Thanks to the resourcefulness of one forum member, a group of Malibu owners over at TheMalibuCrew.com have come up with a custom billet aluminum remote mount that includes a specific slot for Wet Sound’s new WS420 EQ. Designed to replace the factory remote bracket, the custom designed mount holds the factory Sony XM-RM55 remote, along with the aforementioned EQ, and optionally an additional switch like those used on the dash.

While this modification is specific to Malibus it shows what some creative thinking can accomplish. And thanks to the efforts of forum member liljohn, Malibu owners can have easy access to their Wet Sounds WS420 for on the fly adjustments of the tower speakers, sub and cockpit speakers.

Check out some more pics after the jump.

[Source: TheMalibuCrew.com]

For 2008 Malibu added a new optional stereo system that features integrated control for Apple’s popular iPod MP3 player. Manufactured by JBL marine systems, the new headunit features a nondescript black module that is remotely mounted, and is controlled entire from the integrated LCD switch plates and available wired remote controls.

Recently though, a problem has appeared with the stereo system that severly impacts its functionality. The issue is related to the iPod interface, which, to put it bluntly, does not work. There are varying reports from 2008 model year owners, some stating that their older iPods work, while some claim that it the problem is related to the capacity of the iPod in quesion. Independent of which models are effected, the problem seems to prevent connected iPods from being accessible by the headunit at all, which not only means that the iPod won’t be charged when connected, but also that you can forget about listening to any music loaded onto it.

Regardless of what the problem actually ends up being, Malibu has stated they are aware of the problem, and are working diligently with JBL to develop an update for Malibu dealers to correct their customer’s boats. The solution should be available sometime this summer, and you can contact Malibu Boats or your local dealer for additional information if you are having issues with the stereo in your 2008 Malibu.

For the past few years Malibu dealers across the country have teamed up to provide on water demos of their latest models on the same day. This year, on April 26th, dealers across the country will have 2008 model Malibu boats available to drive, ride, ski and explore. If you’re in the market for a new boat, and Malibu is on your list, this is a great opportunity to compare Malibu’s most popular models on the water to determine which one is best for you.

Many dealers throughout the nation are participating, so there’s a good chance one near you will have boats on the water and ready for you to experience first hand. Unfortunately, we doubt any dealers will have the 2008 Malibu Corvette Limited Edition available to demo, but the brand new Wakesetter 23 LSV should serve as a nice substitute.

Visit Malibu’s National Demo Site to find your nearest participating dealer.

You can read the full press release after the jump.

“Drive” started off in Seattle, with the likes of Benny Greenwood, Jeff McKee, and Randall Harris setting off on Lake Washington. Then the teaser did just that…teased us fans of wake just enough. That was followed up by some coverage in the magazines. DRIVE continues to wet the palate with glimpses of the video popping up all over.

See the latest … after the jump

[Courtesy of WakeboardNorthwest.com]

Malibu has added another technology driven addition to their marketing department in the form of a new RSS news feed syndication. If you’re obsessed with getting the latest news and information related to Malibu boats, they’ve made it a little easier for you.

Included in the feed are Malibu’s latest press releases, along with their most recent podcasts, blog posts and YouTube video submissions. Malibu continues to explore more options when it comes to marketing via social networking, and the addition of an RSS feed is just one more example of how they are engaging in the connected web experience.

You can subscribe to Malibu’s new RSS feed here, and just so you don’t forget, you can also subscribe to our RSS feed over here.

The full press release is available after the jump.

Now that the Malibu Open is officially a part of the WWA World Series tour, Malibu has decided to step it up and deck out the official tow boat for the event in a custom wrap. In years past the boats pulling the event have been stickered up with sponsor decals, but nothing to the extent of a full graphical wrap.

They’ve chosen the VLX as the official boat for the wakeboard event, which is a surprise since the 23 LSV received a redesign for 2008. Typically Malibu selects the latest and greatest model as the tow boat for their namesake event, but this year, the 21 footer gets the nod.

Hit the jump for a picture of the wrap on the boat.

Malibu has added another channel to their rich media marketing with the industry’s first podcast from a boat manufacturer. So far there are only a couple of episodes available, but according to Amy Mauzy, marketing director at Malibu, they plan on regularly updating the podcast with a variety of content.

The first two episodes include some one-on-one time between actual Malibu boat owners and Amy Mauzy. There’s nothing to earth-shattering, but it is interesting to hear what led other owners to choose Malibu, and what they do with their boats for entertainment.

Hopefully future podcasts will detail more product specific information from inside the minds of Malibu engineers. Have a topic you would like to see covered on the podcast? Suggest it in the comments and we’ll pass it along to Malibu.

Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.

The Malibu Open is a storied event with a lot of history, including some quite entertaining antics from the watersking crowd. For its 10th year, the Open is coming to Michigan and promises to offer even more memorable performances from the world’s top wakeboarders. Additionally, the event has formally joined Wakestock along with three other events to comprise the WWA World Series. That means that the performances logged will directly contribute to who is crowned world champion at the end of the season.

The dates are set for July 18th-20th, so mark your calendar, and if you live anywhere near Waterford, MI definitely make the trek to witness some of the world’s best riders in a relaxed atmosphere.

You can read the full press release, with all of the meaty details, after the jump.

Yeah, this one has been making the rounds on the interwebs for a while now, but it’s still pretty funny, so why not watch it again? Apparently Zane and his PC-aping buddy were bored at a Mastercraft shoot, and came up with a series of funny (although hardly original) skits comparing their product to the competitors.

Still, what they’re lacking in creativity, they make up for with a good laugh at Malibu’s expense. Granted much of the information offered in the skit isn’t entirely accurate, but then again is accurate journalism really what you expected from Zane Schwenk?

Check out the video after the jump, and stay tuned for the other videos in the series.
Still, what they’re lacking in creativity, they make up for with a good laugh at Malibu’s expense. Granted much of the information offered in the skit isn’ entirely accurate, but then again is accurate journalism really what you expected from Zane Schwenk?

Check out the video after the jump, and stay tuned for the other videos in the series.

With all of Malibu’s dealers on hand, the stage was set, and Malibu didn’t disappoint. The newest Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V features plenty of styling influences from the C6 Corvette, along with a few unique Malibu touches.

As a follow-up to a partnership in the late 1990′s that was responsible for the original Corvette ski boat, Malibu and GM have teamed up again to produce an updated version of the Corvette for the water. In stark contrast to the original limited edition that was based on the direct-drive Echelon, the new model is a v-drive, featuring a new hull that is not shared with any other model.

Read on for more details, as well as a video of the Corvette on the water.

Gallery: 2008 Malibu Corvette Limited Edition