Description
The Malibu Wakesetter 23 MXZ blends iconic style, proven performance, and cutting-edge technology to deliver one of the most sought-after wakeboats on the water. Designed for crews who expect it all, the 23 MXZ features a spacious pickle-fork bow and an ultra-plush cockpit lounge with flexible, ergonomic seating for up to 16. Every inch is crafted for comfort and connection, creating the perfect space to relax between sets or cruise in style. With Malibu’s signature surf and wake systems, you can shape your ride exactly how you want it—from smooth and playful to bold and powerful. That’s Truth on the Water™.
Wakesetter 23 MXZ
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Spacious Pickle-Fork Bow
Enjoy extra roomy and deep bow seating that’s comfortable for several adults. Plus, you can still enjoy all the amenities you love from the rest of the boat including cup holders, phone holders, fold-down armrests & customizable LED lighting.
Wake Plus™ Hull
This hull was designed specifically for wakesurfing and wakeboarding applications. It allows the boat to sit deeper in the water at slower speeds, creating more water displacement for perfect wakes and surf waves at speed.
Malibu Ascend Pro Tower™
Upgrade to the Ascend Pro Tower that raises and lowers at the turn of a dial and includes overhead lighting to illuminate the lounge. Or, opt for Malibu's standard Ascend Tower that effortlessly stows gear, tows riders, and easily folds low.
Malibu Command Center™
Featuring an ergonomic helm design and operating system, the Malibu Command Center features an ultra-wide, low-profile screen complete with rider and driver profiles, watersports presets, and simplified functionality for a captain's experience like no other.
Wireless Charging
Opt for wireless charging in the lounge of the 23 MXZ so you and your crew can stay connected all day long.
Malibu Stern Turn™
The available Stern Turn allows the captain to activate a rear thruster from the throttle to turn the boat on a dime for easy water maneuvering and effortless docking capabilities.
MaxPivot Seat™
Customize your interior with the MaxPivot Seat™ to create a bed at the back, or a rear-facing bench seat with or without the table flipped up.
Natalie Seat™
The Natalie Seat upgrade provides a combination wind dam and seat back that greatly increases the functional seating capacity of the bow.
Wet Sounds Audio
Only the best for the best. Set the mood on the water with a fully-tuned Wet Sounds stereo system with crisp highs and perfect bass. Upgrade to the Rev 12 speakers for the ultimate sound system and choose up to four speakers in white or black to match your boat's look.
Custom Malibu Soft Grip
Made from the highest-quality materials for the absolute best on-water performance, Malibu produces our Soft Grip flooring in-house for ultimate durability and comfort on the water.
Malibu Monsoon Engines
The heart of your new Malibu is its state-of-the-art power plant. Choose between the Malibu Monsoon M5Di®, Malibu Monsoon M6Di®, and the Malibu Monsoon LT4 Supercharged engine powered by GM Marine to power your 23 MXZ.
Industry-Leading Surf Technology
Malibu’s exclusive wake & wave technology includes model-specific performance hulls, Hard Tank Ballast System, and the patented Power Wedge® III and Surf Gate®. Control all wave, wake, and ballast settings from the Command Center with the tap of a finger or use the exclusive Surf Band wrist remote to adjust surf settings, boat speed, and tower speaker volume from the water.
The Malibu MXZ Series
MXZ stands for maximized and nowhere is that more apparent than the big bows of these luxury wake boats. The MXZ line-up delivers the same industry-leading wake & wave performance Malibu is known for. Experience all this and more available in the Malibu Wakesetter 24 MXZ, 23 MXZ, and 22 MXZ.
In-Depth 23 MXZ Walkthrough
Walk from bow to stern of the completely redesigned Malibu Wakesetter 23 MXZ to learn why its one of the best-selling pickle-fork boats on the market today.
Maximize Your Summer
Leading the industry as the most popular pickle-fork boat on the market, the 23 MXZ features an expansive pickle-fork bow and ultra-plush cockpit lounge with flexible, ergonomic seating to accommodate your crew of 16.
Truth In Innovation: Malibu Command Center
The truth is, innovation is in our DNA. The all-new 2025 Malibu Boats Command Center and mOS has been elevated with richer detail, deeper functionality, and luxurious details, built to our demanding standards for the way you boat.
23 MXZ Industry-Leading Innovations
Natalie Seat, Fast-Fill & Fast-Drain Ballast, Wireless Charging, and More!
Smart Helm and Driver Presets
The Malibu Boats Command Center features an ultra-wide, low-profile screen with richer detail, deeper functionality, and more luxurious touches than ever before. It includes rider and driver profiles, an all-new Smart Helm Seat with customizable Driver Presets, and simplified controls that make operating your Malibu easier than ever.
Lounge Amenities
Built for maximum performance, comfort, and convenience, the 23 MXZ lounge features ultra-plush foamback on Quilted CNC Panels to provide your crew with the most comfortable seats on the water. Plus, no matter where you sit, there's always a cupholder and phone holder with optional wireless charging within reach.
Rotary Sport Dial
The familiar rotary sport dial has been placed at an all-new level for comfortable use and gives you quick access to functions you will use frequently. Easily change the Surf Gate, Power Wedge, stereo, and cruise control settings at the push of a button.
Max-Pivot Seat™
To help you make the most of your lounge on the 23 MXZ, we’ve added the Max-Pivot Seat™ which smoothly changes between a bed at the back, or moves forward to create a rear-facing bench seat with or without the table flipped up.
All-New PTM Bimini
The all-new PTM Bimini redefines convenience and coverage with a smart, streamlined design. Featuring an integrated handle, it deploys effortlessly after unbooting and locks securely into place. When it’s time to stow, simply pull down gently and press the release buttons on both sides for a smooth, one-person operation. Its clean, modern design delivers a larger canopy and a sleeker look—no extra support arms or straps required. Available on all Ascend and Ascend Pro towers.
Truth Is: These Towers Make a Statement
Ascend Pro Tower
Built by Malibu, the Malibu Ascend Pro Tower introduces an industry standard for innovation and quality and is available as an upgrade option on select models. Raise and lower the tower with the turn of a dial in nine seconds, half the time it takes for the competition.
Optional Hoop and Base Colors Customize your tower with your choice of 5 tower base colors and 15 hoop colors to create the perfect look. Whether you want bold contrast or a clean, unified finish, the Ascend Pro gives you the power to personalize your setup down to the last detail.
Optional Hoop and Base Colors
Customize your tower with your choice of 5 tower base colors and 15 hoop colors to create the perfect look. Whether you want bold contrast or a clean, unified finish, the Ascend Pro gives you the power to personalize your setup down to the last detail.
Tower Light & Transfer Signal The Ascend Tower features a powerful 360-degree light mounted at the top, illuminating both the bow and stern for enhanced visibility. Exclusive to Malibu, this light also acts as a Surf Gate signal, flashing to cue perfect transfer timing.
Tower Light & Transfer Signal
The Ascend Tower features a powerful 360-degree light mounted at the top, illuminating both the bow and stern for enhanced visibility. Exclusive to Malibu, this light also acts as a Surf Gate signal, flashing to cue perfect transfer timing.
New for 2026: Billet Color Customization Now available exclusively on the Ascend Pro Tower, billet accents can be customized with your choice of 14 bold color options. From subtle style to standout statements, Malibu’s new billet customization lets you fine-tune every detail of your tower to match your unique look on the water.
New for 2026: Billet Color Customization
Now available exclusively on the Ascend Pro Tower, billet accents can be customized with your choice of 14 bold color options. From subtle style to standout statements, Malibu’s new billet customization lets you fine-tune every detail of your tower to match your unique look on the water.
Tower Misters & RGB Lighting Optional tower misters keep your crew cool during long summer sessions, while integrated RGB lighting sets the perfect vibe from dawn to dusk. When the day winds down, the overhead cockpit floodlight brightens the lounge for easy cleanup and effortless transitions.
Tower Misters & RGB Lighting
Optional tower misters keep your crew cool during long summer sessions, while integrated RGB lighting sets the perfect vibe from dawn to dusk. When the day winds down, the overhead cockpit floodlight brightens the lounge for easy cleanup and effortless transitions.
Ascend Tower
The Ascend Tower features a latch design, LED tower, and anchor lights and optional side pull points for surfing. Our aerospace-grade anodized aluminum swivel board racks are corrosion-resistant and ratchet down with the slightest tug on a single lever, securing any board.
Tower Lights The Ascend Tower features a powerful 360-degree light mounted at the top, illuminating both the bow and stern for enhanced visibility. Exclusive to Malibu, this light also acts as a Surf Gate signal, flashing to cue perfect transfer timing.
Tower Lights
The Ascend Tower features a powerful 360-degree light mounted at the top, illuminating both the bow and stern for enhanced visibility. Exclusive to Malibu, this light also acts as a Surf Gate signal, flashing to cue perfect transfer timing.
Tower Folding with Gas-Assisted Shocks The Ascend Tower is equipped with a latching fold system and gas-assisted shocks, allowing you to quickly and easily fold the tower for storage or low-clearance areas. It’s a seamless blend of function and convenience—so you can spend less time folding and more time riding.
Tower Folding with Gas-Assisted Shocks
The Ascend Tower is equipped with a latching fold system and gas-assisted shocks, allowing you to quickly and easily fold the tower for storage or low-clearance areas. It’s a seamless blend of function and convenience—so you can spend less time folding and more time riding.
Optional Hoop & Base Options Customize your tower with your choice of 5 tower base colors and 15 hoop colors to create the perfect look. Whether you want bold contrast or a clean, unified finish, the Ascend Pro gives you the power to personalize your setup down to the last detail.
Optional Hoop & Base Options
Customize your tower with your choice of 5 tower base colors and 15 hoop colors to create the perfect look. Whether you want bold contrast or a clean, unified finish, the Ascend Pro gives you the power to personalize your setup down to the last detail.
New for 2026: Billet Color Customization New for 2026, additional accent areas can be customized with your choice of 14 bold color options. From subtle style to standout statements, this customization lets you fine-tune every detail of your tower to match your unique look on the water.
New for 2026: Billet Color Customization
New for 2026, additional accent areas can be customized with your choice of 14 bold color options. From subtle style to standout statements, this customization lets you fine-tune every detail of your tower to match your unique look on the water.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Malibu Boats |
| Model | Wakesetter 23 MXZ |
| Condition | New |
| Hull Length | 23'/7.01 M |
| Beam | 102"/2.59 M |
| Draft | 32"/0.81 M |
| Max Capacity | 15 |
| Approx. Dry Weight | 5,900 LBS/2,676 KG |
| Weight Capacity | 2,256 LBS/1,023 KG |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 GAL/246 L |
| Max Factory Ballast | 4,600 LBS/2,087 KG |
| Power (Torque) | 360 HP/400 FT-LBS – 430 HP/460 FT-LBS |
| Hull Type | Wake Plus |