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Hey guys, I decided to move from Malibu MXZ22 2017 to a 2018 G23, what some options you would have to have or avoid. Here is my Build sheet
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IMHO I prefer the classic colors that won't look dated (Blues,blacks,greys). I think the browns/tans are trendy but will be less desirable over time. -
Do you use your boat at night that often? If not I would skip the lighting package and get heated seats, battery maintenance, and transom remote. I live in TX and I still use my heated seats often in the fall/winter. I rarely use my courtesy lights at night because they attract millions of bugs.
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If I was purchasing this boat here are few options I would add to the build sheet: Design package( my dealers purchase this package for every Nautique he orders) expensive but the window vents are a nice feature, Phender Pro for sure, heated drivers seat, upgraded steering wheel, I would scrap the galaxy graphics which would give the exterior a clearer look. Also noticed you had no tower speakers or prep kit so I assume you will purchase aftermarket tower speakers?Comment
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I was on the fence with the leds, im told they are way to bright and cannot be dimmed. I chose the heater option but didnt think the heated seats were needed? I didnt do the design pack as I didint think it was work the extra cash for some color and vents. Yes aftermarket stereo is going in for sure.Originally posted by GMLIII View PostComment
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Also do you think doing the black hull and platform would be better that white hull and platform
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Yes the interior cupholder lights are bright therefore I never use them. I have the heater but wish I had the heated seats which I did not get. Definately get the phender pros, you will be sorry if you don't get this option. I love the vents on the design package I use them all the timeOriginally posted by surferguy View PostComment
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Does anyone know if you delete the courtesy light package if you get any courtesy lights and regular led cup holders?Comment
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Good question and I don't know because on the 2017s I don't think there was a courtesy light package but you could get illunimated cup holders which I purchased as a options. IMHO the illuminated cup holders are terrible and I would never purchase againOriginally posted by surferguy View PostComment
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Ahh I see, We do get stuck out at night sometimes so some courtesy lights are nice, my MXZ has them all over. I will have to reach out to my dealer and ask.Comment
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White courtesy lights are standard even if you don’t get the enhanced package (but no cup holder lights). I’m on my 3rd G and have had one with the design package and two without. I think the design package is by far the worst way to spend your money. I would also add the paddle wheel option as that is a great value ($98) if you ever ride where there is even a slight current.Originally posted by surferguy
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On the 2017s the illuminated led cup holders were blinding and they were so bright. On the 2018s they are
dimable which was greatly needed from the 2017sLast edited by GMLIII; 01-24-2018, 02:46 PM.Comment
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I will give the opinion that I think the design package is a huge waste of money as well.
I did not think that I would use the heated seats, but they are actually really great for cooler times, very glad I got them.
As said above, I am confident the brown interior is going to look dated in a couple years...Future post in the year 2020: 'remember when everyone was ordering brown interiors, Ughh'.
I also have reservations about how the bronze metal flake is going to clash with your brown interior. Is there a boat already out there with this color scheme that you could sort of visualize? I envision brown of one shade on the vinyl, brown of another shade on the seaDek, and another brown on the fiberglass. You aren't a gastroenterologist by chance?
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i never felt like the led cupholders were too bright on my 2014 g21...Comment
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I love my Phender Pro's and highly recommend them. I'd also go with the upgraded steering wheel. If your going to put a nice stereo in, I'd get the battery maintenance as well. It It was recommended to me as we sit and listen to the radio while swimming. Sometimes we don't have the boat running long enough to charge the batteries all the way back up. When we get back I plug them in and shes good to go for the next day. Of course everyone's situation varies. A lot of people don't have power down at the docks or pull their boats out every night like we do.
I didn't go with the Design package. No regrets here. The dealer talked me out of it saying the vents didn't really work anyway. However, I wouldn't know and I would defer to those guys that have them. From the comments above it may be worth considering. The dealer offered to have the tower two-toned for me for 1/3 the price if I wanted the Design color scheme.
We have the transom remote. I'm not sure that we've used it yet.. lol I think I like it but the situation hasn't presented itself just yet (just 1 season).
I think the Mojave interior is overdone on a lot of boats. I even had a VP at Nautique tell me they thought they get too hot but they offer it because customers asked for it. If it's your thing then go for it. You'll be happy with whatever you get!
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