Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 MXZ 2021 vs Malibu FXi 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 MXZ 2021 vs Malibu FXi 2009 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Malibu FXi 2009 tops out at 400 hp. Engine specs for the Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 MXZ 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 MXZ 2021 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Malibu FXi 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 MXZ 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 MXZ 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Malibu FXi 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches24
Beamnot available
Beam98.2 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98.2
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMALIBU
Engine makeMalibu 320 LCR - EFI-MPI
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters174.13
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal46
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max400 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMalibu
Modelnot available
ModelFXi
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee