Comments on: Malibu’s New Multiplexed Graphical Display Switches http://www.wakeorigin.com/general/malibus-new-multiplexed-graphical-display-switches/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=malibus-new-multiplexed-graphical-display-switches Wakeboard news, wakeboard equipment reviews and wakeboarder information from WakeORIGIN.com Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:55:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jason http://www.wakeorigin.com/general/malibus-new-multiplexed-graphical-display-switches/comment-page-1/#comment-64 Jason Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:56:53 +0000 http://www.wakeorigin.com/general/malibus-new-multiplexed-graphical-display-switches/#comment-64 I have the same concerns about the new electronics that are being incorporated into the boats. At the same time, one could raise the same concerns about the engine ECU, and what happens when it gets wet and fails. Obviously Malibu has learned how to prevent that from happening, so let's hope they've applied those same lessons to the new switch plates (and other electrical dash components). It does not look like it will be possible to get the old switches, at least not from the factory (unless you order a Ride series boat). I have the same concerns about the new electronics that are being incorporated into the boats. At the same time, one could raise the same concerns about the engine ECU, and what happens when it gets wet and fails. Obviously Malibu has learned how to prevent that from happening, so let’s hope they’ve applied those same lessons to the new switch plates (and other electrical dash components).

It does not look like it will be possible to get the old switches, at least not from the factory (unless you order a Ride series boat).

]]> By: Eddie http://www.wakeorigin.com/general/malibus-new-multiplexed-graphical-display-switches/comment-page-1/#comment-63 Eddie Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:41:26 +0000 http://www.wakeorigin.com/general/malibus-new-multiplexed-graphical-display-switches/#comment-63 What happens when the fancy new control unit gets wet and shorts out? How much does it cost to replace out of warranty? Malibu can't even get ignition switches to work reliably. Sure does look cool, but having to spend a couple grand three years into your boat to be able to use the stereo, fill tanks, move the wedge will bite! Can you still order the traditional system? I never had much problem keeping my eyes on the water and adjusting the stereo. Not to mention the old ballast switches are $30 or so to replace. What happens when the fancy new control unit gets wet and shorts out? How much does it cost to replace out of warranty? Malibu can’t even get ignition switches to work reliably. Sure does look cool, but having to spend a couple grand three years into your boat to be able to use the stereo, fill tanks, move the wedge will bite! Can you still order the traditional system? I never had much problem keeping my eyes on the water and adjusting the stereo. Not to mention the old ballast switches are $30 or so to replace.

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