Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 MXZ 2021 vs Malibu Wakesetter VLX 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 MXZ 2021 vs Malibu Wakesetter VLX 2012 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 Wakesetter VLX 2012 tops out at 350 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 Wakesetter VLX 2012 is rated for 14 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 Wakesetter VLX 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Malibu Wakesetter VLX 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 21,5 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 - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.55 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet21.5
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches258
Beamnot available
Beam100 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches1
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail24 in. (0.61 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.61
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches24
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail3,700 lbs. (1,678 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.37
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMALIBU
Engine makenot available
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelMalibu Monsoon 35
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal. (155 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Drive typenot available
Drive typeV-drive
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMalibu
Modelnot available
ModelWakesetter VLX
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee