Malibu Response TXi Boats For Sale

The Malibu Response TXi is a high-performance inboard ski boat built for the serious three-event and slalom skier who still wants comfort and convenience. The 2018 model tracks straight enough that it does most of the driving for you, yet it lets the driver peel the nose across to pick up a skier in the turn. Towed at 34 miles per hour at the 28-off line, it produces a symmetrical, consistent wake with virtually no pocket. That flat result comes from the hull engineering: increased lifting strakes, more aggressive downturn chines, tweaked weight distribution, and large underwater tracking fins that stick the boat on the line. Anyone shopping Malibu Response boats for sale is looking at one of the top slalom platforms on the market.

The Response TXi comes in both open-bow and closed-bow versions. The open bow adds front seating and continuous pass-through storage, with every seat cushion lifting for more space, while the closed bow keeps the classic ski-boat profile and a deep bow storage compartment. The hollow bow styling is the standout exterior change, with a side buckle just forward of the driver that gives the bird's-eye view an arrowhead shape. Gel coat is available in metal flake options, and high-density marine-grade foam covers most of the interior surfaces.

Behind the wheel, the HVLP high-visibility, low-profile dash drops the dashboard and increases the windshield angle for a clear forward view, with a shortened windshield to grab the dock and talk to the skier. Steering is rack-and-pinion, and the helm integrates Zero Off speed control with a touchscreen and tactile buttons. The driver's seat is sunk into the deck for legroom and easier entry for tall drivers. For 2017, buyers chose between a base model with analog gauges and the Malibu Open Edition, which adds a full-color touchscreen, an auxiliary screen with hot keys, billet vent covers, billet glove boxes, gunnel ski racks that swivel, and contoured grab handles. The helm includes USB ports and a dry box for a phone. A TXi tower with a forward-mounted base and reverse relief, plus optional board racks and billet aluminum ski racks, suits family use, and the optional wedge sits beneath the driver's feet.

The current TXi 25 carries the Malibu Monsoon M6Di 6.2-liter V8 with a tournament-approved standard prop, and its redesigned hull pushes the wake smaller and softer all the way through the 13-meter line. The interior was reworked with squared-off panels, larger speakers throughout, and billet handles. A new rear seat arrangement removes as one unit to open up huge aft storage for skis, and an under-floor locker swallows extra gear. Practical options include a hot shower, folding ski racks on port and starboard, soft-grip deck track with reference lines that help the driver spot the slalom course, port and starboard fueling points, a flushing port, and a battery isolation switch reachable from outside while on the trailer.

When weighing Malibu Response ski boats for sale, note that color, trim, trailer setup with easy-loader and spare wheels, and a fitted Malibu Response boat cover with a zip provision for refueling can all be configured. Specs and equipment vary widely between the base, Open Edition, and current TXi 25, so confirm engine, prop, and wedge fitment on any Malibu Response boat for sale.