T-Cut Diamond Hull™
Engineered to produce soft, clean wakes while maintaining the tracking and handling required for tournament slalom, trick and jump competition.
Truth On The Water™
Built to Pull Champions
The Malibu Response TXi remains one of the most trusted names in tournament waterskiing. Its exclusive T-Cut Diamond Hull™ is engineered for exceptionally soft wakes, confident handling and accurate tracking through the course.
For 2026, a redesigned helm, new Garmin touchscreen and improved windshield give drivers clearer information and greater control, while Zero Off GPS and Malibu’s precision steering systems help deliver a repeatable pull set after set.
13+
World records pulled
At a Glance
Response TXi Specifications
Hull Length20′6″ / 6.25 m
Beam95″ / 2.41 m
Draft22″ / 0.56 m
Capacity7 people
Dry Weight3,100 lb / 1,406 kg
Fuel Capacity40 gal / 151 L
Power360–430 hp
HullT-Cut Diamond
Tournament Precision
Designed Around the Pull
Malibu Command Center
A redesigned dash combines a 7-inch Garmin touchscreen with a dedicated 4.5-inch Zero Off display, giving the driver fast access to essential functions.
Zero Off GPS
GPS-based speed control helps maintain accurate tournament speeds and delivers the consistency athletes need from one pass to the next.
Advanced Rudder Control
Malibu’s precision steering and tracking systems help the TXi hold a confident, repeatable line through the course under demanding competition loads.
Dedicated Ski Storage
Purpose-designed storage protects tournament skis and helps keep equipment secure without compromising passenger space.
Redesigned Windshield
Improved sightlines give the driver a clearer view of the course and athlete, supporting confident control in both training and championship conditions.
Malibu Monsoon Power
Designed. Built. Backed. By Malibu.
Monsoon M5
5.3 L Direct Injected
360 hp
400 ft-lb
Smooth, efficient power with precise torque delivery and dependable all-day performance, engineered specifically for Malibu tow-sports applications.
Monsoon M6
6.2 L Direct Injected
430 hp
460 ft-lb
A stronger performance option combining responsive torque, advanced engine management and the reliability required for demanding tournament use.
At Predator Bay
The Competition Boats
Two Malibu Response TXi tournament boats will provide the pull throughout the 2026 IWWF 35+ World Waterski Championships. Both boats combine the T-Cut Diamond Hull™, Zero Off GPS speed control and Malibu’s precision tournament systems.
Competition Boat
Black Response TXi
- Model
- Malibu Response TXi MO
- Engine
- Malibu Monsoon M6Di
- Power
- 430 hp
- Torque
- 460 ft-lb
- Speed Control
- Zero Off GPS
- Hull
- T-Cut Diamond Hull™
- Driver Displays
- 7″ Garmin touchscreen and 4.5″ Zero Off touchscreen
- Tournament Equipment
- Advanced Rudder Control and precision tracking
Competition Boat
White Response TXi
- Model
- Malibu Response TXi MO
- Engine
- Malibu Monsoon M6Di
- Power
- 430 hp
- Torque
- 460 ft-lb
- Speed Control
- Zero Off GPS
- Hull
- T-Cut Diamond Hull™
- Driver Displays
- 7″ Garmin touchscreen and 4.5″ Zero Off touchscreen
- Tournament Equipment
- Advanced Rudder Control and precision tracking
Learn More
Explore the Malibu Response TXi
Discover the full model range, detailed specifications and the technologies behind Malibu’s tournament waterski boat.