The spec sheets list the Malibu 21 vRide (2009) 2008 as modified vee and the Malibu Wakesetter 247 LSV 2008 as v25, so check how each hull rides in the conditions you use before you decide.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Malibu 21 vRide (2009) 2008 at 21,0 ft versus Malibu Wakesetter 247 LSV 2008 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Malibu Wakesetter 247 LSV 2008 tips the scales at 4 000 lbs - 500 lbs less than the Malibu 21 vRide (2009) 2008 at 3 500 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Malibu Wakesetter 247 LSV 2008 tops out at 450 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 Wakesetter 247 LSV 2008 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 Wakesetter 247 LSV 2008 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 Wakesetter 247 LSV 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Malibu Wakesetter 247 LSV 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 16 passengers and at 24,0 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.