Malibu 22 LSV Boats For Sale

The Malibu Wakesetter 22 LSV is a 22-foot towboat built for families that want to surf, wakeboard, water ski and cruise from a single hull. It sits in the LSV family alongside the 23 LSV, the best-selling towboat ever made, and borrows that boat's character in a more compact size that tows and maneuvers around docks easily. For 2026 the boat received a full redesign, with a widened modified traditional bow that adds bow room while keeping big-water capability, plus sharp flared side contours that hold spray down. Buyers can finish it with a volt yellow gel coat, customizable tower accent colors and a choice of soft-grip flooring including an ebony base with accent colors.

Performance comes from Malibu's four wake-shaping systems working together. The 22 LSV carries four hard-tank ballast plus plug-and-play bags for up to 4,000 pounds of total ballast, paired with Power Wedge 3, the Surf Gate system, and GPS cruise control that holds speed to within a tenth of a mile per hour. The hull is offered as the Wake Plus version for the cleanest surf and wakeboard wakes, or the Diamond multi-sport hull for softer wakes at ski speeds while still throwing good surf waves. Surf speeds run around 11 mph, while wakeskating is typically set near 22.2 mph with the wedge on its second position. For 2026 there are three engine choices, and the 22 LSV is commonly equipped with the 360-horsepower M5.

The helm of this 22 Malibu boat centers on a 15.8-inch ultrawide touchscreen paired with an 8-inch support screen, both running a faster processor. The main command center handles speed, RPM, ballast, Power Wedge, Surf Gate and factory surf and wakeboard presets, while the lower screen manages navigation, stereo, lighting and heat. A first-of-its-kind quick ballast transfer button shifts weight across the boat with one tap. The power rise and slide captain's chair swivels, includes a pop-up booster for visibility, and stores up to three seat positions tied to driver presets. A heated steering wheel, heated driver seat and telescoping heater hoses extend the season, and three-coil wireless phone charging with a status light comes new for 2026.

The cockpit is laid out around storage and easy movement. A walkover transom with soft-grip flooring and a magnet-held removable center cushion lets riders reach the swim platform without stepping on upholstery, then closes back into a full rear bench. There is a built-in garbage can under one seat, a cooler with drain, a warming tray for gear, and a long under-floor locker that runs to the bow with a bow access port. The optional multi-view weight bench converts from a bench to a rear-facing seat and then to a snack table. Bow seating is deeper than before and holds two or three additional passengers comfortably.

Audio and tower equipment are extensive on this 22 ft Malibu boat. The standard setup includes two Wet Sounds Rev 8 tower speakers, six 8-inch interior speakers and a subwoofer, with options for four Rev 8s or a 12-inch speaker and Rev 12 prep. The 2026 lineup offers the Ascend tower and the powered Ascend Pro, with the non-power Ascend now adding interior puck lighting and a third accent color option. Clamp Force 3 board racks use a built-in ratcheting system with quick release, and the bimini includes surf pockets for storing boards and ropes.

When weighing a Malibu Boats 22 LSV for sale, the main decisions are hull choice between Wake Plus and Diamond, engine from the three available, tower type, and stereo level. The improved Malibu vinyl and the standard dry-ride through-hull system that deflects ballast water downward are points to confirm on any 2026 unit you consider.