M-Series M242

Description

Redefining what’s possible on the water, the Malibu M242 builds upon the legendary M-Series heritage to deliver the pinnacle of luxury and performance. From its striking presence and sculpted lines to its artfully detailed interior, every inch of the M242 radiates sophistication and purpose. Designed with obsessive attention to detail, it surrounds you with lavish materials, intuitive technology, and purposeful innovations that transform every outing into an unforgettable experience.


Step aboard and discover a world of indulgence with signature elements like the Max-Relax™ Sundeck Loungers, E-Z Stash Board Locker™, and Raise-&-Laze Armrest™—each thoughtfully engineered to elevate comfort and convenience. Every detail serves a purpose, while each finish reflects exceptional craftsmanship.


In true Malibu spirit, the M242 pairs its unmatched craftsmanship with world-class capability. The seamlessly integrated Surf Gate® Fusion system merges with the distinctive M-Line hull to deliver flawless, customizable wakes and surf swells—the cleanest, most dynamic waves ever created. The result: a masterpiece of innovation, artistry, and performance built for those who demand nothing less than perfection. That’s Truth On The Water™.


Malibu M242 Features

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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.


M-Line Hull

Featuring a higher freeboard, the M242 provides deeper seating, extensive storage, and a smooth ride — all without sacrificing your wave performance. Featured exclusively on all M-Series models, Surf Gate® Fusion integrates directly into the M-Line hull for a sleek & stealthy design that generates the cleanest surf swells in the industry.


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.


Max-Relax™ Sundeck Loungers

When it’s time to kick back and lounge in the sun, the Max-Relax Sundeck Loungers provide the best seat in the house. These loungers double as backrests for the rear seats or act as plush lounge seats when flipped up towards the interior, creating a premium social zone with inset cupholders, a stereo remote, and all-new Transom Misters to keep everyone cool and comfortable.


Wet Sounds Audio

The sound system in the M242 has no equal. Equipped with all-new Zero-8 Wet Sounds speakers and up to four available subwoofers, you can set the perfect tone for the day with balanced sound that fills every inch of the lounge with crisp, clean audio. Combine this with the all-new Rev-12 tower speakers for the ultimate audio experience.


MaxPivot Seat™

For those looking to create the ultimate social atmosphere, the MaxPivot Seat™ converts the wraparound lounge from a standard bench seat to a dining table to a rear-facing seat with a backrest and even a sun bed. You can even pull out the filler cushion to create an unobstructed path of Soft Grip from the swim platform to the lounge, so you never have to step on your upholstery or vinyl.


Shovel Nose Bow

The M242’s dominance starts with the signature shovel-nose bow, providing you with more space than ever before. Here, you will find diamond-pattern stitching on the vinyl accent panels, Soft Grip on the horizontal running surfaces, ultra-modern speaker grills, flip-down armrests, 8 integrated cup holders, and 2 phone holders with wireless charging.


Endless Customization Options

Build the boat of your dreams for perfect memories on the water. Customize your exterior based on your style including all-new color & customization options for 2025 — you can even match your tower hoop to your boat exterior. Don't forget to load up the interior with premium options including the MaxPivot™ Seat.


Soft Grip Flooring

The standard three-layer Soft Grip feels plush underfoot and cleans up easily after long lake days. And of course, the Soft Grip features the M-Series' signature diamond pattern to match perfectly with its visual signature.


E-Z Stash Board Locker™

The E-Z Stash Board Locker provides ample storage for all of your watersports gear. The gullwing hatches feature gas-spring-assisted hinges for easy opening and closing and the walkway folds back to reveal a spacious wet-storage area. It’s quick and convenient to throw vests, boards and ropes in here after you ride.


Walkthrough Bow Design

The M242 features an all-new bow walkthrough design, making it easy to walk from the swim platform to the bow without stepping on any vinyl. For more seating, add the removable Natalie Seat™ that doubles as both a backrest and wind block.


Truth Is: Living Life With No Regrets

Bill & Giuliana Rancic share why life on the water with their family means everything. From their first session as a family to overcoming life’s toughest moments, the Malibu ambassadors reflect on how time together on the water creates the memories that matter most—and reminds them to live life with no regrets.


Undeniably Malibu

Built with the perfect balance of comfort, elegance, timeless styling, and Malibu’s signature wake & wave performance, the M242 delivers on everything you’ve ever wanted in a luxury watersports boat.


M242 Walkthrough

The M242 comes standard with Malibu’s ultra-premium creature comforts and greatest innovations, setting a new benchmark for the ultimate on-water experience.


The M-Series

As the undisputed alphas of the Malibu line, the M-Series features the signature Malibu performance with enhanced innovations and all the luxurious amenities your crew needs for perfect days on the water.


The Malibu Command Center

The truth is, innovation is in our DNA. The 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


SURF GATE® FUSION

Featured exclusively on the Malibu M242, Surf Gate® Fusion is the industry’s first wake-shaping technology that is integrated directly into the hull. Paired with the unique M-Line Hull, this allows for more water to flow smoother creating a cleaner wave than ever before.


MALIBU INNOVATION - STERN TURN®

Integrated directly on the throttle, easily maneuver into a tight slip, swing around for quick rider pick-ups, or load your M242 on the trailer with ease thanks to Stern Turn®.


Malibu Innovations

Max-Relax™ Sundeck Loungers


The Max-Relax Sundeck Loungers create a premium social zone with easy access to inset cupholders, a stereo remote, and Transom Misters to keep everyone cool and comfortable. These loungers double as backrests for the rear seats or plush lounge seats when flipped up toward the interior lounge.


E-Z Stash Board Locker™


The E-Z Stash Board locker provides your crew with easy access to deep storage for all of your watersports gear. Equipped with gullwing hatches and gas-spring-assisted-hinges, the walkway folds back to reveal a spacious wet-storage area perfect for vests, boards, and ropes.


Portside Touchscreen


For an added level of personalization, the M242 lounge features a convenient portside touchscreen. Located midship, the portside touchscreen allows your passengers to easily control the lighting, audio and heaters while socializing in the lounge.


Raise-&-Laze Armrest™


The new Raise-&-Laze Armrest pairs with the observer seat and turns it into a lounger with the simple touch of a button.


MaxPivot™ Seat


For those looking to create the ultimate social atmosphere, the Max Pivot Seat converts the wraparound lounge from a standard bench seat to a dining table to a rear-facing seat with a backrest and even a sun bed. You can even pull out the filler cushion to create an unobstructed path of Soft Grip from the swim platform to the lounge, so you never have to step on your upholstery or vinyl.


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


Ultra-Fast Phone Charger and Rotary Sport Dial


The helm of the boat includes a re-engineered dual-coil ultra-fast phone charger that securely holds your phone along with the familiar rotary sport dial to change the Surf Gate, Power Wedge III, stereo, and cruise control setting at the push of a button.


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.


Starboard Cooler Storage Locker


The cooler storage locker doubles as a backrest with inset cupholders at midship, offering easy access to your cooler and creating the perfect conversation area.


Transom Misters


Keep your crew cool and comfortable with Transom Misters. These can be enjoyed while sitting in the rear seats or in the Max-Relax Sundeck Loungers.


Rear Flip-Down Seat Steps


The flip-down seat steps located on both sides of the boat allow you and your crew simple entry into the lounge of the boat without ever setting foot on the vinyl.


Ascend Pro Tower Misters


Elevate your on-the-water experience with the addition of the Ascend Pro Tower Misters. Perfect for keeping your crew cool on long summer days, the Tower Misters are seamlessly integrated with the design of the tower to give a sleek look & can be easily turned on with the turn of a dial.


Malibu Command Center
M-Series Command Center
Luxury Simplified
It truly has never been easier to operate your Malibu. The Malibu Boats Command Center and Operating System have been elevated with richer detail, deeper functionality, and exclusive details available only on the M-Series.
Personal Storage Adjacent to the steering wheel, easily store your small belongings, keeping them easily within reach. This makes the perfect spot for sunglasses, wallets, and additional phones not in need of wireless charging.
Personal Storage
Adjacent to the steering wheel, easily store your small belongings, keeping them easily within reach. This makes the perfect spot for sunglasses, wallets, and additional phones not in need of wireless charging.
8" MTC Touchscreen Use the eight-inch secondary touchscreen display to control the stereo and lights, access GPS maps, and operate the heater, bilge, and blower systems. Malibu’s mOS gives you more customization than ever before with multiple languages you can select and different accent colors to trick out your screen.
8" MTC Touchscreen
Use the eight-inch secondary touchscreen display to control the stereo and lights, access GPS maps, and operate the heater, bilge, and blower systems. Malibu’s mOS gives you more customization than ever before with multiple languages you can select and different accent colors to trick out your screen.
Wireless Charging The re-engineered phone holder easily secures your device in any condition, offering dual-coil ultra-fast wireless charging and single-handed operation so that you never have to worry about your phone & can stay connected all day long.
Wireless Charging
The re-engineered phone holder easily secures your device in any condition, offering dual-coil ultra-fast wireless charging and single-handed operation so that you never have to worry about your phone & can stay connected all day long.
M-Series Exclusive Aesthetics The M-Series dash features high-end touches and ergonomic design choices at every turn to create an even more luxurious experience — exclusive to the M-Series. The dash is wrapped with diamond-quilted vinyl while storage compartments are finished with brushed chrome details. Perfectly positioned on the armrest directly above the throttle of the M230, the sport rotary dial is seamlessly integrated into the interior design for added convenience at the helm and quick access to all your most-needed functions.
M-Series Exclusive Aesthetics
The M-Series dash features high-end touches and ergonomic design choices at every turn to create an even more luxurious experience — exclusive to the M-Series. The dash is wrapped with diamond-quilted vinyl while storage compartments are finished with brushed chrome details. Perfectly positioned on the armrest directly above the throttle of the M230, the sport rotary dial is seamlessly integrated into the interior design for added convenience at the helm and quick access to all your most-needed functions.
All-New Steering Wheel Completing the redesigned helm experience, the sleek newly contoured steering wheel was ergonomically designed to offer the captain an ultra-plush driving experience.
All-New Steering Wheel
Completing the redesigned helm experience, the sleek newly contoured steering wheel was ergonomically designed to offer the captain an ultra-plush driving experience.
Ultra-Wide Touch Screen Display The all-new ultra-wide touchscreen display allows for increased forward line of sight and maximum on-screen content. Create a driver profile that customizes your screen based on what information you want easy access to and customize the interior lighting to match your style. No matter how you layout your screen, Malibu's simple all-in-one screen design keeps primary user control all in one space and makes it easy for you to change views based on how you boat.
Ultra-Wide Touch Screen Display
The all-new ultra-wide touchscreen display allows for increased forward line of sight and maximum on-screen content. Create a driver profile that customizes your screen based on what information you want easy access to and customize the interior lighting to match your style. No matter how you layout your screen, Malibu's simple all-in-one screen design keeps primary user control all in one space and makes it easy for you to change views based on how you boat.
Rider Presets & Watesport Settings The Command Center integrates seamlessly with Malibu’s Power Wedge, Surf Band, and Surf Gate, offering an unmatched synergy of control and innovation that simply works. It’s the smartest combination of digital interfaces and traditional controls in the category. At the touch of a button, model-specific, customizable watersports presets are ready to generate world-class wakes & waves. Or, create and save your own presets.
Rider Presets & Watesport Settings
The Command Center integrates seamlessly with Malibu’s Power Wedge, Surf Band, and Surf Gate, offering an unmatched synergy of control and innovation that simply works. It’s the smartest combination of digital interfaces and traditional controls in the category. At the touch of a button, model-specific, customizable watersports presets are ready to generate world-class wakes & waves. Or, create and save your own presets.
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

ManufacturerMalibu Boats
ModelM-Series M242
ConditionNew
Hull Length24'2"/7.37 M
Beam102"/2.59 M
Draft32"/0.81M
Max Capacity17
Approx. Dry Weight7,500 LBS/3,402 KG
Weight Capacity2,397 LBS/1,087 KG
Fuel Capacity94 GAL/355.8 L
Max Factory Ballast4,719 LBS/2,140 KG
Power (Torque)607 HP/606 FT-LBS
Hull TypeM-Line