The Malibu Boats Wakesetter 247 LSV 2013 vs Malibu Wakesetter VTX 2008 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 410 hp for the Malibu Boats Wakesetter 247 LSV 2013 and 400 hp for the Malibu Wakesetter VTX 2008. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Malibu Boats Wakesetter 247 LSV 2013 carries 87 gallons versus 46 gallons in the Malibu Wakesetter VTX 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Malibu Boats Wakesetter 247 LSV 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Malibu Wakesetter VTX 2008 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 247 LSV 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Malibu Boats Wakesetter 247 LSV 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Malibu Wakesetter VTX 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.