Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Malibu 21 LSV 2009 vs Malibu Wakesetter 23 XTi 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Malibu 21 LSV 2009 against a v25 wake Malibu Wakesetter 23 XTi 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 400 hp for the Malibu 21 LSV 2009 and 400 hp for the Malibu Wakesetter 23 XTi 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 46 gal and 47 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Malibu Wakesetter 23 XTi 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Malibu 21 LSV 2009 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Malibu Wakesetter 23 XTi 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Malibu Wakesetter 23 XTi 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Malibu 21 LSV 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model21 LSV
ModelWakesetter 23 XTi
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail24 in
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches27
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches276
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,700 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.37
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeV25 Wake
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMalibu 320 LCR - EFI-MPI
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Drive typeV-drive
Drive typeInboard
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max400 hp
Engine max400 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMalibu Monsoon 340 - 340 hp, EFI-MPI with catalyst
Operational Info
Maximum people12
Maximum people14