Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Malibu 21 vRide (2009) 2008 vs Malibu 247 LSV Wakesetter 2010: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Malibu 21 vRide (2009) 2008 and the Malibu 247 LSV Wakesetter 2010 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 247 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 247 LSV Wakesetter 2010 carries 87 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 247 LSV Wakesetter 2010 is rated for 16 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 247 LSV Wakesetter 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Malibu 247 LSV Wakesetter 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 24,6 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)
Model247 LSV Wakesetter
Model Year2008
Model Year2010
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.3500
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet24.58
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in.
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 7 in.
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters7.49
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches295
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 - Detail87 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters329.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal87
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeV-drive
Engine makenot available
Engine makeLS3 SPFI with catalyst
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max505 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people11
Maximum people16
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,400 lbs.