Truth is: Space this big was made to be shared
At 26 and a half feet, the Malibu Wakesetter 26 LSV is the pinnacle of luxury and performance on the water. Seating up to 18 with room to spare, this boat was designed to surround your crew in comfort with nearly every premium feature Malibu offers. From plush, hand-finished seating and expansive storage to the innovative MaxPivot™ Seat and port-side cooler locker, every inch has been crafted to elevate your time on the lake.
With over 6,000 pounds of ballast and Malibu’s Surf Gate® and Power Wedge® III, the 26 LSV creates waves and wakes tailored to every rider — whether you’re carving endless surf sessions or enjoying a sunset cruise. This isn’t just the largest Malibu ever built; it’s the most complete expression of luxury, versatility, and legendary Malibu performance. That’s Truth On the Water™.
Wakesetter 26 LSV
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Endless Customization Options
Build the boat of your dreams for perfect memories on the water. Customize your exterior based on your style including all-new color & customization options for 2026 — you can even match your tower hoop to your boat exterior. Don't forget to load up the interior with premium options such as the Powered Swim Step, Ascend Pro Tower, or MaxPivot™ Seat.
Spacious, Walk-Through Interior
The 26 LSV takes accessibility to a whole new level. Inside this roomy interior, you can walk from bow to swim platform without stepping on any vinyl or tripping on your crew. You can even opt for a removable transom walkthrough cushion to keep your vinyl protected and walkways extra accessible.
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The Largest Malibu Ever Built
Generating symmetrical wakes and waves that stand up in any condition, the 26 LSV uses its size to make a truly leveled-up surf wave — and it might just be the best one yet.
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Offering seating for 18, Malibu's signature wave technology, and a plethora of additional options including Stern Tern® and the MaxPivot Seat™, you truly can't find a better on-the-water experience.
Truth In Innovation: Malibu Command Center
The truth is, innovation is in our DNA. The 2025 Malibu Boats Command Center and mOS has been elevated with richer detail, deeper functionality, and luxurious details, built to our demanding standards for the way you boat.
Truth In Versatility
The series that creates the backbone of the Malibu Boats lineup. The LSV line offers sleek traditional bow styling with luxurious upholstery, and the perfect wakes & waves you expect out of the most-awarded surf technology in the industry.
Malibu Innovation - Stern Turn®
Integrated directly on the throttle, easily maneuver into a tight slip, swing around for quick rider pick-ups, or load your 26 LSV on the trailer with ease thanks to Stern Turn®.
Malibu Innovation: Surf Gate®
Working with Power Wedge® III and Six Hard Ballast Tanks, Surf Gate® creates the most dynamic playground for wake surfing possible. With hundreds of customization options, no competitor comes close to the wave performance available on the 26 LSV.
Malibu Innovations
All-New Malibu Command Center & Operating System
The all-new 2025 Malibu Boats Command Center features an ultra-wide, low-profile screen, richer detail, deeper functionality, and more luxurious touches than ever before. Complete with rider and driver profiles, an all-new ergonomic helm design, and simplified functionality, it truly has never been easier to operate your Malibu.
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Lounge Amentities
Built for maximum performance, comfort, and convenience, the 25 LSV lounge features ultra-plush foamback on Quilted CNC Panels to provide your crew with the most comfortable seats on the water. Plus, no matter where you sit, there's always a cupholder and phone holder with optional wireless charging within reach.
Powered Flip-Down Swim Step™
The Powered Flip-Down Swim Step deploys in and out of the water with push-button convenience from the stern, making it easy for dogs & riders to get back on board with ease. And, with Soft Grip in all the key places, you never have to step on vinyl while entering & exiting the boat.
Malibu G10+™ Tower
Elevate your 26 LSV with the Malibu G10+ Tower. The electric G10+ folds down by simply turning a dial, allowing you to raise or lower your tower in a matter of seconds with just one hand. Seamlessly integrated into the design of the tower, opt for RGB lighting and tower misters to create the ultimate social zone onboard.
MaxPivot™ Seat
To help you make the most of your roomy lounge on the 26 LSV, we’ve added the MaxPivot Seat™ which smoothly changes between a bed at the back, or moves forward to create a rear-facing bench seat with or without the table flipped up. asily transform your lounge into a bed for tired kids, additional rear-facing seating with (or without) a table for afternoon snacks, or additional standard lounge seating.
On Board Air Pump
All-New for 2025, the on-board air pump delivers quick and efficient inflation to your on-water floats and watersports gear, ensuring you can spend more time on the water and less time setting up.
Transom Walkthrough & Rear Loungers
Walk on Soft Grip all the way from the bow to the swim platform without stepping on any vinyl or tripping on your crew. Once you're at the back of the boat, you can relax in the transom seats & soak up the sun after a swim.
Port Side Cooler Storage Locker
At the centerpiece of the 26 LSV lounge is the port side cooler locker. Offering easy access to your cooler and equipped with slide-up backrests and cupholders, this storage locker makes for the perfect conversation area.
Extended Awning
Now everyone has it made in the shade. When you opt for Malibu's Extended Awning, you get an even more relaxing, luxurious day on the water. This easy to set-up awning attaches to the bimini to allow even more shade for your entire crew, keeping everyone cool.
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Cut through big-lake chop and rolling surf waves with the sleek traditional bow – even while fully loaded with an 18-person crew and topped off ballast.
The 26 LSV features an aggressive body style with sleek, angular lines, and side contours that really make the boat pop no matter what gel colors you choose.
LSV stands for Luxury Sport V-Drive that embodies all the modern luxuries in a sleek, classic designed towboat.
The sleek traditional bow still offers deep and spacious seating from bow to transom.
The 26 LSV sits deeper in the water which means you can sit back, relax, and encounter less spray on windy days.
Sitting at 26 and a half feet long, the 26 LSV is home to all the luxurious amenities you and your 17-person crew need for endless summer lake days.
Equipped with the G10+ Tower, the 26 LSV features up to four board racks and speakers with options for color customization. Plus, the G10+ Tower can be easily lowered and raised with the push of a button, and integrates a bimini shade seamlessly.
Moving to the back, the 26 LSV has one of the best transom setups out there. You can walk on Soft Grip all the way from the lounge to the swim platform, which is really nice for keeping your vinyl clean.
The 26 LSV transom seats feel like a recliner, so you can soak up the sun after a swim.
Producing the legendary wakes and waves that Malibu is known for thanks to our patented surf technology, the 25 LSV has room for you and your favorite surf buddy to shred.
Power Wedge® III is Malibu’s exclusive wake-enhancing device that allows for customization of the wake and wave, taking it from steep to mellow and anywhere in between.
The 26 LSV uses its size to make a truly leveled-up surf wave that gives the ultimate surf & foiling experience where they can ride two — or potentially even three deep.
From beginner to pro, Surf Gate delivers the best wakes and waves at the touch of a button.
The 26 LSV features the signature Malibu shape that doesn’t dip below the water level and is more ocean-like, making it harder to bury the nose.
The 26 LSV's wave size gives riders plenty of room to play from the crest to the trough with huge bottom turns and airs.
Surf Gate® creates a perfect ocean-like wave on either side of the boat without having to move any ballast.
Presets in the Malibu Command Center allow for quick wake setup at different levels, and the ballast amounts are programmed from the factory to make a perfectly shaped wake or wave.
The 26 LSV bow is equipped with hinged storage, cup holders, phone holders with optional wireless charging, accent lighting, and an unbelievable sound package.
For 2025, the redesigned helm features the Malibu Command Center alongside a sleek newly contoured steering wheel, re-engineered phone holder with ultra-fast wireless changing, and an overall ergonomic design so you can drive in comfort.
The 26 LSV lounge is packed with innovations including the all-new MaxPivot Seat™, which changes between a bench seat, a sun bed, and a fully functioning table.
Inside this roomy 26 LSV interior, there's plenty of seating and storage for your 18-person crew including a plethora of cupholders and phone holders with wireless charging.
Offering easy access to your cooler and equipped with slide-up backrests and cupholders, this storage locker makes for the perfect conversation area in the 26 LSV.
With seating and storage for 18, bring your whole crew to enjoy the 26 LSV. Each seat features deep hinged storage so there's plenty of room for bags & boards.
The available Stern Turn allows the captain to activate a rear thruster from the throttle to turn the boat on a dime for easy water maneuvering and effortless docking capabilities. Plus, the rear and bow cameras make docking and loading your boat on the trailer a breeze.
The helm features a cubby area to protect your belongings and keep them in arms reach — perfect for phones, sunglasses, and other important items.
To help you make the most of your roomy lounge on the 26 LSV, the MaxPivot Seat™ smoothly changes between a bed at the back, or moves forward to create a rear-facing bench seat with or without the table flipped up.
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