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 2009 23 vRide Lounge
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Length: 23’/7.01m
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2009 23 vRide: 23-Foot Teacher's Pet Turns Value-class Wakeboard Boat
The new 23 vRide wakeboard boat from Malibu Boats has gone from high-end wakeboard schools to a low cost option for wakeboarding enthusiasts.
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23 vRide wakeboard boat from Malibu got its start as a pro trainer, touring the nation and in some of the country’s most elite wakeboard schools. This Malibu boat can school you, your family and your friends without the sting of that private school tuition. The 23 vRide is a large family wakeboard boat with the all performance a water sports family or a crew of pro riders needs. The 2009 23 vRide has an impressive resume. This 23-foot by 8.3-foot Malibu has trained pros, toured the country and taught riders on their way up. Veteran Team Malibu rider Gerry Nunn and world champion Darin Shapiro have trained behind this Malibu boat. In fact, Nunn’s house was a popular stop for some of the World’s best riders when this Malibu 23-footer was at his dock. Nunn has also pulled his 23 cross-country, several times, to teach during the Malibu Just Ride Clinic Series. Shapiro used his 23 to instruct at his wakeboard school, Ride the Spot. The 23 vRide offers a set of versatile wakeboard tools that you won’t find in any other manufacturers' boat, let alone a value-class model. The 23 vRide is built on a wakeboard-specific hull that is optimized for water displacement at wakeboard speeds. This amazing tow boat also sports a forward swept collapsible Illusion X tower made of cast aluminum for strength and easy accessorizing. The tower also features a built-in navigation light and Quick Pin release system for easy raising and lowering with accessories attached. The 23 vRide rivals the wake versatility of the industries top wakeboard boats with 400 pounds of tanked sub-floor ballast, filled and drained at the dash. You can add another 500-pound mid-ship ballast tank for more pop. This Malibu wakeboard boat also comes standard with Precision Pro Speed Control that is easily controlled through the in-dash LCD. For even more wake customization, opt for the available Patented Power Wedge. This Malibu-exclusive option increases wake size and adjusts wake shape mid-session. As much as wakeboard performance, the 23 vRide offers a superior level of comfort and accommodation. The lounge area is layered in three distinct densities of foam and covered in 38 G&T Marine vinyl with Duraguard. The wrap-around lounge welcomes a crowd while the ergonomically angled seat backs make sure everyone is comfortable. The bow offers another fun seating option and oversized cup holders are always within arms reach. During those chilly morning searches for smooth water, when the bow is not an attractive seating option, slide in the walk-through wind block and enjoy shelter from the cold. All of this function is decorated by custom colored upholstery design and perfectly aligned French-stitched seams. With room for 13, the 23 vRide doesn’t leave anyone or anything on the dock. The storage areas of the 23 vRide are well thought out and finished with 38-ounce marine carpeting and interior lighting. Rear locking storage welcomes boards, bags and anything else you want to bring along. The rear hatch door bins are specifically designed to corral smaller items like glasses, soap and ropes that can get lost in Malibu’s expansive storage areas. There is also storage located beneath every seat and a 1.5 cubic foot locking glove box with a 12-volt power point and slip-less rubber tray for valuables. This storage includes a 90-quart self-draining ice chest with a removable insulated bag for easy loading and unloading. There’s even a special storage bin located above the transmission to make better use of otherwise wasted space. Inspired design is not restricted to luxury models at Malibu Boats. The 23 vRide offers the driver an experience that is truly Malibu. The dash is hand-wrapped and fitted with a high-contrast LCD screen and 5” digital Medallion gauges framed in chromed billet. Almost all boat systems including Precision Pro Speed Control can be monitored through the in-dash LCD. The rocker switches are framed by a billet piece on either side of the Dino steering wheel. The driver’s seat comes standard with automotive-style lumbar, 8-position adjustment and over 180 degrees of rotation. Amenities like these are more reasons why the 23 vRide is redefining entry-level in the water sports industry. TThe 23 vRide shares much of the comfort, performance and features of the other models in Malibu’s line, but the 2009 Ride has a look all its own. Malibu recognizes the need for boat owners to be distinct on the water and they are addressing that desire with a unique gel coat scheme and graphics on the 2009 Ride Series models. That and the new look is just cool! The main hull color on the 23 vRide is two-tone and sliced vertically right through the middle of the boat. Then the main panel color cut-a-way is stamped with “Ride” to prove that you are a serious rider to anyone who doesn’t see you going off behind the boat. The 2009
23 vRide is a rider’s dream that doesn’t turn to a nightmare when the bill comes. The vRide joins 11 other Malibu models in the 2009 model line-up. Visit your nearest Malibu dealer to experience the Malibu Difference on the water.
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Malibu Gorilla Fins
The Malibu Boats mission statement begins with "Build the best boat..." and continues with "...for a fair price..." To fulfill this pledge Malibu builds innovation and technology into the boats as standard features. This is how they honor their commitment to excellence and to their family of owners. "The best boat for a fair price" pledge is fulfilled with standard features like the Gorilla Fins. Tracking fins like Malibu’s Gorilla Fins have a huge impact on the boat’s handling. Standard on all v-drive Malibu boat models, these monstrous fins promote tight flat turns and rock-solid tracking even with a progressive-cutting rider in tow. Malibu engineers recognize the precise performance well-designed fins can add, even to an award-winning Sport-V hull. Industry experts notice the benefits of these exclusive Malibu fins too. The enhanced handling Gorilla Fins create has played a valuable role in securing seven consecutive Boat of the Year Awards for Malibu Boats. Just like the addition of fins advanced the world of surfing; tracking fins, skegs or skags as they are sometimes referred to, can ensure the directional stability of a boat. Fins were originally added to surfboards to prevent the board from sliding sideways. The same is true with fins on a boat, but unlike a surfboard a water sports boat can slide or be pulled off course. When a rider in tow is cutting hard to the outside, the force that pull creates can actually move a boat without fins off its path. Similarly, when a boat is in a tight turn the force of the boat’s weight can cause fin-less models to roll or slide up onto their side making turns unwieldy and difficult to control. Well-designed tracking fins, like Gorilla Fins, will eliminate these types of complications. Malibu engineers took their lead from the agile boards surfers use to shred waves, but they had to imaginatively apply this concept to a Malibu hull design. Malibu’s Gorilla Fins have a shape similar to surfboard fins, but on a Malibu they oversized specifically designed for balanced turns and rock-solid tracking. Gorilla Fins plunge deeper into the water than typical tracking fins and offer more than 120 square inches of surface area. Made of Manganese Bronze, Gorilla Fins are cast and then CNC machined for precise performance. Malibu Boats is the only water boat manufacturer to offer engineered fins as large as Gorilla Fins. Malibu Boats has earned every Boat of the Year Award given over the last seven years, thanks to advantages like superior handling. Gorilla Fins are standard on all Malibu v-drive models including the 21 vRide, 23 vRide, Wakesetter VTX, Wakesetter VLX, Wakesetter 23 LSV, Wakesetter 247 LSV, Sunscape 20 LSV, Sunscape 21 LSV, Sunscape 23 LSV and Sunscape 247 LSV.
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Tools to Use During a Test Drive The most important part of boat buying is getting out on the water. The test drive will prove or disprove any claim made during the research process. At Malibu Boats we encourage you to request an extensive demonstration of the Malibu boats you are considering as well as any competing brands. This short test drive tips video will cover some of the main items you need to keep in mind during a test drive. Mark Gibbs, a twenty year veteran of the water sports industry, will give you the tools you need to evaluate your boating options properly. Remember the truth is on the water. |
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7-year-old Lands Backroll at USA Nationals Behind Malibu Boat
This is our favorite video for the month of February. The Kapplers have been proud Malibu owners for years. Recently Brent, the dad, e-mailed us with a link to an awesome wakeboarding video. Brent shot this footage of his middle son, 7-year-old Mitch Kappler, landing a back roll behind a Malibu Wakesetter VLX at the USA Nationals. Thank you for sharing, Brent and congratulations Mitch! You're an awesome rider! Keep it up! We are proud to have the Kapplers as part of the Malibu Boats Family. Visit the Malibu Boats YouTube Channel more Malibu Boats-related video. |
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People: Malibu Dealer Bake's Marine Honored For 20-Year Mark
. On the opening day of The Big Seattle Boat Show, Malibu Boats surprised Bill Baker, owner of Bake's Marine, with an award, a jacket and a gathering commemorating his 20 years as a Malibu Boats dealer. One of Malibu’s top-ten dealers in sales, Bake’s Marine is more than a business partner to the World’s #1 selling towboat manufacturer. Bill Baker and the entire crew at Bake’s Marine are part of the Malibu Boats Family and this honor reflected that level of respect. “I really felt honored to get the award and I was totally surprised,” Baker admitted. Baker had no idea Mark Gibbs, Malibu Boats Northwestern Regional Sales Manager, helped coordinate the special event for him. The Bake’s Marine boat show booth was busting with Malibu boat owners, boat dealers, industry reps, Bake’s employees and representatives from the National Marine Trade Assoc., (NMTA). Michael Campbell, President of the NMTA, made a very moving speech about Baker. Campbell has known Baker for years and did a great job congratulating him. Gibbs also made a short speech and presented Baker with a leather jacket and custom trophy from Malibu Boats. Mike Sanchez, Malibu Boats Warranty and Customer Service Director, also flew in for the ceremony. The crowd cheered Bake’s Marine and toasted Champagne to commemorate the milestone. When Baker was asked about the secret to his success he responded, “One thing I have going for myself is the team at Bake’s.” He continued, “They come to work everyday looking for ways to be better, more efficient and remembered by our customers.” Baker was honored by Malibu Boats, but so was Bake’s Marine, the dealership. When asked about his success and longevity, Baker always shifts the focus back to his crew. He has an amazing cast of individuals around him that make Bake’s Marine possible and some of them have been there almost as long as Baker. Karen Audett bought a Malibu boat from Bake’s in 1989 and shortly after that went to work for Bill. She can’t say enough about the boat she sells, the man she works for and people she works with. It’s all about the team at Bake’s Marine. When we asked Audett what keeps her at Bake’s she said, “I Love my boat, my boss, my customers and my coworkers!” Audett explained, “I bought my first boat from Bill, retail, over 19 years ago. Since then I have had many boats and can’t picture myself without a Malibu or Bake’s Marine.” Baker bought his first Malibu boat in 1988. A year later Malibu Boats approached him to become a dealer. He opened the doors to Bake’s Marine in Issaquah, WA on January 23, 1989 and has been selling Malibu Boats ever since. “We wanted dealers who were personally sold on Malibu,” Alkema told us. “That was Bill. His excitement and energy was contagious.” He continued, “We wanted our partners to build their dealerships and succeed alongside Malibu Boats. Bill has done just that.” Alkema concluded, “I am very proud of Bill as a Malibu Dealer and even prouder to call him a friend.” The Bake’s/Malibu connection represents one of Malibu’s longest relationships with a dealer. Malibu Boats began building boats in 1982 and less than six years later Bake’s Marine came on board. Baker can recall when the company’s dealer meetings were held at Bob Alkema’s house. Alkema is the founder and CEO of Malibu Boats. These early meetings consisted of a hand full of dealers and Malibu employees who always ended up in a Guts game by the end of the meeting. Baker has been present for many of the milestones Malibu Boats has experienced from the first Boat of the Year Award in 1989 to the addition of the Tennessee and Australia plants to the introduction of the popular Wedge to the first Wakesetter model. “Being part of water sports in this area is probably more selfish than shrewd. I wanted to be part of the elite community. This is why we support Northwest Riders so others can be introduced to water sports.” Baker is active in the industry and his community, water sports related and otherwise. Currently he sits on the Board of Issaquah Community Bank and the Northwest Marine Trade Association. Baker also works with local riders to further the sport of wakeboarding in his area. Baker works closely with the Northwest Riders sponsoring tournaments and events in the Seattle area. “Everyday should be a challenge and a reward. I want to learn something new everyday and try to teach someone else something new everyday.” This is a statement Baker lives by. |
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