MALIBU WAKESETTER 23XTI If bigger is better, then this is the boat of choice for the direct-drive enthusiast. It’s 23 foot length makes it one of the biggest in this class, and the engineers at Malibu put that space to good use. The unique cabin configuration creates several different social environments throughout the boat and the retractable pylon allows easy transfer from unobstructed socializing to its extended rope ready position. It has the social feel of a V Drive while retaining the high performance one expects from a direct drive boat. Our testers rated this the best handling boat of the 23’ field scoring perfect marks during double up radius testing.

Model: 23 XTI Size: 22' 8" Motor As Tested: Hammer head Tower: Skylon Prop: Acme 13x11.5 CG rating: 14 people or 1490 lbs. Additional Weight Front: Rear L: Factory 200 lbs. Rear R: Factory 200 lbs. Center: Factory 500 lbs. Other: Double Up Handling (1=poor 5=excellent) Width Left Right 150' 5.0 5.0 120' 5.0 5.0 80' 5.0 5.0 Time to 22 MPH: Avg. 5.12