M242: ALL-NEW FOR 2024
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Building on the legacy of the ground-breaking M-Series, the all-new Malibu M242 truly embodies all the Malibu line has to offer. From its head-turning elegance, indulgent luxuries, and impeccable craftsmanship, the M242 was engineered to perfection. Complete with luxurious touches everywhere you look & standard features that read like a wish list, the M242 features all-new, exclusive innovations including the Max-Relax™ Sundeck Loungers, E-Z Stash Board Locker™, and Raise-&-Laze Armrest™ to create a sophisticated experience with the power to thrill. In true Malibu fashion, the M242 delivers the highest level of performance & customization in its class. Surf Gate® Fusion integrates directly into the unique M-Line hull for a sleek & stealthy design that generates the cleanest surf swells in the industry.
If you’re looking for unrivaled performance, cutting-edge innovations, and the most premium experience both inside and behind the boat, the top-of-the-line Malibu M242 is sure to deliver perfect summer days on the water every time. Let’s get on the water.
Malibu M242 Features
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.
M-Line Hull
The unique M-Line Hull produces the world's most exquisite wakes and waves with ease. Featuring a higher freeboard, the M242 provides deeper seating, extensive storage, and a smooth ride — all without sacrificing your wave performance. Working in conjunction with the ultra fast-filling Malibu Launch System 6 Ballast™, Surf Gate® Fusion, and the Power Wedge® III, the M242 creates the best behind-the-boat experience on the water today.
Malibu G10+ Tower™
Tthe all-new Malibu G10+ Tower™ sets a new standard for innovation and quality. Elevate your on-the-water experience with the addition of the G10+ Tower Misters, PTM Clamp Force 3.0 Board Racks, overhead RGB lighting, and an expansive bimini to provide shaded comfort for the whole lounge. The G10+ Tower™ even features a motorized fold function that lets you raise or lower the fully loaded tower at the turn of a dial, making quick work of cruising under bridges or onto boat lifts.
M-Line Command Center
Consistent with Malibu’s signature design & thought-out ergonomics, the M242 helm delivers an entirely new driving experience that captains dream of. The Malibu Command Center is made up of two marine-grade, high-visibility touch screens with a user interface so simple you’ll master it with no time at all.
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. All-new for 2024, 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.
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.
Flip-Up Bow Recliner Seat
Taking convenience and versatility to a whole new level, the all-new Flip Up Bow Recliner Seat can be deployed quickly and easily to create a full playpen or stored for a full walkthrough bow. Your crew can sit back & relax in the ultra-plush foam back seats while enjoying an evening cruise to dinner, or flip things around and sit backward to take in action behind the boat.
E-Z Stash Board Locker™
New for 2024, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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®.
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.
M242 Exclusive Innovations
Max-Relax™ Sundeck Loungers
Exclusive on the M242 and all-new for 2024, 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™
New for 2024, 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.
All-New Portside Touchscreen
For an added level of personalization, the M242 lounge features an all-new portside touchscreen for 2024. Conveniently 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.
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 the all-new Transom Misters. These can be enjoyed while sitting in the rear seats or in the all-new Max-Relax Sundeck Loungers.
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.
G10+ Tower™ Misters
Elevate your on-the-water experience with the addition of the G10+ 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.
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In the M242’s well-appointed bow, you will find diamond-pattern stitching on the vinyl accent panels, Soft Grip on the horizontal running surfaces, ultra-modern speaker grills, flip-down arm rests, 8 integrated cup holders, and 2 phone holders with wireless charging—it truly has everything!
The M242’s dominance starts with the signature shovel-nose bow, providing you with more space than ever before. A higher freeboard means deeper seating, extensive storage, and a smooth, spray-free ride even in choppy conditions — all without sacrificing your wave performance.
The sleek and stylish helm is as technologically advanced as it is ergonomic. The Malibu Command Center™ is made up of two marine-grade, high-visibility touch screens with a user interface so simple you’ll master it with no time at all. And, the helm seat features a powered function that allows you to raise or lower the seat to the perfect height.
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.
Inside the M240’s plush, hand-stitched wraparound lounge, everyone can enjoy ample cup holders and wireless charging. And, the all-new available three-layer Soft Grip feels plush underfoot and cleans up easily after long lake days.
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.
For an added level of personalization, the M242 lounge features an all-new portside touchscreen for 2024. Conveniently located midship, the portside touchscreen allows your passengers to easily control the lighting, audio and heaters while socializing in the lounge.
Everywhere you look there are luxurious touches that elevate your on-water experience — like the starboard cooler storage locker that doubles as a backrest with inset cupholders at midship.
The all-new Raise-&-Laze Armrest™ pairs with the observer seat to into a lounger so comfortable you’ll never want to get up.
A higher freeboard means deeper seating, extensive storage, and a smooth, spray-free ride even in choppy conditions — all without sacrificing your wave performance.
Whether you're looking for the best on-water performance or just looking to relax in the most luxurious boat, the M242 is perfect for you.
The M242 provides your crew over 24 feet of high-end comfort, industry-leading innovations, and revolutionary wake & wave performance — all wrapped in a world-class visual signature that stands out from the crowd.
The progressive design of the tower looks stunning with the M242’s body lines, and the color-matched tubing gives you the ultimate customization for a sleek design that matches your boat’s exterior & interior.
With our award-winning zoned RGB lighting, your crew can individually select and customize your bow, tower, and lounge lighting to your favorite colors. Plus, the lights can even sync with your music to create the ultimate entertainment hub on the water.
Incorporated into the bow of the M242, the ultra-bright LED docking lights provide great visibility when maneuvering into your dock or slip at night.
With Soft Grip in all the key places, you never have to step on any vinyl while entering and exiting the boat.
A sleek rub rail complements the flowing sheer, and the relieved geometric patterns contrast with the embossed logo to create a work of art on and off the water.
An expansive Bimini provides shaded comfort for the whole lounge and features additional surf & foil storage on top and mesh pockets underneath for rope storage.
With a top-of-the-line engine designed specifically for watersports, you’ll always have the power and torque you need to generate world-class waves, even with a fully loaded boat and a crew of 17.
In true Malibu fashion, the M242’s wakes and waves are clean, symmetrical, and scalable straight from the factory — no matter how many friends join you.
With exclusive features such as ultra-fast-filling Malibu Launch System 6 Ballast™ that fills in under three minutes, the M242 brings you something the water has never seen before.
Whether you’re wakesurfing, wakeboarding, or foiling, you can customize your wake to be approachable for smaller or less experienced riders or enhanced for the aspiring professional riders at the touch of a button with Power Wedge® III.
Beef up your wake and wave with over 4,000 pounds of sub-floor ballast and enjoy perfect ocean-like swells fit for riders of all sizes & abilities.
Use the M242's Surf Gate® Fusion and Power Wedge® III to dial in your perfect wakesurf wave.
Exclusively available on the M242, Surf Gate® Fusion integrates directly into the hull for a sleeker and stealthier design while creating the industries best surf wave.
The M240 offers the very best in wave creation design to ensure the perfect wakesurfing wave for every rider thanks to Surf Gate Fusion.
When it comes to performance, the M242 over-delivers on what a wake boat has to offer. When you experience wakeboarding behind the M242, you won't want to go back to any other boat.
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