Thoughts and demo rides of wake / towsports boats: Moomba Max, Axis A22, MB Sports

[007]

So, I personally blame this on @buckbuck. If he hadn’t introduced me to wake surfing many years ago behind his 212, none of this would have happened....

 

[cozilla]

Sick!! I saw it on the FB group as well.

 

[haknslash]

Nice @007 !! What’s your thoughts compared to your Tige? Several years down the road I can see myself moving up to a Supra. That JL system SLAMS!

 

[sleek98]

Perfect color scheme

 

[007]

It’s a totally different boat. Definitely takes the chop better, but it’s a foot and a half longer and over 1,000lbs. heavier. Plus my Tige was the year before they went to tabs so it was a listed boat. The Tige was a good boat, but this is a different beast.

Nice @007 !! What’s your thoughts compared to your Tige? Several years down the road I can see myself moving up to a Supra. That JL system SLAMS!

 

[haknslash]

I see you went all out with the 550 too. I bet she sounds sweet with the SC whine.

 

[anmut]

We almost pulled the trigger on an SE, sick boat!!

 

[007]

The whine is nice! You only live once...

 

[007]

But the $$$ for 93 octane, woof!

 

[Brad460]

Love the colors! That boat is a beast...

 

[haknslash]

Damn I just realized you also went with the stern thrusters. Can’t hide money!

 

[buckbuck]

So, I personally blame this on @buckbuck.

I object. I believe the jury will find the persuasiveness of your surfing wife is the driving force behind this behavior.
You two are hopelessly addicted. That thing is beautiful.

 

[OrangeTJ]

That is BadAss with a capital BADASS!

 

[haknslash]

@OrangeTJ do you know where to get this step under the swim platform? Know if any pics of the mounting underneath? I’m thinking of adding a ladder under mine but I like that single, wide step on the MB. Not sure it would fit under my swim deck or not though.

 

[007]

I like that step! (for when I'm older )

 

[OrangeTJ]

That is a factory step that is an option on MBs. I don't think it is available aftermarket. It is nice, for sure. On my boat, I have a Garelick EEZ-In 3 step stainless steel ladder that I mounted to my platform. Works great, folds up tight against the bottom of the platform, and stays closed in all conditions underway. I did a writeup on my installation on the mbboatowners forum under the same user name if you are curious.

 

[007]

for a meer 5k

Malibu boat M240 swim platform 20+ flip out / flip down / swim deck wakesetter | eBay

 

[OrangeTJ]

for a meer 5k

Malibu boat M240 swim platform 20+ flip out / flip down / swim deck wakesetter | eBay

Ouch. I'm good with the less than $300 I spent! Next to the FAE, the under-platform ladders was the most-appreciated mod I've done to the boat. I don't need it really, but the wives, kids, and grandparents sure do like it!

 

[haknslash]

Malibu’s flip down is nice but yea not $5k nice!

 

[MGoMike]

I think Malibu sued MB Sports over that swim ladder. They settled and MB now pays royalties. All I could find from a quick search was this press release (that doesn't provide any details on the agreement).

Malibu Boats Inc. (MBUU) Won Patent Litigation And Signed Licensing Agreement With MB Sports | The Fosters Research

Don’t try and make your own or Malibu might come after you too!