Both the Malibu Wakesetter 247 RX 2007 and the Malibu Wakesetter VTX 2007 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Malibu Wakesetter 247 RX 2007 measures 24,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Malibu Wakesetter VTX 2007 at 20,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Malibu Wakesetter 247 RX 2007 tips the scales at 4 000 lbs - 700 lbs more than the Malibu Wakesetter VTX 2007 at 3 300 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 450 hp, the Malibu Wakesetter 247 RX 2007 has a 50-hp advantage over the Malibu Wakesetter VTX 2007's 400-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 46 gal and 46 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Malibu Wakesetter 247 RX 2007 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Malibu Wakesetter VTX 2007 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Malibu Wakesetter 247 RX 2007 could be the deciding factor.