Malibu 25 LSV Boats For Sale

The Malibu Wakesetter 25 LSV is the largest model in Malibu's LSV series, a 25-foot inboard wakeboat built to carry a crowd while producing pro-level wakes and surf waves. It measures 25 feet long, weighs 6,450 pounds, seats up to 18 people, and carries 96 gallons of fuel. The boat suits both committed wakesurfers and wakeboarders and families who want a large social platform, with lounge seating, recessed speakers, cup and phone holders, and storage tucked under every seat.

Power comes from Malibu's in-house 6.2-liter M6Di marine engine, rated at 450 foot-pounds of torque, turning a 17-inch prop for strong low-end pull and steady power delivery when towing riders. Wakeboarders typically set the boat around 22 miles per hour, while wakesurf speeds run near 11.4 to 11.5 miles per hour depending on the wave shape wanted. The Wake+ hull is designed to cut through larger waves and chop, and the combination of the M6Di and 17-inch prop is geared toward fuel efficiency for a boat of this size.

Wakemaking is built around hard tank ballast molded to fit the hull so storage isn't sacrificed. A trio of hard tanks sits under the floor, an additional hard tank can be added in the bow, and optional plug-and-play ballast bags mount aft. Total available ballast comes in at over 4,685 pounds including Power Wedge III, and with optional bags the system reaches over 5,000 pounds. Power Wedge III simulates roughly 1,500 pounds and adjusts on a scale of one to six, where one stretches the wave longer and six makes it steeper. Surf Gate switches the wave from the left to the goofy side at the push of a button without shifting weight, and the wrist-worn Surf Band lets the rider control the wedge, Surf Gate, speed, and stereo volume.

The helm centers on Malibu's command center with a wide HD touchscreen for speed, tach, and watersports settings, plus a secondary screen for stereo, lighting, bilge, and blower control. Earlier 25 LSV builds, such as the 2019 model, used a 13-inch touchscreen and introduced wireless charging with multiple pad locations and a USB-equipped dry storage box at the helm. The captain's chair spins and adjusts fore-aft and up-down. Rider presets let the driver pick a sport, hit load, and let the boat set ballast and wedge automatically, returning to the last rider's settings on each pickup.

The cockpit's standout is the Multi-View wake bench, which slides on a track to face forward, face aft toward the action, or fold flat into a padded table with cup holders. The bow seats three adults with the addition of the Natalie seat, which doubles as a wind dam and backrest. The transom walkthrough runs the length of the boat so passengers never step on vinyl, leading to a flip-down swim step that converts into a seat or ladder, plus convertible transom seating and an aft sun deck. Overhead, a standard G5 tower carries four speakers and color-matched tubing, with an optional electric G10+ tower that folds with a twist of a dial. Shoppers comparing a 2019 Malibu Boats 25 LSV against later model years should weigh tower choice, ballast options, and seating configurations against intended use.