Incase you were interested!!!

[tigesinaus]

Surfing the net and found some pics of an 09 VLX... what are ur thoughts?
i have to say i am a fan of the new dash...

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/dickleaver/ws1.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/dickleaver/ws2.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/dickleaver/ws3.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/dickleaver/ws4.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/dickleaver/ws5.jpg

enjoy :ro:

[rogersbm82]

Yeah, that is pretty hot. I have always thought Malibus look like a top end sports car. But what draws me to tige' is the interior. The attention to detail and every space is used or covered up. I don't like seeing carpet except for on the floor.

[jwanck11]

wonder if they removed the swimstep?

Nice looking boat... but not a color combination that I like.

[chpthril]

4th pic down, rt hand column.........looks like Bu has gone to a step-up playpen type bow :confused: That's one reason we dont own a Supra or Centurion :02:

[Jason B]

I don't like the speaker grills.

Man am I petty:rolleyes:

[Fast1911]

4th pic down, rt hand column.........looks like Bu has gone to a step-up playpen type bow :confused: That's one reason we dont own a Supra or Centurion :02:

That is not a good feature on a boat

[tigesinaus]

That is not a good feature on a boat

why not?

[tigesinaus]

i just noticed the wakesetter emblem slants now, is that new?

[Timmy!]

Interior is nice, the boat is still ugly IMO and the main reason Malibu was never on my radar when looking at boats.

[Moki]

I really like the dash, interesting placement on the speakers. I am sure that they sound great there but seem to take up a lot of storage space.

I like the looks of it but no swim platform?:confused:

[tigesinaus]

the mounting brackets are there, i fugure they just had it off for some reason..

[rushin]

The recessed speakers in the walk-thru is interesting, I kinda like it.

[Fast1911]

why not?

tripping hazard

[tigesinaus]

tripping hazard

ah ok, the little step up bit.

[da.bell]

The recessed speakers in the walk-thru is interesting, I kinda like it.

I like that also. Not sure I need any more speakers in the cabin but very interesting.

[zad0030]

4th pic down, rt hand column.........looks like Bu has gone to a step-up playpen type bow :confused: That's one reason we dont own a Supra or Centurion :02:
I believe thats a bow filler cushion.
i just noticed the wakesetter emblem slants now, is that new?
It will look right when its in the water.

[zad0030]

Maliview Dash system

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[Fast1911]

I gotta admit.....that dash setup is pretty cool

[dogbert]

I gotta admit.....that dash setup is pretty cool

Except when the driver starts watching movies instead of what's going on around him while driving :eek:

[jwanck11]

Except when the driver starts watching movies instead of what's going on around him while driving :eek:

X2! 10000%

[Timmy!]

Maliview Dash system
:cool: That's pretty sweet! I still prefer analog gauges (except for depth and speed) but that's me. It might be because my '95 Corvette has a full digital dash...

[Jason B]

That is BAD ARSE!!!!!! It looks like it could be a bit clumsy to use though while driving? Is it user-friendly?

[ragboy]

I REALLY like the recessed speakers in the walkway to bow. I have thought about 2 more speakers there, but doesn't make sense to just point at each other.

[zad0030]

That is BAD ARSE!!!!!! It looks like it could be a bit clumsy to use though while driving? Is it user-friendly?

The controls are similar to an ATM, in a way.

Most of them have words on them, speedo etc. and the two bottom ones select the options shown at the bottom of the screen

http://www.wake.se/images/malibu/DSC00182_resize.jpg

[ragboy]

Except when the driver starts watching movies instead of what's going on around him while driving :eek:

IMHO, my main concern with my boat, is that it WORKS all season. I love the feedback my LCD screen gives me on my Ve, but it just seems like a video screen, in the sun, is just something else that can break, and also not age very well.

[Bandsecurity]

I recently looked at some Malibu boats and was very impressed. They were 08 models so it was not this dash but very user friendly. The malibu speed control had presets that you could push for surfing and wakeboarding that controlled the ballast and wedge. I think there were 6 or 8 presets. The price for a loaded 23 foot wakesetter was $55k which is pretty good.

[jwanck11]

The controls are similar to an ATM, in a way.

Most of them have words on them, speedo etc. and the two bottom ones select the options shown at the bottom of the screen

http://www.wake.se/images/malibu/DSC00182_resize.jpg

you need gas! :p

[Lamest]

Wonder if that LCD is easily viewable in direct sunlight.

[highrock]

that play pen dash is the front ballast tank, without the front ballast you can just have a filler cushin to take out if you dont want to step up

[talltigeguy]

4th pic down, rt hand column.........looks like Bu has gone to a step-up playpen type bow :confused: That's one reason we dont own a Supra or Centurion :02:

It is just like a permanent bow filler cushion. The tank is underneath it. Many people like the playpen bow and it doesn't seem to get in the way at all.

I cannot stand the way the Supra playpen extends all the way back next to the driver, so the driver for sure trips on it, if you have long legs. It is a chore just to get in and out of the driver's seat. In the Malibu, it is far enough forward, that it is not a problem.

Tige should consider moving the front ballast to that location and not stealing all the storage space. So if you want a front ballast in the Tige, you get automatic permanent playpen seating. Does not seem like a bad thing to me.

I really like the dash, interesting placement on the speakers. I am sure that they sound great there but seem to take up a lot of storage space.

I like the looks of it but no swim platform?:confused:

The recessed speakers in the walk-thru is interesting, I kinda like it.

My buddy went to replace his speakers in his 247 with Wetsounds. The speakers that are in a 2007 are right under the windshield, and they could not be accessed from underneath to make the hole larger, and the holes couldn't be enlarged from on top because the windshield was in the way. I guess this is their attempt to solve this problem.

IMHO, my main concern with my boat, is that it WORKS all season. I love the feedback my LCD screen gives me on my Ve, but it just seems like a video screen, in the sun, is just something else that can break, and also not age very well.

I think they are infatuated with technology and that guage cluster is just that...a cluster....

I do not think that is going to be a reliable unit for years to come. Dust and water just are incompatible with functioning LCD screens. Boats are often stored outside and are then operated in water. I think they are nuts to put that on there!

[gman]

Bandsecurity
That is a good price if it is loaded. Most of them that I have seen are. What engine did it have? There are some pretty good prices out there right now.

[tigesinaus]

It is just like a permanent bow filler cushion. The tank is underneath it. Many people like the playpen bow and it doesn't seem to get in the way at all.

I cannot stand the way the Supra playpen extends all the way back next to the driver, so the driver for sure trips on it, if you have long legs. It is a chore just to get in and out of the driver's seat. In the Malibu, it is far enough forward, that it is not a problem.

Tige should consider moving the front ballast to that location and not stealing all the storage space. So if you want a front ballast in the Tige, you get automatic permanent playpen seating. Does not seem like a bad thing to me.





My buddy went to replace his speakers in his 247 with Wetsounds. The speakers that are in a 2007 are right under the windshield, and they could not be accessed from underneath to make the hole larger, and the holes couldn't be enlarged from on top because the windshield was in the way. I guess this is their attempt to solve this problem.



I think they are infatuated with technology and that guage cluster is just that...a cluster....

I do not think that is going to be a reliable unit for years to come. Dust and water just are incompatible with functioning LCD screens. Boats are often stored outside and are then operated in water. I think they are nuts to put that on there!

concerning the last comment im sure they have designed it to withstand the elements, and failing that im sure they warrant the device. mc have one as well, i think thats where its all heading.

[rogersbm82]

I like it. Very cool. It's not about the functionality of it though. You have a bad a$$ dash like that. You will get the bad a$$ women to go along with it. You stay with an old analog, and well.......................hope you like old tang. LOL.

[Bandsecurity]

Bandsecurity
That is a good price if it is loaded. Most of them that I have seen are. What engine did it have? There are some pretty good prices out there right now.


Sorry, that is one thing that I did not check out. I already have two boats so I decided not to become too attached. The boat was loaded though and had all of the upgrades, including premium sound.

[zad0030]

Do you guys really think they would put something in one of these boats thats a $1000 option, and not even think about it in the long run.:bs:

[ragboy]

Sure they would, there is a long history of car/boat makers doing that in the past. Just think of Burn in. ANY LCD monitor is succeptible to burn in. Think of a monitor with guages on it. It will burn in, probably in the first year. Its a cool idea, but not very practical for a boat. This is the kind of thing, that people who buy a boat and flip every year will love, but not do so well after a long time.

[zad0030]

Sure they would, there is a long history of car/boat makers doing that in the past. Just think of Burn in. ANY LCD monitor is succeptible to burn in. Think of a monitor with guages on it. It will burn in, probably in the first year. Its a cool idea, but not very practical for a boat. This is the kind of thing, that people who buy a boat and flip every year will love, but not do so well after a long time.

Well Burn in would be your own fault because you left it on the same screen the whole time. And thats something thats inevitable, not LCD man. fault or Boat Man.

[ragboy]

Thats my point, LCD monitor, used for guages is a bad design, its going to burn, cuz you NEED to leave it on the same thing for a while. What the hell is it good for, if I can't leave it on, so it don't burn?

[zad0030]

Thats my point, LCD monitor, used for guages is a bad design, its going to burn, cuz you NEED to leave it on the same thing for a while. What the hell is it good for, if I can't leave it on, so it don't burn?

Just did some reading, and LCD screens dont Burn in. Burning in is only a problem for CRTs and is permanent, but not for LCDs. Instead LCDs have Image Persistance, which is not permanent. When things are displayed for a long time the crystals are used to the certain color and when that color changes it will be slightly discolored or will show an outline of the previous image. Therefore, LCD burn in would not be a major "design flaw" and also there are other displays other than guages, such as speed set, rider presets, and not to mention AUX input and Videos. With all those other options I dont think 1 will be left on long enough to produce a persistant image.

[Fast1911]

wow, deep discussion :D

[jwanck11]

too deep for me... specially as I prefer analog gauges anyway! I will leave the screens for watching TV and movies. :D

[Jason B]

I like it. Very cool. It's not about the functionality of it though. You have a bad a$$ dash like that. You will get the bad a$$ women to go along with it. You stay with an old analog, and well.......................hope you like old tang. LOL.

Man, I need to move to TX!!!!!! Women here in IL/WI seem to care to much about looks and not being a "creep." Sure wish they were more into LCD screens like the TX girls! TX must be full of PDMs.:ro: :D


ps- PDM=Poor decision makers

[Redlined]

Oddly for me, but that Bu reminds me of a Wakecraft rig. You can keep the dash, the wheels, the fenders, the speaker grills, and anything else that has to have "more" cleaning time than usual. I want to ride, not clean, so keep it simple for me. I pray Tige doesn't get carried away with the bling crap for the future. Drive me nuts wiping all that crap down, I've got OCD has it is....

[ragboy]

Just did some reading, and LCD screens dont Burn in. Burning in is only a problem for CRTs and is permanent, but not for LCDs. Instead LCDs have Image Persistance, which is not permanent. When things are displayed for a long time the crystals are used to the certain color and when that color changes it will be slightly discolored or will show an outline of the previous image. Therefore, LCD burn in would not be a major "design flaw" and also there are other displays other than guages, such as speed set, rider presets, and not to mention AUX input and Videos. With all those other options I dont think 1 will be left on long enough to produce a persistant image.

Sure they burn in. I can show you 2 LCD monitors that are of the highest quality, from apple, that burned in. You can turn them on and see where my email was always open. LCD def burns in, plasma is more easily burned.

Here is the thing, they are going away from guages, and towards these monitors, the idea being:

Don't worry, the computer monitors everything for you, and we will tell you when something is critical, and we will put your motor in limp mode, so you don't have to worry about it. Just have fun. I like the fact that I always have my motor temp, and my oil pressure ALWAYS on and available to glance at.

If I know that my boat always runs at 150 deg when doing my thing, cuz I always take a glance at it, that is good info. Critical is at say 210 or something. But what if I go out, and I see I am hovering at 175? Could my impeller be going? They usually just don't blow. Usually you only lose a blade or 2, and it causes your temps to go up, before it blows. If I wait for the computer to tell me when its critical, its too late, and I need a tow in.

IMHO, what I have on my 2007 is very nice. Good set of analog guages, with a black and white LCD readout that I can use as needed. I want to be able to see my guages and know what's going on.

http://gallery.me.com/ragboy/100230/IMG_0259/web.jpg

[zad0030]

I have forgotten what this whole discussion was about.

[dogbert]

I have forgotten what this whole discussion was about.

The ability of Texas women to make good decisions.

:D

[Fast1911]

Did someone say Texas women?

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6894/texases3.jpg

[FacePlant]

I like it. Very cool. It's not about the functionality of it though. You have a bad a$$ dash like that. You will get the bad a$$ women to go along with it. You stay with an old analog, and well.......................hope you like old tang. LOL.

Umm....what??? HAHAHA!!! If you need gadgets to pick up women.....ummmm..well.....

[rogersbm82]

I don't use gadgets. I got the snot kicked out of me so I could wear the best uniform in the planet. That's what I use. USMC..........HOORAH! lol
And for the record, Texas women have never been known for their decision making skills. Big boobs and sexy accents.

[dogbert]

And for the record, Texas women have never been known for their decision making skills. Big boobs and sexy accents.

:ro: :ro: :ro:

I love livin' in Texas!

[talltigeguy]

Do you guys really think they would put something in one of these boats thats a $1000 option, and not even think about it in the long run.:bs:

I think the long run was an afterthought for sure. They just thought about how long it will be under warranty. Malibu does not make a dime from a used boat. I wouldn't trust it for a day longer. I predict that we will be seeing a lot of these being broken on wakeworld.

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, because I was worried about the black and white LCD like Ragboy showed when it first came out, but it seems to be relatively trouble free, so maybe this dash will be equally reliable. But for now, it actually steers me away from Bu.

[zad0030]

I think the long run was an afterthought for sure. They just thought about how long it will be under warranty. Malibu does not make a dime from a used boat. I wouldn't trust it for a day longer. I predict that we will be seeing a lot of these being broken on wakeworld.

I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, because I was worried about the black and white LCD like Ragboy showed when it first came out, but it seems to be relatively trouble free, so maybe this dash will be equally reliable. But for now, it actually steers me away from Bu.

Well Its an option anyway... So you dont have to worry.

[dogbert]

Did someone say Texas women?

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6894/texases3.jpg

I'm not seeing this option on any of my brochures...where's the love? :(

[tigesinaus]

haha this thread has gone crazy!!!

[Fast1911]

haha this thread has gone crazy!!!

you can say that again :ro: :ro:

[rogersbm82]

I'm not seeing this option on any of my brochures...where's the love? :(

Like I said dog, that only comes with the LCD screen guages. :D

[dogbert]

Like I said dog, that only comes with the LCD screen guages. :D

Ok, now I refer back to my earlier comment. ;)

[zad0030]

So far ive heard this thing is awesome :ro:!

[dogbert]

So far ive heard this thing is awesome :ro:!

If you're talking about this, absolutely! :ro:

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6894/texases3.jpg

[Jason B]

New favorite accesories thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Got a spare room in TX Dogbert? Ladies don't look like that in WI!!!!:D :D

[dogbert]

Got a spare room in TX Dogbert? Ladies don't look like that in WI!!!!:D :D

I got a whole other house. When I'm in the doghouse, I actually enjoy it. ;)

http://tigeowners.com/photos/data/500/287doghouse.jpg

As for WI ladies, I know what you mean.

[zad0030]

Nice Jetski!:ro: