Baller Johnseed Posted June 23, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2020 I am finally getting around to shopping for our first DD boat. I am looking at a 2000 Malibu Response LX and had a couple questions. 1. The boat has the 'Malibu Cruise", how will/does that compare to PP ? 2. The boat looks very clean and well maintained, other than a mechanical inspection what else should I check out (I've had an I/O for 20 years and obviously there is a difference) - I'm thinking rudder, shaft, etc - what what am I looking for? 3. Asking price is $19,900 which seems high even if the boat is in great shape, am I correct or what is the ballpark value? The boat is in Cincinnati to give you a market. I appreciate the comments and help in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted June 23, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2020 IIRC in 2001 the RLX got a new dashboard which was a nice improvement. That price seems way high. Malibu Cruise I think just holds a set speed via RPM, pretty basic vs PP. in general I really like that boat/hull. Malibus during that time period had a very leaky box of water essentially over the prop shaft in the hull that was problematic called the hydrophonic dampening system or HDS. Make sure that’s not leaking. Lots more info on theMalibucrew.com so check that site out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted June 23, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2020 Agree with @jhughes. If you are going to ski the course you will want PP. My friends who have had that era RLX did have an issue with the HDS. I have a 2002 and have had no issues. The price seems quite high. I would think 15K for a low hour perfect condition boat would very top of the range I think 12-13K might be more in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DavidN Posted June 23, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2020 I agree on the price being way to high. Sold my 2010 Response in perfect (!) condition for $25k last fall. And yes - as a skier you want Perfect Pass or better yet ZeroOff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted June 23, 2020 Baller_ Share Posted June 23, 2020 Malibu Cruise simply has a set speed option and does not have the features of PP such as skier and crew weight adjustments, ability to adjust for wind, no adjustment for type of pull nor a timer for course times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dacon62 Posted June 24, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2020 Was there any factory installed speed control available in 2000? My 2001 Response had PP installed aftermarket. Had the Malibu Cruise in my 2008 VTX and it was crap for skiing in the Speed setting. Gassed you on the edge change and slowed down in the turn. Completely out of sync. Was better to use the RPM setting and not the speed setting. That era of Response has a very nice wake for all line lengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted June 24, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2020 @Johnseed Call me I will gladly help you......Ron 218-851-2801 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dockoelboto Posted June 24, 2020 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2020 @johnseed do yourself a favor, call @bananaron. He knows how to find deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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