Both the Malibu 23 vRIDE 2010 and the Malibu Wakesetter 247 RX 2007 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 505 hp, the Malibu 23 vRIDE 2010 has a 55-hp advantage over the Malibu Wakesetter 247 RX 2007's 450-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Malibu 23 vRIDE 2010 carries 55 gallons versus 46 gallons in the Malibu Wakesetter 247 RX 2007. 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 RX 2007 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Malibu 23 vRIDE 2010 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Malibu Wakesetter 247 RX 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Malibu Wakesetter 247 RX 2007 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 23 vRIDE 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.