallas Friday as a training tool for Dallas and her coaches. During this time TheWakePlace.com has gathered quite a bit of footage of Dallas, and according to them, "...she is pulling out some crazy impressive stuff on the water these days!" So they have begun creating a full feature on the World's No. 1 female wakeboarder that will be out by the end of 2009. While you're waiting for that take a look at this short clip TheWakePlace.com has put together as a teaser. It is pretty sweet! Gotta love that pink Malibu Wakesetter VLX!

"Together with Mike Ferraro and Ryan Jones, Dallas is still quite an unstoppable force in the female ranks - pay special attention to the handle pass KGB and her Dum Dum at the end…." - TheWakePlace.com.

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