2019 M SERIES M235 OFFICIAL BOAT OF THE WORLD GAMES

MALIBU M235 | A NEW DEFINITION FOR ULTIMATE

Introducing the revolutionary Malibu M235. The one you’ve been waiting for… is the one we’ve been waiting for, too. Developed in utmost secrecy, Malibu’s new M235 was designed to be nothing less than the most ultra-premium performance towboat the world has ever seen, built as the first in a new line that gives you the edge on the water anywhere, every time. Given free rein, and challenge to think outside the box, our design and engineering crews loaded this extra-deep, 23-foot-5-inch machine with every single one of Malibu’s unique, revolutionary innovations, including our Integrated Surf Platform and the most luxurious interior and advanced helm in the industry.

Unprecedented luxury and performance. A perfect blend of beauty and power. This is the new M235, the new alpha, the ultimate expression of the state of the art. For this extraordinary boat, our design, engineering, and athlete teams worked hand in hand to deliver a seamless alignment of power, luxury, innovation, and performance, making the M235 without equal on the water. Coming standard on the M235 is everything; this boat is built to be fully loaded, an instant classic for the uncompromising customer who wants nothing but the best of the best. The result is a once-in-a-lifetime boat, whether it’s at the dock or pulling the world’s best wakeboarders or serving-up monster waves for surfers.

With the M235, you’re getting the finest, most advanced watersports technology on the planet. No other manufacturer can offer anything like Malibu’s exclusive, patent-protected Power Wedge III. This revolutionary hydraulic hydrofoil works with our engineered hull designs, hydraulic Surf Gate, Quad Hard Tank Ballast, Plug ‘n’ Play ballast, and Surf Band as part of Malibu’s peerless Integrated Surf Platform, or ISP, to give you the ultimate watersports experience. Experience the new M235 from Malibu. Rule the water.

Length (excl. Platform) 23'5" / 7.14 m
Length (incl. Swim Platform) 26'3" / 8.00 m
Beam 102" / 2.59 m
Weight 6,200 lbs / 2,812 kgs
Draft 32" / 0.81 m
Standard Ballast 2,360 lbs / 1,070 kgs
Maximum Ballast 5,000 lbs / 2,268 kgs
Optional Bow Ballast STD
Optional Plug'n'Play STD
Optional Power Wedge II STD
Hull Type Wake Plus
Fuel Capacity 295 ltrs
Maximum People 17
Disclaimer

  • Seating for 17
  • Exclusive extra-deep Wake Plus Hull
  • Monsoon 550 Supercharged Engine
  • Rear-Facing WakeView bench seat
  • Transom walk-through with billet wind-block door
  • Folding Bow Ladder
  • Gx Tower
  • Malibu MultiZone RGB Lighting Controller
  • 4,000 Watt Wet Sounds Audio System with Two 12 inch Subwoofers
  • Transom Stereo Remote
  • REV 10 Tower Speakers
  • Heated Helm Seat
  • Five-Outlet Cabin Heater
  • Hot-Water Shower
  • Rear-View Camera
  • Gen III Bimini

Integrated Surf Package

  • Surf Gate
  • Surf Band
  • Power Wedge III
  • Quad Hard Tank Ballast
  • Malibu Command Center

Oli Derome | Malibu Pro Rider

"its pretty simple, I like everything about my M235! Haha not only because I designed it, but because of the shape and size of the wake. The way it handles even when fully loaded, and its got plenty of room for all the crew!"
Oli Derome - Malibu Pro Rider


BOATING

Malibu's M235 boasts luxury features and a great wake.

Malibu’s ultraplush new M235 is the top of the company’s line and boasts more luxury features than anything previously available. The helm isn’t specific to the M235, but it fits this boat’s high-end look perfectly. The 12-inch center touchscreen is glareproof, extremely water resistant, and it houses all your major driving functions with big, intuitive menu buttons.

The smaller auxiliary screen has everything you need to dial in the specifics on the new M235. The rotating dial and instrument panel is an analog control for your commonly used functions. The M235 is by far the deepest boat Malibu has ever built, and it’s a step forward from the company’s already impressive line. A deeper boat means a heavier dry weight, more seating, deeper storage, higher gunwales and, of course, more ballast capacity. These are all things that will improve your experience on the water, and this is the first time a boat this deep has been available from Malibu. Surf Gate is the original surf system, and it’s still one of the best out there. You can surf one side or the other without moving any weight, and with the Surf Band you can switch from side to side while you’re riding. The Surf Band also controls the speed and the Power Wedge II, which can tweak the wave face while you’re riding so you can get exactly what you want. With a wave this good, Surf Gate and Surf Band are a must.

Boatingmag.com





BOATING

MALIBU M235 WAKESURF REVIEW

Check out what we found when we wakesurfed behind the Malibu M235!

This is not a Wakesetter. Malibu has started an entirely new line of M series wakeboats that are deeper than the Wakesetters could ever hope to be. The M235 is also plush and decked out to the nines, but since we’re concerned only about surfing for this article, we’ll stick to the essentials.

First off, the stock wave on this brand-new boat is about hip-high and glassy clean with more vert and drive than anything else we’ve seen from Malibu. Surf Gate works perfectly with this newly formed hull to create an absolutely mammoth wave that pitches up higher than other Malibus. The wave has more of an ocean-like push that’s sure to save tricks you used to fall on, and both sides are equally solid.
Fill up 5,400 pounds of subfloor and bag ballast to bury the bottom half of the hull into the water, then strap on the Surf Band and go ride. Surf Band lets you use Malibu’s industry-first Surf Gate to switch the wave side whenever you feel like it with a button on your wrist. Adjust the speed within a couple miles per hour, and, more importantly, adjust the Power Wedge to tailor the wave’s pitch to your liking without ever needing to yell at the driver.
It should be said that a rooster tail this high makes it a little more difficult to transfer from side to side, but it also brings about more possibilities for transfers tricks; the added vert creates a perfect ramp that wants to send you up in the air and over to the other side.
Top-Notch Trait: The M235 gives you lots of options for surf control. The 12-inch touch screen at the helm has all your important driving functions, and the rotating dial with surrounding buttons gives you an analog option to adjust speed, Power Wedge II and Surf Gate. A third option is Malibu’s Surf Band, a wearable remote that lets you fine-tune your wave while you’re riding.
Stat: Because of this new boat’s depth, factory ballast tops out at 5,400 pounds, which is almost 600 pounds more than its closest rival, the Wakesetter 25LSV — and that boat is a full foot and a half longer. We’re excited Malibu has developed a deep boat, and we’re even more excited that it performs at this high of a level for surfing.

Boatingmag.com




BOATING

Malibu's M235 ranks as one of the best surf and wake boats to ever hit the market.

Malibu calls the M235 its alpha boat, meaning it’s the top dog in its tow-boat lineup. Does it live up to its billing? The short answer is yes. For the long answer, read on.

The M235 boasts more luxury features than anything previously available. The 12-inch touchscreen is glare-proof, extremely water-resistant, and it houses all your major driving functions with big, intuitive menu buttons. The smaller 7-inch auxiliary screen has everything you need to dial in the surf specifics, so you’re covered from top to bottom.

The M235 is, by far, the deepest, heaviest boat Malibu has ever built. A bigger boat with higher freeboard means a heavier dry weight, more and safer seating, deeper stowage and, of course, more ballast capacity ­— up to 5,000 pounds of ballast.

All the plush amenities are awesome, but you’re buying this boat for its wake. With the Integrated Surf Platform, you get the Surf Gate vertical tab system, which is still one of the best out there. You can surf one side or the other without moving any weight; with the Surf Band on your wrist, you can switch from side to side while you’re riding. The Surf Band also controls the speed and the Power Wedge II, which can tweak the wave face while you’re riding so you can get exactly what you want.

How does it all come together? From the moment we got behind the M235 for a surfing session, it was clear that this boat makes the largest waves of any Malibu. Every aspect of this wave was absolutely unbelievable, from the size to the configurability. The wave was clean all the way through and had a ton of height. Along with the size, we were really impressed with the transition on this wave. It has a perfect progression of mellow to steep from beginning to end. Another thing you’ll notice when surfing behind the M235 is just how far back you can drop. It also has a world-class wakeboard wake. Malibu put everything it has into the M235, and it’s unquestionably one of the best surf and wake boats to ever hit the market.

High Points
* Deep, heavy hull with lots of ballast capacity, plus the Integrated Surf Platform technology, translates into one of the biggest, cleanest and longest waves around.
* 12- and 7-inch touchscreen displays make operating the boat and controlling the wake easy.
* Has up to a 5,000-pound ballast capacity standard.

Boatingmag.com


WaterSki Mag

Malibu’s ultraplush new M235 is the top of the company’s line and boasts more luxury features than anything previously available. The helm isn’t specific to the M235, but it fits this boat’s high-end look perfectly. The 12-inch center touchscreen is glareproof, extremely water resistant, and it houses all your major driving functions with big, intuitive menu buttons.

The smaller auxiliary screen has everything you need to dial in the specifics on the new M235. The rotating dial and instrument panel is an analog control for your commonly used functions. The M235 is by far the deepest boat Malibu has ever built, and it’s a step forward from the company’s already impressive line. A deeper boat means a heavier dry weight, more seating, deeper storage, higher gunwales and, of course, more ballast capacity. These are all things that will improve your experience on the water, and this is the first time a boat this deep has been available from Malibu. Surf Gate is the original surf system, and it’s still one of the best out there. You can surf one side or the other without moving any weight, and with the Surf Band you can switch from side to side while you’re riding. The Surf Band also controls the speed and the Power Wedge II, which can tweak the wave face while you’re riding so you can get exactly what you want. With a wave this good, Surf Gate and Surf Band are a must.

waterskimag.com


WaterSki Mag

The flagship of the Malibu line, this 23.5-footer is one of the most luxurious wakeboats on the market, with everything you could possibly want right at your fingertips.

The wakes and waves behind this M series are insane. The boat sits very deep in the water and produces some of the best wakes in the sport, but it also pumps out one of the most impressive surf waves we’ve ever seen. The M235 is designed impeccably inside. You feel incredibly contained and safe when you’re inside the massive lounge.

Its helm is set up with a command center that controls everything via touchscreen as well as the control dial, but there’s also the option to add controls right on the steering wheel for a lot of your major functions as well.

The M235 left us in awe after riding and driving it, and that’s by design. Malibu has created a boat that everyone will aspire to have once they’ve stepped foot on it.

waterskimag.com


Wakeboarding Magazine

The flagship of the Malibu line, this 23.5-footer is one of the most luxurious wakeboats on the market, with everything you could possibly want right at your fingertips.

The wakes and waves behind this M series are insane. The boat sits very deep in the water and produces some of the best wakes in the sport, but it also pumps out one of the most impressive surf waves we’ve ever seen. The M235 is designed impeccably inside. You feel incredibly contained and safe when you’re inside the massive lounge.

The M235 left us in awe after riding and driving it, and that’s by design. Malibu has created a boat that everyone will aspire to have once they’ve stepped foot on it.

Wakeboarding Magazine


Wakeboarding Magazine

The flagship of the Malibu line, this 23.5-footer is one of the most luxurious wakeboats on the market, with everything you could possibly want right at your fingertips.

The wakes and waves behind this M series are insane. The boat sits very deep in the water and produces some of the best wakes in the sport, but it also pumps out one of the most impressive surf waves we’ve ever seen. The M235 is designed impeccably inside. You feel incredibly contained and safe when you’re inside the massive lounge.

The M235 left us in awe after riding and driving it, and that’s by design. Malibu has created a boat that everyone will aspire to have once they’ve stepped foot on it.

Wakeboarding Magazine