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I have the same boat. Take out the 4 screws holding the rear section in place. Take out the pins on the motorbox/floor hinge point. Pivot floor up. Should work, otherwise prop the back of the motorbox up a bit, then it should definitely come out. Getting back to the rudder isn't easy even with the floorboard out.

I have a 19 and like it a lot. Call me bias but I’m not a brand loyalist. Mine has the 6L which has ample power, although the 6.2L in the 20+ will be better. Tracks and skis well, not much to complain about on that front. In my opinion, all of the new boats suffer from some sub-par QC/QA, especially for the price tag, but the Malibu is built as good or better than any Nautique or Mastercraft on the showroom floor today. Most people on here have an orgasmic reaction when hearing the word Prostar, so don’t be surprised when that’s all you hear about on here. Yes, the Prostar is a great boat, but you can’t go wrong with any of the big three.

I have a 19 without a heater and am interested in installing one as well. Would be curious to hear how your install goes.

@DkLkSkr yes, there is a third filter within the pump housing, but I did not change that one as it looked much more difficult. It would stand to reason that the two on the bottom of the pump would be more susceptible to clogging.

@DkLkSkr Yes, it is called a fuel filter sock. The fuel pump assembly has two "socks" on the bottom that are easy to change. I have done them on my TXi. I think I bought these: https://www.bakesonline.com/engine/fuel-system/fuel-pump-filter-kit-for-in-tank-fuel-pump.html

@DkLkSkr Yes, it is called a fuel filter sock. The fuel pump assembly has two "socks" on the bottom that are easy to change. I have done them on my TXi. I think I bought these: https://www.bakesonline.com/engine/fuel-system/fuel-pump-filter-kit-for-in-tank-fuel-pump.html

I have a 2019 with the 6.0 which is very strong. This boat likes HP - go with the 6.2 as the 5.3 will likely feel underpowered.

Came from a nice guy in Shreveport LA, title shows it was a promo in CA before he bought it the following year. @jayski Jed said the pull was too soft… need I say more.

@Horton It is not the 6L

@thager photo ID is racist, you know that - "com'on man" We all know this program is essentially useless, but at the end of the day it's just an hour. I agree with most of the conservative points that have been made, but at the end of the day...it's just an hour. Most of you guys probably have a CCW license so the government has already has your background and fingerprints anyways. What @Horton mentioned regarding the communication with minors is very valuable - valuable enough its worth an hour of time - otherwise it could cost your a lot of lawyer hours. @ForrestGump that might be the comment of the year - Lol.

@schnipdip I'm not necessarily looking for a new boat at the moment. This was more of a reflection post criticizing the manufacturers, and the sport itself, for why the sport is "dying". I see this rationale a lot without much to back it up. If prices dictate who enters the sport, then explain the wakeboard/wakesurf boom to me. More people are taking up that activity then ever before, and spending 2x, sometimes even 3x, what it would cost to enter waterskiing. If you want to tell me wakeboarding/wakesurfing is 3x the fun, get lost. To me, this point isn't valid unless you want to argue that the income of waterskiers is significantly less, but remember, this is the same community that spends $$ to build private ski lakes. Additionally, a well optioned F150 is 60-70k new and a house on a lake is 500k+ in most areas of the U.S. It sounds like some people pick and choose what they perceive to be pricing that is out of line. Price levels have went up across the board since the 2000's. I'd be interested in knowing how much their (boat manufacturers) gross profits are. Lets break this down; Engines, raw materials, and labor are not getting cheaper by the day, and there are corporate tax hikes coming. The manufactures know this and plan accordingly - the consumer will pay the increase in wage/material/tax cost, not the corporation. Their prices reflect their input costs (same reason why raising the minimum wage doesn't raise buying power). Now lets move onto supply and demand - currently, demand is working above equilibrium while supply is "fixed". Manufactures are sold out, and you'd be lucky to get a boat by the end of summer if ordered right now. We should be thanking the manufactures for not charging more than they are currently. Think about the opportunity cost of using a production slot for a ski boat vs. wake boat. Just because you don't see many people running out and buying new ski boats doesn't mean they aren't out there. If I recall correctly, all three manufactures sell out of their ski boats each year. If you're not running shortline, anyone who tells you that you have to get a new boat to have the same experience is lying. An early 2000's nautique/malibu/mastercraft will get the job done. Buy one and move on.

I have a 19 TXi - it has the 6L pcm engine. 0 issues thus far, very powerful. Tracks and skis great. I believe the issues with the 6L losing power were isolated.

I'm doing the same thing right now on my TXi. Buy the Dripless Glide Shaft Seal. Removing the shaft from the trans is the easy part, getting the coupler off the trans is the harder part. Once you get the parts, leave a day to work on it and you will get it done. This video has good tips:

I have a 1982 Hydrodyne for sale if your interested. Has a 2014 Evinrude 200HO motor on it with GPS speed. Best ski wakes of any boat, excellent motor, very easy to maintain. Boat has been well cared for. PM me for pics and info. Here's a SIA link: https://www.ski-it-again.com/php/skiitagain.php?endless=summer&topic=Search&category=Boat_Outboard&postid=53785

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