founded in 1982 in merced, calif., malibu is the world's leading watersports towboat manufacturer by sales volume and is the global leader in patented wake and wave creation technologies. the malibu brand family also includes axis wake research and cobalt boats. today, malibu boats and axis are still handcrafted in the united states along the shore of the tennessee river in loudon, tenn., and boast unmatched american engineering, luxury, technology and quality. in australia, malibu and axis boats are made at our factory in north albury, new south wales, with the same legendary craftsmanship. whether you wakeboard, surf or ski with family and friends, malibu has your ideal boat. build your own custom malibu or axis in minutes using the world's first 3d boat configurator at www.malibuboats.com or www.axiswake.com.