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Originally Posted by river_bum
I recently sold my 01 MobiusV and looking to upgrade to a used Malibu Wakesetter years 2005 - 2008 (V25 hull). I have been on a few of them and absolutely love the Malibus. I would like some input from people that have experience with the 05-08 wakesetters just so I can make sure I am ok with a possible purchase. If anyone could answer some of the questions below or provide some overall reviews of the boat I would appreciate it. Thanks!
-Is wake good for both boarding and surfing?
-How much ballast comes stock and should you add additional ballast?
-Wedge down or up? I have heard a lot of people don't use them much.
-Does the bow hop at slower speeds? My buddy's sunsetter hopped sometimes when towing. My MobiusV could control the hopping with the wake plate in back which came in very handy.
-Do they come stock with a cooler?
-Any electrical issues?
-How do they handle in rough water?
That is all I can think of for now.
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-For boarding yes, can't speak for surfing
-if it only has the 3 stock tank, no bow tank, you will want to run a 400 up in the bow, makes a world of difference
-wedge down, not all the way, play around with it... a couple clicks up or down can all the difference. I think the pattern is that the people who dont use the wedge or says it "doesn't work" are the folks who are running major ballast. I notice a huge difference when adjusting it, then again, I normally just run the stock set-up.
- If you adjust the wedge a certain way and the boat isn't weighted well in the front, it will porpoise... not really a boat issue. more of a ballast issue.
- does have a cooler, i use mine for empties
- Zero, mine is flawless
- I have taken mine for some decent river trips... not your typical rough water as in lake type-chop, you just have to be aware, I think it did fine. I will say, when your dealing with medium sized chop (not huge rollers from river boats) I do miss having the trim tab that my tige had. Is it a deal breaker.. no.. just an observation.