M230: A New Era of Luxury
The Malibu M230 is handcrafted to deliver the most premium on-water experience—both in and behind the boat. Showcasing the bold M-Series profile and signature elevated freeboard, the M230 commands attention with its powerful stance and expansive interior. Every detail is designed for more—more passengers, more ballast, more storage—all without sacrificing the legendary Malibu performance.
Engineered for perfection, Surf Gate® Fusion is seamlessly integrated into the M-Line Hull, creating an ultra-sleek exterior and the cleanest, most customizable surf swells in the industry. Step aboard and experience Malibu's hallmark innovations and refined craftsmanship at every touchpoint—from the Ascend Pro Tower™ and Raise & Laze™ Arm Rest to the reimagined walkthrough bow, Max-Relax™ Sundeck Loungers, and custom triple-layer Soft Grip flooring.
One look at the M230, and it's clear why this icon stands as the benchmark of luxury, innovation, and performance in its class. That's Truth on the Water™.
Malibu M230 Features
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Shovel-Nose Bow
The M230's signature shovel-nose bow provides you with more space than ever before. Here, you'll find diamond-pattern stitching on the vinyl accent panels, Soft Grip on the horizontal running surfaces, ultra-modern speaker grills, flip-down armrests, and integrated cup holders and phone holders.
Endless Customization Options
Build the boat of your dreams for perfect memories on the water. Customize your exterior based on your style including color & customization options — you can even match your tower hoop to your boat exterior. Don't forget to load up the interior with premium options including the MaxPivot™ Seat.
Max-Relax™ Sundeck Loungers
When it’s time to kick back and lounge in the sun, the Max-Relax Sundeck Loungers provide the best seat in the house. Working as a backrest for rear seats or as plush lounge seats when flipped up towards the interior, these loungers create a premium social zone with inset cupholders, a stereo remote, and Transom Misters to keep everyone cool and comfortable while relaxing in a cove.
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Cleanest Waves In The World
With exclusive features including ultra-fast-filling 6 Hard Tank Ballast System & Surf Gate® Fusion which is integrated into the M-Line Hull for the cleanest surf swells in the industry, the M230 brings you an experience the water has never seen before.
The Truth Is, to reconnect, we need to disconnect
From waterskiing at a young age to taking up wake surfing with her husband & kids, boating has become the unifier that reminds her and her family to disconnect from the noise & reconnect to moments that mean the most.
Malibu M230 Walkthrough
The extended walkthrough gives you an in-depth look at the newest premium leader in its class. Designed for crews looking for the most premium experience both in and behind the boat, the M230 is loaded with Malibu's latest innovations and ultra-premium features.
The M-Series
As the undisputed alphas of the Malibu line, the M-Series features the signature Malibu performance with enhanced innovations and all the luxurious amenities your crew needs for perfect days on the water.
The Malibu Command Center
The truth is, innovation is in our DNA. The 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.
Surf Gate® Fusion
Featured exclusively on the M-Series, Surf Gate® Fusion is the industry’s first wake-shaping technology that is integrated directly into the hull. Paired with the unique M-Line Hull, this allows for more water to flow smoother creating a cleaner wave than ever before.
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Stern Turn™
Integrated directly on the throttle, easily maneuver into a tight slip, swing around for quick rider pick-ups, or load on the trailer with ease thanks to Stern Turn™.
Malibu Innovations
M-Series Exclusive Helm Seat Customization
Further customize the interior of your boat with the Helm Seat Fiberglass Insert Panel — only available on the M230 and M242. Choose from metallic and non-metallic gel coat options to customize your boat's interior and make a statement on the water.
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 Command Center & Operating System
The 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 ergonomic helm design, and simplified functionality, it truly has never been easier to operate your Malibu
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Removable Natalie Seat™ & Filler Cushion
The removable Natalie Seat works as a bow filler cushion, wind dam, and a seat back to allow passengers to sit back and unwind, looking forward while running down the lake.
Max-Relax Sundeck Loungers
The Max-Relax Sundeck Loungers create a premium social zone with easy access to inset cupholders, a stereo remote, and Transom Misters to keep everyone cool and comfortable. These loungers double as backrests for the rear seats or plush lounge seats when flipped up toward the interior lounge.
Portside Touchscreen
For an added level of accessibility for your crew, the M230 can be optioned with a portside touchscreen that's conveniently located in the midship, allowing passengers to easily control the lighting, audio and heaters while socializing in the lounge.
PTM ClampForce 3.0 Board Racks
Refined design & enhanced ergonomics, the available ClampForce 3.0 Board Racks boasts a new design that comes with more gripping force with less board pressure, ensuring your boards stay safely secured throughout your day on the water.
E-Z Stash Board Locker™
The E-Z Stash Board locker provides your crew with easy access to deep storage for all of your watersports gear. Equipped with gullwing hatches and gas-spring-assisted-hinges, the walkway folds back to reveal a spacious wet-storage area perfect for vests, boards, and ropes
Malibu Command Center
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Personal Storage
8" MTC Touchscreen
Wireless Charging
M-Series Exclusive Aesthetics
All-New Steering Wheel
Ultra-Wide Touch Screen Display
Rider Presets & Watesport Settings
Truth Is: These Towers Make a Statement
Ascend Pro Tower
Optional Hoop and Base Colors
Tower Light & Transfer Signal
New for 2026: Billet Color Customization
Ascend Tower
Tower Lights
Tower Folding with Gas-Assisted Shocks
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The M230's dominance starts with the signature shovel-nose bow, providing you with more space than ever before. A higher freeboard means deeper seating, extensive storage, and a smooth, spray-free ride even in choppy conditions - all without sacrificing your wave performance.
Take full control with the Malibu Command Center featuring available powered helm seat.
For those looking to create the ultimate social atmosphere, the MaxPivot Seat converts the wraparound lounge from a standard bench seat, to a dining table, to a rear-facing seat with a backrest and even a sun bed.
With a boat this luxurious, all the details matter. That's why the M230 features signature diamond-stitched, premium quilted upholstery touches with available cool-touch vinyl, elevating your boating experience.
Inside the M230's plush, hand-stitched wraparound lounge, everyone can enjoy ample cup holders and available wireless charging. And, the three-layer Soft Grip feels plush underfoot and cleans up easily after long lake days.
The M230 lounge is spacious and ultra-plush providing plenty of storage and comfortable seating for your crew of 16 people.
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 M230 features a Soft Grip-padded transom walkthrough from the lounge to the swim platform with small steps that takes accessibility to a whole new level for children and tired knees. Plus, the available Max-Relax Sundeck Loungers make the perfect lounge area on the back of the boat and extend your lounge even further.
One session on the water and you'll immediately know what the hype is about. Every detail was considered when designing the interior of the luxurious Malibu M230 to deliver a premium on-the-water experience for you and your crew.
Customize the gelcoat to your heart's content and make your Malibu uniquely yours with new color tones and metallic flake options available for 2025 including Ruby Red Metallic (pictured here).
The groundbreaking M-Line hull allows for the M230 to cut through rough water while still offering easy manuverability.
The M230 provides your crew 23 feet of high-end comfort, industry-leading innovations, and revolutionary wake & wave performance — all wrapped in a world-class visual signature that stands out from the crowd.
Bold, plush styling meets an ultra-plush interior to create a premium on-water experience.
The M230 features a striking yet elegant body style with sleek, angular lines, and side contours that really make the boat pop no matter what gel colors you choose.
Find your perfect 16-person crew and get out on the M230 today to experience jaw-dropping performance.
Built by the industry's leading wakeboat manufacturer, the Malibu M230 won't disappoint. Easily set up your boat for wakesurfing, foiling, or wakeboarding thanks to rider presets & fast-fill and fast-drain ballast.
Cut through big-lake chop and rolling surf waves with the aggressive shovel-nose bow – even while fully loaded with an 16-person crew and topped off ballast.
The progressive design of the tower looks stunning with the M230's body lines, and the color-matched tubing gives you the ultimate customization for a sleek design that matches your boat's exterior & interior.
Whether you're wakesurfing, wakeboarding, or foiling, you can customize your wake & wave to be approachable for smaller and less experienced riders, or enhanced for aggressive riders and aspiring pro's — all at the touch of a button with Power Wedge® III.
Built to create perfect wakes and wave, the M230 makes a leveled-up surf wave that gives the ultimate surf experience where your crew can ride two or even three riders deep.
The M230's ocean-like wave is completely adjustable and user-friendly with push from the front to the back of the wave, so there's plenty of room to play.
The M230's ocean-like wave is completely adjustable and user-friendly with push from the front to the back of the wave, so there's plenty of room to play.
Easy to set up, easy to ride behind. The M230 is the perfect boat for your wakesurf or foiling sessions.
Surf Gate® Fusion effortlessly creates a perfect ocean-like wave on either side of the boat without having to move any ballast.
The M230 wave gives riders plenty of room to play from the crest to the trough with huge bottom turns and airs.
Malibu's award-winning Surf Gate creates a perfect wave on either side of the boat without moving any weight or people.
A sleek rub rail complements the flowing sheer, and the relieved geometric patterns contrast with the embossed logo to create a work of art on and off the water.
Malibu Monsoon Engines
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