Malibu Boats

Malibu Boats makes speed boats, wake boats and boats specialized for water sports. The company offers several models with a long list of upgrades that can be added to a base design to create the perfect recreational power boat. Malibu Boats started in 1982 creating custom ski boats in a garage. Producing only 100 boats a year, Malibu gradually upgraded and is now considered one of the top American water sports boat company.

The official website for Malibu Boats has been recently redesigned to feature the best part of owning a Malibu – style. Mixed in with that style are details about each model, pictures, brochures, videos and a slide show from the Malibu factory explaining how the boats are built.

Malibu offers a Ride Series, Sunscape Series, Wakesetter Series and Response Series. The iSpec function, allows a potential Malibu owner to design a boat and print out the final picture. Details can then be passed onto the manufacturer for purchase and build. Malibu Boats have won awards for various models every year since 1988, minus 1990.

New 2011 Malibu models range in price from $50,000 to more than $100,000. Used models will be priced based on year and upgrades with used boats from 2008 still selling for more than $50,000 in some cases. The average price for a used Malibu is around $35,000 for older models.

There are many reasons to own a Malibu. Firstly, Malibu Boats have been manufacturing water sports boats since 1982. The iSpec designer gives boat lovers a chance to design the perfect boat. Custom packages are available based on a specific sport or group of sports. Malibu offers a unique Corvette model that looks like a land car but rides on water.

Popular featured models include: 21 vRide, 23 vRide, Response LXI, Response FXI, 20 LSV, 21 LSV, 23 LSV, 247 LSV, VTX, VLX, 23 LSV, and 247 LSV.

If you are in the market for a boat designed for speed and water sports, Malibu Boats may be a company to consider. Used prices tend to be higher than other speed boats, but the company has a long-standing record of efficient design and hull integrity. Boats manufactured by Malibu simply last longer and have a higher resale value. New Malibu Boats will come with a hefty price tag, but owners have the ability to design a one-of-a-kind boat decked out with water sports specific upgrades and gear.

As a representation of the style and forward thinking of the Malibu Boat company, the Corvette speed boat is one of the most unique creations on the open water. The Corvette dons a Corvette motor, Sport-V hull and interior design strikingly similar to the Chevrolet Corvette sports car.