Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 MXZ 2021 vs Malibu Sunsetter LXi 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 MXZ 2021 vs Malibu Sunsetter LXi 2006 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 Sunsetter LXi 2006 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 Sunsetter LXi 2006 is rated for 12 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 Sunsetter LXi 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Malibu Sunsetter LXi 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 21,0 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 - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches258
Beamnot available
Beam98 in. (2.49 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches98
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail24 in. (.61 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches24
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,300 lbs. (1,497 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.33
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.55
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMALIBU
Engine makenot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMalibu LCR 320 hp EFI-MPI
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail46 gal. (174 l)
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
Engine maxnot available
Engine max400 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMalibu
Modelnot available
ModelSunsetter LXi
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006
Body / Hull
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee