This weekend I'm going to be looking at a 99 Sunsetter VLX. I know inboards and boats in general and what to look for. Is there anything specific I should keep an eye out for on this particular model or older Malibu's in general? <BR> <BR>Are there any known issues on this boat from this model year? Any help would be greatly appreciated. <BR> <BR>Thanks <BR>-Dustin

Back then, I think they made a wakesetter without the diamond hull (better wakeboard wake; worse ski wake) and the sunsetter with the diamond hull (worse wakeboard wake; better ski wake). I would stay away from the diamond hull if wakeboarding is your priority.

that year sunsetter has a sv23 wake hull so it will make a great wakeboard boat. the only real problem with that boat is the fuel sender. but it isnt that big of a deal. its a $25 fix

Dustin, <BR> <BR>What color is the 99? Does it have a tower on it? If it's blue and white, with a Skylon Tuna Tower on it, it was my first boat. Jason Vanick owned it after me, and piled a bunch of hours on it, but it was a great boat. Same hull as a pre 05 wakesetter by the way. If it is my old boat, I had zero issues with it.

Shawn, I think you just described my boat! But mine came from a guy in SoCal. <BR> <BR>Dustin, we bought our '99 Sunsetter VLX back in '02 and it had only 60 hours on it from the original owner. <BR> <BR>With the exception of a new steering cable 2 years ago, its only been normal maintenance. The boat has run flawlessly. <BR> <BR>Let me know if you have any specific questions. <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/524211.jpg" alt="Upload">

If it has a wedge make sure the duct tape holding it to the boat is fresh.

Dave, <BR> <BR>Mine looked just like that, but my tower was black.

Had mine since new (May '99). Very few issues. Over 1200 hrs of wakeboarding on the boat. <BR> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/happy.gif" border=0> <BR> <BR> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/524471.jpg" alt="Upload">