Malibu Ski Boats For Sale

Malibu ski boats are crossover towboats built to handle slalom skiing alongside wakeboarding and wakesurfing, which makes them suited to families who want to do everything behind one hull. The 20 VTX is a 20-foot inboard with a diamond multi-sport hull and a center-mounted pylon, and despite a profile that doesn't immediately suggest a ski boat, it delivers a clean pull for slalom. The larger 21 VLX runs longer and wider and does not carry a center-mounted pylon, yet it performs nearly identically for recreational skiers on open water. Both come fitted with Surf Gate and the Power Wedge, so the same boat that pulls a skier can also build a surf wave.

On the water for skiing, the 20 VTX holds a clean line at 34 mph at 28 off from the center pylon; there is some bump to anticipate, but it does little to disrupt edge and body position when you're ready for it. The 21 VLX skis well at both 28 and 32 off from the rear pylon, where 32 off feels comparable to skiing 22 off from a central pylon because the tow point sits further back in the boat. For aggressive cuts on glassy water the recommendation is to keep your body positioned to absorb the bump, and both boats reward riders who want consistent, repeatable pulls.

The 2026 Malibu M230 sits at the wake-focused end of the lineup at 23 feet long and 102 inches wide, with a 74-gallon fuel capacity, seating for up to 16, a dry weight of 6,750 pounds and 4,100 pounds of ballast. Six ballast tanks are served by 12 dedicated pumps, two per tank for fill and drain, and Surf Gate Fusion is integrated into the hull rather than mounted behind the transom. The Power Wedge mounts at the transom and changes the boat's running attitude across settings from one through five plus a lift mode, scaling the wave or wake up and down. A beginner wakeboard profile sets the speed to 18 mph with no ballast, while surf modes default near 11 mph and add ballast by zone.

Engine choice runs through Malibu-marinized power built in-house from a GM block, with manifolds and salt-or-freshwater capability handled by Malibu so each engine is purpose-built for the boat. The 23 MXZ offers three options: the top LT-4, a 6.2-liter direct-injected engine making 607 horsepower and 606 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm; the M6Di at 430 horsepower and 460 lb-ft at 3,800 rpm; and the M5Di, a 5.3-liter producing 360 horsepower and 400 lb-ft at 3,800 rpm. The 23 MXZ also runs a larger prop for low-end torque and an oversized rudder that keeps the boat tracking under the load of towing surfers.

The helm centers on a long touchscreen display pushed low under the windshield, paired with a rotary sport dial that adjusts speed, volume, track selection, wave side and wedge number without leaving the throttle. The M230 adds a Malibu stern turn control for the stern thruster, a power-adjustable captain's seat with bolster and three presets, heated steering wheel and seat, tower and sundeck misters fed from a freshwater tank, and a 360-degree camera system using two cameras per side plus bow and stern views that can record video and stills. On the 23 MXZ a secondary screen sits to the left of the driver for music control.

Build quality is a consistent strength across the range. Australian-market 23 MXZ boats are hand-built at the Malibu factory in Albury, New South Wales, and carry a five-year factory warranty. The pickle-fork bow on the 23 MXZ widens the beam forward to open up the bow lounge, and storage sits under nearly every seat, including coolers and a configuration where seat backs lift from the rear for full access. When shopping Malibu ski boats for sale, weigh how much you'll ski versus surf: the center-pylon 20 VTX and rear-pylon 21 VLX favor skiers, while the M230 and 23 MXZ prioritize ballast volume and wave shaping, and engine selection on the MXZ ranges from 360 to 607 horsepower.



Currently, there are 461 boats available for sale for Malibu boats. Prices range from $8,500 to $454,335, with an average listing price of $155,334. The inventory includes 188 new boats and 273 used boats. The fleet is comprised of 461 powerboats. 1 boat has been added to the marketplace in the past month. Popular boat types include Ski and Wakeboard, Bowrider, Other, and Unspecified. boats are most popular in Seattle, Coeur d'Alene, Elkton, Hazelwood, and Sherrills Ford. There have been 2,032 boats listed on MarineSource that have sold in the past year. April is the most common month for new and used boats to be added to MarineSource, so be sure to check back regularly. June is the most common month for boats to sell, so be sure to beat the rush! The most common activities for boats are watersports, family fun, day cruising, and long distance cruising. Most boats contain joystick, gps, heated interior, depth sounder, and radio. boats tend to have an average of 1 engine. It is common for boats to have Malibu engines or Indmar engines or Monsoon engines.