Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Malibu 21 LSV 2010 vs Malibu 21 vRide (2009) 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Malibu 21 LSV 2010 and the Malibu 21 vRide (2009) 2008 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The Malibu 21 LSV 2010 carries a rated maximum of 505 hp. Engine data for the Malibu 21 vRide (2009) 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 46 gal and 46 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Malibu 21 LSV 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Malibu 21 vRide (2009) 2008 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Malibu 21 LSV 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Malibu 21 LSV 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Malibu 21 vRide (2009) 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model21 LSV
Model21 vRide (2009)
Model Year201
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam100 in
Beam98 in. (2.49 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches98
Draft [max] - Detail24 in
Draft [max] - Detail24 in. (0.61 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches24
Length - Feet21.5
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches258
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.35
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMalibu 330 LCR - EFI-MPI
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal. (174 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Drive typeV-drive
Drive typeInboard
Horsepower330 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max505 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,750 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum people11