Super Boat 2.0? Inspecting A Fire Damaged VLX Before Live Bidding

Today I am looking at a 2019 burned Malibu wakesetter VLX! How much should I bid?

[@heepstuff2868]

This is funny. I've had this boat on my copart watchlist for a few weeks. Thanks for saving me from making a painful bid on what could have been a good rebuild candidate, without the more detailed view. If you go for it, you're a braver man than I.

[@dodgeguyz]

If they didn’t further destroy it by dragging it on the ground then it may be worth it. But right now, with the gel coat damage, and damage to the prop and rudder it’s only good for parts. People are getting carried away with CoPart rebuilds!

[@ggss1176]

thanks RG love ur content & good luck bidding

[@cruzcolunga6976]

Just saw this on the net the other day ! Glad you mad a video to really see it !

[@swissroll71]

What’s up What’s up!!! I wish I could rebuild all the stuff you rebuild. We need more videos more often RebuilderGuy!!

[@Billy-gl7im]

Wait whattt since when u got over 200k subs. Man congrats!!!! Ive been with you sense 20k subs. Congrats man!

[@gilbertrodriguez3276]

Malibu the blue and white one looks very nice hope 2 see it on the channel that would be cool . keep up the good work those copart walk around very interesting nice a lot of builds . stay safe and healthy.

[@AsherTAlon]

Definitely the fire damaged one, looks like a built that will end up as surprisingly easy fix. By the way, you left the engine bay open.

[@ameyers67]

I'd be worried about the ecm and the wiring harness the most. Also the prop shaft is probably jacked.

[@BobWiersema]

I wouldn't even consider it. The heat from the fire is going to cause lamination problems with the fiberglass. No way to fix that. You could spend a bunch of money fixing it only to end up with a compromised hull that cracks in a new place every time you hit a wave.

[@ChowderMountain]

Sure looks like a space heater to me, not a battery tender.

[@roddyv1792]

the melted electronics are gonna be a huge headache, and pricey

[@Jonathan_Camps]

It actually look like it’d be a cool boat to restore!

[@johnblount1347]

For the right price its a go but from what ive been seeing you post in the past on these auctions, someone will take it out of a reasonable price range

[@ericgregory3005]

Thats a block heater that caught on fire so it's been in rough shape a while. Common sense would say 10 grand, with bidders these day it will go for 20. Fire and fiberglass and unknown problems, i'd pass it to the next sucker.

[@evandeleon9549]

I literally looking at bidding on this boat. I been watching it for a while

[@coolissimo69]

No doubt is a gorgeous boat, but depends on what will cost. But either way will be a great content as always.

[@juliusc7791]

What are your thoughts on bid price rebuilderguy? Did the fire damage the fiberglass? Electronics work?

[@DukesofoffroadHazzard]

Hi…I’m Runaway Guy…Nice to meet you RebuildGuy 🤣🤷‍♂️

[@ShadyOne9]

You know it’s bad when she’s just dumped in the lot…..😢 RUN MAN RUNNNNN AWAY

[@keatondingman5507]

That’s a heater probably to keep motor from freezing cause fire

[@andrewmarlowe1296]

I have been looking at this boat too!! lol

[@gainerman]

Some people came close , so I'll keep it simple . Did the heater catch fire before or after the big Texas freeze ? Did whatever water that was almost surely dumped on that thing ,to put out the blaze , did it get inside the engine ? (Didn't wait for the dipstick pull) And around here (non salt water texas) those boats are always on a lift.

[@mtbholden5047]

Yes another boat video

[@boatadventures5313]

Buy it. I would love to see the movies about fixing this boat. I think you have to pay 20.000 for it

[@jamaldavis2167]

Hey man I’ve been looking at this Super air nautique g23in gray. I think it’s at the place, you looked at that boat. if you have some extra time and could possibly go make a quick video about it. About damage and what so ever. I live in Canada so I can come over there right at the moment and it would me a lot to me if you could have a quick look and get back to me. Or make a quick video of it because you inspired me to take on a boat project like that.

[@MattyDardani]

Damn I was just looking at that one on the auction sites the other night. For my super boat build.

[@DanielJLopes]

I admire your courage, I would not bid on it :)

[@robb.7078]

The boat looks good. Get it if the price ir right.

[@shadowstorm_2496]

Aside from it just being tossed onto the ground, it looks like it’s in a lot better condition then the nautique was when you first got it.

[@Garage.Philosophy]

Soot damage is nasty it does not come off basically anything stained with that soot will have to be replaced

[@shadowstorm_2496]

@@Garage.Philosophy I’m not saying there is no damage but have u seen the damage the nautique had? This boat got nothin compared to the nautique

[@mrnotnomis]

As of this moment, it looks like the bidding is up to $22,100 and the reserve isn't met yet. I hope there it can be salvaged because I don't see a way to recoup that from parts alone.

[@sebastiandobbert7499]

Could cry as i see the 07 VTX. So much parts i could use on my 07 VTX.😭. Don't find the mirrorarm with mount for IX Tower and there is one.😢

[@thejourneymen7722]

Seems to me like a lot of smoke damage for a boat that was on the water are you sure this boat wasn’t in storage when it caught a fire.

[@maurizioizzo3768]

Alright, I guess maybe 10K to 12k could be affordable. There could be something wrong with the electric compartment and the engine. Moreover, the ECU looks good but maybe wiring could be compromised. Body work could be a snap, but the rudder is bent, shaft and propeller probably to be replaced or checked carefully. The fins probably bent and/or broken... All the seats must be replaced, the smell is not going away that easy. Let me know if this can help you to have your chance! Greetings from Italy!

[@hrtralte]

Where is the Protester Special RV, eager to watch more videos on the RV

[@nickkirby8772]

Looks like a heater not designed for boats was hooked up probably during that crazy Texas freeze.

[@RebuilderGuy]

Definitely a possibility

[@matthaywood7942]

@John My bet’s that it is a dehumidifier. There must’ve also been a cover on the boat and that’s why there is smoke damage even on the front seats

[@mshadster]

Looks more like a heater that caught fire. probably didn't winterize the boat and with the hard freeze in Texas last winter they put a heater next to the engine to keep it from freezing

[@hot4teach2]

That melted hose you were looking at is from the ballast, not engine cooling.

[@adayinthelife5772]

In Australia we say "More dollars than sense"

[@colinstace1758]

In Australia we say "tell him he's dreamin" 🇦🇺👍🙂

[@CrankAddict]

This boat would have sold for $15K two years ago. This year, I'm betting is sells for $25K. Good luck with it. I am out!

[@pbpx]

Bet it sells for 35+ this year has been wild.

[@divotf15]

Sold for around $40

[@CrankAddict]

@@divotf15 The world has gone f*****g crazy.

[@thomasholdinsky2627]

20k if you are willing to put another 20-30 in it. Then it’s worth about 50-60k IMO. The bottom looks scary shame they just threw it on the ground.

[@chrismartin6544]

Hard pass but I’m not a rebuilder guy lol

[@ne634]

I know thats a ls motor from the intake. Wouldnt a junkyard 4.8-5.3-6.0 ect work if a motor was needed?

[@altenergyofva]

It will go for an insane price.

[@joelfarley8654]

Looks like it could be a basket case ... especially with burnt up wires

[@1904RICK1]

🔥

[@dadsquatch79]

Yall in Texas? I saw the Copart fire truck from Seguin....

[@moose3077]

I’d say around 20k to 30k since the out side is still it some what good condition

[@edwardannable5468]

I would say 10 G to max 15 G there is a lot of fire damage that you can't see it not good the way they treated it

[@ultimateone624]

10k would be the max for me.

[@eric5766]

i would not whant it but i wanne see you rebould it!

[@skippwhipple3470]

Gonna have to replace seats. Odor will stay. Body work. I hope you get it cheap. Allot of work /cost ahead

[@LEXtoWRX]

That’s 100% a space heater. Why they would put that in the boat, I have no clue.

[@johnc.9133]

Most likely to keep the engine from cracking during the freak winter storm texas has last winter.

[@00000005547]

Yeah it looks like they put a space heater in an ENGINE BAY to keep the engine warm I guess during the winter? That owner should be charged for terrorism that is one of the most braindead things I've ever seen. Thank god the fire didn't compromise the fuel line, otherwise it would have literally been a bomb.

[@user-ir5jo9fp5l]

Not worth the investment!?

[@joshlipe6428]

The people who are bidding on this are going to make money their on parts. Malibu only sells their parts through their dealer channel, so they are SUPER expensive. The problem that you are going to have with this is build, is how much those parts are going to cost you. Between the parts for your engine harness, prop/shaft, windshield, hard ballast tanks, tracking fins, sun deck, etc. you are looking at thousands of dollars. The wild card will be the fiberglass repair, electrical and vinyl. If those things are superficial there could be money to be made, in this market you can probably get 90k. Would be an awesome build, but the labor is going to be intense. I have a similar Malibu boat, so it would definitely be fun to watch. Worst case scenario you get into it and have to part it out. I say go for it if you can get it for less than 40k!

[@svfreakitiki]

Is this the boatyard in St. Pete?

[@tylerwaits4603]

Where are you bidding on these at?

[@hackfabrication139]

$100 grand boat that I wouldn't give $100 dollars for.

[@southside8510]

Just rewatch an old video n then this popped up. Did u win it 12k

[@snupi_nut]

There is less than 10 k in damage? If it's electric fire damage?

[@daveerrington5166]

If you see one I need a Bimini top for a 2019 and up Malibu wake setter. I’d say grab that boat it doesn’t look to be as bad as the Nautique that you did. I would bid 20k

[@brendenwatkins3131]

Zep cleaner and some elbow grease them seats would clean up nice

[@hobbybymyself870]

I dont think the expensive Crane is the only option here. Just go get 4-5 boys with handy jacks. Put some bricks with something soft on top and start lifting from the other side. Start lifting and stacking bricks untill this boat get over the ground. Same method for trailer to put the boat on.

[@skytoolsreview7405]

The.last one i like it bro its little.job to do

[@SlightlyLessFat]

What the hell!? There are hull stands everywhere!!

[@patickmcginnis3671]

You are already at 3-4k with just the rudder prop shaft strut and fins

[@norcaloutdoor5462]

nice boat if it is new

[@northstarracing18d-4d]

I personally wouldn’t bid on it. A lot of wiring and electrical that got damaged.

[@craigadair128]

I wouldn’t take it if they gave it to me. It may be a good parts boat for somebody though.

[@eddie3314]

Like someone else said. Last year 15k to 20k . But today it might go for 30k

[@perinpowersports9696]

This boat will go for 25k pretty easily

[@rubetube4727]

100 bucks for the burnt one. But could make one boat out of the two.

[@wizpin]

Dude where are you? Hope you are ok

[@DanielGarcia-zz9eg]

I start at 5k and no more then 12k. Crane will probably cost $500 to $1200 just to lift it onto a trailer. Sad how they dump the boat. I'm thinking, was the boat haul off on a flat bed. Couldn't tow it back to its original trailer. Damn Thats why I would bid low due to how they handle it

[@gtcharliep]

Didn't sell the first time around. Now bidding again with a 65k buy it now. lol

[@simontvrner]

Why would they drag it along the ground like that! They've bend the rudder

[@ameyers67]

That melted line is the ballst fill lines it's not part of the engine.

[@mennoboon8037]

They are expensive i think now? Dont care what you buy everything is fun to fix and get back on the water

[@cadenhouseworth2272]

Missing u man wya?

[@brandonevans4142]

It's a cool boat but it's not worth the current bid if you're buying it to flip.

[@182QKFTW]

Parts only for the burn victim. Too much damage between the fire, dumping on the rocks & possibly cracked manifolds and or block from our deep freeze. Plus your crane rental, which is not cheap

[@23aviatorguy]

I don’t know much about boats but I would not bid over 10k for it. The engine would be my main concern

[@andyr3509]

My guess would be anywhere from 18k to 25k and you've got a winner but I wouldn't pay more than 30k tbh.

[@checkklikklikker5852]

it is doable to fix it. I would pay less than $1000 for it. I would go for the other boat, i like it a lot more and it is also doable to repair

[@rc-xdinbound6516]

I'd like to see this boat in your channel but I think that you shouldn't go above 20k. You can find the same boat in a good condition with 50k. The damage is a lot but I think it is worth it. The money is yours, none of us should tell you how to use it. (I am not very good at English I hope everyone understands me😂😂)

[@scottsmith6137]

You better run from it!

[@booboo4838]

When's the next vid?

[@kevinvanwulpen9598]

Really really really want to see it and 20k ish… would not go over by much just bcs there is no real knowledge if the motor is ok.. if you need a new engine and you over pay, you are in the red immediately

[@cornercreek7388]

What did it sell for?

[@mahkl3826]

So what are these places where you can find these boats called these places?!

[@treyphillippi9486]

I was literally looking at this boat on copart yesterday lol!

[@thatguya1277]

I was out there too the other day! Looking at the wrecked Tracker.

[@letaloudone]

Space heater is what burned it according to the auction notes. I thought the same that was no battery tender. This thing junk. Parts boat.

[@haydendoggett2003]

Is the VLX gone?

[@usb229]

what a the number of this malibu

[@wycks-5095]

That engine is perfectly fine purely cosmetic damage fire always looks worse then it is this will sell for $30-$38k

[@teamplanetaudioben]

My guess is it'll go for around 30 grand give or take

[@DesertSurfer]

I bet 50k. Figure a 2013 which also has surfgate is listed at 75,000. This boat is newer then 2013.

[@snupi_nut]

30 k probably can't loose?

[@Itbopie]

Pass

[@isaaclarger2004]

20k give or take 5k But them not putting it in stands or anything sucks

[@leew6522]

15-20 stacks I reckon it’s the unknown with the engine !!

[@1personalt]

I hope a stack is a $100 and not $1000.

[@sierratexas7]

Buy it fix it and giveaway for the channel

[@robertandrews5656]

$1.00 Sound like a good bit to me.