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The 24 MXZ is a largest MXZ and maximum expression of the pickle-fork concept, combining 17 seats and the high-power engine tier without the M242’s extra dry mass.
The Malibu 24 MXZ is best understood by the job it was built to do. It is a largest MXZ and maximum expression of the pickle-fork concept, combining 17 seats and the high-power engine tier without the M242’s extra dry mass. That makes it a strong fit for large crews that want Malibu’s widest-feeling pickle-fork bow and 17-person capacity. It is a weaker fit for owners who value easy trailering or do not use the forward lounge enough to justify a 24-foot-5-inch package.
The model-specific reason to keep the 24 MXZ on the list is this: The 24 MXZ is 24 feet 5 inches, 6,600 pounds dry, seats 17, carries 82 gallons and opens the 430 to 607 HP range while remaining 900 pounds lighter than the M242.
It creates a larger trailer, lift and fuel commitment than the 22 or 23 and sits close enough to the 25 LSV and M242 that series choice matters as much as size.
The purchase case for the 24 MXZ is strongest when the buyer can name the specific reason this model exists: The 24 MXZ is 24 feet 5 inches, 6,600 pounds dry, seats 17, carries 82 gallons and opens the 430 to 607 HP range while remaining 900 pounds lighter than the M242. The nearby 23 MXZ is 23′ long, about 5,900 lb dry, carries 65 gal of fuel and is rated for 15 people. The 24 MXZ is 24′ 5″, about 6,600 lb dry, carries 82 gal and is rated for 17. For the 24 MXZ, those numbers turn the cross-shop into an ownership decision rather than a badge decision. If the crew repeatedly prefers the more manageable middle MXZ with 15-person capacity and lower power requirements, the 23 MXZ deserves the next sea trial. If not, the 24 MXZ’s own layout and mission are doing real work for the buyer.
Published factory figures. Confirm every dimension against the individual boat before you commit.
The hull story on the 24 MXZ starts with Wake Plus. The 24 MXZ is 24 feet 5 inches, 6,600 pounds dry, seats 17, carries 82 gallons and opens the 430 to 607 HP range while remaining 900 pounds lighter than the M242.
At 24′ 5″ by 102″, the 24 MXZ uses its dimensions for a specific mix of passenger space and running behavior. The published 6,600 lb approximate dry weight helps compare models, but the number excludes the trailer and does not represent the boat with fuel, batteries, rider gear and options aboard.
The 24 MXZ sits as the largest model in the current series lineup, and its hull choice is Wake Plus. At 24′ 5″ long, 102″ wide and about 6,600 lb dry, the platform must be judged as a complete package rather than by length alone. The 24 MXZ is 24 feet 5 inches, 6,600 pounds dry, seats 17, carries 82 gallons and opens the 430 to 607 HP range while remaining 900 pounds lighter than the M242. If the more manageable middle MXZ with 15-person capacity and lower power requirements matters more, the 23 MXZ is the more relevant hull to inspect next.
During the sea trial, run the 24 MXZ light before loading ballast.
Hull choice is the first specification to lock down on a 24 MXZ. Malibu lists Wake Plus for this model, with a 102″ beam, 32″ draft and approximately 6,600 lb dry weight. On the 24 MXZ, the buyer should connect those figures to the intended water: ramp depth, chop, ski or surf priority, lift geometry and trailer support. The nearby 23 MXZ is 23′ long, about 5,900 lb dry, carries 65 gal of fuel and is rated for 15 people. The 24 MXZ is 24′ 5″, about 6,600 lb dry, carries 82 gal and is rated for 17. During the 24 MXZ hull inspection, a comparison like that is more useful than assuming a foot of length or a shared 102-inch beam means the two boats will feel the same.
The 24 MXZ uses a rear-engine V-drive inboard layout with current published power of 430 to 607 HP.
Published power for the 24 MXZ is 430 to 607 HP, but the correct engine choice depends on the mass it has to move. The boat is about 6,600 lb dry, can carry 17 people and can add up to 4,635 lb of factory ballast.
Ask for a true cold start on a used 24 MXZ.
Propeller setup matters because the 24 MXZ can carry up to 17 people and as much as 4,635 lb of published factory ballast.
The 24 MXZ’s published 430 to 607 HP power range should be evaluated against its actual load envelope. Dry weight is about 6,600 lb, passenger capacity is 17, and the boat carries 4,635 lb of maximum factory ballast. On the 24 MXZ, a sea trial with only the salesperson aboard understates the job the engine will do on a normal riding day. Under normal 24 MXZ load, run the boat warm, add representative people and water weight, then watch acceleration, rpm, speed holding and vibration. During the 24 MXZ powertrain inspection, that test is especially important before paying for a higher-output engine solely because it is available.
Malibu lists 82 gal of fuel capacity for the current 24 MXZ.
Maximum factory ballast is published at 4,635 lb. The best fuel test is to record actual engine data on the exact 24 MXZ at normal cruise, at wakeboard speed and at the surf settings the family plans to use.
The 24 MXZ’s 82 gal fuel tank and 4,635 lb maximum factory ballast describe two different kinds of operating weight.
The 24 MXZ combines a 82 gal fuel tank with 4,635 lb of published factory ballast. In the 24 MXZ fuel plan, those figures matter together because the engine sees the boat at very different operating weights across a day. With the 24 MXZ’s 82 gal tank, fill-and-drain performance should therefore be part of the fuel and range conversation, not a separate cosmetic feature check. The nearby 23 MXZ is 23′ long, about 5,900 lb dry, carries 65 gal of fuel and is rated for 15 people. The 24 MXZ is 24′ 5″, about 6,600 lb dry, carries 82 gal and is rated for 17. During the 24 MXZ fuel-system check, a buyer who tows often should also decide whether routine full-fuel trailering is necessary or whether fueling near the launch better fits the tow plan.
The 24 MXZ should be tested in the state that justifies buying it. The 24 MXZ is 24 feet 5 inches, 6,600 pounds dry, seats 17, carries 82 gallons and opens the 430 to 607 HP range while remaining 900 pounds lighter than the M242.
The 24 MXZ’s performance test should be built around its identity as a largest MXZ and maximum expression of the pickle-fork concept, combining 17 seats and the high-power engine tier without the M242’s extra dry mass. If the tradeoff becomes annoying during that test, it creates a larger trailer, lift and fuel commitment than the 22 or 23 and sits close enough to the 25 LSV and M242 that series choice matters as much as size.
The 24 MXZ should prove its identity on the water: it is a largest MXZ and maximum expression of the pickle-fork concept, combining 17 seats and the high-power engine tier without the M242’s extra dry mass. In the 24 MXZ sea trial, that means the sea trial should not be reduced to top speed. On the 24 MXZ’s Wake Plus platform, test the exact maneuver that justifies the model, then repeat it with realistic passenger and watersports load. For this boat, the critical trade is clear: It creates a larger trailer, lift and fuel commitment than the 22 or 23 and sits close enough to the 25 LSV and M242 that series choice matters as much as size. At the helm of the 24 MXZ, if that compromise shows up only rarely, it is acceptable. In the 24 MXZ sea trial, if it appears in every normal outing, the buyer is looking at the wrong Malibu.
The deck should be evaluated around the 24 MXZ’s actual mission. The model is best for large crews that want Malibu’s widest-feeling pickle-fork bow and 17-person capacity.
The 24 MXZ deck earns its value through features such as Maximized pickle-fork bow, MaxPivot Seat and E-Z Stash board locker.
Three details make the 24 MXZ’s deck test specific rather than generic: Maximized pickle-fork bow, MaxPivot Seat and E-Z Stash board locker. Use them during the inspection. Inside the 24 MXZ, deploy the seat, step, tower, pylon or storage feature as applicable, then put the normal crew in the boat and see what happens to movement through the cockpit. With a normal 24 MXZ crew aboard, the model is rated for 17 people, but comfort depends on where boards, bags and coolers go when those people are aboard. At the 24 MXZ helm, the right deck remains functional after the gear arrives.
These eight features are model-specific inspection points for the 24 MXZ. Equipment can vary by model year and
The longest MXZ uses its bow geometry to create the broadest forward social zone in the series.
The movable cockpit element supports rear-facing rider watching, a table or expanded lounge configurations.
Integrated board storage keeps large surfboards out of the seating areas.
Premium stern seating creates a second social area away from the cockpit.
High-spec tower packages add shade, board storage, lighting and audio. Confirm folding clearance.
The 24 MXZ systems review should start with the functions that create its watersports value.
Ballast systems should be tested tank by tank when the 24 MXZ has factory ballast.
On the 24 MXZ, the systems most tied to resale value are Maximized pickle-fork bow, E-Z Stash board locker, Tower and bimini options and 82-gallon fuel tank.
The systems that deserve extra attention on the 24 MXZ are the ones that help justify choosing it over the 23 MXZ: Maximized pickle-fork bow, E-Z Stash board locker, Tower and bimini options and 82-gallon fuel tank. During the 24 MXZ systems check, test every installed version through a complete cycle, then repeat the test after the engine and electrical system are warm. On the 24 MXZ’s installed package, on a used boat, intermittent failures in powered seats, ballast, wake hardware, touchscreens or tower equipment should be priced as repairs. At the 24 MXZ helm, an option only adds resale value when it works.
The 24 MXZ is a day towboat with no cabin or overnight berth, so the berthing question is where the boat lives between uses. The hull measures 24′ 5″ with a 102″ beam, but the complete package adds trailer tongue, swim platform, tower, racks and guide posts.
Approximate dry weight is 6,600 lb.
Storage planning for the 24 MXZ starts with 24′ 5″ of hull, 102″ of beam and about 6,600 lb dry weight. Its 82 gal fuel capacity also matters when estimating a wet tow or lift load. For 24 MXZ storage, because it is the largest model in the current series lineup, the nearest same-series alternative can change the storage problem materially. A buyer choosing between the 24 MXZ and 23 MXZ should measure both complete trailer packages before treating the published hull-length difference as trivial.
The 24 MXZ storage plan begins with 24′ 5″ of hull, a 102″ beam and roughly 6,600 lb before trailer, fuel and gear. The tank alone holds 82 gal, so a lift or tow calculation should not stop at dry weight. The nearby 23 MXZ is 23′ long, about 5,900 lb dry, carries 65 gal of fuel and is rated for 15 people. The 24 MXZ is 24′ 5″, about 6,600 lb dry, carries 82 gal and is rated for 17. With the 24 MXZ on its trailer or lift, if the two boats require different tow vehicles, garage depth or lift capacity, that ownership difference can outweigh a relatively small change in purchase price.
Use the gallery to verify what specifications cannot explain: bow legroom, cockpit circulation, helm sightlines, tower
The current specification baseline is 24′ 5″ by 102″, 6,600 lb approximate dry weight, 82 gal fuel capacity, 4,635 lb maximum factory ballast and 430 to 607 HP published power.
The 24 MXZ should be valued around the equipment that makes this particular model different. The 24 MXZ is 24 feet 5 inches, 6,600 pounds dry, seats 17, carries 82 gallons and opens the 430 to 607 HP range while remaining 900 pounds lighter than the M242. The most meaningful cross-check is the 23 MXZ, because a buyer who prefers the more manageable middle MXZ with 15-person capacity and lower power requirements may rationally pay more for that different platform rather than discounting the wrong 24 MXZ.
The correct purchase price leaves room to maintain the 24 MXZ rather than deferring service to keep the payment comfortable.
Market value on a 24 MXZ should follow the equipment that defines this model. The hull is Wake Plus, published power is 430 to 607 HP, and the current specification includes 4,635 lb of maximum factory ballast. When valuing the 24 MXZ, do not pay an option premium for hardware that is missing, disabled or untested. In the 24 MXZ market, compare the complete, working configuration before comparing asking prices.
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For the 24 MXZ, a payment estimate is not a credit offer or approval. On this 24 MXZ, final financing depends on borrower qualifications, collateral, value, condition, transaction type, rate, term, down payment, taxes and fees.
Illustration only and not an offer of credit. Your actual rate and term depend on credit profile, vessel age, loan amount and ownership structure.
The 24 MXZ’s core reason to exist is that it is a largest MXZ and maximum expression of the pickle-fork concept, combining 17 seats and the high-power engine tier without the M242’s extra dry mass.
A new 24 MXZ should be delivered as the exact configuration that was priced.
On a used 24 MXZ, start with ownership history and a cold engine.
The final pre-purchase test for a 24 MXZ should reproduce its intended use: large crews that want Malibu’s widest- feeling pickle-fork bow and 17-person capacity. Load the crew, operate Maximized pickle-fork bow and E-Z Stash board locker where applicable, fill the watersports system the way the owner plans to use it and run long enough to reach full operating temperature. If not, inspect the 23 MXZ before negotiating.
A serious 24 MXZ inspection should reproduce the reason the boat is on the shortlist. The intended buyer is large crews that want Malibu’s widest-feeling pickle-fork bow and 17-person capacity. Bring the normal crew, use maximized pickle-fork bow and e-z stash board locker where applicable, and run the rear-engine V-drive inboard long enough to reach full temperature. During the 24 MXZ inspection, after the ride, reopen the bilge and inspect the propeller, shaft, rudder and any ballast or powered hardware that was used. If the 24 MXZ cannot demonstrate its defining advantage, inspect the 23 MXZ before negotiating.
The right time to apply for a 24 MXZ is after the boat has passed the fit and condition tests. For the 24 MXZ, float Finance focuses on marine financing, and eligible transactions can include dealer, brokerage and private-party purchases. On this 24 MXZ, the application should identify the actual boat, purchase price and transaction type so the financing review is tied to the collateral being purchased.
The 24 MXZ is strongest for large crews that want Malibu’s widest-feeling pickle-fork bow and 17-person capacity. Its 24′ 5″ length, 102″ beam, 17-person capacity and Wake Plus hull support that use. It is a weaker fit for owners who value easy trailering or do not use the forward lounge enough to justify a 24-foot-5-inch package. If the weaker-fit description sounds like the buyer’s normal weekend, compare the 23 MXZ before letting price or monthly payment make the decision.
Current published specifications list 24′ 5″ hull length, 102″ beam, 32″ draft, 6,600 lb approximate dry weight, 17 maximum capacity, 82 gal fuel capacity, 4,635 lb maximum factory ballast and 430 to 607 HP power.
The 24 MXZ carries 82 gal.
Malibu lists 4,635 lb as maximum factory ballast for the current 24 MXZ.
Current 24 MXZ specifications list 430 to 607 HP, with 607 HP as the top published output referenced on this page.
The inspection should match how this specific 24 MXZ is designed to be used.
The answer depends on the complete rig, not the 24′ 5″ hull number alone. Approximate dry weight is 6,600 lb before trailer, up to 82 gal of fuel, batteries, gear and options.
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