Malibu Boats, Inc. Unveils the All-New 2026 Wakesetter 21 LX: Compact Innovation with Big-Market Potential
Malibu Boats (NASDAQ: MBUU) has unveiled its new 2026 Wakesetter 21 LX, a compact wakeboat designed for multi-sport versatility. The 21'5" vessel features a 102" beam, 13-person capacity, and 3,425 lbs. of ballast, targeting the high-growth 21-foot category.
Key innovations include a sport-inspired windshield, redesigned interior, Ascend Tower with integrated storage, and choice between Wake Plus™ Hull or Diamond Hull™. The boat weighs 4,900 lbs., includes a 55-gallon fuel tank, and incorporates features like three-coil wireless charging and upgraded non-blush vinyl.
The 2026 Wakesetter 21 LX is now available through Malibu's worldwide dealer network, positioning the company to capture growing demand among active watersports families seeking both performance and practicality.
Malibu Boats (NASDAQ: MBUU) ha presentato il nuovo Wakesetter 21 LX 2026, un wakeboat compatto pensato per la versatilità multisport. L’imbarcazione di 21'5" ha una larghezza di 102", capacità per 13 persone e 3.425 lb di zavorra, posizionandosi nella fascia in rapida crescita dei 21 piedi.
Tra le novità principali: parabrezza dal look sportivo, interni ridisegnati, Ascend Tower con vano di stivaggio integrato e la possibilità di scegliere tra lo scafo Wake Plus™ o Diamond Hull™. Il peso dichiarato è di 4.900 lb, serbatoio carburante da 55 galloni e dotazioni come ricarica wireless a tre bobine e vinile migliorato resistente alle macchie.
Il Wakesetter 21 LX 2026 è già disponibile attraverso la rete globale di rivenditori Malibu, con l’obiettivo di intercettare la crescente domanda di famiglie pratiche e attive che cercano performance e funzionalità.
Malibu Boats (NASDAQ: MBUU) ha presentado su nuevo Wakesetter 21 LX 2026, un wakeboat compacto diseñado para la versatilidad multisport. La embarcación de 21'5" cuenta con una manga de 102", capacidad para 13 personas y 3.425 lb de lastre, orientada a la categoría de 21 pies en fuerte crecimiento.
Las innovaciones clave incluyen un parabrisas de inspiración deportiva, interiores rediseñados, Ascend Tower con almacenamiento integrado y la opción entre casco Wake Plus™ o Diamond Hull™. El barco pesa 4.900 lb, tiene un tanque de combustible de 55 galones e incorpora características como carga inalámbrica de tres bobinas y vinilo anti-manchas mejorado.
El Wakesetter 21 LX 2026 ya está disponible a través de la red mundial de distribuidores de Malibu, posicionando a la compañía para captar la creciente demanda de familias activas que buscan rendimiento y practicidad.
Malibu Boats (NASDAQ: MBUU)가 새로운 2026 Wakesetter 21 LX를 공개했습니다. 이 소형 웨이크보트는 다용도 스포츠에 적합하도록 설계되었습니다. 길이 21'5"에 폭 102", 정원 13명, 3,425파운드의 밸러스트를 갖춰 성장 중인 21피트 카테고리를 겨냥합니다.
주요 특징으로는 스포츠 스타일의 윈드실드, 재설계된 인테리어, 수납이 통합된 Ascend 타워, Wake Plus™ Hull 또는 Diamond Hull™ 중 선택권 등이 있습니다. 보트 중량은 4,900파운드이며 연료탱크는 55갤런, 3코일 무선충전 및 향상된 얼룩 방지 비닐 등도 탑재되어 있습니다.
2026 Wakesetter 21 LX는 현재 Malibu의 전 세계 딜러 네트워크를 통해 구매 가능하며, 성능과 실용성을 동시에 추구하는 활동적인 수상 스포츠 가족들의 수요를 공략할 위치에 있습니다.
Malibu Boats (NASDAQ: MBUU) a dévoilé son nouveau Wakesetter 21 LX 2026, un wakeboat compact pensé pour la polyvalence multisports. Le bateau de 21'5" possède une largeur de 102", une capacité de 13 personnes et 3 425 lb de ballast, ciblant la catégorie des 21 pieds en forte croissance.
Parmi les innovations : pare-brise au style sportif, intérieur repensé, Ascend Tower avec rangement intégré et choix entre la coque Wake Plus™ ou Diamond Hull™. Le poids est de 4 900 lb, réservoir de 55 gallons et équipements tels que la recharge sans fil à trois bobines et un vinyle amélioré résistant aux taches.
Le Wakesetter 21 LX 2026 est désormais disponible via le réseau mondial de concessionnaires Malibu, positionnant la marque pour capter la demande croissante des familles sportives recherchant à la fois performance et praticité.
Malibu Boats (NASDAQ: MBUU) hat das neue Wakesetter 21 LX 2026 vorgestellt – ein kompakter Wakeboat für vielseitigen Wassersport. Das 21'5" lange Boot hat eine Breite von 102", Platz für 13 Personen und 3.425 lb Ballast und zielt auf die stark wachsende 21-Fuß-Klasse ab.
Wichtige Neuerungen sind eine sportlich gestaltete Windschutzscheibe, ein überarbeitetes Interieur, der Ascend-Tower mit integriertem Stauraum sowie die Wahl zwischen Wake Plus™ Hull oder Diamond Hull™. Das Boot wiegt 4.900 lb, verfügt über einen 55-Gallonen-Tank und Ausstattungsmerkmale wie drei-Spulen-Wireless-Charging und verbessertes, schmutzabweisendes Vinyl.
Der Wakesetter 21 LX 2026 ist ab sofort über Malibus weltweites Händlernetz erhältlich und soll die steigende Nachfrage aktiver Wassersport-Familien nach Leistung und Alltagstauglichkeit bedienen.
- Strategic entry into high-growth 21-foot category with versatile design
- Enhanced accessibility with lighter weight and improved towability
- New technological features including wireless charging and upgraded durability
- Expanded market potential through practical size for restricted waterways
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Malibu targets growing 21-foot market segment with versatile new model offering premium features in a practical, accessible package.
Malibu Boats has strategically positioned its new 2026 Wakesetter 21 LX to capitalize on a significant market opportunity in the high-growth 21-foot category. This launch directly addresses evolving consumer preferences toward more practical, versatile watercraft without sacrificing performance capabilities.
The model's compact dimensions (21'5" length, 102" beam) coupled with its lightweight design (4,900 lbs) significantly increases its appeal to buyers with towing limitations or access to restricted waterways - potentially expanding Malibu's addressable market. Despite its smaller footprint, the boat maintains impressive specifications with 3,425 lbs of ballast capacity and 13-person occupancy, preserving Malibu's performance heritage while enhancing practicality.
The dual hull options (Wake Plus™ for dedicated watersports and Diamond Hull™ for versatility) represent a savvy product segmentation strategy, allowing Malibu to appeal to both hardcore enthusiasts and casual family users within a single model line. This approach optimizes production efficiency while maximizing market coverage.
The premium features - wireless charging, heated steering wheel, upgraded vinyl, and enhanced ballast systems - maintain brand positioning while addressing practical ownership concerns like durability and comfort. This balanced approach to product development demonstrates Malibu's understanding of evolving consumer priorities in the recreational boating sector, where premium experiences must increasingly coexist with practical ownership considerations.
LOUDON, Tenn., Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Malibu Boats, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBUU), the global leader in watersports towboat innovation, today announced the launch of the all-new 2026 Malibu Wakesetter 21 LX, a sport-forward wakeboat designed to deliver multi-sport versatility in a compact, highly accessible package.
Building on Malibu’s 40-year legacy of industry leadership, the new 21 LX advances the Company’s strategy of broadening its product portfolio to capture growing demand among active watersports families seeking both performance and practicality.
Strategic Market Positioning
The 21 LX occupies a unique niche in the high-growth 21-foot category. At 21’5” in length, with a 102” beam, 13-person capacity, and 3,425 lbs. of ballast, the model blends Malibu’s proven performance technology with a size profile that increases towability and opens new opportunities in restricted waterways. With a weight of 4,900 lbs. and a 55-gallon fuel tank, the 21 LX is engineered for both endurance and convenience, giving families an entry point into Malibu’s Wakesetter line without compromise.
Product Highlights – Key Innovations
The 2026 Malibu Wakesetter 21 LX introduces a set of targeted innovations that strengthen Malibu’s competitive position. The model features new styling inside and out with a sport-inspired windshield and redesigned interior. The Ascend Tower adds customizable styling, integrated board storage, premium audio readiness, and new tow points.
Driver comfort is advanced with an available heated steering wheel, while performance versatility is enhanced by offering a choice of the Wake Plus™ Hull for surf and wakeboarding or the Diamond Hull™ for multi-sport families.
Operational upgrades include Malibu-exclusive three-coil wireless charging, the Dry Ride Thru-Hull Ballast system that reduces spray during operation, and upgraded non-blush vinyl for long-term durability.
Leadership Perspective
“This model was purpose-built for today’s watersports households,” said Rachael Green, SVP of Operations and Engineering at Malibu Boats, Inc. “The 21 LX represents the perfect combination of premium Malibu performance and practical versatility, opening up our brand to new buyers while strengthening our commitment to innovation and value across the portfolio.”
“As both a professional wakeboarder and a coach, I see firsthand what families need in a boat,” said Tarah Mikacich, Malibu Boats athlete since 2012. “The 21 LX is incredibly versatile—it delivers world-class wakes and waves, but it’s also easy to trailer, efficient to run, and built with the thoughtful details that make every day on the water better. It’s the kind of boat I know riders and families alike are going to love.”
Availability
The 2026 Malibu Wakesetter 21 LX is available now through Malibu’s worldwide dealer network. Consumers can customize their model at www.malibuboats.com.
About Malibu Boats, Inc.
Malibu Boats, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBUU) is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a diverse range of recreational powerboats, including performance sport, sterndrive, and outboard boats. Malibu Boats, Inc. is the market leader in the performance sport boat category through its Malibu and Axis boat brands, the leader in the 20’–40’ segment of the sterndrive boat category through its Cobalt brand, and in a leading position in the saltwater fishing boat market with its Pursuit and Cobia offshore boats and Pathfinder, Maverick, and Hewes flats and bay boat brands. A preeminent innovator in the powerboat industry, Malibu Boats, Inc. designs products that appeal to an expanding range of recreational boaters, fishermen, and watersports enthusiasts whose passion for boating is a key component of their active lifestyles.
For more information, visit www.malibuboats.com, www.axiswake.com, www.cobaltboats.com, www.pursuitboats.com, or www.maverickboatgroup.com.
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Media Contact: Malibu Boats Marketing Team media@malibuboats.com (865) 555-2026
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