Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Malibu 21 vRIDE 2010 vs Malibu Wakesetter 247 LSV 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The spec sheets list the Malibu 21 vRIDE 2010 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 450 hp for the Malibu 21 vRIDE 2010 and 450 hp for the Malibu Wakesetter 247 LSV 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Malibu Wakesetter 247 LSV 2008 carries 87 gallons versus 46 gallons in the Malibu 21 vRIDE 2010. 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 2010 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 2010 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
ModelWakesetter 247 LSV
Model Year2010
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches98
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 - Feet21.5
Length - Feet24
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
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4000
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeV25
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMalibu 330 LCR - EFI-MPI
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail87 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters329.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal87
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeV-drive
Horsepower330 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max450 hp
Engine max450 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardHammerHead 383 - 400 hp EFI-MPI
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,654 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11
Maximum people16