Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Malibu Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V 2009 vs Malibu Response 2006 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Malibu Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V 2009 and the Malibu Response 2006 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 Response 2006 tops out at 400 hp. Engine specs for the Malibu Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 37 gal and 35 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Malibu Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Malibu Response 2006 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Malibu Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Malibu Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Malibu Response 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCorvette Limited Edition Sport-V
ModelResponse
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam93.5 in
Beam90 in. (2.29 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches93.5
Beam - Inches9
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail22 in. (.56 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches22
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in. (6.10 m)
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches24
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeV-drive
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMalibu LCR 320 hp EFI-MPI
Engine maxnot available
Engine max400 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people8
Maximum people6
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,450 lbs. (1,111 kg)