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08-15-2013, 07:44 AM #1Member
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New Boat Question
I’m looking at purchasing a 2013 Outback V Pretty soon. Are there any particular issues that are common on that model? I ask because my brother in law just purchased a 2013 Malibu 22 MXZ. There is a common issue with surfgate electrical system that is well documented in the Malibu forums but he has had other electrical issues as well. I understand 2013 was the first year for surfgate but the other electrical issues were with interior lighting immediately blowing fuses when turned on. I just want to know if there is anything that I should pay particular attention to when I go test drive.
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08-15-2013, 08:08 AM #2
its not a new model and I have never really heard of any know issues since that hull started in 09?
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08-15-2013, 09:06 AM #3Senior Member
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The swivel racks (if it has them) are under a service bulletin, and the wake plate (if it has it) is headed that way.
The wakeplate issue is not a big deal at all. The new wakeplate controller will randomly change settings when you stop.
The board racks can swing in and karate chop people in the head with a wakeboard.
These were the ONLY issues with my 2013 LSV, and I am sure if they are problems with the LSV, the OBV has them as well.Nate
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08-16-2013, 07:32 AM #4Member
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Thank you for your responses. The boat has the fixed racks installed so thats not an issue. I will ask about the wake plate. It is just the indicator not the actual plate, correct?
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08-16-2013, 04:31 PM #5
I have the same problem with my wake plate gauge,it will change on its on,but the plate stays in place
2013 LSV
2006 outback DD sold
2004 Stingray 180LX sold
David
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08-17-2013, 10:33 AM #6
New Boat Question
My '13 OBV wakeplate gauge does the same , but very rarely - I have 50 hours and I think I've noticed it twice.
I've had no issues with my OBV (or my 2008 Outback DD with 600+ hours!) and wouldn't hesitate to buy another Skiers Choice boat when we are ready.
I also love the support from the factory - second to NONE is the SC service after the sale!2013 Outback V
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08-19-2013, 07:54 AM #7Member
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Thank you for all of your responses. I'm happy to hear I haven't picked a model loaded with problems. Our salesman has been great in terms of answering questions and getting information to me even knowing that it will be several months before I am ready to purchase. I'm probably looking at the January time frame. In short, I think I have found what i am looking for.
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08-19-2013, 10:12 AM #8
If that's your time frame I think you should consider a 2014. Talk to Drew at the boat show.
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08-19-2013, 12:57 PM #9Member
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If the one I'm looking at sells before I'm ready, my plan is to order a 2014. The 2013 I'm looking at has everything I'm looking for and I should be able to get a good price.
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08-19-2013, 01:59 PM #10
maybe . . . . .
remember that one day you will sell the boat. the discount you get on a holdover needs to be significant enough to offset the depreciated value loss. at the end of the day, the buyer, his bank, insurance company, etc. doesn't care if it is a 2013 model that was purchased in Aug of 2012 or Jan of 2014 and will simply base the price they offer you on the fact that it's a 2013. Your dealer has probably been paying interest on that boat and they don't just wave that off - it gets buried back into the cost of the boat. I often find that if you put all the numbers down on a piece of paper, you're going to find the 2014, purchased at the boat show w/ dealer incentives, is the better way to go than a holdover.