Looking at buying a 23' boat and wanted your opinion between Malibu and Calabria. <BR> <BR>How are Calabria's? Do they produce a good wake? What are some of the major differences between the malibu wake and calabria. <BR> <BR>The calabria's price is also very appealing compared to a malibu. Would i be dissapointed if i go with a calabria over a malibu?
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I'm a Calabria owner, and love my boat. I like the wake which to me, is a little steeper and shorter than a Malibu when running dry. No issues, and would not have a problem buying again....TONS of room! <BR> <BR>If I had to buy again however, I would definitely look at the Malibu VLX. Not nearly the room, but its good. The wake (to me) is longer and not as steep. I think it's an easier wake to ride, in general. <BR> <BR>If you like the Malibu, consider used, to keep the price down, but make sure it has the full compliment of internal ballast. <BR> <BR>I think you'll be very happy with both, though.....check with folks in your area about dealer service! That might end up being the most important factor! (BTW, I'm no expert)
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First, Calabria doesn't make a 23' boat...so if that is specifically what you're after, Calabria is out. The Pro-V gets listed as a 23', but it's really 21-1/2ish plus the swim platform. <BR> <BR>I'm a Pro-V owner and I love my boat. I've had a few minor problems but my dealer (Larson Marine -Stockton) has been great about taking care of things. At this point, the Pro-V was the perfect boat for what I wanted to spend. If I ever feel a need for a new boat or (for lack of a better word) an upgrade, Malibu will be my first choice out of the higher end boats. <BR> <BR>As Joe implied, the Pro-V wake is pretty steep. As a newer rider, the steep wake can be intimidating at times. I haven't had a chance to ride a Malibu yet but almost every single one I've seen on the water was putting out a nice clean rampy wake. <BR> <BR>Anyway, I'm not sure the two really compare apples-apples. I think either would make most owners happy, it's a decision as to whether you want the details and features that Malibu offers over Calabria.
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I dont know what a calabria costs but i would have to say that if either boat you can afford then i would buy tha bu.However, I would also look at MB.
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I've got an 02 Cally Pro V and am happy with it. I think when I go to buy my next one it's either going to be a Supra 21v or a Malibu vlx. The Cally Pro V is 21'4" long. I would test drive a new Pro V2 tho and see how the wake is being in a shorter boat with a narrower beam. Their putting wake plates on the newer Cally's.
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How are the wakes on an MB? Are they rampy or vertical/peaky
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Jesse, start your own thread... <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/wink.gif" border=0>
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dude i started this thread
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(Someone has to do this in every thread of this sort, so I'll be the guy, sorry in advance...) <BR>GET A SANGER!
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im not a fan of the sanger. maybe just the looks and the draft looks a little too short
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malibu all the way <BR>best boat <BR>i've got a vlx and its perfect
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Jesse, <BR> <BR>We bought a Calabria Cal-Air 2 years ago, and have been very happy with it. The quyality is very good, and I think Malibu's are great boatsI could not afford a new one, and we wanted a new boat. You wont be sorry with a Calabria, great boat, good price. I think you might be in Arizona, if so call Wake-N-Ski in Phoenix, JOhn will set you up with a demo ride! <BR> <BR>dg
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