Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Malibu 21 vRide (2009) 2008 vs Malibu 23 LSV Wakesetter 2010 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Malibu 21 vRide (2009) 2008 and the Malibu 23 LSV Wakesetter 2010 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 23 LSV Wakesetter 2010 tops out at 505 hp. Engine specs for the Malibu 21 vRide (2009) 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Malibu 23 LSV Wakesetter 2010 carries 55 gallons versus 46 gallons in the Malibu 21 vRide (2009) 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Malibu 23 LSV Wakesetter 2010 is rated for 13 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 23 LSV Wakesetter 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Malibu 23 LSV Wakesetter 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 23,0 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 vRide (2009)
Model23 LSV Wakesetter
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam98 in. (2.49 m)
Beam102 in
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches98
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail24 in. (0.61 m)
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches24
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Metersnot available
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal. (174 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeV-drive
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMalibu Monsoon 350 - EFI-MPI with catalyst
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max505 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people11
Maximum people13
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,885 lbs