Malibu Boats 2022 20 VTX: Ski, Wakesurf, or Wakeboard

20 VTX: The Crossover King

The Wakesurf, Wakeboard, and Water Ski Triathlete

 

The 20 VTX is Malibu's ultimate triple threat. VTX stands for versatility and it truly is the boat that makes everyone happy whether you want to ski, wakesurf, or wakeboard. Its unique Malibu Cut Diamond Hull™ is tournament-approved so you get pro-level slalom wakes—or you can fill the ballast, drop the Power Wedge® III, and deploy Surf Gate® for a wave you won't believe came off a 20-foot boat. Fun to drive, easy to store, and simple to trailer, the 20 VTX is just what your multisport family has been looking for.

Malibu Boats 20 VTX

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Traditional Bow

The 20 VTX features a traditional bow for smooth rides in all water conditions. This luxurious bow features all the modern amenities with cup holders, plush vinyl, Wet Sounds Speakers and much more.

Cut Diamond Hull

For multisport enthusiasts, the unique Cut Diamond Hull is specifically engineered to lay down both pro-quality slalom wakes and proven Malibu waves and wakes.

Tower Options

The 20 VTX gives you two tower options. The TXi Performance Tower is for those more interested in skiing and allows you to reach even further on each side of the wake. For those who also want to wakesurf and wakeboard, the Malibu G5 Tower is the perfect choice.

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Command Center Experience

The Malibu Command Center is just as luxurious as it is easy-to-use. With touch screens, watersports presets, wireless charging and maximum convenience, you are sure to instantly love your time driving the Wakesetter 20 VTX.

Wakesetter Performance

Malibu’s exclusive Integrated Surf Platform starts with Model-Specific Performance Hulls, Quad Hard Tank ballast, and Malibu's exclusive Power Wedge III along with Surf Gate. Control it all with the touch of a finger using the Malibu Command Center and our exclusive Surf Band wrist remote.

HD Docking and Rearview Cameras

Docking and transom cameras with allow you to record videos and photos from the camera and save them to your phone.

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Plush Vinyl

Hand crafted by the industry's finest, the 20 VTX has plush vinyl with cool touch color options so you can sit back and relax in total comfort all day long.

Room for the Whole Crew

With its luxurious traditional bow, the 20 VTX seats up to 11 of your closest friends and family for an unforgettable day on the water.

Pop-Up Ski Pylon

The pop-up tow pylon gives you even more watersports options, and it’s recessed so it doesn’t get in the way. When it’s time to use it, just pull up, twist and you’re ready to pull a tuber or slalom skier.

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Malibu Operating System

The mOS (Malibu Operating System) was specially designed to put the information the driver needs in the optimal location with easy-to-read graphics and simple menus. Featuring a 30% higher resolution screen with larger color depth, the screen has never looked better.

Malibu Monsoon Engine

The Malibu Monsoon M5Di and M6Di were specifically designed for unmatched reliability, durability and torque all while delivering better fuel economy and the lowest emissions in the industry.

Powered Flip Down Swim Step

Opt for our patented Flip Down Swim Step to make both lounging on the back of the boat and reentry easy and enjoyable. For even more luxury and ease of use, our boaters can choose the Powered Swim Step, which deploys in and out of the water with push-button convenience from the stern.

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Versatile Crossover Tow Boat

Versatile Crossover Tow Boat

The Wakesetter 20 VTX is the crossover king. It's the perfect size towboat to pull water skiers, wakesurfers and wakeboarders equally well.

Malibu 20 VTX Features

Malibu 20 VTX Features

VTX stands for versatility and the Wakesetter 20 VTX is simply a marine engineering marvel. Watch to see some of the many design highlights and features incorporated into the 2024 20 VTX.

20 VTX Performance

20 VTX Performance

Known as the ultimate triathlete, the 20 VTX delivers unmatched Malibu performance for wakesurfing, wakeboarding and water skiing.

Industry-Leading Innovations

Pop-Up Ski Pylon, Command Center with Wireless Charging, and more!
Pop-Up Ski Pylon

Pop-Up Ski Pylon

The pop-up tow pylon gives you even more watersports options, and it’s recessed so it doesn’t get in the way. When it’s time to use it, just pull up, twist and you’re ready to pull a tuber or slalom skier.

Command Center with Wireless Charging

Command Center with Wireless Charging

The mOS (Malibu Operating System) was specially designed to put the driver’s information in the optimal location with easy-to-read graphics. Featuring a 30% higher resolution screen with deeper color depth, the 12” touch screen has never looked better. Tactile controls back up the touch screen so the driver can make quick adjustments without taking their eyes off the water.

Short Wing Windshield

Short Wing Windshield

The skiers talked, and Malibu listened. The Short Wing Windshield allows the driver to lean over and have better direct communication with the skier as he or she is getting picked up for the next pull. It also allows the tower to be moved forward so there’s no chance of the rope hitting the tower when a skier is going extra wide.

Malibu Cut Diamond Hull

Malibu Cut Diamond Hull

Malibu is the only towboat company that gives you sport-specific hulls to choose from. The 20 VTX's Cut Diamond Hull brings you optimal performance for water skiing, wakesurfing and wakeboarding to make it the ultimate crossover boat.

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Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat
Malibu Boats 20 VTX, The Most Versatile Crossover Tow Boat

Customer Reviews

5.0 Stars out of 4 Reviews

Daniel N.

4/27/2022

Quality & Luxury

The 20 VTX is simply the highest-quality water ski / wakeboard/ surf boat out there.

Andrew H.

5/12/2020

Bar Raised Again!

Malibu continues to raise the bar with technology, performance and luxury.

John Y.

6/17/2021

Whole Family Loves It!

The Malibu Wakesetter 20 VTX is the perfect choice and I am so glad my whole family loves it.

Kenneth L.

4/10/2021

skiing, surfing & wakeboarding

We recently purchased a Malibu 20 VTX. If your looking for the boat that does exactly what you need, look no further than Mailbu. This boat is the perfect…

The Malibu G5 Tower

Malibu G5 Tower

The G5 features a latch design, LED tower, and anchor lights and optional side pull points for surfing. Our aerospace-grade anodized aluminum swivel board racks are corrosion-resistant and ratchet down with the slightest tug on a single lever, securing any board.

Tower Lights

The G5 Tower features a 360-degree tower light on the top of the tower to light up a wide area of the bow and stern, and serve as flashing indicators for Surf Gate transfer timing.

Standard Spinning Bungee Racks

Grey anodized-aluminum board racks allow for easy wake and surfboard storage. P.T.M. Clamping Spinner board racks also available as an option.

Latching Fold System with Gas Assisted Shocks

Once you release the latch, the gas-assisted shocks allow the tower to be lowered or raised by anyone for a weightless folding experience.

Optional Hoop & Base Options

Malibu allows you to customize your boat even further with new hoop and base color options.

Side Tow Points

This option is a life-saver for beginner wakesurfers trying to get outside of the wake more easily.

G-Force Wet Sounds Speakers

Wet Sounds Rev 8, Rev 10 and Icon 8 tower speakers feature a Malibu-designed G-Force enclosures with waterproof connectors that deliver clean, detailed sound.

MALIBU MONSOON ENGINES

Malibu Monsoon Engines

Designed, Built and Backed by Malibu

The Malibu Monsoon line of engines were developed by Malibu to offer unmatched performance, fuel economy, reliability, and sound reduction. Bringing engine production in-house and working with industry leaders like GM® Marine, the Malibu team designed and developed a unique line of in-board engines to give your boat the power it deserves.

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Malibu Built Trailers

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Malibu decided that customers buying the best boats on the market should be able to haul them with the best trailers. So we began making our own. We hired the best team of craftspeople in the business to custom-build trailers that matched our boats in engineering and quality.

Depth Alarm

As you back the trailer down the ramp on the way to load your boat, use the depth alarm to tell you when the bunks are at the perfect depth to load the boat. No need to yell to the person in the boat or play a guessing game. Load seamlessly every single time.

Electric over hydraulic brake

Option up your braking system to let you have full, adjustable controls of where you engage brakes on your car and trailer.

premium grade steel

Premium grade steel for all trailer frame parts.

LIGHTS

All Malibu trailers get reverse lights as a standard feature.

CUSTOM CUT BUNK CARPET

Bunk carpet is custom cut and applied to bunks with our premium tuck and fold process for superior lasting quality.

customizable

Choose from numerous options, including two-tone paint, high-end Rockstar wheels, stainless steel fenders, runway lighting and more.

Wheels

14” standard or 18” upgradable with color matching to your boat. Malibu's own XD Series option are light-weight, strong, and race-tested.

rear straps

Retractable ratcheting straps on the rear for safe long distance towing.

Custom Colors

Customize your fenders and trailer body colors. Optional EliteShield is new for a weather resistant protection against abrasion, corrosion and impacts.

Malibu Soft grip flooring

Malibu Soft Grip flooring with laser engraved logos. Durable and shock absorbent, Soft Grip offers an exceptional traction surface. Plated stainless steel diamond plate is an optional upgrade.

Malibu's 5-Year Warranty

Rest Assured, You're Covered

At Malibu, we build one of every three towboats sold in the USA and from bow to stern you can be sure we stand proudly behind every boat we build. One of Malibu’s hallmarks is an unwavering commitment to reliability in all its components, from ballast pumps to towers to our award-winning hulls and much more.

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