Introducing the All-New 2024 Malibu M242

LOUDON, Tenn., Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For 2024, Malibu Boats, the global leader in watersports towboat sales, is announcing the release of its all-new flagship model, the Malibu M242. Building on the overwhelming success of its predecessor, the M242 takes performance, luxury, style, convenience, and innovation to a whole new level with this ultra-premium wake boat.

2024 Malibu M242 Specifications

• Length: 24’ 2” / 7.4 M
• Beam: 102” / 2.6 M
• Seating Capacity: 17
• Weight: 7,300 LBS / 3,311 KG
• Engine: Powerful, Reliable, Quiet, and Clean - Malibu Monsoon LT4 Powered by GM Marine (standard)
• Fuel Capacity: 94 G / 356 L
• Effective Ballast with Power Wedge III Deployed: 4,719 LBS / 2,141 KG

"Being the most premium boat of the best-selling watersports boat brand in the world doesn't come easy, so we knew the all-new M242 had to be nothing short of mind-blowing," said CEO Jack Springer.  "It's not just one thing that makes this the ultimate Malibu, everything that makes Malibu special is packed into this amazing boat. The M242 has it all, and its new innovations are really going to surprise even the most-seasoned Malibu owners."

The M242’s stylish luxury starts in the large, shovel nose bow. The broad, rear-facing seat is accented with signature three-dimensional diamond-textured panels contoured for comfort. The forward-facing seating is bucketed for ergonomics with grab handles where passengers’ hands naturally fall, and flip-down armrests make a lounger out of a normal seat. Integrated cupholders are beside futuristic speaker grills and sleek phone holders. By itself, this would be an impressive feature list, but the M242 is always more than it first appears. Transform the bow with the all-new Flip-Up Bow Recliner to a full playpen by flipping out the filler cushion, then convert the hideaway wind dam seat for an uninterrupted bench seat along the full perimeter of the bow. It’s never been easier to change the entire character of the bow, and this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the M242’s groundbreaking innovations.

Continuing into the lounge, the luxury innovations continue. There’s a midship cooler that pulls double duty as a backrest, a removable transom filler cushion to make a path to the swim platform, and multiple wireless device chargers. The MaxPivot Seat at the rear takes the lounge from an ordinary bench seat to a snack table complete with inset cupholders to a rear-facing seat to a sun bed in seconds. Again, this is a laundry list of functional amenities in itself, but the M242 goes far beyond with advances never before seen on a Malibu. The all-new Raise-&-Laze Armrest converts the observer seat into a full ergonomic lounger with the touch of a button, perfect for a long day of watersports spectating. The portside touch screen lets the crew control the lighting, audio, and heater without going to the helm. Standard three-layer, diamond-patterned Soft Grip is cool to the touch on hot summer days, feels plush underfoot, and makes for quick and easy cleanup after long lake days. Not to be outdone by the M242’s feature-laden lounge, the optional G10+ tower holds four speakers, four ratcheting swivel board racks, tower misters to keep the crew cool, and the color-matched tubing means owners can customize their tower to fit their personality. The electric lowering function folds low for bridges and boatlifts with the turn of a dial and raises just as easily—even fully loaded. The four tower speakers compliment the M242’s unrivaled lounge audio setup. The new Wet Sounds Zero 8 speakers with four subwoofers fill every inch of the lounge with crisp, clean audio and ensure an equal listening experience no matter where passengers are seated.