Matching a deep vee MB Sports B-52 23 Wide Body Classic 2011 against a modified vee MB Sports B52V23 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — MB Sports B-52 23 Wide Body Classic 2011 at 23,0 ft versus MB Sports B52V23 2009 at 23,0 ft. At 41 lbs and 4 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 343 hp for the MB Sports B-52 23 Wide Body Classic 2011 and 343 hp for the MB Sports B52V23 2009. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 65 gal and 64 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The MB Sports B-52 23 Wide Body Classic 2011 is rated for 16 passengers, while the MB Sports B52V23 2009 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the MB Sports B-52 23 Wide Body Classic 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the MB Sports B-52 23 Wide Body Classic 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The MB Sports B52V23 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.