Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 MXZ 2021 vs Malibu Sunscape 247 LSV 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 MXZ 2021 vs Malibu Sunscape 247 LSV 2007 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 Sunscape 247 LSV 2007 tops out at 450 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 Sunscape 247 LSV 2007 is rated for 16 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 Sunscape 247 LSV 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Malibu Sunscape 247 LSV 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 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 - Detail24 ft. 7 in
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters7.49
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches295
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,900 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.39
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMALIBU
Engine makenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardHammerHead 383 - 400 hp, EFI-MPI
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail87 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters329.33
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal87
Drive typenot available
Drive typeV-drive
Engine maxnot available
Engine max450 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people16
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMalibu
Modelnot available
ModelSunscape 247 LSV
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2007
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee