Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 MXZ 2021 vs Malibu Response LXi 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 MXZ 2021 vs Malibu Response LXi 2011 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 Response LXi 2011 tops out at 410 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 Response LXi 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 MXZ 2021 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Malibu Response LXi 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Malibu Response LXi 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 MXZ 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet20.5
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches246
Beamnot available
Beam93.5 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches93.5
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail22 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.56
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches22
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.26
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMALIBU
Engine makenot available
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMalibu 330 LCR
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower330 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max410 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,265 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMalibu
Modelnot available
ModelResponse LXi
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee