kstateskier Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Looks tiny, old school. http://vimeo.com/115818804 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted January 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 9, 2015 Looks amazing! Cant wait to see how it really is... "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 9, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 9, 2015 It's little. Like the Sportster. Maybe the boat manufactures do read BOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bdougherty Posted January 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 9, 2015 Trying to find specs, have a cottage on small private lake with a rule that boats must measure at or under 20ft and also have a published manufacturers specs at 20ft or below. Right now only options are Nautique and Mastercraft would love to have another option. Regardless if it improved on the LX it should be a player. Already like the walk thru bow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted January 9, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 9, 2015 Trunk, yuk. Love the rest of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LakeOneSkier Posted January 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 9, 2015 LX hull with some LXi/TXi bells and whistles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted January 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 9, 2015 Nice! If it's "affordable" these will sell well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted January 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 9, 2015 @MS Beats sliding down the bubble butt design to the platform. I don't mind a padded trunk as I like to sit as I put my ski in my boat at my lake. At least skis will fit in that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted January 9, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 9, 2015 Walk thru open bow LX...weren't these being sold in Australia? Cool concept if the driver erg's improve such that not seated on the floor looking through the small vertical space between dash and windshield frame. Would also like to see a rear facing seat extension across the walk through open bow option. Great boat, all new would seem to be a stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stejcraftben Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 We have had these in Australia for a few years now. As previously said it's basically just an lx with walk through bow. Nice boat only thing I don't like is the observers seat is really short and with 3 in the boat it's a tight fit. You can get a dickie seat that slids in next to it but it blocks off the walk through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted January 10, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 10, 2015 A reincarnation of the Echelon. 20' L x 90" beam, 2,500 lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 10, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 10, 2015 @6balls ...amen @MS... Amen @thager ....BB ROCK!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dacon62 Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 Love the trunk...on a public lake so sometimes you have to sit and wait, after you have put your ski on, for the 'inconsiderate' lake users to get out of the way. This is the old Response LX SV23 hull with a walk through rather than a step over. I like it...proven hull, all the necessary items without all the fluff. Won't be trading in my TXi anytime soon but awesome anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted January 10, 2015 Supporting Member Share Posted January 10, 2015 90" beam!!? Booyah! That's a whole inch to spare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 Hmm, someone over at Malibu get concerned that gekko was back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 10, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 10, 2015 @oldjeep hmmm why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dacon62 Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 They say it is a cross over of the LX and the TXi...did they alter the running surface of the LX to closer match the TXi or is it just the walk through that makes it similar to the TXi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 @wish seems to be the only thing in that size. Be curious to see if it is priced to be competitive with the little gekko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Fine409 Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 Wonder what the base MSRP price difference is between the LXR and TXI! Sweet boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jordan Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 Length 20' Beam 90" Draft 22" Seating 8 persons Weight Cap 1128 lbs. Weight 2500 lbs. Fuel Cap 33 gallons Std HP 350 Max HP 450 Hull Type Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 @6balls the drivers position on the LX was better than the LXI or early TXI. I have an 02 LX and the drivers position Is good. I think it looks good and would be an option for our lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 I wonder if they will try to get this one certified for competition use? Any way to still do that for this year, or would they have to wait until 2016? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ MISkier Posted January 10, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 10, 2015 @dtm8119, I seem to recall the original LX in 2010 (they were still making them then) was in the low 40s MSRP. If they get/keep it close to that and maybe even sell some sub-40, I think it will move. I don't see why they wouldn't be able to. They are still reaping the benefits of 15 year old tooling and design - and a really good one at that. The other question I have is if it has the catalytic converter on it. I'd really prefer not to have it, as is the case for me now. The worst slalom equipment I own is between my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 If Gekko can sell a GTS20 for 34K on the trailer I would hope that Malibu can get somewhere near that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 @oldjeep Malibu really never stopped selling this hull. The molds were owned by the Malibu licensee in Australia and with Malibu's purchase of that licensee last year, they reacquired the tooling. They're just marketing it in the US now. @MISkier It would HAVE to have cats on it. There's no getting around that in the US. All boats produced after 9/1/2010 have to include engines that meet the new EPA standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 If it's around the price of a GTS20, I need to test drive one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 @ShaneH - yeah I know, one of the local guys has an LX. Just seemed to me that one of the reasons to more publicly bring it back and fix the silly bathtub bow would be to try to compete with the "new" budget boat on the market - not like gekko really ever stopped selling the GTS20 either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 10, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 10, 2015 Prediction; GTS20 is a very very budget minded boat. Bu cannot make this LXR for that. The difference in the windshield alone is substantial. Start ticking off all the other creature comfort differences and the price gap widens. Less then a TXI for sure and possibly the CP (doubt that) but no where near Gekko. Guessing mid 40s and up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 I would guess around the 22' Gekko price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 I know this probably won't be spot on, but the Australian MSRP on the LXR is $65k, which translates to $52.5k US. Work a good deal, and you could be looking at $40k plus tax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 @Wish Mid 40's and up seems like it would be a tough place to be. You can buy 2012 TXi's for 40K, Heck there is a 2014 for sale with 45 hours on it for 49K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 I think there's a place for a Malibu at $42-45k sell price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Sethro Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 I love that boat. I remember seeing the photos of the Australian LXR a couple of years ago. The simple gel design is great. I've never been a big fan of the 07+ gel designs. A modern day version of the 93-97 Echelon LX. Perfect boat for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 @oldjeep They could apply for an exception for tournament use. Happens all the time because new model year production starts in July yet the towboat tests aren't until October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 I like it in Orange and Black also. It reminds me of a boat we had when I was a kid. My LX stripped without Perfect Pass was $32.5 new in 2002. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 Nice direction for them to take. I'd like to see someone make a 16ft closed bow hull, bare bones dash, driver and 2 person observer seat, pylon, mahog' platform with a lightweight engine like a 2.4ltr honda making about 200hp mated to an aluminum tranny direct drive on a trailer with the whole rig's weight at about 1500lbs. Hey it's winter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skinut Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 Pylon cup holders look like they'd be a good way to break a toe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted January 10, 2015 Baller_ Share Posted January 10, 2015 Ok, so I could be wrong here but did they book a model for that shoot..?... no not TGas. With all the stunning female skiers out there, they couldn't find just one? She looked scared in the power turn/spin all straight arm locked on the pylon and the iron grip on the grab bar. But managed to force a smile. And I think TGas was flirting....I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted January 10, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 10, 2015 I look at it as head to head with the Carbon Pro. All the skiability, a purpose built slalom tug, and an open bow and trunk to boot giving it just a slice more versatility. The GTS-20 is 20 but that includes the platform if I remember right which is molded into the boat...it's tiny like a sportster and performs/tracks like one...which is to say super acceleration/top end, drives like a ferrari but doesn't track as nice and has a small/low interior. This could be big for them. Carbon Pro needs to do a step over open bow to compete. Those wanting bigger can jump into the Txi, Prostar, 200. Wonder if they are moving towards this boat as the certified slalom tug and then continue to push the big margin boats moving forward given the relatively small 3-event market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I5boi Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 It's longer and wider then our current pro boss 190 and hopefully is competitively priced. Looking to receive a quote this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller auskier Posted January 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 11, 2015 A ski partner of mine has had one for 12 months or so. Exactly the same as a LX, with current running gear, fitout and style. Due to the walk through, the dash and driving position has moved slightly to the starboard side. Overall its a very decent ski boat with a walk through open bow in a compact proven hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted January 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 11, 2015 Any tweaks to the hull, or is it the same lx hull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted January 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 11, 2015 Boat will haul with the standard 350 hp and the larger engines being offered. Should make for a decent barefoot boat and a fun drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rayn Posted January 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 11, 2015 I still have a Response LX and other than Zero Off dont see a need to get rid of it. With that siad glad to see Malibu doing this, although one of the top features I like about the LX is the full sized observer seat and the walk over. It gives the boat a closed bow feel when we are using it for its primary purpose. Then I have the bow seating for knocking around with the kids. Full disclosure we are on public water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ham_Wallace Posted January 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 11, 2015 Sorry MS, I wouldn't have a boat without a trunk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ham_Wallace Posted January 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 11, 2015 You private lake skiers have a place for your coolers, dogs and skis. We need storage on public lakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted January 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 11, 2015 I have the opposite perspective as @rayn. I have the same boat as he does and I would prefer a walk through. I think the seating in the walk through looks more usable for hanging around than the bench in the walkover also. I agree with @Ham_Wallace that I wouldn't want a boat without a trunk or somewhere to store some stuff. I don't put my ski in there but I do store other stuff in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GregHind Posted January 11, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 11, 2015 I really like the look of this one http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/private/used/SSE-AD-3086182/2013-Malibu-RESPONSE-LXR?cr=3&psq=%28BoatAll%3Dkeyword%5Blxr%5D%26%28%28%28%28SiloType%3D%5BDemo%20and%20near%20new%20boats%5D%7CSiloType%3D%5BDealer%20new%20boats%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20boats%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20boats%5D%29%26Service%3D%5BBoatsales%5D%29%29&pso=0&pss=Premium They are apparently pretty popular here in Australia. I've been behind a few Responses (same hull different deck). The go fast, are light and economical and you can have a big engine for barefooting performance. I very much doubt it is the end of the TXI. Just a competitor to the cheaper options like Carbon Pro. You could get an idea of american pricing by comparing RRP of both the TXI and LXR in Australia and the difference would be similar to what the difference will be (how much cheaper the LXR will be) in America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ozski Posted January 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 12, 2015 @GregHind Looks ok but its been in salt water so I would personally take a pass on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aussiemc Posted January 12, 2015 Baller Share Posted January 12, 2015 That's our Myuna Bay Club boat. The salt water is very harsh on the boats but they are looked after extremely well. It has a heat exchanger and is flushed with Salt Away after every use, (almost every day). We turn the boats over ever year, and have never had any issues after sale. There are several of our previous boats that we see regularly and the new owners are always happy. As far as the LXR's themselves, (we are on our 2nd, and had 5 LX's prior) they are a great boat. The wakes aren't quite as good and they don't track as well as the TXi but pretty close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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