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Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV

23ft ski wake, built 2014–present. Primary use: freshwater.

Typical used values

Model yearUsed asking rangeMedianConfidence
2014 $82,000 – $107,000 $94,500 low
2020 $143,500 – $181,500 $162,500 med
2026 $213,000 – $269,500 $241,500 low

Ranges interpolate 3 hand-anchored years at 6%/yr depreciation off-curve. Hours and saltwater service further adjust; a full Deal Report scores those for a specific listing.

Known issues to check (2)

  • Medium Surf Gate actuators and Power Wedge II hydraulics need verification — repairs are dealer-level.
  • Low Ballast and the MaliView/touchscreen can glitch; confirm software is current.

Pre-purchase inspection checklist

  1. Cycle Surf Gate on both sides and the Power Wedge through full travel on the water.
  2. Confirm all ballast tanks fill/drain and the touchscreen controls everything.

Typical engines (1)

  • PCM / Indmar ski-wake inboard (GM-based) inboard · gas · base score 80/100 · high-use ≥ 120 hrs/yr

    Direct-drive / V-drive GM-based inboards in MasterCraft, Malibu, Nautique, and Tige. Reliable powerplants; the risk in a wake boat is the ballast/surf system and hard wakesurf-RPM use, not the engine block. A documented, regularly-serviced wake boat is a safe engine bet.

    Impeller, transmission fluid, and V-drive oil on schedule. The engine usually outlives the boat's electronics — focus the inspection on ballast pumps and surf actuators.

Resale liquidity (86/100)

Best resale in the wake segment — the 23 LSV is the most-wanted used wake boat in the US. Surf Gate + Power Wedge equipped commands a premium.

Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV FAQ

What is a fair price for a used Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV?
Typical asking range for a 2020 Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV is roughly $143,500–$181,500 in average condition with average hours. Older year-models depreciate at about 6% per year off the curve. Specific listings vary; paste a URL on the home page for a full Deal Report.
What should I inspect on a used Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV?
  • Cycle Surf Gate on both sides and the Power Wedge through full travel on the water.
  • Confirm all ballast tanks fill/drain and the touchscreen controls everything.
Is the Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV a good boat?
Best resale in the wake segment — the 23 LSV is the most-wanted used wake boat in the US. Surf Gate + Power Wedge equipped commands a premium. Resale-liquidity score (our model, 0–100): 86.

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