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2017 Year Wrapped Up with Hardware Again for Team Minnesota Inboard

2017 was another fast paced year for Minnesota Inboard. Their great season was capped off by them taking home Malibu’s Dealer of the Year Award for the Central Region. For the 21st year in a row, Minnesota Inboard was recognized as a top ten dealer in sales for Malibu, ending up in the Top Three. […]

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Liquid Force Sunday Funday

Join Minnesota Inboard, Malibu Boats, Axis Boats and Liquid Force on the best lake in the Midwest Lake Minnetonka! Bring your boat for the summers best surf gathering on Sunday, August 7th! More details to come very soon…….

Dare to Compare Demo Weekend – Baxter

10 Reasons to Shop Small

Minnesota Inboard Holiday Party 2017

Come spend the day with Santa Clause in a Wakesetter! Hot Cocoa Bar, Kids Games, Door Prizes and More! Help us fill the boat for Toys for Tots!

Paul Douglas Testimonial

“My family loves the water, and we searched high and low across the metro area for the right boat, and the right company to stand behind that boat with excellent support and knowledgeable, helpful staff. We came to the conclusion that Minnesota Inboard Water Sports in Excelsior is, without question, the best solution for our […]

Kathy Babich Testimonial

“Two years ago, I was a widow with little to no boating experience and a teenage son who wanted to wakeboard. As I compared boats to get in the game, quality and performance were largely assumed and expected. I needed a dealer who provided more than a great boat-I needed someone who could teach me […]

Todd Gaughan Testimonial

“I wanted to let you know how pleased we were with the experience of purchasing our new boat from MN Inboard. It was everything we could have ever asked for. When we started our boat buying research we read reviews about how well you run your shop and that was very much evident in working […]

Kiley Family Testimonial

“After our family and friends skied, wakeboarded, wake skated and surfed a full summer behind the Malibu VTX, I can truly say that Malibu has engineered the best V Drive in the 20 foot category. We made the right decision! Prior to purchasing this boat, we had owned a closed bow Ski Nautique 196 for […]

Daniel P. Perinovic Testimonial

“Having owned a MasterCraft, I was skeptical about changing brands. However, your guys did a great job of rigging the boat (especially the dual battery system-looks heavy duty and very professional)…the boat rides great – specifically in big water, fast out of the hole…not one rattle when you hit a wave and the seating configuration […]

Ben Thomas Testimonial

“Matt convinced us to try the Wakesetter VTX at the on-water boat show and we could not be happier. Further, the dealership, namely Matt has been wonderful to work with. We have been taken seriously despite our age and he has always been personable and responsive. I would unquestionably recommend the Malibu VTX to anyone […]

Keith Neva Testimonial

“Since taking delivery, I believe that this boat is one of the most perfect purchases I have ever made. It does everything I want it to do, and more. The quality is great, the room and layout is perfect, and the styling is exactly as I hoped.Working with Minnesota Inboard since taking delivery has been […]

Cole Perkins Testimonial

“Just wanted to drop a line and thank you for all the work on our boat and the extra pair of speakers, ballasts and also the Malibu guide ons for the trailer. I’m sorry we came to you with such a complicated problem but I’m glad it got fixed in a timely matter. That is […]

Pat Crotty Testimonial

“Minnesota Inboard in the Brainerd area is where we got our gorgeous Malibu boat and every time I go into the store I’m always getting a pleasant greeting and asked how the riding is going and how the boat is. They make you feel comfortable and actually care about if you are enjoying your experience […]

Nikas Family Testimonial

“I can’t thank you enough! What a great purchase our 2008 Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV has been. The boat speaks for itself; IT ROCKS! These are not my words. This is the consistent response from everyone that rides in, behind or drives our boat and pretty much tells the story. The boat gets noticed and […]

Lars Flink Testimonial

“Prior to our purchase we did a significant amount of research, visited countless boat dealers, and test drove a number of boats. Making the choice to purchase a Malibu, and more importantly to choose a dealership was a decision we have never had a second thought about. The entire purchase process, from educating us about […]

Family Testimonial

“We launched our new boat last Sunday. Our Sunsetter is fabulous! You were right…..It is everything you said it would be and more. We love it so much. Thanks for all you help and great salesmanship. I know we will be doing much business with you. ..and so will our Eagan friends!” Russ and Kathy […]

John McMahon Testimonial

“I trust you had a successful year and it looks the new store is making rapid progress towards competition. I wanted to drop a note to express how happy we are with our purchase of the new boat. We thoroughly enjoyed it this year and look to many more great years with a Malibu. Everything […]

Brian Groh Testimonial

“We’ve used the boat now for one full season. We’ve rediscovered the absolute joy of water sports. It’s a pleasure every time we head out on the water. It was a lot of money. But we can truly say that this was one of the best purchases we’ve ever made. This boat enables the lifestyle […]

Malibu Set to Disrupt the Watersports Boat Market Again With All-New, All-Inclusive 21 VLX Package for 2017

Aug 9, 2016 New 21-Foot Wakesetter Comes Fully Equipped With Malibu’s Full ISP, Trailer and More for an MSRP of $79,995 LOUDON, TN — (Marketwired) — 08/09/16 — Malibu Boats (NASDAQ: MBUU), the global leader in watersports towboat sales, has announced its next market disruption with the new 2017 Wakesetter 21 VLX. The 21 VLX comes […]

Malibu Maximizes Style, Wakes and Family Time With the New 22 MXZ and 24 MXZ for 2017

New Hull and Deck Design, Optimized ISP and Enhanced Versatility Make the 22 MXZ and 24 MXZ Wakesetters the Ideal Family Watersports Boats LOUDON, TN — (Marketwired) — 08/16/16 — Malibu Boats (NASDAQ: MBUU), the global leader in watersports towboat sales, has introduced the brand new 22 MXZ and 24 MXZ Wakesetter models for 2017 that […]

Chase Mastel

What boat do you ride behind? 2013 Axis A22 What is your favorite part about the boat? The engine, pulls so much weight. What board do you ride? 2015 Ronix One ATR 142 How long have you been riding? 15 seasons What is your favorite part about Wakeboarding? That is it much harder and athletically […]

Eric Grindland

What boat you ride behind? 2025 23 LSV What is your favorite part about the boat? The perfect wave every time I ride What board do you ride? Phase Five Hammerhead How long have you been riding? Since 2008 What is your favorite part about Wakesurfing? Spending time with family and friends Tell us about […]

Kia Grindland

What boat you ride behind? 2025 23 LSV What is your favorite part about the boat? My favorite part about the boat is the wave. It’s powerful, long, and perfect for dialing in tricks. What board do you ride? Phase Five Key How long have you been riding? 15 years What is your favorite part […]

Chris Bank

What boat do you ride behind? 2015 Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSv with Surf Gate What is your favorite part about the boat? Besides the wake, I really appreciate the ergonomics of the cockpit. I spent more time driving than riding(3 kids and my lovely wife to share water time with), that I can sit in […]

Jillian Albright

What boat you ride behind? 2024 23 LSV What is your favorite part about the boat? The heaters and heated drivers seat. What board do you ride? 46” Phase Five Key How long have you been riding? About 10 years What is your favorite part about Wakesurfing? All the people I have met Tell us […]

John Big Tietz Marina

What boat do you ride behind? 2001 Malibu Sunsetter What is your favorite part about the boat? It is a direct drive and the dash still has switches What board do you ride? Obrien Bruce How long have you been riding? I started waterskiing when I was 5, then when I was 13 I made the switch […]

Sayer Bank

What boat you ride behind? 2025 Malibu M230 What is your favorite part about the boat? The wave it gives out. What board do you ride? 2025 Phase Five Matrix How long have you been riding? Since birth! What is your favorite part about Wakesurfing? Hangout with friends and family on the boat. Tell us […]

Azara Olson

What boat you ride behind? 2019 Axis A24 What is your favorite part about the boat? The ability to ride way back in the wave with all the push the wave provides. What board do you ride? 2023 Phase Five Sean Silvera Key How long have you been riding? Competing for 1 year, surfing overall […]

Trevor Grindland

What boat you ride behind? 2024 23 LSV What is your favorite part about the boat? The fact that it has plenty of room for the entire family… Oh, and the wave is AMAZING! What board do you ride? Anything Phase Five! How long have you been riding?Since 2008. What is your favorite part about […]

Colin Ryan

What boat do you ride behind? Axis A24 What is your favorite part about the boat? The performance is top notch for a 24 foot boat that is slammed with sacs! Wake is real nice too! What board do you ride? Liquid Force Classic How long have you been riding? Since the early to mid 90’s […]

Minnesota Inboard is Awarded Dealer of the Year and Presidents Award

2015 proved to be a memorable year for Minnesota Inboard! After having a record sales year, they put a cap on the year by bringing home six awards at the 2015 National Dealer Meeting in Savannah, Georgia. For the 19th year in a row, Minnesota Inboard was recognized as a top ten dealer in sales […]

Stacia Bank

What boat you ride behind? 2025 Malibu M220 & M230 What is your favorite part about the boat? The consistently delicious wave. It’s amazing if we have 2 people in the boat or 10, full tank of gas or last ride with 10% fuel. What board do you ride? The Phase 5 Swell! It’s fast, […]

Afton Bank

What boat do you ride behind? Wakesetter 24 MXZ What is your favorite part about the boat? It has an incredible surf wave, but we can still dial it down to make sure the wakeboard wake isn’t too massive for me to ride. What board do you ride? Phase 5 Swell by my Mom How […]

Zo Zylstra

What boat do you ski behind? Wakesetter 20 VTX What is your favorite part about the boat? I love the versatility of the wakesetter. For a V-drive boat the ski and trick wake are awesome! What ski do you rip? Rader How long have you been skiing? All my life!

Minnesota Inboard Recognized as First Ever Malibu Hall of Fame Inductee

2013 flew by and the team from Minnesota Inboard was fortunate to sneak away to the Annual Malibu National Dealer Meeting in Georgia. Malibu put on a great event and capped off the final night with the awards banquet. It was a great night for Minnesota Inboard was recognized for Best Social Media in the […]

Minnesota Inboard takes over as Top Selling Malibu Dealer in US

Another model year is in the books, which included a great National Dealer Meeting in beautiful San Diego to cap it off! The meeting started with unveiling of the ALL NEW Axis T23 and wrapped up with the 2014 Awards Banquet. It was a great night for Minnesota Inboard as they were announced as the […]

Minnesota Inboard is Awarded Dealer of the Year and Presidents Award

2015 proved to be a memorable year for Minnesota Inboard! After having a record sales year, they put a cap on the year by bringing home six awards at the 2015 National Dealer Meeting in Savannah, Georgia. For the 19th year in a row, Minnesota Inboard was recognized as a top ten dealer in sales […]

Minnesota Inboard is Recognized for Another Record Year

2016 finished up as another record year for Minnesota Inboard, capped off by winning another Dealer of the Year Award for the Central Region. For the 20th year in a row, Minnesota Inboard was recognized as a top ten dealer in sales for Malibu. Overall they were the second largest volume dealer in the world. […]

2017 Year Wrapped Up with Hardware Again for Team Minnesota Inboard

2017 was another fast paced year for Minnesota Inboard. Their great season was capped off by them taking home Malibu’s Dealer of the Year Award for the Central Region. For the 21st year in a row, Minnesota Inboard was recognized as a top ten dealer in sales for Malibu, ending up in the Top Three. […]

2018 Awards Ceremony Turns Into Something Much Bigger Than Any Award

The entire team from Minnesota Inboard spent the better part of three days in Palm Desert, CA sharpening up their skills and were no stranger to the stage on the final night of the Malibu National Dealer Meeting on awards night. Before the awards started, Matt Mueller got to speak to the dealer network about […]

Malibu Tandem Axle Trailer w/14″ Alloy Wheels and Opt Transom Step

Minnesota Inboard Family 20th Anniversary Photos

2010 Minneapolis Boat Show

Minnesota Inboard XMAS Open House w/Jared Allen

2011 Minneapolis Boat Show

Minnesota Inboard Takes Home the Presidents Award

Among the towering Redwood trees in North Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Malibu dealers stood tall and were recognized for their outstanding efforts during the 2010 model year. Malibu Boats hosted an enthusiastic group of more than 230 at the 2010 Malibu Boats Dealer Meeting. Attendees ranged from dealership owners and administration to sales people and other […]

Jared Allen H4WW Custom Tank Boat

The one and only, all original “M4WW TANK BOAT” by Minnesota Inboard and Ultimate Boat Wraps Minnesota Inboard Water Sports and Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors Special Boat Show Event Minnesota Inboard is proud to join forces with Jared Allen, All Pro Defensive End for the Minnesota Vikings for a special, one day only, boat show […]

2012 Malibu National Dealer Meeting Awards

Our dealership had a great time once again at the 2012 Malibu National Dealer Meeting in Atlanta, GA. We were extremely excited to get out on the water in the All-New Wakesetter 20 MXZ and Wakesetter 24 MXZ! What a great addition to the already stacked Malibu line-up! The week wrapped up with the annual Awards Banquet and […]

Minnesota Inboard Recognized as First Ever Malibu Hall of Fame Inductee

2013 flew by and the team from Minnesota Inboard was fortunate to sneak away to the Annual Malibu National Dealer Meeting in Georgia. Malibu put on a great event and capped off the final night with the awards banquet. It was a great night for Minnesota Inboard was recognized for Best Social Media in the […]

Minnesota Inboard takes over as Top Selling Malibu Dealer in US

Another model year is in the books, which included a great National Dealer Meeting in beautiful San Diego to cap it off! The meeting started with unveiling of the ALL NEW Axis T23 and wrapped up with the 2014 Awards Banquet. It was a great night for Minnesota Inboard as they were announced as the […]

2015 Summer Surf Gate Tour

The Craig Family’s Darkness Wrap

I want to thank Matt Mueller and the staff at MN Inboard for creating a wonderful experience in the purchasing of our new Malibu Wakesetter 247. From the prompt return of phone messages to the attention to detail and the time they spent at the time of the delivery of the boat to us, to […]

The Crotty Family

What does the Crotty family like best about their brand new Malibu Wakesetter? EVERYTHING! That boat is just one big party waiting to happen! We had so many fabulous times in our Mali last summer that I don’t even know where to begin! We started the “party” the day we picked up the boat. Because […]

The Grindland Family

The Penkivech Family

Joe, Matt and the rest of MN Inboard, I would like to take sometime to thank you guys for the experience that we have had at MN Inboard. It has been one of the most enjoyable buying experiences we have ever had. There have been some bumps in the road but, you guys have always […]

The Prentice Family

Just a quick note to say thanks for everything! We are on our second full summer with the Malibu and we could not have made a better purchase. We actually went ahead and ditched our larger boat this year because our four kids only want to surf and board behind the Malibu. I NEVER thought […]

The Radel Family

As a family who owned a Malibu Response LX for 9 years, we knew that we were going to get another Malibu but the question was which one? Due to a family with 2 young boys, we decided that a v-drive was going to be our next boat, but were very concerned about the ski […]

The Wolfson Family

Thanks so much for everything. Matt and Joe for a great boat and a great value, Rob and the pro shop guys for the best boards, Vince for always having the time to talk boats and Sarah for getting me in and out of storage and service efficiently. Minnesota Inboard Watersports and my incredible Malibu […]

The Youngquist Family

Just another great day at the Youngquist cabin on Lake Vermillion!

Minnesota Inboard Family 20th Anniversary Photos

2015 MN Inboard Holiday Photo Contest Finalists

2017 MN Inboard Holiday Photo Contest Finalists

2013 Minnesota Inboard Holiday Photo Contest

2014 MN Inboard Holiday Photo Contest Finalists

2016 MN Inboard Holiday Contest Finalists

2018 Avalon Brochure

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2019 Malibu Boats Brochure

Kody Te Slaa

What boat do you ride behind? Any Malibu or Axis that the Mueller’s let me use. My family has an Axis A24 on Lake Okoboji. What is your favorite part about the boat? Driveability and how easy the wakes are to dial in! What board do you ride? Obrien CTP How long have you been […]