Malibu Wakesetter VLX vs. MB Sports B52

starman · Newbie Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 37 City: Reno

I am looking at buying one of these two boats and was wondering if anyone could give me there opinion one which is better and why? I am looking at the 2003 B52 so if anyone out there owns one and can let me know how they like it or not that would be great.

Jack V · Outlaw Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 207

I drove an MB last summer and didn't like it at all. The boat never grabbed the water in the turn. It had a sliding feel to it. I felt like I had to dig my toes in the carpet to hold on while driving it. Demo a 210 Nautique and you will be very surprised. I know they are expensive but "pay now or pay later" is the way I see it. I used to own a Supra mainly because of the price. I still kick myself for that!

forwaken · Addict Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 635 City: Turlock, CA

I had the same dilema. Check my thread http://forums.wakeboarder.com/viewtopic.php?t=957. We went with the VLX.

starman · Newbie Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 37 City: Reno

Thanks for the info forwaken!! I read you thread and I saw that you found a VLX for around 44k was that out the door? If you have any pics I would like to see them. Thanks.

forwaken · Addict Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 635 City: Turlock, CA

No, it came out to 49k exactly out the door, but there wasn't much I didn't add on. Sorry I don't have pics, it is on order and due to arrive in April. Here is my list of options:
PP Wakeboard Pro
Custom Cover
Yellow Powder Coated Skylon Swoop
3 Outlet Heater
Halogen Docking Lights
Pop up Bow Light
Fiberglass Swimstep
Tandem Trailer w/ disc brakes and swing away tounge
CD player w/ 4 speaker (doing the rest myself)
Wedge 23
Bolster Seat
2 sets of pull up cleats
Striped Bimini Cover
Depth Finder
Transom Remote

KG · Outlaw Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 151 City: Cali

I would go with the VLX. Great wake, Great boat. I like it better than the B-52