Baller TEL Posted July 1, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 1, 2018 I have been hearing a lot about the 2018 Malibu, is the hull new? Would like to see one and possibly Ski behind. Local dealer does not have one want to know how the wakes are 15 -32 off compared to other new boats? Have skied behind 17 MC, 2018 and 2019 Nautique’s 2014 carbon pro and my 2008 196. The Carbon Pro has the smallest wakes at 15 lowest bump at 22, at 28 all the boats that I skied are about the same. My 196 still has better wakes than most newer boats in the range my ski buds and I Ski. Not looking to replace my boat yet but in 3 years I will be in the market for a used 18 or 19 boat not willing to pay new boat pricing. Any one have one in the Orlando area? I heard Rollins collage has one don’t think they will give me a pull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller APB Posted July 1, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 1, 2018 I love the txi. Comfortable boat and great wake. Ski mostly 28/32’s at 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad_Scott Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 T-Gas has one in Orlando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TEL Posted July 1, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted July 1, 2018 I actually skied with someone that will get me in touch with T-Gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted July 2, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 2, 2018 @scotchipman ... My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TEL Posted July 2, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted July 2, 2018 scotchipman@ Thanks, for the info and invite. I agree the Carbon Pro for me is a challenge to drive. Its important to not only have good wakes but needs to drive well. I live on a short set up lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted July 2, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 2, 2018 I drove a 2018 TXI at a tournament a couple of weeks ago. For whatever reason it seemed to track better than any previous Malibu I have driven. Drove really good. A little low on power, but I think that's already been mentioned in another thread. Some mentioned derating due high intake air temp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Adam Caldwell Posted July 3, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 3, 2018 @TEL We have a 2018 Txi here in Charleston at Trophy Lakes. Best boat we have had here in a long time. Has been setup and dialed in by multiple drivers and there is really nothing that can be done to make it better. I am hoping it is used for the Malibu open here in August. If it is, I think there be some huge scores that go down behind it! This boat has no issues and runs strong every day. We have seen lots of great scores and performances behind on the full spectrum of skiers from the B1/G1 to OM/MM. Pictures available here. https://www.trophylakesports.com/boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GK Posted July 3, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 3, 2018 I love my 2018! I'm told that it takes close to 200 hours for the 6 liters to break in so a new promo with low hours may have a little less power than a boat with 200. This boat is still available for sale if anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscawanaSkier Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Has anyone else experienced an extended break in period (boat started out on slow side and eventually performed well closer to 200 hrs)?? First I’ve heard of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted July 5, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 5, 2018 200 seems like a long break in period to me. Equivalent (for break in purposes) of driving a car 8k to 10k miles. Just a guess there, but probably not far off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller RAWSki Posted July 5, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 5, 2018 @GK nice looking boat. It's the first one I have seen with the tower with Bimini . Pretty slick . Does it have a wedge too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller tru-jack Posted July 5, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 5, 2018 @GK I sent PM re your boat. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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