Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Malibu Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V 2009 vs Malibu Wakesetter 23 XTi 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Malibu Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V 2009 against a v25 wake Malibu Wakesetter 23 XTi 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The Malibu Wakesetter 23 XTi 2008 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.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Malibu Wakesetter 23 XTi 2008 carries 47 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Malibu Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V 2009. 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 23 XTi 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Malibu Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Malibu Wakesetter 23 XTi 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Malibu Wakesetter 23 XTi 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Malibu Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCorvette Limited Edition Sport-V
ModelWakesetter 23 XTi
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches93.5
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inches22
Draft [max] - Inches27
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches276
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,700 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.37
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeV25 Wake
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail37 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters140.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Drive typeV-drive
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMalibu Monsoon 340 - 340 hp, EFI-MPI with catalyst
Engine maxnot available
Engine max400 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people8
Maximum people14