Description
The Malibu Wakesetter 22 MXZ proves that compact can still feel expansive. As the most spacious 22-foot wakeboat on the water, it delivers big-boat comfort and performance in an easy-to-tow, easy-to-dock package. Its bold pickle-fork bow maximizes room for your crew, while the versatile lounge offers abundant seating, storage, and premium options like the MaxPivot™ Seat and Natalie Seat™. With Malibu’s industry-leading innovations and intuitive Command Center, you’ll enjoy perfectly shaped wakes and waves at the touch of a button—every time. That’s Truth on the Water™.
Malibu Wakesetter 22 MXZ Features
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Surf Gate®
Working with Power Wedge® III and over 4,000 lbs of ballast, Surf Gate creates the most dynamic playground for wakesurfing. Period. With hundreds of customization options, no competitor comes close to offering the wake & wave customization range available on the Malibu line-up.
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. Choose up to 4 tower speakers in white or black.
All-New Ascend Tower
The all-new Ascend Tower, delivers a sleek profile, customizable color accents, and seamless compatibility with premium board racks and Wet Sounds speakers. The Ascend Tower easily folds lower for storage or improved clearance under bridges.
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.
Walkthrough Transom
Padded with custom Malibu soft grip flooring, easily enter and exit the lounge of the boat with the transom walkthrough design. Plus, when you want to soak up some sun, place the removable cushion in the walkthrough to create a spacious sun pad.
Flip Down Swim Step™
Our patented Flip Down Swim Step makes both lounging on the back of the boat and re-entry easy and enjoyable. For even more luxury and ease of use, 22 MXZ buyers can opt for the Powered Swim Step, which deploys in and out of the water with push-button convenience from the stern.
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.
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.
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Soft Grip
Move comfortably and confidently throughout the 22 MXZ on Malibu Soft Grip. Made from the highest-quality materials for the absolute best on-water performance, Malibu proceed 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® and the Malibu Monsoon M6Di® to power your 22 MXZ.
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.
Meet the 22 MXZ
The 22 MXZ rejoins the Malibu line-up as the most spacious, yet compact wakeboat that tows, docks, and maneuvers in tight spaces with ease without compromising on your behind-the-boat experience.
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.
Malibu 22 MXZ
Walkthrough
Walk from bow to stern of the all-new Malibu 22 MXZ for an in-depth look at the most spacious compact wakeboat in the industry. Featuring an aggressive exterior look, spacious interior design, and Malibu's latest innovations, the 22 MXZ is your next dream boat.
The Truth Is Community Is Everything
Looking for a space to escape, the "Surf Moms" club naturally formed as a place for Alania & her friends to connect with other Lake Austin women, teach them how to wakesurf, and just have fun. Watch to discover Alaina's Truth.
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.
Malibu Innovations
Malibu Command Center & Operating System
The Malibu Boats Command Center features an ultra-wide, low-profile screen, richer detail, deeper functionality, and more luxurious touches than ever before. Complete with rider and driver profiles, an all-new ergonomic helm design, and simplified functionality, it truly has never been easier to operate your Malibu.
Lounge Amenities
Built for maximum performance, comfort, and convenience, the All-New 22 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 All-New 22 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.
Powered Flip-Down Swim Step™
The Powered Flip-Down Swim Step deploys in and out of the water with push-button convenience from the stern, making it easy for dogs & riders to get back on board with ease. And, with Soft Grip in all the key places, you never have to step on vinyl while entering & exiting the boat.
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 22 MXZ |
| Condition | New |
| Hull Length | 21' 11"/6.72 M |
| Beam | 102"/2.59 M |
| Draft | 32"/0.81 M |
| Max Capacity | 14 |
| Approx. Dry Weight | 5,600 LBS/2,540 KG |
| Weight Capacity | 1,974 LBS/895 KG |
| Fuel Capacity | 58 GAL/219.5 L |
| Max Factory Ballast | 4,170 LBS/1,891 KG |
| Power (Torque) | 360 HP/400 FT-LBS – 430 HP/460 FT-LBS |
| Hull Type | Wake Plus |