Spy photos! wake world has a package!

(liljohn) · (liljohn) **Join Date: May 2007** 08-31-2009, 12:40 PM

hmmmmm.. Dave any coment?

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(polarbill) · (polarbill) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 08-31-2009, 12:49 PM

What in the hell is his boat be doing in Seattle?

Saltwater package?

(Message edited by polarbill on August 31, 2009)

(bill_airjunky)

Previous owner of WW lived in Seattle. Sold thru Bakes?
Congrats on the new boat!

(05mobiuslsv) · (05mobiuslsv) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 08-31-2009, 1:02 PM

Nope I was there at 9:30 am this morning liljohn beat me to the punch on the photos. The truck came from Tenn and was dropping a boat off to Bake's before heading down to Cali. There were 3 boats on the trailer and 2 of them are headed to Cali.

(liljohn) · (liljohn) **Join Date: May 2007** 08-31-2009, 1:03 PM

All malibus are being made in Tenn. The delivery truck had one for bakes one for nevada and one for Dave! congrats Dave!

(bill_airjunky) · (bill_airjunky) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 08-31-2009, 1:10 PM

Interesting that he got zincs on it.

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 08-31-2009, 1:41 PM

Wow, very cool to see the spy pics!! They said that BoatMate had "hooked it up" on the trailer, but I had no idea they were going that far with it!! Daaaayummm!! Looks amazing! The only thing that sucks is that I'm going to have to wash my truck now!!

(05mobiuslsv) · (05mobiuslsv) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 08-31-2009, 1:47 PM

Dave they did go all out on that trailer. It has all the goodies on it including the runway LED lighting all the way up the trailer. Looks dope you'll like it.

(loudontn) · (loudontn) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 08-31-2009, 5:07 PM

Awesome David, I wish I would have ran over there and saw the trailer before it left. I heard Owen or someone talking about it.

(brucemac) · (brucemac) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 08-31-2009, 5:19 PM

did bakes get a new 2010 with the new tower?

(big_b_21v) · (big_b_21v) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 08-31-2009, 5:29 PM

I heard that Malibu switched to Boatmate Trailers. Looks like the 2008 Supra Trailer for the Worlds Boat. Pretty sick for sure.

(05mobiuslsv) · (05mobiuslsv) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 08-31-2009, 5:36 PM

Bruce bakes did get one with the new tower but it was supposed to be delivered to the customer today it was already sold.

(fullonsalesgrp)

Dave
That trailer is pure sex, I am envious

(wakeboardlasvegas)

So they went from Extreme to Boatmate?

(cbrown) · (cbrown) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 08-31-2009, 6:35 PM

Boatmate has always been available for Malibu. For the most part it depended on which side of the Mississippi River you were on and which factory built the boat. Most boats out of TN had Boatmates while most out of Cali had Extreme. There were a few other trailers that could have been ordered/dealer specific.

(wakeboardlasvegas)

So since they are all being built in TN now, are they coming with Boatmates?

(westsiderippa) · (westsiderippa) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 08-31-2009, 7:51 PM

i would bet you will still see west coast boats that are dealer purchased on extreme, sports boat or dhm still maybe?

(liljohn) · (liljohn) **Join Date: May 2007** 08-31-2009, 8:25 PM

I know the one unloaded here is sitting on a Ryan.

(loudontn) · (loudontn) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 08-31-2009, 8:32 PM

I don't know why they'd bother with having trailers shipped across the country only to ship them back across the country with boats on them. I imagine they'll go with Boatmate, but what do I know.

(westsiderippa) · (westsiderippa) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 08-31-2009, 8:36 PM

i thought the boat and trailer shipped separate?

(loudontn) · (loudontn) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 08-31-2009, 8:39 PM

Not 100% sure about Malibu, but I work by Skiers and Supra/Moomba ship them with the trailers attached, even if they're stacked on trailers. They have a giant hoist that helps stack them.

(adam) · (adam) **Join Date: Feb 2009** 08-31-2009, 8:49 PM

Nice Dave... Congrats.. Ill see it before you... ;)

(dlamont) · (dlamont) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 09-01-2009, 11:34 AM

I'm sure that I'm late on this news, but why are Malibus being built in Tenn now?

(curtisco24) · (curtisco24) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 09-01-2009, 12:00 PM

You can actually request an smp trailer (sweetwater metal products) with a malibu as an option to boattmate. I personally think the smp trailer is a much stronger built trailer. Thats why I ordered one.

(timmyb) · (timmyb) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 09-01-2009, 12:54 PM

I think it depends on the dealer. I have seen quite a few in the Denver area with EZ Loader Illusion trailers on them.

That looks pretty nice! Can't wait to see more pics! Congrats!

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 09-01-2009, 2:20 PM

Darren, Malibu has had a factory in Tennessee churning out boats for a few years now. The California plant is not currently building. I'm assuming it's because they aren't making as many boats with the slow economy, but I don't know that for a fact.

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 09-01-2009, 2:54 PM

Cant wait to see the new WakeWorld boat Dave.

That trailer looks sick.

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 09-01-2009, 3:17 PM

In an effort to keep it clean. I'm never taking that cover off, so get used to seeing that trailer!

(extremeisaac) · (extremeisaac) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 09-01-2009, 3:38 PM

Congrats Dave.. I love the trailer.. do you have matching wheels on the tow rig?

(load) · (load) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 09-01-2009, 4:59 PM

Dave, that will save on gas too!

Look forward to seeing the finished product, did you sell the other yet?

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 09-01-2009, 5:08 PM

No, I don't have matching wheels on my truck. I can't afford that shiz! :-)

This is actually the first I'm seeing the wheels.

Doug, I gave the old one back to Malibu and I believe they just sold it. Not sure who ended up with it.

(wakereviews) · (wakereviews) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 09-01-2009, 5:29 PM

I spoke to a dealer last week who said he was going to buy it but i'm obviously getting old because I can't remember which dealer it was.

oh, and sick looking boat Dave! Congratulations!!

(Message edited by wakereviews on September 01, 2009)

(jmanolinsky) · (jmanolinsky) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 09-01-2009, 6:26 PM

Darren, like David said, they have actually been making Malibus here in TN since 1992.

(cbk) · (cbk) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 09-01-2009, 6:31 PM

It was me! Oddly enough the new WW boat was being loaded onto the tractor trailer the day I picked up the old one.

It will be a great boat to finish the season in.

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(dlamont) · (dlamont) **Join Date: Apr 2003** 09-01-2009, 6:41 PM

Jman,
I knew they had two plants, just wondering what was up with the one in Merced??
Even through my Mastercraft goggles I can still see a beautiful boat there. Love the all white.

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 09-01-2009, 6:53 PM

Damn, they hauled it all the way out there? Don't take those stickers off! :-)

Let me know if you have any questions about it. The boat is in great shape, so you'll love it. I really didn't want to part with it. You wouldn't believe how many people have ridden behind it and remarked that it's the perfect wake!

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 09-01-2009, 6:54 PM

Building in Tennessee since '92? I thought that plant was relatively new, like five years or so. Is that incorrect?

(lcky275) · (lcky275) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 09-01-2009, 7:09 PM

i really like the old one, they f'd up with the new graphics...

(lcky275) · (lcky275) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 09-01-2009, 7:17 PM

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 09-01-2009, 7:20 PM

I'm not a fan of "big" logos on the side of boats. I think every manufacturer should give the buyer the option of having a smaller, toned down logo. Obviously, you can always order it with nothing, but I look at it like my truck. I don't mind that it says Chevrolet 3500 on the side, but I certainly wouldn't buy it if that was printed across both doors and half my bed! :-)

(martinez30) · (martinez30) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 09-01-2009, 7:48 PM

Oooh...Nice Tige!

(adam) · (adam) **Join Date: Feb 2009** 09-01-2009, 7:58 PM

Dave... something like this.. =) toned down...

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(saceone) · (saceone) **Join Date: Jan 2009** 09-01-2009, 8:17 PM

^^very nice

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 09-01-2009, 10:34 PM

Yes, that looks sweeeeeeet with just the small Malibu logo in the back. Nice boat!

(jmanolinsky) · (jmanolinsky) **Join Date: Dec 2005** 09-02-2009, 8:56 AM

Yeah, David, they opened the TN plant in 1992. When I said that to myself, it didn't seem that long ago. Then I did the math. Time flys when you get old! Congratulations on your new boat!

Jman

(no_really) · (no_really) **Join Date: Jan 2009** 09-02-2009, 5:55 PM

AP,
How does the LR3 pull your boat, any issues rolling over foot hills?

"Sorry not trying to jack the thread just one question"

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 09-03-2009, 5:58 PM

It's in the driveway, but still covered because I have to edit all these pics from Expo. I'm soooooo dedicated to you guys!! :-)

(zipe) · (zipe) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 09-03-2009, 6:09 PM

Still covered????? I'd be opening that package like a kid on Christmas morning!

(wakemann) · (wakemann) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 09-03-2009, 6:21 PM

Hey Dave what is that rectangular gray bump on the left side of the wedge under the swim platform? Is that something new on Malibu's? I noticed in one of the first pics but wasn't sure if it was a shipping thing.

(Message edited by wakemann on September 03, 2009)

(tcaz) · (tcaz) **Join Date: Aug 2008** 09-03-2009, 6:38 PM

Don't worry about us, go unwrap that thing and show us some pics!

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 09-03-2009, 6:44 PM

I was wondering that myself. I think it has something to do with the salt-water package that they were kind enough to install. I think it's one of those things that attract all the metal attacking stuff so it doesn't latch onto any other metal parts. Just guessing though.

(ralph) · (ralph) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 09-03-2009, 6:50 PM

"attract all the metal attacking stuff", is that the technical name for it?

Zinc anode possibly?

(linder) · (linder) **Join Date: Mar 2009** 09-03-2009, 6:50 PM

Its a zinc, for salt water use.

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 09-03-2009, 10:17 PM

Yeah, I know that sounds really stupid, but that's the extent of my knowledge. :-)

(linder) · (linder) **Join Date: Mar 2009** 09-04-2009, 12:00 AM

Its definitely a new thing for wakeboard boats, been using them on yachts and ships for years.

(05mobiuslsv) · (05mobiuslsv) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 09-04-2009, 6:57 AM

Dave that's your sacrificial annode that will corrode instead of the rest of the metal on the boat. Dave what engine did you get?

(rio_sanger) · (rio_sanger) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 09-04-2009, 7:07 AM

Very Nice Dave!

Will we see that on the water this weekend?

(hatepain) · (hatepain) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 09-04-2009, 7:26 AM

AP (Adam), sick ass boat man that looks so tight I love the white on white on white tight, tight sho ya right look. LOL. I may be giving credit where it's not due if those rims aren't paint matched. Are they?

(tj_in_kc) · (tj_in_kc) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 09-04-2009, 8:09 AM

Dave please post pics of you opening that little bit*h up like a kid on christmas!

getting a new boat is such a fun day!

(wakeboardaddy)

I believe the name for this problem is called "electrolysis" something to do with stray voltages getting into the water causing accelerated corrosion. the zinc block is supposed to be what takes all the corroding then you change it if it gets too bad.

(slipknot) · (slipknot) **Join Date: Aug 2001** 09-04-2009, 11:48 AM

Those Rims are DOPE!

Take off the plastic!

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 09-04-2009, 12:22 PM

Plastic is off, but it sure got dirty between Tennessee, Seattle and California! Doing a light cleaning now!

(eubanks01) · (eubanks01) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 09-04-2009, 12:29 PM

DUDE...clean it later and show us the pics!!! Please.

(jaybee) · (jaybee) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 09-04-2009, 12:53 PM

We gonna get a gif of it being opened like last time?

i thought that was a great idea.

(jaybee) · (jaybee) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 09-04-2009, 12:57 PM

Also Dave, do you have any plans to take it into salt water? Would love to hear a review of how it holds up in salt over the course of the year. When I bought my boat and was doing the research I could not find almost anything online about the salt water series Malibu's or reviews or testimonials which is pretty much why I went with a MC. I have always loved the look of the Malibus and after finally getting to ride behind one recently I may buy a Malibu next time if I know they hold up well in salt.

(jayc) · (jayc) **Join Date: Sep 2002** 09-04-2009, 2:33 PM

saltwater boat on a mild steel trailer?

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 09-04-2009, 2:41 PM

No plans for salt water, but lots of brackish water. I never had problems with any of my other boats in the same waters and none of them even had salt water packages. The trailer is galvanized and painted.

No gif this time, but I did video the removal in HD. However, I have no idea how to edit my new camera's footage, so who knows how long it will take to get it rolling on here.

(newwhit) · (newwhit) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 09-04-2009, 2:56 PM

just commenting so i get emailed upon next update (sorry i dont have more to offer)

(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 09-04-2009, 3:28 PM

Here are the pics. I started a new thread...

http://www.wakeworld.com/cgi-bin/Discus4/show.cgi?1/731648