Malibu Boats 21 VLX, Owner'S Manual

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about your new boat
Malibu is proud to provide you with the most exciting, cutting-edge technology available in the towing-boat
industry. The boat you have purchased represents the state of the art at the time of manufacture. As you may expect
from the industry’s leader since 1982, Malibu expands and innovates continually. As a result, updated product or
specifications may be introduced during any given model year. Malibu reserves the right to introduce new product or
changes to existing model lines without notification or incurring responsibility to make the same changes to boats in
the market completed prior to the date of change.
This Owner’s Manual has been compiled to address as many potential issues and questions as may arise in
addition to explaining how to operate the boat and its systems correctly and safely as possible to ensure long-term
and enjoyable use. However, Malibu cannot anticipate every potential situation that can arise, affecting the care and
protection of your boat, nor every circumstance that could arise in the operation or care of the boat when not in use.
Malibu strongly recommends reading any and all additional information provided by component manufacturers’
and supplied with the boat at time of purchase. Also check out websites for Malibu and its component manufacturers
periodically to stay abreast of any changes, updates, service bulletins and general information. Malibu will use these
various methods of communication, from this Owner’s Manual and including, but not limited to, direct mail contact
and website updates, to make every reasonable effort to apprise you of the information you will need to continue
long-term and highly satisfactory use of your boat.
about this owner
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The recommended practices and warnings in this manual represent sound advice for recreational boating and
identify common risks encountered by boaters engaging in towed watersport activities. Read and understand the
contents of this manual. Ask questions of a boating professional if anything in this manual does not make sense
to you. The manual does not cover all instances of risk or danger, so please use common sense and good judgment
when boating. If you follow the advice provided in this manual you will significantly reduce risk to yourself, your
passengers, towed participants, and other boaters.
This manual is not intended to be a substitute for taking a course on boating safety nor is it a substitute for
boating experience. It is recommended that if you are unfamiliar with the use and operation of a boat you seek advice
and training from a qualified individual or organization. Check with your local marine law enforcement agency or
dealer for more information about boating safety classes in your area.
The precautions listed in this manual and on the boat are not all-inclusive. If a procedure or method is not
specifically recommended, YOU must be satisfied that it is safe for you and your passengers, and that the boat will not
be damaged or made unsafe as a result of your decision. Remember - always use caution and common sense when
operating and maintaining your boat!