Surf wave difference between a 2015 G25 and 2016-2020 G25

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  • onemore2
    • Jun 2021
    • 4

    • Bozeman MT

    • 2004 Malibu xti

    Surf wave difference between a 2015 G25 and 2016-2020 G25

    Hello everyone. I have had a Malibu 23 XTI for the last 17 seasons and am going to a newer all out surf boat versus a crossover boat. I am looking at a 2015 G25 and there are a few 2016-2019's available out there also. I'm wondering if there are big or small surf wave differences between those years? (stock set up) I know the 16 changed the NSS design and I believe the hull is a little different but has anyone had experiences with both and an opinion? Also does it make a big noticeable difference to add a bunch of weight to either year model? Thanks and looking forward to joining team Nautique. The quality of the Malibus just doesn't seem to be there since they went public back in 2012 versus our old classic 04. I know they put out a great wave but fit and finish doesn't seem to be in the same league as the Nautiques. Thank you!
  • GMLIII
    1,000 Post Club Member
    • May 2013
    • 2792

    • Smith Mountain Lake, VA (Craddock Creek area)

    • 2017 G23 Coastal Edition H6 | 2001 Sport Nautique | 1981 Ski Nautique

    #2
    Originally posted by onemore2 View Post
    Hello everyone. I have had a Malibu 23 XTI for the last 17 seasons and am going to a newer all out surf boat versus a crossover boat. I am looking at a 2015 G25 and there are a few 2016-2019's available out there also. I'm wondering if there are big or small surf wave differences between those years? (stock set up) I know the 16 changed the NSS design and I believe the hull is a little different but has anyone had experiences with both and an opinion? Also does it make a big noticeable difference to add a bunch of weight to either year model? Thanks and looking forward to joining team Nautique. The quality of the Malibus just doesn't seem to be there since they went public back in 2012 versus our old classic 04. I know they put out a great wave but fit and finish doesn't seem to be in the same league as the Nautiques. Thank you!
    Don't get a 2015 G25, hull design causes water spray while driving during surfing. For that reason alone, I would not buy.

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    • onemore2
      • Jun 2021
      • 4

      • Bozeman MT

      • 2004 Malibu xti

      #3
      Thank you. I heard that the G23had a lot of spray but the G25 wasn't too bad because of its size and how high it rides in the water. Sounded legit to me but I did notice that Nautique definitely highlighted the 2016 hull front change to reduce spray. Thoughts?

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      • GMLIII
        1,000 Post Club Member
        • May 2013
        • 2792

        • Smith Mountain Lake, VA (Craddock Creek area)

        • 2017 G23 Coastal Edition H6 | 2001 Sport Nautique | 1981 Ski Nautique

        #4
        Originally posted by onemore2 View Post
        Thank you. I heard that the G23had a lot of spray but the G25 wasn't too bad because of its size and how high it rides in the water. Sounded legit to me but I did notice that Nautique definitely highlighted the 2016 hull front change to reduce spray. Thoughts?
        Not to rain on your decision, but stay away from MY 2015. IMHO there are better options out there.

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        • onemore2
          • Jun 2021
          • 4

          • Bozeman MT

          • 2004 Malibu xti

          #5
          No problem. The decision hasn't been made for sure. I think the electronics were updated quite a bit in 2016. If anyone else has an opinion of the 2015's versus 2016 and newer I would welcome any discussion. Thank you.

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          • GMLIII
            1,000 Post Club Member
            • May 2013
            • 2792

            • Smith Mountain Lake, VA (Craddock Creek area)

            • 2017 G23 Coastal Edition H6 | 2001 Sport Nautique | 1981 Ski Nautique

            #6
            Originally posted by onemore2 View Post
            No problem. The decision hasn't been made for sure. I think the electronics were updated quite a bit in 2016. If anyone else has an opinion of the 2015's versus 2016 and newer I would welcome any discussion. Thank you.
            New LINC Panoray screen added in MY 2017 in the Gs

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            • onemore2
              • Jun 2021
              • 4

              • Bozeman MT

              • 2004 Malibu xti

              #7
              Thank you for that info.

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