For 2024, Malibu Boats(TM) is announcing the release of its all-new flagship model, the Malibu M242. Building on the overwhelming success of its predecessor, the M242 takes performance, luxury, style, convenience, and innovation to a whole new level with this ultra-premium wake boat. 2024 Malibu M242 Specifications -Length: 2 24' 2" /7.4 M -- Beam: 102" /2.6 M -- Seating Capacity: 17 -- Weight: 7,3,300 LBS /3,311 KG -- Engine: Powerful, Reliable, Quiet, and Clean - Malibu Monsoon(TM) LT4 Powered by GM Marine (standard) -- Fuel Capacity: 94 G /356 L -- Effective Ballast with Power Wedge III Deployed: 4,719 LBS /2,141 KG quot The M242's stylish luxury starts in the large, shovel nose bow.

The broad, rear-facing seat is accented with signature three-dimensional diamond-textured panels contoured for comfort. The forward-facing seating is bucketed for ergonomics with grab handles where passengers' hands naturally fall, and flip-down armrests make a lounger out of a normal seat. Integrated cupholders are beside futuristic speaker grills and sleek phone holders.

By itself, this would be an impressive feature list, but the M242 is always more than it first appears. Transform the bow with the all-new Flip-Up Bow Recliner(TM) to a full playpen by flipping out the filler cushion, then convert the hideaway wind dam seat for an uninterrupted bench seat along the full perimeter of the bow. It's never been easier to change the entire character of the bow, and this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the M242's groundbreaking innovations.

Continuing into the lounge, the luxury innovations continue. There's a midship cooler that pulls double duty as a backrest, a removable transom filler cushion to make a path to the swim platform, and multiple wireless device chargers. The MaxPivot Seat(TM) at the rear takes the lounge from an ordinary bench seat to a snack table complete with inset cupholders to a rear-facing seat to a sun bed in seconds.

Again, this is a laundry list of functional amenities in itself, but the M242 goes far beyond with advances never before seen on a Malibu. The all-new Raise-&-Laze Armrest converts the observer seat into a full ergonomic lounger with the touch of a button, perfect for a long day of watersports spectating. The portside touch screen lets the crew control the lighting, audio, and heater without going to the helm.

Standard three-layer, diamond-patterned Soft Grip is cool to the touch on hot summer days, feels plush underfoot, and makes for quick and easy cleanup after long lake days.