Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV

The best-selling towboat of all time is said to be the legendary Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV and, for 2020, it arrives updated and better than ever.

Relying on owner input, the new 23 LSV has design features like a transom walk-over, a fully refreshed interior layout, solid billet hardware, a tuned Wet Sounds audio system, and twice as many color options.

“A bold new look makes this the best,” says CEO Jack Springer. “We designed a boat that not only lives up to its predecessors as the best-selling towboat of all time, but will continue to advance that legacy due to its customer-centric design.”

Two running surfaces are available to tailor the hull to your boating needs, starting with the Diamond Multi-Sport Hull, which favors waterskiing. The Wake Plus Hull is for hardcore board-sports fans, producing trademark Malibu wakes.

A new seating innovation is the Multi-View Wake Bench that converts from a wraparound lounge into a wake-facing seat or dining layout in seconds. Over the cockpit is the brand-new G5 tower that stows gear and provides an elevated tow position, while still folding for clearance. For warm climates, Malibu offers the seating with Cool Touch Vinyl in multiple colors so everyone can stretch out on the cockpit or bow seating without fear of scorching bare skin.

The helm draws on the Malibu Command Center with macOS operating system that keeps watch with both forward- and rear-facing cameras.

To custom-tailor your wake, the MaxBallast system has high-flow pumps to fill and empty the L-shaped tanks faster than ever, and includes a movable underwater wedge for crisp wakes. Another feature, should a rider fall, is the optional Stern Turn rear thruster to assist in a quick pick-up.

Power comes from either the standard Malibu Monsoon M5Di (360 hp), the M6Di (430 hp), or the powerful Monsoon LT4 from GM (600 hp).

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