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Anniversary Sale Continues!

Posted by on April 7th, 2009

The Great Upstate Boat Show was a huge success, with multiple Wakesetter VLX's sold in addition to the used Malibu's.  Thank you one and all for your purchase, this summer is going to be fun! With the show now over, we have decided to keep our 10th Anniversary Prices throughout the 2009 Model year.  With pricing close to that of our

The Great Upstate Boat Show

Posted by Jeff on March 19th, 2009

Our big sale of the year, this time we're rolling back prices for Smooth Water Sports' 10th Anniversary. Please Join us in 2009, March 27 -29th! OVER 60 BOAT BRANDS OVER 200 BOATS ON DISPLAY! SHOW DATES March 27-29th, 2009 SHOW HOURS Friday : 10am - 9pm Saturday: 9am - 8pm Sunday: 10am - 5pm ADMISSION PRICES Adults: $8.00 Children (under 12 with parent):

Our 10th Anniversary Boat Sale

Posted by Jeff on March 19th, 2009

In celebration of our 10th Anniversary, we are offering specials on boats to kick the season off with a bang. Please Visit Us at the boat show, or stop by for a visit!

New Website

Posted by Jeff on March 9th, 2009

Welcome to the new Smooth Water Sports Website. We are just getting things organized here, so please stay tuned for more information. We hope you like the new look and feel!

Wakesetter VTX: Boat of the Year

Posted by Jeff on June 17th, 2007

This new 20 footer continues to impress, from consumers to industry experts, the performance is simply amazing. This time PowerBoat Magazine is enamored with this new compact machine. If you haven't experienced the Wakesetter VTX in person yet, contact us to setup a demo. (Merced, CA) Malibu Boats received a 6th consecutive Boat of the Year

Titan Illusion X Spinner Rack

Posted by Jeff on February 12th, 2007

Titan, the industry leader in high quality, well designed wakeboard tower and wakeboard tower accessories, has finally released their much anticipated Generation II Spinner racks for the Illusion X wakeboard tower. This completely new design marks the introduction of the first high quality pivoting wakeboard rack for the Illusion X tower, and builds on Titan's reputation for high quality

Malibu’s Wedge Earns Official Patent

Posted by Jeff on January 12th, 2007

We've been using the Wedge since late in 1998, but until recently, Malibu hasn't patented this exclusive wake making device. That all changed on December 12th, 2006 when Malibu was awarded a US patent for the design of it's unique Power Wedge wake enhancement and shaping tool. Thanks to this patent, we can ensure the Wedge will remain

Indmar’s ETX CAT Manifold w/ Data

Posted by Jeff on January 12th, 2007

While many said it couldn't be done, Indmar said it could. And as the data confirms, they were right. We understand there is some apprehension towards the new EXT CAT system, but hopefully this article will help to dispel those thoughts. We'll start with a quick overview of a CAT system, then relay some test data and

Gorilla Fins Explained

Posted by Jeff on January 11th, 2007

Prior to 2004, driving performance was a quantity measured only in a direct drive boat. In 2004, Malibu introduced a new tracking fin that revolutionized the driving and performance experience for Malibu v-drive owners everywhere. That revolution? The Malibu Gorilla Fin. As Malibu eloquently puts it, "Malibu's Gorilla Fins enhance the handling stability and tracking capabilities of

2007 “Floating Wedge” Details

Posted by Jeff on January 10th, 2007

For 2007 Malibu introduced a new version of the manual Wedge to compliment the Power Wedge introduced in 2006. Not only is the new "floating" manual Wedge more convenient to use, it also improves the performance of the boat, and the quality of the wake. We've had a lot of questions about how the new Wedge works, so

New Smaller Titan Series III Tower

Posted by Jeff on January 10th, 2007

Titan Wake has introduced a new, scaled down version of their popular Series III tower made specifically for Malibu's smaller Response series boats. The DL6 version features the same legendary design and engineering as Titan's other wakeboard towers, but has been lowered to better match the proportions of a smaller boat like the new

Standerd Quarterly Wake Publication

Posted by Jeff on December 9th, 2006

The latest project from two of the most notorious photographers in wakeboarding is now available to order. By teaming up, Joey Meddock and Josh Letchworth have created a fantastic medium for sharing the images they capture of our sport. The Standerd, a quarterly photo journal chronicling wakeboarding and wakeskating, has announced that subscriptions and individual issues are now available at

The Truth Premiere

Posted by Jeff on November 21st, 2006

Last week Liquid Force Films and Oakley premiered the much anticipated Truth video at the Oakley Headquarters. A film put together by the one and only Justin Stephens. After watching Justin's work in films like Project Watson, Running With Scissors, Asterisk, and Encore you can expect nothing less than perfection in his newest masterpiece The Truth. This

Revolution Rack Available Now!

Posted by Jeff on November 20th, 2006

This new carbon fiber rack features a strapless design and is designed exclusively for Malibu's Illusion X Wakeboard tower. By combining the strength and weight savings of carbon fiber construction with a fully engineered design, this industry first rack offers a strong and convenient platform for your wakeboards.

New Revolution Wakeboard Rack

Posted by Jeff on November 17th, 2006

The Revolution Rack goes beyond typical forked board rack design with carbon fiber construction, easy operation, secure board storage and a sleek look. An OE exclusive design for Malibu Boats’ Illusion X Tower, the Revolution achieves superior board security with a patent-pending internal bungee system. “We are constantly searching for technology that will make our boats better,” explained Dan Gasper, Head

New Pull-up Cleats for 2007

Posted by Jeff on November 4th, 2006

For the last few years Malibu has been installing a customized version of Attwood's NeatCleat on boats ordered with cleats from the factory. Compared to off the shelf cleats, the Malibu specific version has the Malibu logo laser-etched across the surface. While providing a custom Malibu touch when brand new, the laser etching would wear off over time

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