I just bought a 2004 Bu 23 LSV. I have a few questions (I want to ask these question on themalibucrew.com, but haven't received posting privileges yet):
1. I would like to find some sort of "quick-drain" system for draining the water out of the engine block. I live in Nevada and it will occasionally get down to a little below the freezing mark, but I still plan on hitting the lake year-round. I will be storing the boat on the trailer in an enclosed storage unit, but I may not have electrical hookups to run a light to the engine compartment to keep it warm inside. If there was some sort of system I could install that would allow me to quickly drain the block after each trip, I would feel safer throughout the winter.
2. I have seen a carpet insert, almost like a floor mat for boats, in another Malibu. I think it was called a "carpet saver". It basically covered the entire floor of the boat. Anyone know what these cost? Can the local dealer could order one for me?
3. My Illusion X tower only has one spot on each side for a wakeboard rack. There are 2 other areas to attach speakers on the inside of each tower leg, but just the one spot on the outside of each tower leg for a rack. I would like to eventually put both of my wakeboard racks on one side and then add an airchair rack on the other side. Is this possible? If not, where else could I put an airchair rack?
4. I still have to add Perfect Pass, which will replace the right-side gauge on the instrument panel. The boat also does not have a depth finder. I see other 2004 LSV's advertised with depth finders; where are they mounted? Could one be added in and the display be worked into the LCD display in the center gauge?
Here are some pics to see the tower and dash:
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